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FROM CRASH TO RECOVERY
The UK Fine Art Market c.1929 - 1960
Study Day
Thursday 31 October, 10.30am - 5.30pm
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The Loves of the Artists
In Conversation with Jonathan Jones
Wednesday 9 October, 5.30pm
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READERS’ AFTERNOON
Saturday 6 October 2012, 1-4pm
Find some inspiration for your Autumn reading and discover the special relationship novelists have with the books they read.
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SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND FAMILY DAY
Saturday 24 November 2012, 11am-4pm
Soak up the Scandinavian spirit at this year's Barber Christmas fair. Join us for a fun-filled family day!
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HOW TO BOOK
Unless specified otherwise, booking for all our events is essential. With a regular programme of events for people of all ages, there’s always plenty for you to do at the Barber. To book a place on any of our events, or for further information, please contact education@barber.org.uk or 0121 414 2261. Please note that booking for weekend workshops closes at 4pm on the Friday before.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR FAMILY DAY
Sunday 10 February 2013
12noon - 3pm
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IN CONVERSATION…
Nicola Kalinsky
Wednesday 23 January, 6pm
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DASTARDLY DRAGONS: CELEBRATE ST GEORGE’S DAY
Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 April, 11am - 12.30pm (ages 4-8); 1.30 - 3pm (ages 8 upwards)
Discover the dragons in the drawings and sculptures around the gallery. Design your own dastardly dragon on day one, then bring it to life in sculpture on day two!
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MISS CLARA AND FRIENDS
Saturday 12 April, 1.30 – 4pm
Writing Workshop with Barber Writer-in-Residence Jacqui Rowe, exploring the relationships portrayed between animals and humans.
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TUESDAY TOURS AND TALKS
Tuesdays, 1.15pm
Get to know the Barber Collection with these informal, informative and enjoyable half-hour gallery tours led by our talented team of guides.
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CATHY COME HOME
Saturday 10 November 2012, 1-4pm
A film screening and talk on this revolutionary, documentary-style film in partnership with the National Trust.
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LUNCHTIME LECTURES
Wednesdays, 1.10pm.
Our popular public lectures illuminate our permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and popular themes in art history, with informative insights from experts in the field.
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NATIONAL TRUST WALKING FESTIVAL
Sunday 28 October 2012 10.30am OR 11.30am
Celebrate the art of walking and join us for a day of talks, walks and feasting.
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SUNDAY GALLERY TOURS
Second, Third and Fourth Sundays of the month, 2.30pm
Find out more about our collections and exhibitions, the building and the Barbers themselves. Tours last approximately one hour. Meet in the barber foyer underneath Ladys Barber's Portrait.
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LECTURE: BIRMINGHAM’S GAY HISTORY
Tuesday 26 February 2013
6.30 - 8.30pm
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The Cinematic ‘Grand Tour’
Venice and Rome with KINO10
Sunday 17 February 2013
1 - 3pm
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Line, Map, Anatomy
Drawing the City
Wednesday 20 March 2013, 1.10pm
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Galleries Night
Thursday 15 May, 5-9pm
The Barber Institute, Ikon, RBSA, Eastside Projects, mac Birmingham...
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Conroy Maddox and Birmingham Surrealism
Birmingham Surrealist Laboratory
Saturday 5 July, 2 - 4pm
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Community Day
Sunday 7 September
11am - 4pm
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Redbrick, Brutalist and Beyond…
Walking Tour
Saturday 24 May, 2 - 3.30pm
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BARBER BOOK CLUB
8 April, 13 May, 10 June, 8 July & 9 September 2 - 3pm
Why not come along to our ever popular Book Club?
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NADFAS AT NIGHT
Music on the Grand Tour
Thursday 3 July, 7 - 8.15pm
(5.45pm: Late gallery view/drinks)
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VENICE OF THE GREEKS
The History of Hellenism in the City of Saint Mark
Evening Lecture
Thursday 3 October, 5 - 6pm
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DRAWING FACTORY
Thursday 24 October, 11am-3pm
The Drawing Factory is an exciting, fast-paced event where artists work in a 'factory' setting, complete with boiler suits and clocking in cards.
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THE WORLD IN POEMS *CANCELLED*
Thursday 13 March, 6.30 – 9pm
Writing Workshop with Barber Writer-in-Residence Jacqui Rowe, celebrating the many languages and cultures in Birmingham.
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‘CHINESE LIVES’ LAUNCH EVENT
Saturday 17 May
11am - 12.30pm
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EDUCATE AND CELEBRATE
Wednesday 12 February, 6 – 7pm
Creating LGBT-friendly schools and workplaces
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FAITH AND FORTUNE: IN FOCUS
Date tbc
Join the curators for an introductory talk and coin handling session.
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A Little Gay History
Monday 24 February, 6 - 7pm
Evening lecture as part of LGBT History Month.
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Lunchtime Concerts
Fridays at 1.10pm, Barber Concert Hall
A series of free lunchtime concerts by professional musicians, taking place every Friday during term time.
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