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Chippendale 300
Meditations in Nature
17 June 2018Free for members
Join us for a session of meditation in the beauty of the Himalayan Garden at Harewood. In the eastern yoga and meditation traditions it has always been known that meditating in nature can radically transform our state of mind as well as bringing enjoyment and presence. When we spend time consciously connecting with the natural elements around us, such as water, earth or wood, or connect with the sun or the sky … Read more
Chippendale 300
Gilding for Beginners
16 June 2018
Join our beginners guide to gilding and discover the traditional techniques of laying gold leaf, a perfect skill to use when upcycling your furniture at home. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and develop practical skills and knowledge to incorporate gold lead into your artistic repertoire.Useful Information: The course will start with an introduction to the House and a chance to explore some of the … Read more
Talks & Tours
Chippendale Twilight Tour
14 June 2018
Join us for an exclusive out of hours tour of Harewood and explore our special Chippendale displays after dark and discover what’s behind closed doors of our many pieces of Chippendale furniture. This special twilight tour includes a welcome drink upon arrival, before you are taken on an after-hours tour of the State Floor and Below Stairs. Let our expert guides take you on a tour of the House to see some of the … Read more
Seeds of Hope
Garden Photography Workshop: The Himalayan Garden
9 June 2018
Join us this June for the first in our series of gardens photography workshops at Harewood. This one day workshop will help you to improve your garden and plant photography in the beautiful surroundings of the Himalayan Garden, at its seasonal best. Award winning photographer Lee Beel will guide you through the core subjects of digital photography, including equipment, camera settings, composition, lighting, … Read more
Chippendale 300
Chippendale Otley Residents’ Day
5 June 2018
As part of our Chippendale 300 programme, and in celebration of the Baptism date of Thomas Chippendale, we are opening our doors for free* to all Otley residents. Throughout the day, you will have the chance to visit our Chippendale exhibition Designer, Maker, Decorator, an exploration and celebration of Harewood’s own extraordinary Chippendale collection, which is widely considered to be one of the best in the … Read more