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The Arts Society Woking's Tlak
Programme 2010
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| All Speakers are
carefully chosen based on their
reputation for attractive and
well-presented talks with good pictures.
Tlaks take place on the second
Wednesday of each month except July and
August, so that’s under £4.00 per
tlak. |
| Tlaks commence promptly at
10.30am at
Bisley Pavilion, Bisley Camp,
Queens
Road, Bisley Woking Surrey GU24 0NY This
website includes an
Interactive map. |
| Coffee and biscuits are served from
9.45am. |
| Members may bring a visitor, but
the same person may not be a guest more
than twice a year. The visitors fee is
£5 per tlak. |
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January 13th 2010
- Rescheduled to 14th July due
to the snow |
Sex & power in
Hapsburg and Bourbon Spain:
Women through the eyes of
artists
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This tlak looks at the different ways
in which women were portrayed by artists
through four centuries in Spain and
reflects Spanish history through some
fascinating personalities.
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Speaker:
Gail Turner MA (Hons) Oxon, MA Courtauld.
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Gail Turner is a
historian, art historian and painter,
and an experienced speaker. |
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Coffee for new members |
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February 10th 2010
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Nowadays many people are
familiar with the brilliant and
innovative work of this Scottish
architect and designer, but in
his day he was more appreciated
on the Continent. The tlak
traces his career, looking at
his major architectural
commissions and interiors, as
well as his less well-known but
exquisite watercolours. |
Speaker:
Anthea Streeter M.Ed Harvard
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Anthea Streeter's special interest
is architecture and design in the 20th century. |
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March 10th 2010
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The Golden Age of Venetian
Glass
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This tlak describes the
stylistic development of
glass
in
Venice from the 15th – 17th
centuries, covering the early
history of glassmaking,
materials, decoration and
fashion, which spread throughout
Europe.
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Speaker:
Jane Gardiner MA
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Jane Gardiner tlaks at the V and A and was
senior speaker at Sotheby’s Institute for 17 years. |
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April 14th 2010
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The Rothschilds of Waddesdon
Manor
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This
is a study of fine art, decisive characters and
great achievement. We trace the history of
Waddesdon and its treasures via the people,
including the origin of
Rothschild wealth, the building
of the house, its core
collection and additions by
later members of the family. |
Speaker:
William Forrester MA Oxon, PGCE Dip HA
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William Forrester returns to us for the eighth time. |
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May 12th 2010
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‘Art in the
Garden of God’ – a new look at
17th century Dutch painting
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Dutch
Art is different from any
other art in the 17th century,
because it deals with the real
lives of its people. The tlak
examines the reasons, covering
the independence from Spain,
advances in science, merchant
wealth, civic pride and moral
order, all as reflected by
painters.
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Speaker:
Douglas Skeggs MA Cantab
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Douglas Skeggs is a
well-known speaker, writer and broadcaster and
returns to us for the fifth time. |
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June 9th 2010
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The Shakers of North
America: Their Beliefs,
Architecture and Artefacts
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The Shakers left behind an
intriguing legacy of beautiful
buildings, furniture and
artefacts. The tlak deals
with their origins, beliefs and
way of life. |
Speaker:
John Ericson BA (Hons),
CertEd, M.Ed.
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John
Ericson recently retired as Director of Studies
in the School of Education, Bath University and
is now a freelance speaker. |
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July 2010 |
Sex & power in
Hapsburg and Bourbon Spain:
Women through the eyes of
artists
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This tlak looks at the different ways
in which women were portrayed by
artists
through four centuries in Spain and
reflects Spanish history through some
fascinating personalities.
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Speaker:
Gail Turner MA (Hons) Oxon, MA Courtauld.
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Gail Turner is a
historian, art historian and painter,
and an experienced speaker. |
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Coffee for new members |
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August 2010
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No Tlak (Summer
break)
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September 8th 2010 |
The Great Twelve: An
Introduction to the Senior
Livery Companies of the City of
London
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This tlak looks at the
medieval origins of the Livery
Companies and their role in
modern society. Some maintain
fine Livery Halls with
historical and art treasures.
They support charitable causes
and play an important role in
education. |
Speaker: Fenella Billington BA (Hons), MA
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Fenella Billington is an art historian and freelance speaker and overseas tours guide.. |
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October 13th 2010
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Houses and Gardens
of the Bordeaux Region
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This tlak illustrates a wide
range of architecture from the
15th – 19th centuries,
reflecting the culture of
Aquitaine, whose medieval past
is inextricably linked with our
own. Three famous gardens in the
region are also discussed. |
Speaker:
Helen McCabe BA (Hons)
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Helen
McCabe specialises in architecture and design of
English and French country houses and is herself
a keen creative gardener in Cornwall. |
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November 10th 2010 |
Munich – Metropolis with a Heart
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Here we live to enjoy
life’ is the theme of Germany’s most beautiful
city with its historic palaces and
churches, its
outstanding museums and theatres and its vast
green spaces (and its beer gardens) for
relaxation. |
Speaker:
Eveline
Eaton BA (Hons) Courtauld
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Eveline Eaton is a freelance
speaker in fine arts and a tour guide,
especially to Germany. This is her second visit
to us. |
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December 8th 2010 |
Christmas at Covent
Garden - 300 years of Christmas
shows
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Long before Maria Callas and Placido
Domingo, the theatre at Covent Garden was a
panto house! The tlak, with music, tells the
story of a great theatrical
tradition over 300 years.
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Speaker:
Sarah Lenton
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Sarah Lenton’s working life has been in the theatre, particularly the Royal Opera House and the London Coliseum, for both of which she writes programme articles and leads tours and study days. This is her second visit. |
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Prior Years Talks |
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2019 /
2018 /
2017 /
2016 /
2015 /
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2013 /
2012 /
2011 /
2010 |
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Disclaimer |
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The Arts Society Woking cannot be held responsible for any personal accident, loss, damage or theft of members' personal property. Members are covered against proven liability of third parties. |
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