HENRI ROUSSEAU   (1844-1910)

Friday 13 February

10.00 - 13.00

Henri Rousseau (1844-1910): A largely self-taught painter whose wonderfully unique, vibrant, colourful and often mysterious work had a lasting impression and influence on artists of the next generation and beyond.  From townscapes and portraits to tropical jungles and wild animals, his paintings are intriguing, entertaining and beautifully decorative.

The total cost for the day is £30.00 which includes refreshments on arrival and at break.

MONET AND VIEWS OF THE THAMES 

Friday 13 March

10.00 - 13.00

Monet and London - Views of the Thames:   Monet first visited London in September 1870 fleeing from conscription during the Franco-Prussian war, returning to France in May 1871 once the war had ended. He subsequently returned to London to paint in 1899, 1900 and 1901 producing around 100 paintings. Looking at his early works from the first visit, along with paintings from his later visits of London landmarks - Waterloo Bridge, Charing Cross Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.  Some of his finest work depicts views of the Thames in all its variety of atmospheric lighting from foggy and misty views to brilliant and radiant colour. (Based on an exhibition that ran until Jan 19 2025 at The Courtauld.)

The total cost for the day is £30.00 which includes refreshments on arrival and at break.

AN IRISH IMPRESSIONIST: LAVERY ON LOCATION

Friday 17 April

10.00 - 13.00

An Irish Impressionist - Lavery on Location:  John Lavery (1856-1941) always travelled with his easel and recorded everything, from daylight raids on London during WWI to tennis parties in the South of France, as well as sun-filled views of Tangier, Venice, Palm Springs and beyond. (Based on an exhibition that ran at the Royal Scottish Academy in 2024)

The total cost for the day is £30.00 which includes refreshments on arrival and at break.

LES NABIS

Friday 15 May

10.00 - 13.00

Les Nabis: A group of French artists working in Paris around 1888-1900. Influenced by Cézanne, Gauguin and Symbolism, they produced paintings as well as decorative screens, stained glass, murals, posters, book illustrations and designs for the theatre. The core members were Paul Sérusier, Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, Maurice Denis, Paul Ranson and Félix Vallotton, who all followed a theme seeking a spiritual awakening and beauty to the everyday.

The total cost for the day is £30.00 which includes refreshments on arrival and at break.

TIRZAH GARWOOD

(1908-1951) 

Friday 12 June

10.00 - 13.00

Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951): Looking at the extraordinary work of an artist, until recently, overlooked and overshadowed by her artist husband, Eric Ravilious.  Her oeuvre is a revelation, a mixture of wit and charm, but also containing images of unnerving, almost surreal depth.  (Based on the exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery in 2025: Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious).

The total cost for the day is £30.00 which includes refreshments on arrival and at break.