Wed, 19 Feb
|East Horsley Village Hall
From Claridge's Hotel to the London Underground: The Life and work of textile designer, Marion Dorn
This lecture introduces us to the creative designs and colours that dazzle the eye by the fabulous Marion Dorn
Time & location
19 Feb 2025, 10:30
East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Ave, East Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 6QT
About the event
Marion Dorn was a groundbreaking textile designer who was born and educated in the United States but had her most successful years, artistically and commercially, in Britain between the wars. Most famous for her rugs, which can be seen in iconic Art Deco and Modernist buildings, she also designed curtains, upholstery fabric, wallpaper, scarves and theatrical costumes and illustrated books and magazine articles. Her clients included London Underground, the Savoy Hotel Group and P&O Liners as well as influential private customers. In 1934 she was one of the first textile designers to set up her own business, Marion Dorn Ltd
About the speaker
Pamela Campbell-Johnston has an MA Hons Art History, St Andrew's University. Over 30 years of lecturing experience to undergraduates, adult groups, and to Friends and Patrons of the Royal Academy of Arts as part of the RA’s Adult Education Department. Also conducted numerous guided tours, residential trips and focused gallery talks on individual works of art. Specialises in British Domestic Architecture and Modern British Art - with a particular love for the 1920s and 1930s. A permanent career at Royal Academy of Arts for 12 years. Work experience also undertaken at Bonhams, Art Loss Register and National Trust. Now a freelance art consultant and lecturer. Recently curated a collection for the Lansdowne Club.
This event is free to members.
Visitors are welcome to join us - £5 on the door.