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Chippendale 300
Family History Workshop
3 April 2018Free for members
Always wanted to start looking into your family tree and follow in your ancestors' footsteps? To compliment Thomas Chippendale's family tree displayed in our exhibition, professional Genealogists Jackie Depelle and Sue Steel will be on hand in The Stable to offer basic hints and tips on how to get started. Where time permits they'll try to give general guidance on existing research projects. Inspired by … Read more
Chippendale 300
Design, Make, Decorate!
30 March – 15 April 2018
Join us this Easter and Design, Make and Decorate Chippendale! Our Chippendale inspired craft activities are running daily throughout the Easter holidays. Get crafty with our mirror making activity, and learn all about marquetry with our puzzling patterns.Do I need to book?: There is no need to book. This activity is run on a drop-in basis for families, between 11am and 3pm daily. Make your way to the Stable … Read more
Chippendale 300
Thomas Chippendale: Designer, Maker, Decorator
23 March – 2 September 2018Free for members
To coincide with the national Chippendale 300 celebrations to mark the tercentenary of the birth of Thomas Chippendale, Designer, Maker, Decorator will showcase the remarkable range of Chippendale’s work at Harewood House. Thomas Chippendale (1718 – 1779), born just down the road from Harewood in Otley, was one of 18th century Britain’s finest and most innovative furniture makers. Designer, Maker, … Read more
Chippendale 300
Geraldine Pilgrim, Their Most Obedient Servant
23 March – 2 September 2018Free for members
Their Most Obedient Servant is a two-part installation celebrating Harewood’s Chippendale collection. One part – Root and Branch – is in the Terrace Gallery and the other – Family Tree – can be found in the centre of the Courtyard (the 18th century stables). Geraldine Pilgrim was asked to consider the relationship between a finished piece of Chippendale furniture and its original material, wood. Seeing … Read more
Christmas
Victorian Christmas at Harewood
24 November – 31 December 2017Free for members
This winter, join us for a truly spectacular Victorian Christmas in the house. For the first time in 5 years, Harewood House and grounds will open for a special Christmas season. You will be able to explore state rooms and kitchens in the house which will be dressed by Michael Howells, award winning Set Designer from ITV’s Victoria series, which used Harewood House as a major location. Discover how the … Read more