Walks & Talks
Every year we run at least one Walk & Talk where a small group of us visit a few locations with interesting stained glass. A guide is on hand to talk about the windows. The day is informal and relaxed, with our members sharing lifts between venues if some have travelled by public transport. Previous Walks & Talks have included visits to Eton, St Albans, The Barbican, Lincoln and Northamptonshire. The event costs £17 for members and their guests (£20 for non-members). If you would like to organise one in your area, please contact Andrew Taylor walk&talk@bsmgp.org.uk
Harry Clarke at Ashdown Park
Harry Clarke at Ashdown Park
This year our Walks & Talks event on Wed August 14 (2pm-6pm) will be visiting just one location, but what a special one! The Ashdown Park Hotel houses eight windows by acclaimed Irish stained glass artist, Harry Clarke (1889-1931). Clarke designed the scheme which was made at the Glass House in 1925 for the former Chapel of Our Lady and St Richard, Convent of Notre Dame, now part of the hotel.
The extraordinary windows are full of exquisite detail and rich colours. This is a must-see for all Harry Clarke fans. The former Chapel also includes unusual abstract windows by John Hayward FMGP.
Tickets are £17 for members and their guests (£20 non-members) and includes talks by our guest speakers, Caroline Swash and Tony Benyon. Rachel Mulligan will be leading a sketching workshop for those interested in studying the artworks in more depth.
There is an option to have afternoon tea at the hotel for £26 (£48 for two) or a cream tea for £11.25 (please email your order to Andrew Taylor when booking but pay on the day). For those wishing to stay at the beautiful four-star Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club for a mini-break, room start at around £150 a night which includes use of the Spa.
Please note that the event is now confirmed with the venue and will definitely proceed on 14th August.
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