Online Programme 2021
Leighton House is currently closed due to our current restoration and redevelopment project. However
our online programmes and virtual learning activities bring
you exciting content and inspiration and introduce you to
talented and reputable artists and creatives.
See our upcoming events below. For further information, visit
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ONLINE TALK (ZOOM): CLYTIE:
LEIGHTON'S LAST PAINTING
With Senior Curator, Daniel
Robbins
Thursday 17 June, 6-7pm (BST)
Tickets £5
Painted over the last month’s of Leighton’s life, Clytie was shown
at the Royal Academy in 1896 as the single work to commemorate his
passing. This talk explores the origins of the composition, the
circumstances in which it was painted and why it was seen as such a
fitting ‘final work’, left unfinished at the time of his death.
ONLINE WORKSHOPS (ZOOM):
INSPIRED BY ISLAMIC ART, PART 4: GARDEN OF
PARADISE
With artist and illustrator, Ayesha Gamiet
FREE | Please consider a donation to
The Friends of Leighton House
Session 1: Fabulous Flowers. Wednesday 19 May, 5-7pm
(GMT)
Session 2: Blissful birds. Wednesday 26 May 5-7pm
(GMT)
Session 3: Tantalising Trees. Wednesday 2 June, 5-7pm
(GMT)
REGISTER HERE for Session 3
Session 4: Brilliant Beasts. Wednesday 9 June,
5-7pm (GMT)
REGISTER HERE for Session 4
DOWNLOAD list of materials and worksheets. Access to a printer
is essential.
ONLINE TALK: A VIRTUAL TOUR OF
LEIGHTON HOUSE
With art history guide, Imogen
Pasley-Tyler
WATCH THIS TALK ON
OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Leighton House is one of the most extraordinary Victorian
buildings in the country, the vision of Frederic, Lord Leighton
(1830-1896), President of the Royal Academy, who lived there for 30
years. This virtual exploration presents fascinating
insights into iconic spaces like the Arab Hall, dressed with mosaic
floors and tiled walls, or the grand north-facing studio,
where Leighton produced all the works of his mature
career.
ONLINE TALK: THE DE MORGANS AND
LEIGHTON HOUSE
With Sarah Hardy, Curator of
De Morgan Foundation
WATCH THE TALK ON OUR
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Sarah discuss William De Morgan's work including Leighton's
commissions for his artist house - the iconic Narcissus Hall is
amongst his most remarkable creations. The talk also explores his
marriage with Evelyn De Morgan and his artistic legacy in the world
of arts, crafts and ceramics.
Our online learning programmes are supported by the
National Lottery Heritage Fund
