| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | On Thursday mornings 10:30 am 3rd Thursday in the month |
| Venue: | Longhirst Village Hall |
Presentations in Longhirst Village Hall start at 10.30am preceded by coffee at 10.15am.
Our Arts Appreciation Group covers a diversity of art forms including painting, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, textiles and digital technology. We try to reflect the interests of our members and further our knowledge by using outside speakers but also calling on our members to do research and give presentations.
A local architect treated us to a study of the life and work of Edwin Lutyens, his houses (right -Munstead Wood), his industrial buildings and his war memorials.
This year, a member who lives part of the year in Orkney, compared the architecture of Durham Cathedral and St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney. We visited Edinburgh City Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery taking advantage of easy, Lumo train travel and can't wait to return in 2025 and see more.
In June we had a bus trip to Galashiels to see "The Great Tapestry of Scotland", an exhibition which both astonished us with the amazing design and technique and refreshed our knowledge of Scottish history.
Our members' choices covered a range of fascinating works from old masters like Caravaggio, to more modern works by Chagall and Nigerian artist Nengi Omuku.
In August we were delighted to have the opportunity to see the iconic Turner painting, "The Fighting Temeraire" on loan to the Laing Gallery and learn more about Turner.
Our programme has taken us from Artemisia Gentileschi and "The Northern Renaissance" to Edward Burne-Jones and "The Japanese Influence on Western Art", Katsushcka. There is something for all tastes and so much to learn. We look forward to seeing you.
If you are interested in joining this group or finding out more about us please contact Sue Mathieson by using the email logo at the top of this page.