Wednesday 10 May at Artefact 2023
The events programme for Artefact has been curated to engage, inform and inspire. Book your seat for Conversations in Craft and enjoy in-depth interviews and panel discussions with star names in craft and design; tickets are £5 and spaces limited. Take advantage of free guided tours; meet the gallerists or explore the joy of the handmade in the showrooms. Join an exclusive Collector’s Tour for £10, followed by a glass of fizz.
11am – 11.30am
DESIGN DISCOVERY TOUR
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
For many showrooms craftsmanship is at the heart of their business. Join the Design Centre’s personal shopper for a free guided tour. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how products are conceived and discover what the handmade brings to an interior scheme.
11.30am – 12.30pm
GALLERY TOUR
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Design Avenue
Join a free guided tour that will give greater focus to what’s on show. Meet leading gallerists and discover the skills and materials behind the handcrafted and highly collectible objects at Artefact.
1.30pm – 2.15pm
CONVERSATIONS IN CRAFT
SEEING THINGS
Guest speaker: Alison Britton OBE. Moderator: Grant Gibson, host of Material Matters
Colefax and Fowler, Ground Floor, South Dome
Alison Britton is one of the world’s leading ceramic artists, as well as being a prolific writer and educator, who was awarded an OBE in recognition of her achievements. She emerged as part of a revolutionary group of artists from the Royal College of Art in the 1970s, whose work was angular, abstract, urban, a little bit feisty and postmodern. Her distinctive pots, acclaimed for their abstract surface finishes and architectural quality, can be found in major public and private collections. At this special session, get the inside track about her remarkable career.
Tickets: £5. Booking essential.
3pm – 3.45pm
CONVERSATIONS IN CRAFT
THE COLOUR SPECTRUM
Guest speakers: Justine Fox, colour consultant; artist and maker Frances Priest and textile artist Majeda Clarke. Moderator: Grant Gibson, host of Material Matters
Schumacher, Ground Floor, South Dome
Colour is one of the most fundamental and influential elements in decor. The world might be in flux, but recent years have seen a renewed interest in colour across architecture, design and craft. Why has this happened, and how can we use it effectively in our interiors and beyond? Join an expert panel of artists, designers and colour consultants to find out.
Tickets: £5. Booking essential.
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