CAMOSUN FINE FURNITURE AND CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE
The historic features, fine craftsmanship and iconic story of Craigdarroch Castle will be celebrated in an exhibition of work by students, faculty and alumni of the Camosun Fine Furniture program. This is the first-ever exhibition of this kind in the Castle.
“Students have been creating original work based on the history, architecture and visual referents of the castle,” explains Sandra Carr, Fine Furniture Program instructor. “The exhibit celebrates the rich history of craft and design, and illustrates the relevance historic work can have for present day makers.”
Craigdarroch Castle is a Canadian National Historic Site owned and operated by the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Society.
A non-profit registered charity, the Castle Society is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and the Castle is kept open nearly every day of the year thanks to a small, dedicated group of conservators and professional staff, along with the unbounded enthusiasm and commitment of dozens of volunteers, some of who have been at the Castle for more than 20 years.
“This is the first ever exhibition of its kind in the Castle and we are delighted to host the Fine Furniture program from Camosun,” says John Hughes, executive director of Craigdarroch Castle. “It promises to be an interesting meeting of the past and the present.”
The Camosun Fine Furniture exhibition runs from May 8 until May 26, Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Tickets and admission details are available on the Craigdarrock Castle website.
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REIMAGINING TRADITION: CONTEMPORARY FURNISHING IN VICTORIAN ROOMS
The historic features, fine craftsmanship and iconic story of Craigdarroch Castle will be celebrated in an exhibition of work by students, faculty and alumni of the Camosun Fine Furniture program. This is the first-ever exhibition of this kind in the Castle.
“Students have been creating original work based on the history, architecture and visual referents of the castle,” explains Sandra Carr, Fine Furniture Program instructor. “The exhibit celebrates the rich history of craft and design, and illustrates the relevance historic work can have for present day makers.”
Craigdarroch Castle is a Canadian National Historic Site owned and operated by the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Society.
A non-profit registered charity, the Castle Society is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and the Castle is kept open nearly every day of the year thanks to a small, dedicated group of conservators and professional staff, along with the unbounded enthusiasm and commitment of dozens of volunteers, some of who have been at the Castle for more than 20 years.
“This is the first ever exhibition of its kind in the Castle and we are delighted to host the Fine Furniture program from Camosun,” says John Hughes, executive director of Craigdarroch Castle. “It promises to be an interesting meeting of the past and the present.”
The Camosun Fine Furniture exhibition runs from May 8 until May 26, Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Tickets and admission details are available on the Craigdarrock Castle website.
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