Study Days 2008/2009

During Study Days members have the opportunity to look at a subject in more depth than is permitted in our programme lectures. The group size is smaller (maximum 50), which allows for a more informal approach. Study Days start at 10.30 a.m. and finish at 15.00, consisting of two one-hour lectures before lunch, with a break for coffee, and one hour after lunch. Coffee and lunch are included in the price. We also have Study Afternoons, which follow on from a morning lecture and give an in-depth, two-hour study of the morning’s subject.  The time is usually 13.30 to 15.30.  

Friday28th November

Study Day

THE MUSICAL PICTURES OF VERMEER AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES

Venue: The National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Peter Medhurst

Cost:TBA

The lecturer will show us musical scenes from the dutch golden Age of the 17th century. The purpose of this Study Day is threefold:Firstly,to build up an impression of domestic music during the period in Holland:secondly,to explore the ten or so paintings by Vermeer that contain musical instruments and attempt to decode the enigmatic scenes, and thirdly, to sample music of the period. The day will be illustrated throughout with the digital images, songs and virginal music.

Friday 13th March 2009

Study Afternoon

ENGLISH WATERCOLOURS 1750 - 1860

Brian Cairns

The lecturer will demonstrate various tecninques used by different painters. Please see Programme page for more information.