Richard Ireland and the Great Hall Ceiling: Transatlantic Perspectives on Historic Plaster

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-04:00

Clemson Design Center. Charleston | Charleston

Drayton Hall
Publisher/HostDrayton Hall
Richard Ireland and the Great Hall Ceiling: Transatlantic Perspectives on Historic Plaster Join Drayton Hall in Downtown Charleston for a special evening with Richard Ireland, the United Kingdom’s leading conservation consultant for the repair, conservation, and restoration of historic decorative plaster and paint. As Drayton Hall undertakes the preservation of its iconic Great Hall ceiling, Ireland will share insights from his distinguished career restoring some of the most significant historic interiors in Europe.
In this engaging presentation, Ireland will discuss the artistry, craftsmanship, and conservation challenges of historic plasterwork. He will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Drayton Hall’s ongoing preservation project, giving guests a rare opportunity to understand the complexities of dismantling and reassembling the Great Hall ceiling. Attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of Drayton Hall’s plaster ceilings, their architectural significance, and the meticulous work required to safeguard them for future generations.

This lecture will take place at Clemson's Design Center located in the historic Cigar Factory
701 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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Clemson Design Center. Charleston, 106 Drake St, Charleston, SC 29403-5015, United States

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