Conservation in Action
@ Harewood House
Mar 27 – Jun 26 all-day
12:00 am
Our Conservation in Action Demonstrations take place every Tuesday at 2pm Join us every Tuesday afternoon to see live conservation demonstrations in the Servant’s Hall, Below Stairs. It is the job of our small permanent team, as well as a group of trained volunteers and occasionally, specialist external conservators, to ... Read more
Woodland Walk and Talk
@ Harewood House
Mar 29 – Jun 28 all-day
12:00 am
This walk and talk takes place every Thursday until 28th June. Join our gardens team for a walk around the West Garden at Harewood, and learn more about some of the tree species in our collection, including those Chippendale used in his furniture making. Meet the team that look after ... Read more
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10:00 am
Led by expert furniture historian – Professor David Jones, co-curator of The Paxton Style exhibition – this study day will examine one of the world’s largest collections of furniture by Thomas Chippendale the Elder and Younger as supplied to Paxton House between 1774 and 1791. Areas such as furniture type, technical construction, ornament and ... Read more
Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
Ann Sumner, Historic Collections Adviser explores the world of Chippendale. Thursday 28th June; 2pm to 6pm In her lecture Ann will discuss Chippendale’s work at Harewood House in Yorkshire, the largest and most lucrative commission of the cabinetmaker’s entire career. Lecture with Tea, Coffee & Shortbread £15.00 per person. Tickets ... Read more
Chippendale Classic Marquetry Revealed
@ Weston Park
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
10:30 am
Marquetry expert Jack Metcalf discusses Chippendale’s marquetry brilliance ahead of the publication of his new book. Jack Metcalf has created replica marquetry copies of a number of Chippendale’s works which are displayed in their original dyed colours. These include a panel of the Harewood Library Writing Table, the marquetry on ... Read more
The Paxton Style
@ Paxton House
Jul 5 @ 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lecture by Professor David Jones, Furniture Historian and Co-Curator of the exhibition, The Paxton Style With optional pre-lecture specialist tour of Paxton House and lunch. Tour will commence at 10.30am. Lecture only, £5. Lecture, two-course lunch and tour, £25. OPENING TIMES Open daily between:18 March 2017 – 6 November 201717 March ... Read more
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10:00 am
Led by expert furniture historian – Professor David Jones, co-curator of The Paxton Style exhibition – this study day will examine one of the world’s largest collections of furniture by Thomas Chippendale the Elder and Younger as supplied to Paxton House between 1774 and 1791. Areas such as furniture type, technical construction, ornament and ... Read more
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lecture by Dr Adam Bowett, Chairman of the Chippendale Society Dr Adam Bowett discusses the sources and types of woods used in Chippendale’s furniture, demonstrating how Britain’s growing colonial empire provided the raw materials for his business. He also discusses the impact of these different woods on the design, construction ... Read more
Chippendale 300 – A Curator’s View
@ Dumfries House
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
James Lomax FSA and Curator Emeritus of Temple Newsam speaks about Chippendale. Thursday 26th July; 2pm to 6pm Co-curator of Thomas Chippendale, 1718-1779: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Design, James will discuss the making of this ambitious show and some of the exciting discoveries which were made in the process. Lecture ... Read more
Aug 2 @ 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lecture by Dr Fiona Salvesen Murrell, Curator of Paxton House The Chippendale furniture at Paxton was commissioned, for the most part, by the second owner of the house, Ninian Home. Ninian was the owner of two plantations in Grenada which were worked by slaves. This lecture will examine the social ... Read more
Dumfries House – an Ayrshire Renaissance
@ Paxton House
Aug 9 @ 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lecture by Charlotte Rostek, Curator Emeritus of Dumfries House. With optional pre-lecture specialist tour of Paxton House and lunch. Lecture only, £5. Lecture, two-course lunch and tour, £25. OPENING TIMES Open daily between:17 March 2018 – 4 November 2018 10.30-17.00. Last house tour is at 15.30 See website for more details ... Read more
Through Tempestuous Seas – Exotic Woods in Chippendale furniture
@ Dumfries House
Aug 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
Dr Adam Bowett, Chairman of the Chippendale Society, author and independent historian explores the woods used in Chippendale creations Thursday 30th August; 2pm to 6pm Adam discusses the sources and types of woods used in Chippendale’s furniture, demonstrating how Britain’s growing colonial empire provided the raw materials for his business. ... Read more
Sep 7 all-day
12:00 am
Thomas Chippendale’s (1718-1778) extraordinary legacy will be explored during a study day at Firle Place organised in association with Dr. Thomas Duncan and Ciceroni to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Britain’s most celebrated cabinet maker. Chippendale’s career and supreme entrepreneurial skills will be examined. Full details of the ... Read more
Chippendale and his London Rivals
@ Dumfries House
Sep 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
Stephen Jackson, Senior Curator, Furniture & Woodwork, National Museum of Scotland. Thursday 27th September; 2pm to 6pm Thomas Chippendale was not the only London cabinetmaker furnishing country houses in 18th century Scotland. Stephen will examine the work of London figures such as William Masters at Blair and John Linnell at ... Read more
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:15 pm
10:00 am
In this, the tercentenary year of the master designer and cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale’s birth, Paxton House will host a symposium:Harewood and Paxton: Chippendale Commissions Compared on 29thSeptember 2018. This will present new research commissioned by both Paxton and Harewood Trusts; specifically comparing and contrasting the two commissions – the approach ... Read more
Chippendale & the Scottish Wrights
@ Dumfries House
Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
Lecture by David Jones, Furniture Historian. Thursday 11th October; 2pm to 6pm Acknowledged authority on Scottish furniture, David will examine the unique collection of Edinburgh-made furniture at Dumfries House and reveal the influence of Chippendale’s celebrated ‘Director’. Lecture with Tea, Coffee & Shortbread £15.00 per person Tickets are available here. ... Read more