What's On
Find out more about our extensive programme of specialist decorative arts tours, exhibitions, illustrated talks and special events. Please join our mailing list to enable us to keep you up to date with future activities.
23 June - 31 December 2008
House Opening Times House entry prices apply
A Taste for ChinaCelebrating links with China, this exhibition show examples of Chinese lacquerwork, porcelain, teawares, fans and textiles.
10am to 5pm Friends Meeting House, Castlegate & Fairfax House
£35
SOLD OUT
The Art of the GardenA special symposium looking at how the products of the garden have been used over the centuries to decorate homes.
House Opening Times House entry prices apply
Flowers in the English Country HouseFlower Festival in Fairfax House. Arrangements supplied by the Acomb Flower Guild with a special arrangement included from international flower arranger George Smith
7.00pm £12 (senior citizens and students £10) inc. wine and soft drink
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The English BottomEnglish Decorative chairs from 1570-1800
7.00pm £12 (senior citizens and students £10) inc. tea and soft drinks
Time for TeaTracing the history of tea and relationships with China and concluding with a tea tasting session.
3.30pm £12 (senior citizens and students £10) inc. tea and soft drinks
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Time for TeaTracing the history of tea and relationships with China and concluding with a tea tasting session.
10.30am to 1.30pm £15 (to include refreshments)
SOLD OUT
Walking with the GeorgiansA new walking tour exploring the Mansion House and other Georgian buildings in York.
7.00pm £12 (senior citizen and students £10) inc wine and soft drinks
Getting PlasteredEnglish Decorative plasterwork from 1570-1800.
6.30pm £70
A Jacobean FeastA feast not to be missed at Middlethorpe Hall!
12.30pm £10 (senior citizens and students £8)
SOLD OUT
John CarrVisit two of York's finest Georgian Houses - Fairfax and Castlegate House.
3.30pm £10 (senior citizens and students £8)
Chinoiserie DecorationFind out more about how Chinese Art inspired Georgian decorations.
House Opening Times House entry prices apply
Christmas with Jane AustenSee how Jane Austen would have celebrated Christmas. This exhibtion uses evidence of family papers, diaries and household accounts.
2.30pm £12 (senior citizens and students £10) inc wine and soft drinks
Music in the 18th Century Country HouseAdrian Le Harivel, a curator at the National Gallery of Ireland, will examine the evolution of country house music and highlight the context in which it was performed and played.