Celebration of Makers Talk: A History of City & Guilds of London Art School

This illustrated talk with Nick Rampley tells the story of City & Guilds of London Art School, from its 1854 foundation.
About this Event

“Seven turkeys, five sucking pigs, and three miniatures” – A History of City & Guilds of London Art School.

This illustrated talk with Nick Rampley, Company Secretary of the City & Guilds of London Art School Property Trust, former Director of Resources and Operations at the Art School, and a researcher in public history, tells the story of City & Guilds of London Art School, from its 1854 foundation as the Lambeth School of Art, providing instruction to working artisans, to its present-day place as a highly regarded, distinctive, independent educational institution.

Doors open from 5pm. Talk starts 5.30pm. The talk will last around 90 minutes including time for questions.

Limited spaces available, booking essential. Tickets are available on a ‘pay what you can’ basis. Please choose the tier of ticket that is best suited to you. If the ticket price presents difficulty, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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This talk is programmed as part of our Celebration of Makers. To see other events at Two Temple Place, please visit the ‘What’s On’ page.

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