Friends of Penlee House Lecture Programme 2008-2009
Unless
otherwise stated, all lecture take place at Penlee HouseGallery and Museum
and commence at 7.30pm.
Please note that booking is essential for all lectures except the AGM.
Please phone 01736 363625 to book your seat and please be sure to let
us know if you are then unable to attend as there is usually a waiting
list for seats.
Admission
: Members £2.00
Non-members £3.00
2008/09
Tuesday 9 September
Pamela Gerrish Nunn From New Zealand to Newlyn Dr Pamela Gerrish Nunn is Professor of Art History at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and has a particular expertise in Cornish women artists.
Tuesday 14 October
Sue Corfield - Caring for works on paper
Sue Corfield is an accredited paper conservator and will talk about the problems of caring for historic works on paper and give case studies on works she has restored.
Tuesday 11 November
Sue Lewington - Drawing inspiration
To coincide with 'The Magic of a Line' exhibition, one of Cornwall's best loved artists, Sue Lewington, will talk about the art of drawing.
2009
Tuesday 20 January
Jo Mattingly - Beyond the Mousehole Cat
Dr Jo Mattingly will share some of her recent new research into the fascinating history of Mousehole resulting from her work with the Victoria County History project.
Tuesday 10 February
Ron Hogg - Before the Artists Came
Using old photographs, Ron will describe Newlyn as it was on Caroline Burland Yates's pioneering visit in 1879, and consider the artist who were already here when the Newlyn School first arrived.
Tuesday 10 March
Dr Pamela Lomax - Phyllis Gotch part 2
Following her 2007 talk, Pam Lomax now explores Phyllis's life from 1909, when Harold Knight painted her portrait, until 1937when she masterminded the Rosebud's journey to London.
Tuesday 7 April
Jan Clarke - Godolphin House
Jan Clarke is property manager for Godolphin House (between Penzance and Helston), a captivating historic property which has recently been taken over by the National Trust.
Tuesday 12 May
Mark Norris, Newquay Zoo - Mini Beasts Mini-Beasts
To coincide with 'Wild Cornwall', Mark Norris, who is Newquay Zoo's education officer, will introduce us to some of the Zoo's wildlife
Wednesday 10 June
A.G.M. followed by a lecture by Mark Taylor, Director, Museums Association No booking required. No admission charge.
Email: friends@penleehouse.org.uk