Lunchtime Lecture: Sky Arts Master Crafters – Wood Carving with Clunie Fretton

Wood Carving Woodworking

EVENT DETAILS

Talk

11 May 2023, 13:00-14:00

Demonstration

11 May 2023, 14:15 - 15:00

VENUE INFORMATION

Victoria and Albert Museum

Cromwell Road
SW7 2RL

Lunchtime Lecture: Sky Arts Master Crafters – Wood Carving with Clunie Fretton

About

Delve into the woodcarving world with Sky Arts’ Master Crafters, and discover the history and importance of this heritage craft with award winning woodcarver Clunie Fretton, in conversation with V&A Curatorial Fellow in Furniture History Dr Jenny Saunt. Clunie and Jenny will discuss the history of the craft, Clunie’s career and work, her upcoming appearance in Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation, and her collaboration with the V&A.

The lecture takes place in the The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre and is part of the V&A Academy Lunchtime Lecture Series. No booking is required.

Following the lecture, join Master Carver Clunie Fretton for a live demonstration of wood carving, where she will show some of her work from the Sky Arts Master Crafters series as well as a piece carved in collaboration with the V&A. Clunie will showcase the techniques and tools of the trade, and share expert tips for any budding carvers.

Please note, guests are welcome to attend both the lecture and the demonstration together or join for one part of the programme only. Places for the demonstration will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.