Pitzhanger celebrate Craft Week with some crafty events

By Hannah Davenport 30th Sep 2021

From The Art of Wallpaper event taking place on Wednesday 6 October. (Image: de Gournay Temple Newsam Balfour Castle)
From The Art of Wallpaper event taking place on Wednesday 6 October. (Image: de Gournay Temple Newsam Balfour Castle)

The Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery has some exciting events coming up, including two next week for London Craft Week and a discussion event with TV presenter Konnie Huq.

So if you fancy some arty and interesting days out (or in) check out whats on offer at the Manor in the heart of Ealing.

Pitzhanger Design Series: The Art of Wallpaper

Wednesday 6 October, 6.30pm, Live: £14/£10; Online £10/£6

Part of London Craft Week 2021

Inspired by Soane, interior designer and antiques dealer Adam Bray talks with three creators about their beautiful papers, the techniques and history behind them and how and why we should use wallpaper today. The panel includes Hannah Cecil Gurney of de Gournay, Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain and Allyson McDermott.

The Art of Wallpaper talk is the galleries first 'hybrid' event for which you can buy tickets in-person and online.

Recreating the Historic Interiors of Pitzhanger Manor

Part of London Craft Week 2021

Saturday 9 October, 11am-4pm, Free with general admission

Join specialist painters and decorators Hare & Humphreys to find out about the historic paint recreation and technical processes behind their work on Pitzhanger's restoration.

Pitzhanger Perspectives: William Dalrymple

Wednesday 13 October, 6.30pm, Online £7/£5

Hear distinguished, award-winning writer and historian William Dalrymple discuss his life and work, which has centred chiefly on the history and art of India.

Pitzhanger Perspectives: Angellica Bell and Konnie Huq

Tuesday 2 November, 6.30pm, Online £10/£7

Join TV presenters Angellica Bell and Konnie Huq to hear a fascinating discussion about how the Ealing childhood friends both conquered children's TV and built successful media careers. Chaired by Lorraine Heggessey, former Controller of BBC1.

Painters, Princes and Personalities: Soane the Entertainer

Part of London Luminaries

Wednesday 3 November, 7pm, Free (optional £5 donation), Online

Director Clare Gough introduces some of the beau monde that graced Sir John Soane's table at Pitzhanger, casting light on how he used these parties to show off his skill to potential clients.

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