Event information
Education Studio (36) & Seminar Room (35)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk or tel: 01223 332904
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Fan facts
10.30 – 13.00
FREE
Join our speakers for a morning of engaging short talks:
10.30: 'An Insight into Printed Fans'
Anne-Marie Benson, The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers and Mary Kitson, The Fan Circle International
11.00: 'Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd Collection'
Flavia Ravaioli, Objects Conservator at The Fitzwilliam Museum
11.30: Tea/coffee
12.00: 'Collector’s Choice'
Mrs Hélène Alexander, Director and founder of The Fan Museum
12.30: 'Fan Mania: The Lennox-Boyd Collection'
Susan Mayor, formerly Director of Christie’s
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Fan making workshop
14.00 – 16.30
£40.00 (£35 concessions) Includes tea/coffee/biscuits, fan sticks and equipment
An opportunity to work with experienced tutor, Caroline Allington, who will not only provide expert guidance, but also a wealth of knowledge about the history and craft of fans. Each participant will make two fans: one of the traditional Chinese shape, the other of the Fontange shape an early 20th century design. Please bring two different sheets of paper (A2 or larger). Gift wrap is suitable, but not too shiny or folded.
