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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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Concert Series 2009-2010 |
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Saturday 24th October 2009
Gemma Sheehan-Dare - flute
Marie Leenhardt - harp
Programme: Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Faure, Mozart - to name but a few.
Saturday 28th November 2009
Sollertinsky Trio
Programme: Beethoven, Shostakovich, Schubert
Saturday 13th February 2010
Erdem Misirlioglu - Piano Recital
Programme: Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt
Saturday 13th March 2010
Dorin Tuca - Violin
Angela Mi Young Lim - Piano
Programme: Beethoven "Spring" sonata, Brahms 3rd violin sonata, Cezar Frank sonata
Tickets available from Brantwood. Pre-booking essential.
£14 per person - includes glass of wine in interval.
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Guided Garden Walks
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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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Talks & Study Days
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31st March 2010
`With Scott in the Antarctic: the Life of Edward Wilson'
An evening lecture by Isobel Williams
7pm
£5 per person to include a glass of wine and a tour of the exhibition `A Terrible Beauty'. Free to RGS members.
24th April 2010
`Art of Expedition: the artist's role in discovery'
A half-day study session looking at the role of artists on expedition over four centuries, including North America, the Pacific, Australia and Antarctica. With Elaine Shaughnessy and Brantwood Director Howard Hull.
2pm-5pm
£20 per person including light refreshments; concludes with a tour of the exhibition `A Terrible Beauty'.
Pre-booking recommended.
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21st May 2010
`Travellers' Tales: adventures and expeditions through objects'
An informal evening in which Fellows of the Royal Geographic Society present glimpses into expeditions and experiences from South America to the Indian Ocean, and kayak paddles to corn grinders. Serious and lighthearted - depending on the object of choice!
7.30pm
£5 per person to include a glass of wine (from 7pm). Free to RGS members |
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3rd July 2010
`The Making of English Landscape Painting'
A study day looking at the origins and devlopment of the English Landscape tradition in watercolour painting. Heather Birchall, Curator of Historic Collections at the Whitworth Gallery leads this study day.
11am-4pm
£30 per person including lunch; also includes admission to the exhibition `From Gilpin to Turner: Chaos in Paradise'
Pre-booking recommended |
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Tours & Talks |
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26th July, 2nd August, 9th August 2010
Introductory tour and talk of `Gilpin to Turner: Chaos in Paradise' exhibition with Howard Hull, Brantwood Director and exhibition curator.
2.15-3.15pm.
Included with house admission |
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Ruskin Readings
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1st Tuesday of every month April to October inclusive
Listen to excerpts of original Ruskin read by Pat Crellin, Brantwood volunteer.
2.30-3.30pm
Included with house admission |
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Outdoor Theatre
20th July 2010
Romeo & Juliet
10th August 2010
James and the Giant Peach
Gates open at 6pm. Shows start at 7pm.
Adults £9.50. Child/Student £6.50
Bring own seating |
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Family Trail
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2010 School Holidays
Follow a fun trail around Brantwood's woodland estate to find hidden animal friends. Learn about the creatures around us and their habitats.
No additional charge |
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Craft Fair |
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13th & 14th November 2010
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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