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SUMMARY:Downton to Gatsby: Jewellery and Fashion from 1890 to 1929
DESCRIPTION:This lecture offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the artistry and historical significance of jewellery in period drama\, blending Andrew’s personal experiences with a broader exploration of the era’s luxurious craftsmanship and fashion.\nFor the series and film Downton Abbey\, Andrew was commissioned to make many jewels for the main characters. This inspired him to create a talk about his involvement with the production\, as well as describing the unique period within which the production was set. Clothes and jewellery are often seen as two entirely separate and distinct fields of design\, but this is very far from the case. Andrew illustrates the close relationship between them\, as well as highlighting the many clients and patrons who ordered such magnificence. \nIn this lecture\, Andrew talks about his involvement in the series and film\, together with guiding you through the extraordinary decades and events between 1890 and 1929\, where the great couturiers collaborated with the finest of jewellers to produce gowns and jewels of outstanding quality and glittering opulence. Along with this\, Andrew will bring many of the actual jewels that he made for the film and series for you to see up close. \nTickets £15 – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThere will be a pop-up bar for refreshments.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the lecture.\nArrive promptly for a 6.30pm start.\n\nImage: Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley © courtesy Andrew Prince – photography by Catherine \n \nAbout Andrew Prince\nAndrew Prince’s love for jewellery began in childhood — by age five\, he was already crafting pieces from beads and copper wire. His passion deepened after visiting exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and handling historic jewels by Fabergé and Giuliano. \nAt 16\, Andrew started working on Bond Street with antiques expert Ian Harris\, learning to value jewellery for its design rather than its price. Later\, working with jeweller Elizabeth Gage\, he explored rare gems and refined his craft. His bold\, extravagant pieces caught the attention of Vogue’s Isabella Blow\, leading to high-profile commissions and magazine features. \nAndrew’s work expanded to Harrods\, and his costume jewellery — inspired by Victorian designs using crystals and glass — became sought after by clients like Michael Jackson and Shirley Bassey. He believed jewellery should be about beauty\, not cost\, saying\, “If it has to be locked up\, it’s a worry.” \nHis talent led to commissions for films like The Young Victoria\, Downton Abbey\, and Cinderella. Today\, he lectures globally at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and Christie’s\, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for jewellery history and design.
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LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Katherine Jones RA In Conversation with Jo Baring
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive evening at Gainsborough’s House – book your tickets now\nJoin us for a special In Conversation event with acclaimed artist Katherine Jones RA and Jo Baring\, Director of The Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art. Together they will explore ideas\, inspirations and the process behind Katherine’s remarkable paintings and prints\, currently on display in her exhibition Fine Ladies and Gentle Men here at Gainsborough’s House. \nThis is a unique opportunity to gain insight into Katherine’s creative journey – from the development of her intricate small panel paintings to the narratives woven through her striking large-scale prints. \nEnjoy an informal and engaging evening of discussion and discovery\, all set against the stunning backdrop of the rooftops of Sudbury from our beautiful Landscape Studio. \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThere will be a pop-up bar for refreshments.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the conversation.\nDoors open at 5.30pm.\n\nThese events help fund the future of the gallery. By booking today\, you’re supporting vital exhibitions programmes\, and the care of our collection. We’re grateful for your generosity.  \nTickets – £15\nPrint Workshop Members – £10 \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nCover image: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography \nSupported using public funding by Arts Council England with thanks to The Golsoncott Foundation \n \nAbout Katherine Jones RA\nKatherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms. Using a wide range of techniques\, her rich and layered surfaces often reflect ideas about safety and danger\, with archetypal motifs of domesticity and nature. Elected as an RA in 2022\, Jones is a widely respected lecturer in the UK and Europe. \nJones is currently a visiting lecturer in Fine Art Printmaking at universities and colleges across the United Kingdom and Europe. She was elected as a Royal Academician in 2022. Public collections include the V&A prints and drawings Collection\, The Ashmolean Museum\, Yale University Library and The House Of Lords. \nAbout Jo Baring\nJo Baring is an art historian who is passionate about making art accessible to all. \nHer popular podcast series Sculpting Lives was The Guardian’s ‘Podcast of the Week’ and was picked as a leading arts podcast by The Times\, The Royal Academy and The Evening Standard. She is the editor of Revisiting Modern British Art which was called ‘a game-changer’ and writes for museums and national publications. Jo has given talks at Oxford and Cambridge Universities\, the Tate\, the Royal Academy and the Pinacoteca di Brera\, Milan amongst many other places. She has judged numerous art prizes including ING Discerning Eye\, ARTiculation and Write about Art. She has written and presented two films on artist Elisabeth Frink for Heni Talks and appeared on BBC One’s Fake or Fortune. \nIn 2023 she was elected as the Frankland Visitor to Brasenose College\, Oxford. She is the Director of the Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art and a former Director of Christie’s UK. A graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art and Oxford University\, Jo works with charities and schools to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to fall in love with art.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/katherine-jones-ra-in-conversation-with-jo-baring/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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