Events
Victorian lace
Feb 14
1–4pm
Join our workshop and make your own cards and frames, and learn all about the Victorian’s love of ornate decoration. (over 8s)
Victorian Visions
March 4
1–2pm
Dr Paul O’Keeffe provides an insight into exhibition photographs on show in Victorian Visions.
Views of Nature
Feb 19
1–1.45pm
Sandra Penketh guides visitors through the landscape photography of Victorian Visions.
Family activities
Life of the Lady Lever
Feb 9, 13
1, 2 & 3pm
Discover, through the eyes of a Sunlight Soap factory worker, the story of the gallery and its collection. Then join us for hands-on craft activities in our education room. (all)
Year of the mouse
Feb 16
1.30 & 3pm
Be inspired by our Chinese collection and celebrate Chinese New Year with Dr Yupin Chung in a workshop that uses authentic Chinese symbols and characters. (all)
Limited spaces available please pre-book by calling 0151 478 4143: bookings taken from 1 February 2008.
Storytelling
Palaces and portraits
Feb 12, 15, Mar 1
1, 2 & 3pm
Join our storyteller for a journey back to Victorian times, followed by hands-on craft activities. (under 8s)
Special event
Culture vultures
Daily 25 to 28 Mar
10.30am–4pm
A week-long course for young people aged 11 to 16, who want to explore their artistic side. Sketching, art history, craft activities and photography will all play a part. Those attending need to provide a packed lunch. Limited spaces available please pre-book by calling 0151 478 4143: bookings taken from 1 March 2008.
Talks and tours
Asian Influence
February 7
1–2pm
Dr Nick Pearce, University of Glasgow, explores the work of western photographers in China from the mid 19th to early 20th century. Collect ticket from the welcome desk or call 0151 478 4136.
Object of the Month
February 14 & 21
1–1.30pm
Dr Yupin Chung looks at decorative elements of the gallery’s collection of Chinese blue and white porcelain.
In Depth
March 11
1–2pm
Ian Leith from English Heritage shares his knowledge of Victorian photographic techniques and discusses how artists overcame the challenges of this new art form.
Sculpture of the Month
March 13 & 28
1–1.30pm
Dr Paul O’Keeffe discusses Ferrary’s Leda and the Swan.
Object of the Month
April 3 & 16
1–1.30pm
Chrissy Partheni focuses on the red and black figure pottery in our collection of Greek vases.
Extras
Lady Lever café
Daily 10am- 4.30pm
Offering a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks. Children’s lunchboxes and highchairs available. Hot food served between 11.30- 3.30pm.
Lady Lever shop
The excellent gallery shop has a wide range of souvenirs and gifts, including books, postcards, posters, jewellery and pocket-money priced souvenirs.
