Speaking
COVID-19 CRISIS UPDATE
Lectures can be commissioned remotely during this crisis.
Please contact me directly for further details.
I regularly prepare illustrated talks ranging from academic presentations to those tailored for a general audience.
Lectures can be commissioned remotely during this crisis.
Please contact me directly for further details.
I regularly prepare illustrated talks ranging from academic presentations to those tailored for a general audience.
Upcoming Talks
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 CRISIS
'Irish Country Furniture 1700-2000, Revising and recycling our past' presented by Claudia Kinmonth, Friday 24 April, 1-2 pm. 2020.
N.C.A.D., 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 K521.
Everyone is welcome to the new series of multi-disciplinary public talks Material Futures, a collaboration between National College of Art and Design's MA in Design History and Material Culture and the National Museum of Ireland.
Kinmonth's highly illustrated talk discusses how the author's book Irish Country Furniture has been revisited and researched, while working towards a newly enlarged edition. Drawing on increased interest in sustainability, new emphasis is given to re-use, resourcefulness, and the use of far fewer domestic objects to fulfil many functions in Ireland in the past. The saving and re-using of flour bags, for example, even before Ireland's rationing of textiles during the 2nd World War, shows how aware manufacturers were of packaging and its potential for clothing, ceilings, bags, sheets etc., at the point of sale. The process of selection of additional material for the new book is discussed, as well as how previously rejected images have gained importance since the book's first edition in 1993.
'Irish Country Furniture 1700-2000, Revising and recycling our past' presented by Claudia Kinmonth, Friday 24 April, 1-2 pm. 2020.
N.C.A.D., 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 K521.
Everyone is welcome to the new series of multi-disciplinary public talks Material Futures, a collaboration between National College of Art and Design's MA in Design History and Material Culture and the National Museum of Ireland.
Kinmonth's highly illustrated talk discusses how the author's book Irish Country Furniture has been revisited and researched, while working towards a newly enlarged edition. Drawing on increased interest in sustainability, new emphasis is given to re-use, resourcefulness, and the use of far fewer domestic objects to fulfil many functions in Ireland in the past. The saving and re-using of flour bags, for example, even before Ireland's rationing of textiles during the 2nd World War, shows how aware manufacturers were of packaging and its potential for clothing, ceilings, bags, sheets etc., at the point of sale. The process of selection of additional material for the new book is discussed, as well as how previously rejected images have gained importance since the book's first edition in 1993.
Completed Talks
Illustrated presentation of research for the Royal Dublin Society’s Library & Archives 2018 Bursary:
‘Rags, Riches & Recycling; the Dublin Society’s encouragement of Art & Artefacts, 1731-1781’
At 7.30pm, Thursday 23 Jan’, 2020, for The Royal Society of Antiquaries, Helen Roe Theatre, Society House, 63 Merrion Square S., Dublin 2, DO2 X338. Associated article published in Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies XXI.
‘Rags, Riches & Recycling; the Dublin Society’s encouragement of Art & Artefacts, 1731-1781’
At 7.30pm, Thursday 23 Jan’, 2020, for The Royal Society of Antiquaries, Helen Roe Theatre, Society House, 63 Merrion Square S., Dublin 2, DO2 X338. Associated article published in Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies XXI.
IRISH COUNTRY FURNITURE 1700-2000,
RECYCLING OUR PAST
Thursday, 20.30, 24.10.19, Parish Centre, Clonakilty
Duchas Lecture Series
This highly illustrated talk will explore life in the Irish farmhouse. Claudia will be bringing her latest objects for handling, discussion, and observation including flour bags, crocks, cowhorn spoons and even some small seats. The audience is invited to bring along relevant old objects for opinions (but not valuation). You can also bring photos of larger items if you like.
RECYCLING OUR PAST
Thursday, 20.30, 24.10.19, Parish Centre, Clonakilty
Duchas Lecture Series
This highly illustrated talk will explore life in the Irish farmhouse. Claudia will be bringing her latest objects for handling, discussion, and observation including flour bags, crocks, cowhorn spoons and even some small seats. The audience is invited to bring along relevant old objects for opinions (but not valuation). You can also bring photos of larger items if you like.
IRISH COUNTRY FURNITURE 1700-2000, RECYCLING OUR PAST
Sunday, 14.00, 20.08.19, Heritage Lecture Theatre
As part of Heritage Week and the theme of ‘Pass Times and Past Times’, Nano Nagle Place is delighted to present a talk by Dr Claudia Kinmonth MRIA
https://nanonagleplace.ie/nanoevents/heritage-week-event-irish-country-furniture-1700-2000-recycling-our-past-dr-claudia-kinmonth/
Sunday, 14.00, 20.08.19, Heritage Lecture Theatre
As part of Heritage Week and the theme of ‘Pass Times and Past Times’, Nano Nagle Place is delighted to present a talk by Dr Claudia Kinmonth MRIA
https://nanonagleplace.ie/nanoevents/heritage-week-event-irish-country-furniture-1700-2000-recycling-our-past-dr-claudia-kinmonth/
‘Irish Country Furniture 1700-2000: Revising and Recycling’
April 29 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Room 1001, the Bridge, Hardiman Research Building
By Claudia Kinmonth, Moore Institute Visiting Fellow
April 29 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Room 1001, the Bridge, Hardiman Research Building
By Claudia Kinmonth, Moore Institute Visiting Fellow
'Making In' Seminar
Joseph Walsh Studio, Cork
15 September 2018
Claudia Kinmonth gave the opening address. A design and art historian, and an expert on Irish country furniture, she introduced two of the themes which ran through the seminar. Place: having come to live in West Cork some years ago, she spoke joyously about her love for its landscape and seascape. Traditional craftsmanship: she chose to tell us about the almost extinct noggin, a small wooden vessel with a stave handle which was widely used for drinking and eating until the beginning of the last century.
Joseph Walsh Studio, Cork
15 September 2018
Claudia Kinmonth gave the opening address. A design and art historian, and an expert on Irish country furniture, she introduced two of the themes which ran through the seminar. Place: having come to live in West Cork some years ago, she spoke joyously about her love for its landscape and seascape. Traditional craftsmanship: she chose to tell us about the almost extinct noggin, a small wooden vessel with a stave handle which was widely used for drinking and eating until the beginning of the last century.
