2019
The Roycroft Campus, East Aurora, NY
Benzie Building, Manchester School of Art
The Big Draw Awards Ceremony will take place on the 28th September, and a family day will follow on the 29th.
Further information can be found at www.thebigdraw.org.launch-2019
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester M13 9LW
£25 Booking Essential | Book Here | Adults only
Join us for an afternoon poetry workshop inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Taking inspiration from John Ruskin’s ideas about observation, and in honour of our Ruskin exhibition, you will use the exquisite features of the House and garden to write original pieces of poetry based on focused contemplation. Led by poet Rachel Sills, the 3-hour workshop will include the opportunity to explore the House, and to share your work (if you like) for feedback. Afternoon workshop, 12 – 3pm
Ca’ Foscari University, Venice
More details https://sites.google.com/a/unive.it/ruskin2019venezia/
The Lake District
Come and join Pippa Little and Geraldine Green on a 4-day residential poetry course at Brantwood, Coniston Cumbria, former home of John Ruskin. Brantwood is beautiful at any time of year and autumn in the Lakes is especially magical. Using a variety of writing prompts and stimuli new writing will be produced in a safe and friendly environment. There will be an opportunity for group feedback at the end of each session and one-to-one tutorials with Geraldine and Pippa. There’ll also be time to enjoy your own quiet writing time, if you choose. Pippa and Geraldine will give a reading on Friday evening and you’re all welcome to read a poem or two on Saturday evening when the group give a reading to the tutors. Residential and non-residential options are available. Friday 2.00pm – Monday 2.00pm. £285 per person
Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield
6.00-7.15pm
Brantwood, Coniston
Join poet Geraldine Green and other Cumbrian creative talent at the annual winter open mic night at the Terrace at Brantwood. Supper at 7pm followed by readings. Open mic slots available. Tickets £14. Pre booking essential.
Brantwood, Coniston
10.30am until 5pm (4.00pm on Sunday)
A wide range of quality crafts from around the North West, on display throughout Brantwood house. Crafts include: Ceramics, jewellery, fused & stained glass, felt bags, swill baskets, wood turning, photographs, silk pictures, cakes and preserves, original artworks, prints and cards.
£2.50 admission for craft fair & house, inclusive. No charge for child admissions.
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum
1.00 – 1.45pm
Speaker: Max Donnelly, Curator, Furniture, Textiles & Fashion
The first in a series of four lunchtime lectures at the V&A. Admission free
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum
1.00 – 1.45pm
Speaker: Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum
The second in a series of four lunchtime lectures at the V&A. Admission free.
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum
1.00 – 1.45pm
Speaker: Sarah Quill
The third in a series of four lunchtime lectures at the V&A. Admission free
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum
1.00 – 1.45pm
Speaker: Julius Bryant, Keeper of Word & Image Department
The last in a series of four lunchtime lectures at the V&A. Admission free.
Arts Building 103, University of Birmingham
5 – 7pm
Join University of Birmingham 19C Centre staff to celebrate the centenary year of John Ruskin’s birth. A panel of short papers offer fresh views on Ruskin, followed by discussion.
St Cuthberts's, Earls Court
Marcus Bicknell and Margaret Brett
Western Art Print Room, The Ashmolean, Oxford
2-2.30pm, 2.45-3.15pm, or 3.30pm- 4pm
Meet in Gallery 21
Come to the Western Art Print Room to explore the work of Victorian polymath, John Ruskin (1819-1900) as part of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Free, booking essential: www.ashmolean.org/event/print-room-open-doors-ruskin-200
The Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Jim Spates (Professor Emeritus, Hobart and William Smith Colleges) and Dr. Gabriel Meyer (Executive Director, Ruskin Art Club), Coordinators
Speakers include Clive Wilmer (Master of The Guild of St. George), Dr. Sara Atwood (The Guild of St. George and Portland Community College), Gabriel Meyer (President, Ruskin Art Club), Jim Spates (Professor Emeritus, Hobart and William Smith Colleges)