Appearing: Caulfield Racecourse, Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 ( https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1543899 )

Lecture at the Melbourne Fair 2026

Hayden Peters Art of Mourning

Saturday August 1st, 2026 at Caulfield Racecourse

The Femme Fatale in Georgian Jewels

Female representation in mourning and sentimental jewellery carried on a tradition of classicism which was used for the purposes of family love, commercial wealth and national pride. Learn how the power of the female became a symbol for nations and families in this live lecture.

This one time only event will be live with a Q&A session afterwards.

Tickets available at:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1543899

Where:

The Concourse
Caulfield Racecourse
Gate 23 Station Street (opposite Caulfield Station)
Parking at Guineas Car Park (off Station Street) Gate 20

Map

When:

Sunday, August 1st, 2026

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