We are very excited to be doing another talk this year and welcome anyone who wants to see our globes, meet our team, better understand the process of globe-making, ask questions or in general join the lovely locals of Spitalfields for what will be a very fun evening.
Time & Date : Thu, 7 Nov 2024 18:00 – 21:00 GMT
Location : A hop, skip & a jump from Liverpool Street Station, Aldgate, and Spitalfields Market in a beautiful historic building.
Address : 4A Sandy’s Row London E1 7HW
How to Book : Book tickets here
Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of globemaking with Peter Bellerby & uncover the intriguing story behind this ancient craft. You will feel as if you are stepping in to the Globemakers studio as makers and painters will be handcrafting and painting globes during the talk.
In conversation with Peter Bellerby: A rare glimpse inside the London studio of Bellerby & Co Globemakers with local Spitalfields resident and founder Peter Bellerby and a cast of traditional makers, fine artists and craftspeople.
We will meet some of his team who will be casting, painting and goring whilst we learn more about the craft of making bespoke globes. We will hear about the wonderful journey Peter has been on since 2008 when he set out to find a suitable model for his father’s 80th birthday – and what happened when he decided instead to make the gift himself.
Peter will be in discussion with Basil Comely, former print journalist, BBC Vision Studio Head for Arts, and fellow Spitalfields local.
Peters book, ‘The Globemakers. The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft‘ will be available for purchase at the venue.
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