What’s on at Sandycombe Lodge
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In Turner‘s Studio: Talk & Paint
14th November – Sunlight and Figures in the White Library – Oil pastels on blue paper
21st November – Palestrina – Composition – Watercolour and coloured pencils
5th December – Sunrise with Sea Monsters – Inks and oil pastels
10:30am-12:30pm – Tickets £15 per session, including all materials and light refreshments. BOOK AT THIS LINK.
What can we learn from the works of JMW Turner and how can we use his experiences in our own art?
Join Turner’s House Museum Director, Matthew Morgan, and Learning and Volunteers Officer, Rita Piglionica, in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Turner’s House, to engage with works by Turner and discover how these can be a starting point to create new works that connect to contemporary themes and new creativity.
First, listen to a brief talk, then respond by making your own work and experimenting with different art materials in an artist-led creative session.
The course is not about ‘how to paint like Turner,’ but how Turner’s revolutionary vision and practice can give rise to new ideas and creativity.
All levels are welcome. Lecture, materials, and light refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Places are limited so booking is essential.
Christmas Cards Printmaking Workshop
7th December – 10am to 4:30pmCircles Members Special Events
Patrons Circle, Sandycombe Circle and Supporters Circle members are all treated to regular priority access to Turner’s House and are invited to a series of exclusive events where they can explore behind-the-scenes insights, enjoy private views and conversations with experts on many aspects of J.M.W. Turner’s life and work and his country retreat in Twickenham. Circles events are held both in person and by Zoom.
To enjoy these events and support the Trust’s work, join one of our Membership Circles. For more information about events and other Membership benefits click HERE.
Circles Programme for October-December 2023
- Tuesday 24 October 6.30pm- 8.00pm: Circles members Last Chance to see and “Bring a friend” Private View of our latest exhibition “Seeing the Light”.
- Thursday 2 November 9.30 – 10.30: Exclusive Behind the Scenes tour of The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea at Royal Museums Greenwich lead by Dr Allison Goudie, Curator of Art, Royal Museums Greenwich.
- Friday 1 December 6.00-8.00pm: Circles members Christmas drinks hosted by one of our trustees.
Past Events have included:
- Exclusive private views of exhibitions.
- Zoom “in conversation talks” with leading Turner experts including Tate Curator, Amy Concannon, renowned author, Franny Moyle, Hon Patron and former Chair of Turner’s House Trust, Catherine Parry-Wingfield, Museum Director, Matthew Morgan and Former Curator of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, Rosie Razzall as well as local historian Jonathan Crofts and acclaimed artist, Barry Martin.
- Exclusive guided tours of Petworth House, the North Wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Pitzhanger Manor.
- And social events such Christmas drinks.