Thursday, 12th October
Art historian and stained glass conservator Sarah Brown will introduce the intriguing iconography of the Jesse tree, with historical examples. Stained glass artist Helen Whittaker MA FMGP will follow this by presenting her own modern-day Jesse window installed at St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny, describing her inspirations and the creative practice behind the project.
The lecture will take place at the church of St Martin-cum-Gregory, Micklegate, York, at 6.30 pm. Tickets can be purchased on the door for £6 (£5 concessions) and include refreshments, available from 6 pm. Entry is free to Friends of the Stained Glass Centre.