Public Programme 2019
Tickets for events are available online on the Eventbrite
website.
Ticket prices include admission to the house (and the
garden during summer time)
Please note that there are no concessions for public events at
Leighton House Museum.
For bookings enquiries please email museums@rbkc.gov.uk or call +44
(0) 20 7471 9153
LEIGHTON HOUSE BOOK
SALE
From Saturday 1 June till stock lasts
Access with admission
ticket only
In preparation for the start of the refurbishment of the museum
later this year, we are clearing old shop stock and duplicate
publications from the museum library – including many for the art
enthusiast!. Do come and take anything that interests you and in
return, please make an appropriate donation in the donation box
provided. All proceeds will go to support education work in the
museum.
ART & ANTIQUES FAIR OLYMPIA:
CURATOR'S TALK
Monday 24 June, 2pm Olympia Exhibition
Centre
Enjoy London’s longest-running art and antiques fair
(19 - 28 June), with an inspirational variety of furniture, art,
sculpture and objects alongside jewellery, textiles, glass and
ceramics; there is a piece for every one and every room! Their
fascinating programme includes a talk
by our Senior Curator, Daniel Robbins, on 24 June at 2pm
CLICK HERE TO CLAIM TO COMPLIMENTARY INVITATIONS
SCREENING SERIES: CINEMA FOR
SYRIA
In aid of Hands Up
Foundation
22 May, 19 June, 24 July, 25 September, 23 October, 20
November 6:30 - 9pm
£15; includes a complimentary drink on arrival, access
to the museum and screening
The programme, curated by award-winning director Soudade Kaadan,
is an enchanted journey showcasing the talents of Syrian filmmakers
despite the challenges they face in a country shattered by violent
conflict.
FULL
PROGRAME AND TICKETS
STORIES OF THE SUN: A MAGICAL
EVENING WITH VANESSA WOOLF
Friday 5 July, 7-8:30pm; doors open
at 6:30pm
£15; includes a complimentary drink
Professional story teller, Vanessa Woolf, celebrates the Summer
Solstice with a very special session exploring a selection of
Leighton's works on display inspired by the sun and its myths.
Doors open at 6:30pm for botanical cocktails courtesy of MamaXanadu's Wild Alchemy
Bar.
BOOK HERE: Stories of the Sun
DRINK AND DRAW IN LEIGHTON'S
GARDEN
Thursday 11 July, doors open at 6:30pm; drawing from
7:15 to 8:30pm
£20; includes a complimentary drink, access to the
museum and garden, and class
Unleash your inner artist and join our informal guided drawing
sessions in Leighton’s garden, inspired by the view of his
magnificent house and surrounded by the artists houses from The
Holland Park Circle. In collaboration with London Fine Art
Studios, with botanical drinks courtesy
of MamaXanadu's
Wild Alchemy bar.
BOOK HERE: Drink and Draw
LIFE-DRAWING AND PAINTING IN
LEIGTHON'S STUDIO
*SOLD
OUT*
Tuesday 18 June, 9 July 2019,
1-3pm
£35
Our popular afternoon sessions in Leighton's
studio consist of a mixture of short exercises and longer poses,
with reference to our permanent collection and expert tuition
from artist Ann Witheridge, founder of London Fine Art Studios. The
course is open to artists of all levels however for those joining
sessions in June and July (long poses), drawing is advisable.
COURSE DETAILS AND TICKETS: Life-Drawing and Painting
Family Fun at Leighton House Museum
Join our family programme and special
events for children at Leighton House Museum, a unique and
opulent Victorian palace of art.
Explore the full
programme.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage
Fund
