Gallery Talks, 8 & 29 January, 2.30,
Painting Masterclass – How Did They Do That? 11 January, 10.00 – 4.00, £35.00 Adults, £30.00 Friends of The Bowes Museum
An Afternoon with the Artist, 15 January, 2.15, £10.00 Adults, £9.00 Friends (to include tea & scones)
Exhibition Details
Beyond Bagpuss - an Artist's Journey
Sat 20 Oct 12 - Sun 17 Feb 13
Artist Linda Birch, illustrator of Bagpuss & The Clangers, is to have an exhibition of her work at The Bowes Museum, where she holds regular painting classes.
Beyond Bagpuss – an Artist’s Journey, which opens on 20th October, is an exploration of Linda’s paintings and illustrations, from her early days of working with the legendary animators Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate – which included drawings of the first nipples (on mermaids!) to be shown on the BBC – through her long career as painter, teacher and writer.
The exhibition will feature work from Bagpuss, along with artwork from the BBC’s Jackanory, plus around 40 works, including new paintings, outlining her 40 year career.
Programme of events
Gallery Talks
8 January, 2.30,
Join artist Linda Birch for this introduction to her current exhibition, Beyond Bagpuss – An Artist’s Journey.
Painting Masterclass – How Did They Do That?
11 January, 10.00 – 4.00, £35.00 Adults, £30.00 Friends of The Bowes Museum
Join artist Linda Birch for this exploration of the rendering of fabric texture in oils, including silk, fur and lace, drawing inspiration from artists such as Gainsborough, Rembrandt, Titian & Singer Sargent. The day will include a study of the Museum’s paintings & costume. Morning refreshments are served on arrival. Booking is essential as places are limited. For more information, or to book a place, call 01833 690606 or email info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk.
An Afternoon with the Artist
15 January, 2.15, £10.00 Adults, £9.00 Friends (to include tea & scones)
Join artist Linda Birch for a talk about her 40 year career, what inspires her and her passion for painting, in this event organised by the Museum Friends. Booking is essential on 01833 690606 ext 233 or by email at friends@thebowesmuseum.org.uk.
Gallery Talk
29 January, 2.30,
Join artist Linda Birch for this introduction to her current exhibition, Beyond Bagpuss – An Artist’s Journey.
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