Queering Dorich House Here, Somewhere is a reinvention of Dorich House as a queer home, questioning its history and imagining a simultaneous queer future. A selection of archival materials, pointing to the supposed lavender marriage of Dora Gordine and Richard Hare – hinted at by former friends and acquaintances of the couple – is displayed throughout […]
Film Screening | Pioneers of the Dutch Modern House Join us for an early evening reception and screening of Pioneers of the Dutch Modern House, with a Q&A with Iconic Houses founder Natascha Drabbe, supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Dorich House Museum and Iconic Houses Network are delighted to present a […]
Call for Volunteers We’re looking for new volunteers to join our small, friendly team for a few hours on a Friday or Saturday (11am-2pm or 2pm-5pm) to prepare and serve teas, coffees, and cakes in our ground floor café and invigilate our art collection. No previous experience required – we will provide full training – […]
Dorich House Museum Coordinator (part-time, job share) We are seeking a part-time Museum Coordinator at Dorich House Museum to support all aspects of our operations and programme. The role involves working with a wide range of Museum users: Kingston university staff and students, visiting academics, teachers and students from local schools and colleges, community groups, […]
Re-opening 5 September Thursday – Saturday 11am – 5pm | Free We look forward to opening our doors after our summer break and as usual will have our cafe filled with cakes and great coffee and our wonderful house and collections ready for you to enjoy. Guided tours will be running on the 13 September […]
Kingston Artists Open StudiosSaturday 11 May – Saturday 25 May | Free | Drop-in Dorich House is taking part in Kingston Artists Open Studios (KAOS) this year and will be hosting two artists; Anna Topalova, who will demonstrate her acrylic paperwork and painting techniques and Anna Bingham who will demonstrate her sculptural technique. Artist demonstrations on […]
Evening Listening Event | Solstice ’93 by Artist Laura Grace Ford | free | BOOK HERE Taking place on Thursday 29 February and 14 March, an evening self-guided tour of the house followed by a listening event inspired by the squatting and rave years at Dorich House. As part of AMP Kingston heritage trail, we […]
11:30 Thursday 21 March | Saints, Sashes, and Ciphers: Porcelain Easter Eggs at Dorich House |£5 | BOOK HERE Easter Egg with Virgin and Child in Deep Blue and Gold. Image credit: Ellie Laycock Saints, Sashes, and Ciphers: Porcelain Easter Eggs at Dorich House. This tour begins by looking closely at a set of five porcelain […]
For this Valentines day what could be more unique than making a love or friendship token for someone special in your life? In a relaxed workshop, with personal guidance from artist Anna Milgrom (@annagmilgrom), you’ll be shown step by step the traditional and easy technique of embossing on thin golden sheets of tin. Your personal […]
Participatory Needlework We’re delighted to welcome back Ariadne’s Thread on the 18th and 19th of January 2024. Ariadne’s Thread is a support group for the migrant and refugee community, working together to preserve cultural heritage and promote a brighter future through creativity. The initiative was set up by a local curator and educator, Magdalena Glowacka, as a response to […]
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