EDHT COURSES 2018

The East Dorset Heritage Trust (EDHT), based at Allendale House in Wimborne, was set up to provide environmental education to the community. Between January and April Jennie is running three Art History courses at the fine Georgian house set in the centre of the market town. Note all courses are held from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm. 

Prices: monthly study morning - £20/ 2 week course - £25.

 

Allendale House, Wimborne Minster

To book any of Jennie's EDHT courses mentioned below, please contact either SARAH EVANS or KIM HIETT at the EDHT: 

 

Phone: 01202 888992 (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)

 

E-mail: sevans@edht.org.uk or khiett@edht.org.uk

 

Website: www.edht.org

 

Address: East Dorset Heritage Trust, Allendale House, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1AS

 

 

 

Andy Goldsworthy - Cairn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

History of Landscape Painting

 

2 week course - Friday 16 & 30 November

09.30-12.00

 

 

Landscapes and seascapes have inspired artists throughout history and here is the chance to view them as portrayed by artists throughout different eras, styles and movements. Also, considering how artists merge the landscape with their artworks the works of Ian Hamilton Finlay, Richard Long, Andy Goldsworthy and Antony Gormley.

 

The cost is £34.00, but does not include refreshments, however, there is a coffee and tea machine in Allendale House and water is provided on the tables.  To make further enquiries and to  book please telephone 01202 888992 and speak to Sarah or Kim.

 

Enquiries & Bookings: Telephone 01202 888992  

Sir James Thornhill - Self Portrait

 

 

 

 

 

Three Dorset Artists of the Georgian Era

 

Friday 14 December

09.30-12.30

 

Sir James Thornhill (1675/6 – 1734), born in Weymouth, was a highly regarded Baroque artist who won numerous distinctions and became the first English artist to be knighted. Giles Hussey (1710 – 1788) was born in Marnhull and was the first British artist to create a portrait of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). Thomas Beach (1738 – 1806) was born at Milton Abbas and studied under Sir Joshua Reynolds and exhibited in the RA for many years.

 

The cost is £20.00, but does not include refreshments, however, there is a coffee and tea machine in Allendale House and water is provided on the tables.  To make further enquiries and to  book please telephone 01202 888992 and speak to Sarah or Kim.

 

Enquiries & Bookings: Telephone 01202 888992