TTOT196 – 150 Years of Liberty Designs
Cultural historian and author, Kassia St Clair
Wednesday 27 May, 7pm UK
Celebrating 150 years of Liberty, this talk explores the rich design heritage behind one of the world’s most iconic textile houses. From its signature Tana Lawn cotton to luxurious silks, wools, and cashmeres, Liberty’s fabrics have defined innovation and craftsmanship for over a century.
Drawing on a curated selection of 150 standout patterns—ranging from classic florals to bold contemporary designs—the session places these works within the wider creative history of the brand. It traces Liberty’s evolution through its distinctive Tudor-revival store, its visual identity, and its extensive archive of prints, drawings, and design experiments.
Join cultural historian Kassia St Clair, author of the best-selling book Liberty Design. Pattern. Colour. for insight into the creative process behind Liberty Fabrics, revealing how each season begins with research, sketching, and exploration. This colourful talk presents a vivid story of design innovation, material culture, and enduring artistic influence.
Liberty Design. Pattern. Colour. is available to purchase from the RSN Shop:HERE
Supporting the RSN
The minimum requested donation for this talk is £8.50 per person, but you may donate a higher value of your choosing if you wish. Please note that Gift Aid (UK tax payers only) is only applicable for donations over £8.50. As a charity, we are very grateful for any support you can give us to put towards the RSN's essential costs. Thank you.
Important Information
This event is a LIVE online talk at the given date and time and will last between approximately 60-90 minutes including questions and answers. You will need access to a suitable computer (with audio/video), tablet or smartphone device. You will receive your personalised Zoom invite no later than 24 hours before the event (3 hours if booked on the day). Your Zoom invite is unique to you and should not be shared, otherwise you may be unable to view the Talk. We recommend that you download and install the Zoom app on your device in advance of the Talk.
Attendees Outside the UK
This Talk will run from 7pm to approximately 8:30pm (19:00 to 20:30 hours) UK local time. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com.
For details on further RSN Talk events please visit our Online Talks page.
Cultural historian and author, Kassia St Clair
Wednesday 27 May, 7pm UK
Celebrating 150 years of Liberty, this talk explores the rich design heritage behind one of the world’s most iconic textile houses. From its signature Tana Lawn cotton to luxurious silks, wools, and cashmeres, Liberty’s fabrics have defined innovation and craftsmanship for over a century.
Drawing on a curated selection of 150 standout patterns—ranging from classic florals to bold contemporary designs—the session places these works within the wider creative history of the brand. It traces Liberty’s evolution through its distinctive Tudor-revival store, its visual identity, and its extensive archive of prints, drawings, and design experiments.
Join cultural historian Kassia St Clair, author of the best-selling book Liberty Design. Pattern. Colour. for insight into the creative process behind Liberty Fabrics, revealing how each season begins with research, sketching, and exploration. This colourful talk presents a vivid story of design innovation, material culture, and enduring artistic influence.
Liberty Design. Pattern. Colour. is available to purchase from the RSN Shop:HERE
Supporting the RSN
The minimum requested donation for this talk is £8.50 per person, but you may donate a higher value of your choosing if you wish. Please note that Gift Aid (UK tax payers only) is only applicable for donations over £8.50. As a charity, we are very grateful for any support you can give us to put towards the RSN’s essential costs. Thank you.
Important Information
This event is a LIVE online talk at the given date and time and will last between approximately 60-90 minutes including questions and answers. You will need access to a suitable computer (with audio/video), tablet or smartphone device. You will receive your personalised Zoom invite no later than 24 hours before the event (3 hours if booked on the day). Your Zoom invite is unique to you and should not be shared, otherwise you may be unable to view the Talk. We recommend that you download and install the Zoom app on your device in advance of the Talk.
Attendees Outside the UK
This Talk will run from 7pm to approximately 8:30pm (19:00 to 20:30 hours) UK local time. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com.
For details on further RSN Talk events please visit our Online Talks page.
Booking
999 in stock
Suggested Price: £8.50