NADFAS at Grayshott

Lectures
The aim of the lecture programme is to inform, enlighten and entertain the membership across a broad field of decorative and fine arts. Accordingly, in 2007, the programme included talks on such diverse subjects as Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, the continuing tradition of Linley’s furniture, a study of staircases, and Sculpture in the Landscape. The historical perspective was covered in talks on the life of Antonio Canova, on Sienese painting in the context of a Renaissance city, and the Zeal of the Spirit, the influence of monks on art and culture in the Middle Ages. The language of painting was explored by considering Reflections on Water and Christmas was anticipated by a musical celebration given by Jeanne Dolmetsch and her trio.

Meetings begin at 2.00 pm on Thursdays.
Provided that seating is available, members may bring one visitor.
They may not bring the same visitor more than once in each year.
Visitors' fee is £3.00.
The hall is equipped with a hearing aid induction loop.

Programme for 2008
4th September	The American Country House ROGER MITCHELL Studied History at Oxford and Fine Arts at Leeds. Awarded Churchill Fellowship to travel and study in USA. Leads country house tours.
9th September	To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of NADFAS The Committee of GDFAS requests the pleasure of your company at 11am in The Square, Grayshott to view the GDFAS display in Grayshott Books to mark the adoption of a Marianne North painting in aid of the restoration fund for the Marianne North Gallery, Kew Gardens. Coffee and cake will be served. For more information, click here.
11th September	Outing: Wilton House and Salisbury Cathedral (both tours with guides)
2nd October	The History of Follies DR CELIA FISHER Taught History in Africa and Hong Kong. Research Assistant in the FCO and Assistant Scientific Officer at Kew. PhD ( Courtauld). Followed by AGM.
6th November	Egyptian Sculptures CLIVE BARHAM CARTER Member of the Egyptian Exploration Society. EES Scholarship to Saqqara Expedition 1964-6.
4th December	Five hours in Venice and time for Dinner WILLIAM LORIMER Contributor to ‘Antique Collecting’ and ‘Furniture Price Guide’. Director of Christie’s Education Advisory Board 1988-93.