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On the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll be joined by speakers who will share their passion and knowledge on a weird and wonderful range of topics. 

All Tuesday Talks are free, but spaces are limited so we recommend booking in advance.

Tuesday 4th February - "Morton Sundour Fabrics through the lens of the Tullie textile collection"

Katie is a PhD student at the University of Glasgow, who spent her Spring 2024 placement volunteering at Tullie with the Fine and Decorative Arts Curator, Melanie Gardner. Her project was called ‘Trailblazing Textiles: Morton Sundour Fabrics and Edinburgh Weavers’ and focused on the history of these artistic fabrics which were designed and made in Carlisle. Her work to catalogue, re-house and explore this collection is showcased in the Carlisle’s Industrial Textiles display in the Border Galleries.

Tuesday 4th March -  Claire Askew "The Accidental Criminal Writer"

Claire Askew became a crime fiction writer by accident.  Having been an established poet for over ten years, she found herself ruminating on an idea for a novel that she wished someone else would write, so she could read it.  When it became clear that wasn't going to happen, she was forced to take matters into her own hands.  Fast-forward a few years, and she has somehow become the author of a six-part crime series.  How did it happen?  Claire still isn't sure herself...

Tuesday 1st April - tbc 

Talks start at 1pm and take place in the Auditorium at Tullie. 

If you would like more information about these talks, or would even like to be our speaker one month, please email bookings@tulliehouse.org

Learn more about the fascinating collections from those that know them best. All talks and tours start at 2pm on Thursdays and are included with admission (free for annual ticket holders and Members), however booking is essential.

• 23 January – Walking Tour of New Acceptance in Lieu Works 
• 30 January – Walking Tour of New Acceptance in Lieu Works
• 6 February - Pre-Raphaelite Tour
• 13 February - Pre-Raphaelite Tour

Join experts for guided tours of ‘Sheila Fell: Cumberland on Canvas’

Tour included with admission but booking is essential.

• 11 January, 1 - 2pm – ‘Feelings from the fells’ musical gallery tour.  This spotlight tour offers visitors some time out to relax and pause with some optional doodling and sketching activities. Drawing materials provided.  
• 25 January, 2 - 2.45pm - Sheila Fell highlights tour. Learn more about some of the key pieces of artwork in the exhibition
• 1 February, 1 - 2pm – ‘Feelings from the fells’ musical gallery tour.  This spotlight tour offers visitors some time out to relax and pause with some optional doodling and sketching activities. Drawing materials provided.  
• 22 February, 2 - 2.45pm - Sheila Fell highlights tour. Learn more about some of the key pieces of artwork in the exhibition
• 8 March, 2 - 2.45pm - Sheila Fell highlights tour. Learn more about some of the key pieces of artwork in the exhibition