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Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection & Archive — Group Talk & Private View

£375.00

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Our new intimate exhibition,  Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection & Archive, illustrates a fascinating array of pieces from Royal School of Needlework’s Collection & Archive with a focus on imaginary earthly and celestial beings, both human and animal. Objects on display span multiple centuries and continents, illustrating everything from dragons to heraldic beasts and ancient gods and goddesses.

Our Group Talk & Private View, for groups of 2 to 15 people, lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes (exhibition style, folded chairs are available for seating) and begins with a 40 minute illustrated lecture from an RSN staff member.

The presentation will give you in-depth information about the exhibition as well as background information about the Royal School of Needlework.

After your talk, you will be shown objects from Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection & Archive by one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.

This event is strictly limited to 15 guests and you will have an opportunity to visit our beautiful on-site RSN Shop after your private view.

Please note that these events do not include entrance to tour Hampton Court Palace and we will collect guests at HCP Security. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Please see further important joining details HERE

 

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Description

Our new intimate exhibition,  Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection & Archive, illustrates a fascinating array of pieces from Royal School of Needlework’s Collection & Archive with a focus on imaginary earthly and celestial beings, both human and animal. Objects on display span multiple centuries and continents, illustrating everything from dragons to heraldic beasts and ancient gods and goddesses.

Our Group Talk & Private View, for groups of 2 to 15 people, lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes (exhibition style, folded chairs are available for seating) and begins with a 40 minute illustrated lecture from an RSN staff member.

The presentation will give you in-depth information about the exhibition as well as background information about the Royal School of Needlework.

After your talk, you will be shown objects from Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection & Archive by one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.

This event is strictly limited to 15 guests and you will have an opportunity to visit our beautiful on-site RSN Shop after your private view.

Please note that these events do not include entrance to tour Hampton Court Palace and we will collect guests at HCP Security. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Please see further important joining details HERE

Additional information

Date

Thursday 25 September 2:00pm, Thursday 16 October 2:00pm, Thursday 6 November 2:00pm

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