Tea and talk - Colours of the Renaissance
Join us for an afternoon bringing to life stories of the colourful pigments artists have used to create some of Upton's most distinctive paintings. Followed by a choice of tea/coffee and scones in Upton's Pavilion cafe.
- Booking essential
Art works created in the Renaissance have brilliant colours that are still vibrant after many centuries. This talk will explore some of the extraordinary pigments available to artists from the fourteenth century onwards, including where they came from and how artists used them.
Drawing on examples from paintings in Upton’s collection, we’ll consider how artists use of colour helped to shape people’s visual imagination, literally colouring their experience of the world.
Relax afterwards with your choice of tea/coffee and fresh scones served in Upton's Pavilion cafe.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Essential companion/carer | £0.00 |
| Tea and talk - colours of the Renaissance | £19.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children over 16 are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
This afternoon talk will take place in the Picture Room. Please meet in the main entrance hall at 2.40pm. A member of staff will show you to the Picture Room.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
The Picture Room is located on the lower ground floor of the house, which can only be accessed by two sets of stairs. The Pavilion cafe has level access.
- Other
Please be at the main house entrance by 2.40pm. If you require more information about ingredients or allergens for this event, please contact uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Upcoming events
Easter adventures at Upton House and Gardens
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Upton House and Gardens on an Easter trail.
'Modern Muse'- an exhibition by Arpita Shah
Celebrating the nine Greek Muses in our collection, Upton House and Gardens presents ‘Modern Muse’, an exhibition by acclaimed photographic artist Arpita Shah.
'The Six Seasons' - an exhibition by Emily Allchurch
‘The Six Seasons’ is an exhibition of new digital collages by the British artist Emily Allchurch inspired by Bruegel’s ‘Seasons’ paintings from 1565.
Drawing Class: Upton House Interiors
Lizzie Bentley leads this fun drawing class amidst the galleries at Upton House and inspired by its world-class collection of European art.