Events

Events are free unless otherwise stated.

Christopher Dresser 1834 – 1904: Designer of Genius
Centenary Symposium
16 October 2004
10.30 – 17.00

Jointly organised by the V&A and the Decorative Arts Society, this symposium will look at the range of Dresser's work, including his writing. The seven speakers will place Dresser in the context of the wider issues surrounding Victorian design innovation, discussing both his predecessors and the other great 19th century figures in his circle, revealing his lasting legacy. More information...

Ticket price: £36, concessions available
Book now +44 (0)20 7942 2211 or email bookings@vam.ac.uk

Christopher Dresser and the 'Glorious Sun of Knowledge'
Wednesday Late View Lecture
15 September 2004
19.15

Geoff Opie discusses the training and inspiration Christopher Dresser gained from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Tickets:£8.50, concessions available
Book now +44 (0)20 7942 2211 or email bookings@vam.ac.uk

Digital Ceramic Designs
Young People's Event (13 – 16 yrs)
9 October 2004
11.00 – 16.00

Gaining inspiration from the Encounters and Dresser exhibitions, design and take away a set of ceramic tiles.

Tickets: £10
Book now +44 (0)20 7942 2211 or email bookings@vam.ac.uk

Getting into Print
Drop–in Event for Families
23 and 31 October 2004
11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00

Design your own T–shirt by exploring how designers like Christopher Dresser gained inspiration from other cultures.

Introductory Talk on Christopher Dresser
24 November 2004
13.00
Lecture Theatre

An introduction to Christopher Dresser with Geoff Opie.

Eastern Influence on Furniture
Lunchtime Talk with Geoff Opie
1 October 2004
13.00
Meet in the Grand Entrance

Japan and 19th Century Design
Lunchtime Talk with Marilyn Greene
23 October 2004
13.00
Meet in the Grand Entrance

Arts and Crafts: Dresser's Contemporaries
Lunchtime Talk with Simone Mathews
3 November 2004
13.00
Meet in the Grand Entrance

19th and 20th Century Silver Treasures
Lunchtime Talk with Megan Thomas
13 November 2004
13.00
Meet in the Grand Entrance

Arts and Crafts Metalwork
Lunchtime Talk with Megan Thomas
4 December 2004
13.00
Meet in the Grand Entrance

Preparatory Designs 1850–1900
Wednesday Late View Talk
24 November 2004
18.30
Meet in the Grand Entrance

Christopher Dresser 1834–1904
Wednesday Late View Talk
24 November 2004
18.30
Meet in the Grand Entrance

An introduction to the exhibition with Maria Barroso. Interpreted in British Sign Language.

Karen Logan, Artist in Residence, Open Studio
24 October 2004
11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00
17 November 2004
14.00 – 17.00 and 18.30 – 21.00
23 November 2004
11.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00
In the Studio, off Room 17 (Renaissance 1400-1600)

Visual artist Karen Logan will be creating her own work at the V&A for a week during the Christopher Dresser exhibition. She will be exploring Dresser's work and the Japanese design which inspired him. During this residency Karen's V&A studio will be open to visitors on three days and her work will be catalogued on this website from mid-October.