CHRISTIE'S LATES CELEBRATES THE ART OF CRAFTSMANSHIP: THE ARTISAN EDITION
November 2022
In December, Christie’s Lates will be celebrating the art of craftsmanship with art from the Classic Week sales, talks by artisans, panel discussions, interactive workshops and more. Visit on Friday 2nd December from 6pm to 9pm. Entry is free and open to all.
The Line-Up
Tours of Macabre: Fantasized by Benjamin Spiers
From 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Christie's specialists Jakob Angner and Lucy Speelman will be in conversation with artist and co-curator, Benjamin Spiers.
Panel discussion | Why Making Matters
At 7:30pm, Helen Chislett (journalist and author), will be joined in conversation by Kit Kemp (creative director and found of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio), Lulu Lytle (founder and creative director of Soane Britain) and Chris Cox (creative director of Cox London).
Conversation with Edward Bulmer, 7pm
At 7pm, Edward Bulmer (interior designer, architectural historian and 'colourman'), will share tips on picture hanging and decorating in time for your next interior design project.
Workshops Throughout the Evening
Goldwork embroidery with Hand & Lock
Get your hands dirty with the embroidery house who provide embellishment services to the Royal Family, top European design houses, the Royal Armed Forces and Savile Row.
Japanese hammer work with Wayne Meeten
Find out how to bring silver to life with master maker, Wayne Meeten, who uses his extensive knowledge, informed by his training in Japan and the UK to create strikingly tactile designs.
Demonstrations
Old Master Painting restoration
With picture restorer, Angelica Pediconi.
Fromental handmade wallpaper live demonstration
Discover the creative process behind Fromental's iconic handpainted, embroidered and printed wall coverings in this live wallpaper demonstration.
Relaunch of Franco Maria Ricci's FMR Magazine
Learn about traditional publishing in a digital world with Edoardo Pepino (editor of FMR Magazine) and Laura Casalis Ricci (editorial and artistic director of FMR Magazine).
Embroidery with Lora Avedian
Take inspiration from textile artist and designer Lora Avedian as she applies traditional embroidery and embellishment techniques to create modern artefacts.
Leather-working with Mary Wing To
Watch and learn as leather artisan designer and whip maker Mary Wing creates designs that add a new twist to the evolution and fine tradition of leather craftsmanship.
Seekd featuring Mocielli
Discover the beauty of gems.
Wednesday's Domaine tasting
Experience the new frontier of alcohol-free wine.
Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James's, London SW1Y 6QT
For tickets, please click here.