Events
Colour Outside The Home: Farrow & Ball Colour Talk Event with International Colour Consultant, Joa Studholm
Saturday 26 May 2012, 2-4pm
See colour in a whole new light with this illustrated and informal talk, explaining how, through the simple use of colour, you can achieve striking results both inside and outside your home. Joa will offer advice on how to approach decorating as well as developing your knowledge of colour families and both interior and exterior paint finishes.
£10
An event for Friends, Best Friends and Patrons.
Behind the Scenes at the Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall
Tuesday 3 July 2012, 2pm
Take a peek at the Gallery of Costume’s hidden treasures with Senior Curator Dr Miles Lambert. With over 20,000 items in the collection, this is a unique chance to visit the vast archive where you will swoon with envy at the vintage couture dresses, exquisite shoes and to-die-for bags.
£10, excludes transport. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
An event for Best Friends and Patrons.
What’s in a frame?
Saturday 15 September, 2-3.30pm
Frames are vital to our experience of pictures and how we view the images they contain but they often go unnoticed as we are drawn to what’s within them. This talk will explore the hidden stories of frames focusing on 19th Century examples from our collections including those designed by artists. As part of the talk you will be given the chance to see some examples from our collections in store.
£10.
An event for Friends, Best Friends and Patrons.
Curator-led tour of The First Cut and Rob Ryan in Conversation
Friday 5 October 2012, 1 – 3pm
Curator Fiona Corridan will lead a tour of the exhibition followed by a chance to hear Britain’s best known paper artist, Rob Ryan, in conversation. Ryan creates intricate cut-paper works which have been transferred to limited edition prints, ceramics, fabrics and other surfaces. He has also produced a series of books and album covers and has collaborated with Paul Smith, Liberty, Fortnum and Mason and Vogue amongst others. For The First Cut Rob will create his largest paper-cut to date. Rob will be signing his books after the event.
£10.
An event for Friends, Best Friends and Patrons.
Image: Paperwork #701G (in the beginning), 2007, © Andreas Kocks
Behind the Scenes at Queens Park
Wednesday 17 October 2012, 2pm
Join us on an exclusive event taking you behind the scenes at our Conservation Studios in Queen’s Park. You’ll be able to witness our conservation work in action and to hear about our latest projects by our conservation experts.
£10 excludes transport. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
An event for Best Friends and Patrons.
Inspired by Early 20th Century Abstraction Watercolour class
Saturday 3 November, 11am-5pm
This practical event gives you the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes to our art store with curator Rebecca Milner to view and discuss rarely seen works from our collection by early 20th Century European artists. After this you will to take part in an interesting and engaging practical art class based around some of these works. Suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Session led by artist and lecturer Paul Brotherton.
£60, all materials and refreshments included. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
An event for Best Friends and Patrons.
Behind the Scenes at the Gallery of Costume, Platt Hall
Tuesday 20 November 2012, 2pm
Take a peek at the Gallery of Costume’s hidden treasures with Senior Curator Dr Miles Lambert. With over 20,000 items in the collection, this is a unique chance to visit the vast archive where you will swoon with envy at the vintage couture dresses, exquisite shoes and to-die-for bags.
£10, excludes transport. Booking is essential as numbers are limited.
An event for Best Friends and Patrons.
Supporters Christmas Party
Thursday 6 December 2012, 6 - 8pm
A mince pie, glass of wine and our chance to say thank you for all your support over the last 12 months. Our annual Christmas party is hosted by Dr Maria Balshaw, Director of Manchester City Galleries and Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free event. Booking is essential.
An event for Friends, Best Friends and Patrons.
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Tel: 0161 235 8814
Email: friends@manchester.gov.uk
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