Art Appreciation
Do come and join us - we have capacity for new members
Details
To further the knowledge and understanding of art of different eras, styles, movements and techniques to better appreciate art in general.
Format
The meetings are talks by group members and/or documentary films. We also plan to arrange visits to art galleries and exhibitions in due course. At intervals during the year, group members pay a small contribution towards the cost of the room hire and refreshments.
Venue, Frequency and Timing
Our meetings take place at St. Anne's Hall, Aylesbury Road, Wendover HP22 6JG. The meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday each month between 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM, including a break for refreshments. Parking spaces are available at the venue.
New Members Welcome
We currently have spaces in the group. Please contact the convenor, for more information or before attending the first meeting, via the 'click to send a message'.
Meeting Schedule
The listing below is current but subject to change.
Dates for your Diary | |
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Thu Apr 18th | ILLUSTRATED BOOK COVERS A look at how illustrated book covers have changed from 1850 to date. Talk by group member - M Lo. |
Thu May 16th | THROUGH THE LENS An introduction to black and white photography, with a selection of photographers, some famous and some little known. Talk by group member - B Je. |
Thu Jun 20th | Details to follow |
Thu Jul 18th | ÉLISABETH LOUISE VIGÉE LE BRUN Talk by group member - M Wo. |
Thu Aug 15th | Details to follow |
Thu Sep 19th | VERMEER – THE GREATEST EXHIBITION Discover the works of Vermeer and his fascinating life. Short introduction to film by group member - D Ga. |
Thu Oct 17th | STAINED GLASS Details to follow. Talk by group member - B Br. |
Thu Nov 21st | FIVE MINUTES OF ART Open session where members are invited to talk for 5 minutes about a piece of art. |
Thu Dec 19th | NO MEETING Next meeting in January 2025. |