Meetings begin at 2.00 pm on Thursdays.
Provided that seating is available, visitors are welcome.
Visitors' fee is £5.00 subject to a maximum of two visits annually.
The hall is equipped with a hearing aid induction loop.
| Programme for 2010 |
| January 7th |
ANTONY PENROSE
For the past 25 years he has run the Lee Miller Archives and the Penrose Collection, located in Farley Farm House, Sussex. Antony Penrose has lectured widely and is the author of several publications on Miller, Penrose & the Surrealists.
Lee Millar and Roland Penrose at Farley |
| February 4th |
PAMELA HALFORD
A freelance lecturer and researcher/scriptwriter and director at the BBC, she has lectured widely for ESU, the National Trust, Art and Historical Societies, the National Gallery and Bath University.
Aspects of Love in Art; People, Animals and Things |
| February 24th |
STUDY DAY - ANDREW DAVIES
“Old Father Thames – the river is Art” |
| March 4th |
ZARA FLEMING
Freelance lecturer, researcher and curator specialising in the art and culture of Tibet and the Himalayas. Lectures for the British Museum, V & A, Merseyside Museums and the Oriental Museum of
Durham among others.
The Sacred Art of Tibet |
| April 1st |
HILARY GUISE
Lectures for the main London museums and for American universities including the Smithsonian Institute and has toured widely in the U.S.
She trained as a painter at Central St Martin’s.
Botticelli - 500 Years |
| April 22nd |
OUTING - “Old Father Thames – a Discovery”
A guided walk with Andrew Davies following the Study Day in February.
Travel by train to London. |
| May 13th |
FRANCES HUGHES
After a lifetime in education she is now a freelance lecturer at the National Portrait Gallery and the London Centre of Theatre Studies.
Theatrical Personalities of the 20th Century: Evans, Gielgud, Richardson, Olivier, Ashcroft |
| June 10th |
WILLIAM FORRESTER
Lecturer for the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum and the National Trust. Lecturer/guide for the year 1989 and Man of the year in 1990.
Stonehenge and the British Stone Circle |
| July 5th |
WORKSHOP - HESTER WHITTLE will hold a Watercolour Workshop - an opportunity to try your hand at painting. |
| July 8th |
OUTING - Visit to the New Towner Gallery, Eastbourne
and Farley Farm, Chiddingly.
The coach will leave from Grayshott. |
| September 2nd |
ERIC SHANES
Chairman of the Turner Society and prolific author on many artists. Has lectured at the National, Tate and Clore Galleries and has been on many American tours.
The Landscapes of Gustav Mahler |
| September 26th-30th |
OUTING - 25th Anniversary Visit to Derbyshire
“The Historic Houses of Derbyshire”
A five day coach tour with half-board at the 3* Miraj Hotel at Ashbourne. |
| October 7th |
ANGELA COX
Has lectured widely at museums and galleries. Course tutor for the V & A Year Course on “Rococo to Modernism” and has run courses at Birbeck College (University of London)
How to enjoy Sculpture: a brief guide to Art in Three Dimensions
The AGM will precede this lecture. |
| November 4th |
JOHN ERICSON
Recently retired as Director of Studies in the School of Education at the University of Bath. He is now a freelance lecturer drawing upon his eclectic range of interests and enthusiasms
Art Inspired by Wine |
| December 2nd |
PROFESSOR MICHAEL WHEELER
Author and Lecturer. He has held Chairs at Lancaster and Southampton Universities. He has lectured in 16 countries to a wide range of audiences.
“Art & The English Bible 1611 – 2011” |
| TBA |
OUTING - The Marianne North Gallery, Kew Gardens
A trip will be organised on the completion of the conservation works. |
Insurance Disclaimer: Grayshott DFAS cannot be held responsible for any personal accident, loss, damage or theft of members' personal property.
