What’s On
Join us at the Burrell Collection as we delve deeper into the content and techniques of Edgar Degas. In this 2 day session (Thurs 18th July and Saturday 20th July) you will hear from experts in the subject matter that Degas chose to paint and in the medium he chose to use. You can come to both days or just one – it is up to you.
DAY 1 – PRESENTATIONS FROM SPEAKERS: THURSDAY 18TH JULY 10 AM – 4 PM
DAY 2 – PRACTICAL PASTELS SESSION WITH ARTIST: SATURDAY 20TH JULY 10 – 4 PM
Each day will start with a visit to Discovering Degas: Collecting in the Time of Sir William Burrell. On day one we will be joined by Pippa Stephenson, Exhibition co-curator and curator of European Art at Glasgow museums, Dr Robyne Calvert from University of Glasgow, Ann Evans who conserved and made ready many of the works on display and practising artist Fiona Blakey who specialises in using pastels to create scenes of modern life.
Day two is more hands on and you will spend the day with Fiona Blakey who will guide you through pastel techniques and encourage your creativity to produce your own scene from modern life. As some visitors may have taken part in day one we have chosen not to include an exhibition ticket in day 2 but should you wish to visit the exhibition tickets are available here .
Please note that on each day we will take an hour for lunch which will not be provided. There is a restaurant, café and picnic areas should you wish to bring your own lunch. Car parking charges will apply and details can be found here.
DAY 1:
10 am – Self led visit to Discovering Degas. Please note your ticket for the exhibition will only be valid for 10am entry.
11am – Registration and refreshments
11.15 – Pippa Stephenson, Exhibition co-curator and curator of European Art at Glasgow museums
12 noon – Dr Robyne Calvert, University of Glasgow
12:50 – Lunch (not provided)
2pm – Ann Evans, Works on Paper conservator & Sophie Kostin, Frames Conservator, Glasgow museums
2:50pm – Fiona Blakey, Pastel artist
3:40 pm – questions for all speakers
4pm – close.
Prices:
Day 1 – £25 (£20 concession) which includes your exhibition ticket.
Day 2 – £40 (£32 concession) which does not include an exhibition ticket.
