Event details
Wednesday 13 May
10.30am - 12 noon
1.30pm - 3pm
Hartington Room | £10 per person
This talk is exclusive to Chatsworth Friends.
Join Edward Bulmer and Laura Burlington for an exclusive talk on colour, historic interiors, and the creation of their new collection of paint colours, inspired by the beauty of Chatsworth and a shared vision of a responsible and sustainable future.
Edward Bulmer, renowned ‘colour man’, architectural historian and interior designer, drew inspiration from the house, the landscape and the estate, and together with Laura Burlington created 24 historically resonant paint colours that are usable, practical and sustainable.
Edward will delve into the story behind the colours, the history of the pigments, and how to use these new colours within your own decoration and interior projects.
A Q&A will follow the talk.
A complimentary colour chart for the new Chatsworth Collection by Edward Bulmer Natural Paints will be available for all ticketholders. Learn more about the range here
Meeting point and time
Please make your way to The Hartington Room, through The Cavendish Restaurant off the Stables Courtyard.
Doors will open at 10.20am for a prompt start at 10.30am (for the morning session), and at 1.20pm for a 1.30pm start (for the afternoon session).
Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be available at the start of the session.
Accessibility
The Hartington Room is a step-free, accessible venue. Accessible toilet facilities are available within The Cavendish Restaurant and The Carriage House Café.
If you have any questions about your specific needs or require a carer ticket, please contact [email protected]
Shades from the Chatsworth Collection by Edward Bulmer Natural Paints: 'Cyanotype' (main image) and 'Chatsworth Stone' (above).
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