York Open Studios: Lecture by Ann Sotheran
Saturday, 23rd February, 2019, 10.30 am
York Open Studios (YOS) is an annual arts event celebrating the best artists and art makers living in and around the city of York. As part of this event, YOS is proud to present two public lectures, by the sculptor, Richard Mackness, and stained glass artist, Ann Sotheran.
Ann, whose lecture may be of particular interest to readers of Vidimus, is a York native, with a studio established since 1987. Her talk will consider her work, her inspiration, her materials and techniques. It will take place in the King’s Manor, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EP, and tickets cost £6.00. For further information and to purchase a ticket, visit the eventbrite website.
British Society of Master Glass Painters Spring Lecture: Adrian Barlow on C. E. Kempe
Friday, 15th March, 2019, 6.15pm
Adrian Barlow’s talk will be based on his recent publication, Espying Heaven, offering detailed discussion of Kempe’s windows, and placing them in the context of his contemporary firms, such as Morris and Co., Burlison and Grylls, and Christopher Whall, leading to an evaluation of Kempe’s legacy and his standing today.
The lecture will take place at the Art Workers Guild, 6 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AR. It costs £17 and an evening meal, following the lecture, is available for a further £16. For more information, and to purchase tickets for the lecture and meal, see the BSMGP website.