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Forthcoming Events
Our lectures are live from April to September (with an option to join on Zoom) and on Zoom only from October to March Further details are on our lectures page here. Joining inStructions For ZOom will be sent to members shortly before the lectures.
Next LectureSThursday 21st November 7.30pm for 8.00pm on Zoom
GREAT RAILWAY STATIONS ARCHITECTURE AND ART LECTURER IAN SWANKIE On this our last zoom lecture of the year, with great joy we welcome the return of Ian Swankie. Many of you also enjoyed the “Spires of London” guided walk last June with him This talk complements and extends the subject with Great Railway Stations Architecture and Art. As well as St. Pancras there are dozens more glorious stations in the UK and abroad with magnificent architecture and numerous artworks within the stations themselves for example Claude Monet ’s Gare St Lazare or William Powell Frith’s Paddington. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected]
Thursday 16th January 2025 7.45pm for 8.00pm on Zoom
‘Frans Hals; from riotous drunk to modern idol.’ Lecturer: Julia Musgrave Hals enthralled 17th century Dutch audiences with his pioneering style for the time, which showed relaxed lively sitters, often smiling or laughing. His brushwork was unparalleled and he changed portraiture forever. The lecture will cover his portraits, group scenes and marriage portrayals as well as his famous Laughing Cavalier of 1624. Non members welcome cost £10. Please contact Anna Cross for payment or membership details and Zoom link at [email protected] VisitsWEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2024
PITZHANGER MANOR & GALLERY Radlett Art Society has arranged a day trip to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Delve into the artistic connections between William Hogarth and Grayson Perry with this exclusive tour. Explore Hogarth’s iconic series A Rake’s Progress and its influence on Perry’s contemporary tapestries The Vanity of Small Differences. This tour provides insights into Hogarth’s moral storytelling and Perry’s modern take on social class and identity. Ideal for visitors to the new exhibition, this limited tour offers a unique perspective on the continuity of British satirical art.
Pitzhanger Manor was the country home of Sir John Soane, one of the most influential architects in British history. He transformed Pitzhanger into a showcase of his architectural style, featuring neoclassical elements and innovative use of light and space. The total cost for the day is £43.50 for members of Radlett Art Society. Travelling by coach leaving from Radlett outside Gail’s Bakery at 9.45 am promptly, returning from Ealing at 3.30 pm Payment is required with booking. Places are on a first come first served basis and are strictly limited to 20 members of the Radlett Art Society. Payment to Radlett Art Society, Sort Code 60-17-14 Account Number 50902571 marked Pitzhanger or send cheque to Angela Sobell. Email Angela with the number of member and non-member coach places required, the name of the member who is making the booking, together with a mobile number at: [email protected] The closing date for booking is 10th November 2024 Holiday 2025The Castles, Gardens &
Heritage of North Wales 5 days - Departing 1st September 2025, staying at Celtic Royal Hotel at Caernarfon. What we will see: • Attingham Park • Caernarfon Castle • Boat cruise from Caernarfon • Penrhyn Castle • Beaumaris Castle • Plas Newydd Country House & Gardens • Welsh Highland Narrow Gauge Railway • Bodnant Gardens • Baddesley Clinton See here for full details and a booking form
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Other activitiesOther 2024 plans
WORKSHOP/STUDY DAY Sunday 10th November 10am – 4pm JAKE WINKLE (www.jakewinkle.co.uk Sorry - now full. Jake is a talented, inspiring and kindly teacher His style is loose and colourful watercolour
Christmas Lunch 2024 :- 4th December at Porters Park Golf Club. Come to our annual Christmas lunch, 12.30 for 1.00. Further details, Menu choices, meal cost etc. have been sent to members. Last booking date is 26th November.
RADLETT CENTRE EXHIBITION
Throughout November, two of our Society’s artists, Inga Armstrong and Anna Cross, have been invited to exhibit a body of their work in the Foyer and Café at the Radlett Centre. Please do come along between the 1st - 30th November, bring your friends too. The Radlett Centre is open to the public from 10am - 5pm weekdays 10am - 4pm Saturdays The exhibition is free to visit. Painters GroupDetails available from Anna Cross - [email protected] Thursday Painting Workshop
The Radlett Art Society meets in the Radlett Institute, Watling Street on Thursday afternoon from 1.30 - 3.30pm, from September to June. In July and August we paint ”en plein air” in the environs of Radlett. Cost per session is £6 and you do have to be a member of the Society to attend. We are a mixed ability friendly group, keen to share our expertise and knowledge , and paint in all mediums. There is no formal teaching. You need to bring along your own paper, pencils and / or paints, etc. Also, bring your own refreshments if required. In addition, we have occasional afternoon workshops, full day workshops and live models If you fancy joining the workshop, please contact us using the contact form here. |
