The tour of the art and architecture of the Palace of Westminster, led by the Curator, Malcolm Hay, will go through the State Apartments in the House of Lords, and examine the grand schemes of art planned by Prince Albert and the Fine Arts Commission during the 1840s and 50s for this major public building. The House of Lords Chamber, conceived by architect Charles Barry as the high point of the Palace of Westminster, for which he enlisted Pugin for the sumptuous Gothic detailing will also be visited, before moving to the grand interiors of the House of Commons. The tour will finish in Westminster Hall, the great medieval hall of the old Palace, which has witnessed nearly one thousand years of the Nation’s history.
Image: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) by John Gibson

Following the success of artist and tutor Susanna Lyell’s drawing classes at The Fleming Collection, Susanna is leading three more workshops in 2010, suitable for both beginners and experienced painters.Working alongside The Fleming Collection’s exhibitions, these drawing sessions will provide the opportunity to closely observe the paintings, look at line, tone and colour, and learn new techniques of drawing. There will be the opportunity to discuss the results of the session at the end of the day. All materials, tea & coffee will be provided.
Image: Susanna Lyell teaching

An opportunity to enjoy the exhibition without throngs of people. This exhibition includes highlights from the Glasgow Boys exhibition at Kelvingrove as well as further loans from private collections. The Glasgow Boys have not been exhibited as a group since the Fine Art Society exhibition in Glasgow in 1968. Entitled “Pioneering Painters” it focuses on their most prolific period of work during the 1880s. A time when they produced new ideas that were to influence future generations of artists.
Image: George Henry Playmates © Private Collection

Roger Billcliffe, author of the Glasgow Boys and owner of The Roger Billcliffe Gallery in Glasgow, will give an introduction to the Glasgow Boys followed by a book signing of his book, The Glasgow Boys, of which the original edition won the Scottish Arts Council book award in 1985.
To reserve a book in advance please give the gallery a call on 020 7042 5731. Price: £40.

Over the last 25 years Lena Boyle has staged exhibitions of Modern British and Contemporary artists at her private home. You will view an exhibition of Scottish artists including works by New Glasgow Boy Hugh Byars; Sarah Coghill and John MacAulay. MacAulay, who trained at Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art will give a talk on the techniques he employs and observations of Scottish life dear to his work.
Image: John MacAulay At the Edge © The Artist, Courtesy of Lene Boyle Fine Art

Following the success of artist and tutor Susanna Lyell’s drawing classes at The Fleming Collection, Susanna is leading three more workshops in 2010, suitable for both beginners and experienced painters.Working alongside The Fleming Collection’s exhibitions, these drawing sessions will provide the opportunity to closely observe the paintings, look at line, tone and colour, and learn new techniques of drawing. There will be the opportunity to discuss the results of the session at the end of the day. All materials, tea & coffee will be provided.
Image: Susanna Lyell teaching

A specialist in British, Irish and French painting at the turn of the twentieth century, Kenneth McConkey is the author of many books and articles. His lifelong interest in Lavery began as a boy going to Belfast Art Gallery and Museum. Sir John Lavery was a leading member of The Glasgow Boys in the late nineteenth century and is remembered for his striking portraits and everyday rural scenes. Kenneth McConkey will be signing copies of his new book John Lavery: A Painter and his World.
Image: John Lavery: A Painter and His World by Kenneth McConkey

Guy Peploe is delighted to host a special talk for us at The Scottish Gallery to celebrate the friendship between the two Scottish Colourists, FCB Cadell and his grandfather SJ Peploe. Guy Peploe will bring together a selection of works from a private collection that have rarely, if ever, been seen, offering an exclusive, intimate and personal look at their life and work for one day only.

The Scottish Gallery is hosting a Cadell exhibition in 2011 to coincide with the National Gallery’s exhibition on his work and will also have an exhibition later in 2011 called Peploe’s Portraits.
Image: SJ Peploe A Vase of Pink Roses © FWAF

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