Join us for an afternoon of conversation with Peter Bellerby, founder of Bellerby & Co. Globemakers, the world’s only truly bespoke makers of traditionally handcrafted globes. Discover the inspiration behind his incredible story and his pursuit for perfection and hear about his stunning new book The Globemakers: The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft.
Peter will be joined by Basil Comely, former print journalist and Studio Head for Arts at BBC. They will discuss the art and craft of globemaking as well as its cultural and political history.
Globes have a special place in the history of exploration and cartography. As an artistic representation of our planet, they represent our desire to understand and explore our world. Learn about Peter’s journey into globemaking, and how globes are inextricably linked to the history of exploration and discovery.
The Art Workers’ Guild – 6 Queen Square London WC1N 3AT
This is part of “A Bloomsbury Jamboree” – a two-day festive spectacular of Print, Illustration, Talks & Seasonal Merriment at the Art Workers’ Guild in Bloomsbury on 2 & 3 December. Events taking place 11 am – 4.30 pm. Curated by The Gentle Author, The Mainstone Press and Design For Today the day will feature 20 exhibitors and a range of talks and book signings.
Peter Bellerby, Photo by Euan Myles
