What demonstrations and makers can you expect to see at ‘Restoration and Revival: Elevation of the Hand Crafted Surface’ at the Painter Stainers’ during @londoncraftweek ?
Lincrusta wall covering and restoration, songwriting, hand printed wallpaper, and so much more!
‘Restoration and Revival: Elevation of the Hand Crafted Surface’ is open until 5pm today, and from 10am - 5pm tomorrow at the Painters’ Hall in Bank.
The programme includes demonstrations, talks, tours and a Panel Discussion on Saturday 16th at 2pm debating the art and challenge of conservation / restoration.
#painterstainers #londoncraftweek #restorationandrevival
Restoration and Revival:
Elevation of the Hand-Crafted Surface
18 members of the Painter-Stainers' Livery Company will be demonstrating their skills on Thursday 14th May 2-5pm, Friday 15th & Saturday 16th May 10am-5pm.
Such deep roots tie our demonstrators to a shared tradition of hard-won skill, critical rigour and fastidious aesthetic judgement. On display is not only a demonstration of the ability to fashion beautiful and intriguing objects but also a critical understanding of where such products and processes sit within the canon of art and design. In their specific creative vocations, our makers and craftspeople reveal much that is interesting about history and culture – the drives and obsessions born out of the churn and change of a dynamic mercantile system that demanded excellence, innovation and virtuoso performance and continues to do so.
A unique opportunity to experience this live showcase event in the historic Painters' Hall.
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We are thrilled to be back participating in London Craft Week. This year’s event will be a series of demonstrations and talks that showcase the expertise and professional experience of our members across the whole spectrum of craft, decoration and restoration - pigment making, wood graining, marbling and trompe l’oeil, fine-art picture framing, gilding, chinoiserie, japanning, gilded botanical art, wallpaper and lincrusta restoration, stencilling, calligraphy, illumination, painting conservation and painted cloth - the original, medieval technique of ‘staining’, from which the Company derives its name.
Our main event will be complemented by a panel discussion on Saturday 16th at 2pm with our very own Lucia Scalisi, Gerry Alabone, Paul Humphries and Stephen Levrant debating the art and challenge of conservation / restoration. There will also be two tours of our Hall on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th at 3pm highlighting the decorative painting and gilding by past and present Company members.
Entry to Painters’ Hall to see the demonstrations is free, and there will also be short talks by some of the artists during all three days. The Panel Discussion and Hall Tours are ticketed events and booking details are on the LCW website - /events/restoration-revival-elevation-of-the-hand-crafted-surface/.
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Our Military Affiliate, @intelligencecorps has unveiled a new ceremonial portrait of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, their Colonel-in-Chief.
Commissioned in 2024, the portrait celebrates Her Royal Highness’s unwavering commitment to the Corps.
Painted by leading British artist @louisepragnell every detail reflects the Corps’ history, values, and traditions.
On public display during #LondonCraftWeek here at Painters’ Hall from Thursday 14th May
to Saturday 16th May 2026 in addition to our
LCW26 Exhibition: Restoration & Revival:
Elevation of the Hand-Crafted Surface.
A very special thank you to our distinguished guests, City of London Sheriff Deputy Keith Bottomley, Consort’s Kevin Bradford and Elspeth Hughes-Penney, Mayor's Consort Gary Langley and artist Louise Pragnell, for attending an afternoon of demonstrations by our members, showcasing their expertise and professional craftsmanship at Painters’ Hall.
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PAINTER’S HALL, LITTLE TRINITY LANE, HOME OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PAINTER STAINERS and for this Friday and Saturday open to the public, presenting a rare opportunity to see inside their splendid home and to see various specialist decorative artists in action. @tagfinearts@painterstainers@chelseaartsclub@cityoflondon #painterstainers #craft #art #tourism #interiors
Last of my posts. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Painters Hall, Little Trinity Lane from tomorrow at 2 to Saturday at 5.
@painterstainers@paintershalllondon
