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What's going on at Brantwood?
From outdoor theatre for all the
family to lectures on art and literature, from concerts in the drawing
room to our annual craft fair, there is something for everyone to
enjoy.
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Outdoor Theatre |
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Illyria present:-
22nd July 2008 "The Merry Wives of Windsor "
20th August 2008 "Pinocchio"
Shows start at 7.00pm
Ticket prices Adult £9.50 Child/Student £6.50. Tickets now available from Brantwood.
The outdoor theatre is held in Brantwood's beautiful lakeside meadow. Gates open at 6pm and you are invited to bring your picnics and something to sit on.
Click to download press release |
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Art Workshops and Courses
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“Revisiting Ruskin’s Elements of Drawing” Graphite art with Patrick Corbett
2008: March 14th, April 18th, May 23rd, June 13th, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November.
10.30am until 4.30pm.
£40 per person per workshop. 10% discount if 4 or more booked.
New for 2008, 3 day courses with Patrick Corbett.
"Back to Basics", 4th, 5th and 6th April 2008.
"Pen, Ink and Wash", 9th, 10th and 11th May 2008.
"Sketch Book", 11th, 12th and 13th July 2008.
"Perspectives and Buildings", 29th, 30th and 31st August 2008.
"Watercolours, Trees and foliage", 30th September, 1st and 2nd October 2008.
Each 3 day course costs £110 per person. All materials included.
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“Drawing From Nature Through Ruskin” Pastel and pencil art with Valerie Wood.
2008: March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th,
22nd August, 26th September, 24th
October 2007,
28th November.
10.30am until 4.30pm
£40 per person. 10% discount if 4 or more booked.
New for 2008, 3 day course with Valerie Wood.
17th, 18th and 19th June 2008.
"All About Pencils"
From Graphite, to Colour, To Pastels.
£110 per person. All materials provided.
Click to download press release |
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Talks and ruskin readings
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"Ruskin Readings"
Listen to excerpts of original Ruskin read by Artist Pat Crellin.
11th March, 15th April, 13th May and 17th June 2008.
2.30pm to 3.30pm.
No additional admission charge.
"Ruskin at Brantwood", A talk by Freddie Harris.
10th June, 15th July, 12th August and 9th September 2008.
2.15pm to 3.15pm in Brantwood's Studio.
Enjoy another popular talk by Freddie Harris. Admission included
with house or garden ticket. Optional guided tour of the house with
Freddie included for those who purchase house admission.
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Children's Activity Workshops
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Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August 2008
Children's Activity Workshops.
10.30am to 12.30pm.
£5.00 per child. Suitable for children aged 5-10 years.
Children under 8 years old should be accompanied by an adult.
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Ruskin Lace Demonstrations
Discover
the art of Ruskin lace making. Demonstrations every Thursday,
throughout the day, from Easter to October. No additional admission
charge.
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Guided Garden Walks
Explore
Brantwood’s fascinating and extensive estate with one of our very
knowledgeable guides. Easter to October: every Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and alternate Sundays at 2.15pm. No additional charge. No
pre-booking required.
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Apple Orienteering Trail
26th to 27th September 2008
See if you can find "Old Fred" or "The Beauty of Bath", as well as many other apple varieties. No additional charge.
Part of "Flora of the Fells Festival". |
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Concert Series 2008/09 |
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Saturday 18th October 2008
Richard Fletcher - violin, Lucy Colquhoun - Piano
Mozart, Debussy, Cesar Frank & Avo Part.
Saturday 22nd November 2008
Benyounes String Quartet
Mozart & Mendelssohn Quartets
Saturday 14th February 2009
John McMunn - Tenor, Gary matthewman - Piano
Schubert - Die Schone Mullerin Song Cycle & pre-concert talk
Saturday 15th March 2009
Horn Trio
Brahms Horn trio & Lennox Berkeley Horn Trio
Saturday 9 May 2009
Martin Sturfalt - Piano
Bach...and many others
All concerts start at 7pm. Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking strongly recommended
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Craft Fair |
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15th & 16th November 2008
Annual craft fair with a wide range of quality crafts from around Cumbria, on display throughout Brantwood house. 10.30am until 5pm. £2 admission for craft fair & house, inclusive. No charge for child admissions.
Crafts include: Pottery, jewellery, fused glass, felt bags, swill baskets, wood turning, photographs, bird & animal wood carving, lavendar goods, furniture restoration, driftwood clocks, children's clothes, lakeland scents, food - to name but a few! |
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