Exhibition
The Master Carvers’ Association exhibition Art & Ornament will be closing out its year of celebrating the work of legendary Baroque woodcarver Grinling Gibbons' in the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in York this coming week.
The exhibition celebrates the contemporary art and craft legacy of Gibbons’ exceptional work, demonstrating that the skills continue to exist and thrive in the present day.
Opening hours:
1st & 2nd of August, from 10.00am to 16.00pm at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York.
Clunie’s work will be joining the Master Carvers Association at an expanded showing of Art & Ornament' at Dalkeith Palace over the Easter weekend.
Art & Ornament is collaboration with the Master Carvers’ Association and friends, to commemorate and celebrate the legendary Baroque Master, Grinling Gibbons. The tercentenary of Grinling Gibbons is an anniversary the Master Carvers’ Association have chosen to mark with a demonstration of current practice. Over 40 artists and makers from all over Britain will be exhibiting and we’d love you to join us.
Art & Ornament is open from 1pm - 4pm on Friday 15th April, and 10am – 4pm on the 16th to 18th . Entrance tickets cost £3 and are now on sale.
Art & Ornament in Conversation takes place on Friday 15 th April, 9am – 1pm. Tickets cost £12.50 and include a tour of the exhibition.
To book your tickets please visit www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/event/art-ornament-at-dalkeith-palace/
Today marks the tercentenary of master carver Grinling Gibbons' death, and to celebrate his extraordinary works and lasting legacy a number of events, exhibitions and talks will be taking place across the country and throughout the year. Clunie has contributed pieces to both Centuries in the Making and Art & Ornament.
Exhibitions open now include:
‘Centuries in the Making’
Centuries in the Making will explore the influences that shaped Gibbons’ vision, skills and technique, and the stylistic and cultural influences he brought to this country. Works have been assembled from national museums, regional collections, historic houses and some international lenders, and combined with contemporary artworks.
Bonhams 3rd - 27th August
Compton Verney 24th September - 30th January 2022
‘Art & Ornament’
The Master Carvers’ Association celebrate the anniversary of the great carver’s death with a demonstration of current practice and the living legacy of his influence. They have brought together carvers, musicians, poets, painters, turners and makers to showcase the multi-disciplinary legacy he’s left behind.
St Mary Abchurch 2nd - 20th August
The Dutch Church 23rd August - 3rd September
‘Monuments to Glory’
York Minster are celebrating the tercentenary with a year-long photographic exhibition which will be complemented by a sculpture trail focusing on three monuments that Gibbons produced for the cathedral - of Archbishops Dolben, Lamplugh and Sterne - placing these in the contect of his life and wider work.
1st August 2021 - 31st July 2022
More information can be found at The Grinling Gibbons Society website, including information about Gibbons, further events, talks and tours.
Fretton Handley will be exhibiting at QEST's Making It! London Craft Week Exhibition at the Carpenters Hall this coming Wednesday, May 9th. Felix will be demonstrating a range of techniques during the course of the day, including stonecarving, lettercutting and gilding.
The programme features a talk by renowned furniture maker John Makepeace, and a large number of demonstrations of different crafts. Please come down and say hello!
For details of the event, click here.
Fretton Handley are displaying select pieces in the beautiful Splendour! Exhibition run by the Georgian Group alongside many other talented craftsmen and women. Splendour showcases and celebrates the continued practice of modern craft skills, anywhere from furniture making, to carving to shell-work, with a particular focus on young people in craft. Held in the Robert Adam designed building, the exhibition gives a feel of stepping back into the past, while promoting knowledge of niche and craft skills in the present.
Exhibition open from 2-25th February 2017
Opening times:
Wed-Sat 12-6pm
Sun 12-4pm
The Georgian Group
6 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 5DX
0207529 8920