Richard Ireland and the Great Hall Ceiling: Transatlantic Perspectives on Historic Plaster

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Clemson Design Center. Charleston | Charleston, SC

Join Drayton Hall in Downtown Charleston for a special evening with Richard Ireland, the United Kingdomโ€™s leading conservation consultant for the repair, conservation, and restoration of historic decorative plaster and paint. As Drayton Hall undertakes the preservation of its iconic Great Hall ceiling, Ireland will share insights from his distinguished career restoring some of the most significant historic interiors in Europe.
In this engaging presentation, Ireland will discuss the artistry, craftsmanship, and conservation challenges of historic plasterwork. He will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Drayton Hallโ€™s ongoing preservation project, giving guests a rare opportunity to understand the complexities of dismantling and reassembling the Great Hall ceiling. Attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of Drayton Hallโ€™s plaster ceilings, their architectural significance, and the meticulous work required to safeguard them for future generations.

This lecture will take place at Clemson's Design Center located in the historic Cigar Factory
701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Where is it happening?

Clemson Design Center. Charleston, 106 Drake St, Charleston, SC 29403-5015, United States
Drayton Hall

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