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We've been loving having so many visitors at our weekly #SketchClub 🎨
Here's a sneak peek of our focus this week...Stanley Spencer’s ‘The Art Class'. A crowded scene not unlike the Gallery on a Friday afternoon!
Free, materials provided: https://t.co/4rTphhH5Jg
As a medical student, Ebenezer Sibly became interested in F. A. Mesmer's theories of animal magnetism.
Animal magnetism, or mesmerism, was a belief in an invisible healing force in all living things, and precursor to James Braid's development of hypnotism.
#FolkloreThursday
Join best-selling author @Tracy_Chevalier, as she talks about the inspiration for her new novel ‘A Single Thread’. An immersive, moving story of a woman coming into her own at the dawn of the Second World War.
Tue, 1 October, 17:30 – 18:45. Book now: https://t.co/DRmCpYuVi6
We have some bear-y exciting old favourites back on display at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery including this inquisitive character. Can you resist imitating his head tilt?
For more information and to search our online catalogue:
https://t.co/t7Ar3np6G4
Life Drawing is a #drawing of the human form in any of its various shapes and postures 🕺
Our monthly life drawing class has all the materials provided, and is perfect for beginners or regulars!
Saturday 28 September, 2-4pm. Book now: https://t.co/fWxA3kNsWg
Our BRAND NEW #writing club Pen to Paper is on tomorrow!
Pen to Paper is free, open to everyone and all materials will be provided including writing exercises by @KCampanello
Drop in and write with us! ✍️
Every Wednesday 12.30-15.30
Find out more: https://t.co/GpKpopFier
Rock up and write with us every Wednesday afternoon in Pen to Paper.
Pull up a stool and enjoy looking objects and works you may never have noticed before. @KCampanello has created writing exercises to help you get started.
Today in Treasures of the Brotherton, 2pm -3.30pm.
@LeedsMuseums @leedslibraries @TheMERL @sim_manchester @ace_national I definitely said Leeds Museums backwards too many times...
These beautiful #illustrations of historic costume have been drawn by Herbert Norris. Originally trained as a professional jeweler, Norris late became fascinated with #Medieval studies, in particular the clothing of England, France & Germany through the ages.
#TuesdayTreasure
'The Spirit of Enterprise' by William Chattaway was re-named at the suggestion of his patrons. It was changed from Hermes to The Spirit of Enterprise, due to Hermes' less desirable connections. Among other things Hermes was the Greek God of thieves & trickery!
#PublicArt