Hannah Frank Art
Free tours, talks and workshops related to the Hannah Frank 110th birthday art exhibition taking place at Glasgow University Chapel from 19 November 2018 to 6 February 2019. (Open 9-5 M-F). Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland. Click on any of the events to book or for more details.
Fiona's 65th birthday musical dinner
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Come and celebrate
Fiona's 65th birthday
with a Musical Dinner
in aid of KIVA (https://www.kiva.org/ - helping people around the world create opportunity for themselves and their communities)
7 p.m. till you wish to leave
Wednesday 18th September, Halton Mill
Halton Mill
Hannah Frank's Glasgow
Sunday 5 May 2019
See where Hannah Frank lived, worked and studied - and some of her original drawings and sculptures including some not on show to the general public held at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and at Westacres Care Home.
minibus tour starts at Glasgow Uni Chapel
Book purchase and events: "Candles, Conversions and Class"
Book Orders Only
‘Candles, Conversions and Class: five generations of a Scottish Jewish family’ by Fiona Frank, is published by the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre on 3rd February 2019. Various 'meet the author' events are being organised around the UK during 2019. See below for details. To order a book click on 'book now'.
Ben Uri gallery
Open Creative Workshop : "outside the frame"
Wednesday 6 February 2019
This workshop with Sylvie Rowland will challenge you to look at the sense of the mystical and the unknown in Hannah Frank's drawings.
Glasgow University Chapel
Monday tours of the Hannah Frank 110th Birthday exhibition
Between Monday 7 January 2019 and Monday 4 February 2019
A tour of the show with Fiona Frank the artist's niece, or one of our knowledgeable Glasgow Uni history of art students at 2.15 p.m. on Mondays.
The tours will map Hannah Frank’s development from her early works as a talented university student to her later drawings & subsequent focus on sculpture. We will look at the creation process, as well as discussing the principal motifs & techniques that constitute her unique, mystical style.
Glasgow University Chapel
See Hannah Frank's diaries & papers at the SJAC
Sunday 3 February 2019
The Scottish Jewish Archives (SJAC) at Garnethill Synagogue, holds an extensive collection of Hannah Frank's scrapbooks, papers and letters. You can visit the SJAC during the life of the current Hannah Frank 110th birthday art exhibition - at their open day on the afternoon of Sunday 3 Feb, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Will include a tour of the Archives, a tour of the historic Garnethill Synagogue, and a chance to handle items from the HFLCC collection. Contact us for more details
Scottish Jewish Archives Centre
Open experimental music and poetry workshop
Friday 1 February 2019
The amazing work of the Art Nouveau artist Hannah Frank is leaving its frame to transform into music, helped by the Glaswegian musician Fnuf.
Glasgow University Chapel
Friday talks at the Hannah Frank 110th birthday exhibition
Between Friday 11 January 2019 and Friday 1 February 2019
Free talks on Friday afternoons 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in January to coincide with the Hannah Frank art exhibition and to bring it to life. Jewish immigration and the Frank family; the Lost Wax process of bronze casting: "Hannah Frank, the Spark Divine" film & director talk; and Career Opportunities in the Arts
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel
Creative Industries Showcase: event for BAME students
Friday 1 February 2019
Want to get into the creative industries but not sure where to start? Creative Access works with BAME students to provide paid internship across the arts. Join Josie Dobrin from Creative Access for a morning of networking, advice and inspiration from top industry professionals. Free, all welcome
Glasgow University Chapel
Open Experimental Art Workshop with Myra Ostacchini
Wednesday 30 January 2019
Touching art is usually not allowed - for this workshop it will be positively encouraged. Following on from Myra's experimental embroidery workshops bringing a new medium to Hannah Frank's work on paper, this week Myra will be looking at experimental drawing, working with Hannah Frank's sculptures to produce sensory drawings based on touch. Free. 12 places only.
Glasgow University Chapel
Open Experimental Embroidery Workshop 2 with Myra Ostacchini
Friday 25 January 2019
Participants will stitch images from Hannah Frank’s collection of works on paper producing a small artwork to take home. No previous experience required and suitable for beginners. Free. 12 places only.
Glasgow University Chapel
Open Experimental Embroidery Workshop 1 with Myra Ostacchini
Wednesday 23 January 2019
Participants will stitch images from Hannah Frank’s collection of works on paper producing a small artwork to take home. No previous experience required and suitable for beginners. Free. (nb this workshop repeats on Friday 25th Jan 10.00 a.m.) 12 places only.
Glasgow University Chapel
Family Workshop: make a Hannah Frank themed Chanukah card
Wednesday 5 December 2018
It's the Jewish Festival of Lights - Chanukah - this week!
Hannah Frank, a Glasgow Jewish artist, was born 110 years ago in 1908. This workshop for families with children from 5-10 yrs old, takes place at the 110th birthday exhibition of Hannah Frank's art. Learn about Chanukah & make a chanukah card based on Hannah Frank's work, with artist Abi Pirani.
This event is supported by the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCoJeC). Kosher snacks & all materials will be provided. Free.
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel
Hannah Frank 110th birthday exhibition reception & launch
Sunday 18 November 2018
The opening reception of the Hannah Frank 110th Birthday Exhibition
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, Sunday 18 November, 7.30 p.m. With Alice Strang, Senior Curator, National Galleries of Scotland, a showing of the film Hannah Frank, The Spark Divine, & Klezmer music. Kosher Buffet sponsored by SCoJeC. Part of Scottish Interfaith Week: Connecting Generations
All are welcome. Please pass this invitation to friends & colleagues!
Exhibition runs Mon 19 Nov - Weds 6 Feb
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel
Klezmer Ceilidh & Dance Workshop 17 Nov in Lancaster
Saturday 17 November 2018
A Klezmer Ceilidh with US award winning Klezmer expert Michael Alpert, the Kleznorth Reunion Ceilidh Band and guests. 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Preceded by a daytime Klezmer Dance Workshop with Michael and the Kleyne Klezmer band. 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (tickets for workshop give you free entry to the Ceilidh).
Workshop: £25
Ceilidh £12 (£8.00 concessions - meanstested benefits and children 16 and under).
Gregson Centre
