• Henley DFAS

Forthcoming lectures

The Empty Chair in Contemporary Art from van Gogh to Ai Weiwei Thursday 16th October 2025 10.45am repeated 2.15pm at The Henley Rugby Club. Live transmission morning only. For more information on all lectures please contact Sarah Barry on SarahBarry63@yahoo.co.uk or 07879 611782.

Lecturer: Angela Findlay


The Empty Chair in Contemporary Art from van Gogh to Ai Weiwei
We all use chairs!
A History of Inuit Art in the Canadian Arctic Thursday 20th November 2025 10.45am repeated 2.15pm at The Henley Rugby Club. Live transmission morning only. . For more information on all lectures please contact Sarah Barry on SarahBarry63@yahoo.co.uk or 07879 611782. Please note the Annual General Meeting for 2025 has been deferred to April 2026

Lecturer: Henrietta Hammant


A History of Inuit Art in the Canadian Arctic
Who is Santa Claus? Art from St Nicholas to Father Christmas Thursday 11th December 2025 10.45am and 2.15pm at The Henley Rugby Club. Simultaneous transmission 10.45am only. For more information on all lectures please contact Sarah Barry on SarahBarry63@yahoo.co.uk or 07879 611782.

Lecturer: Chris Bradley


Who is Santa Claus? Art from St Nicholas to Father Christmas
Nicholas was the Greek Bishop of Myra, a 4th century port in Anatolia.
Who is Santa Claus? Art from St Nicholas to Father Christmas Thursday 11th December 2025

Lecturer: Chris Bradley


Who is Santa Claus? Art from St Nicholas to Father Christmas
Nicholas was the Greek Bishop of Myra, a 4th century port in Anatolia.
Banned: Savitsky and the Secret Hoard of Avant-Garde Art 15th January 2026

Lecturer: Chris Aslan


Banned: Savitsky and the Secret Hoard of Avant-Garde Art
Picasso and his Women 19th February 2026

Lecturer: Val Woodgate


Picasso and his Women
Picasso told his biographer, John Richardson, that his work was like a diary – “To understand it, you h
Eduard Manet and Music 19th March 2026

Lecturer: Lois Oliver


Eduard Manet and Music

Music was a constant theme in Edouard Manet’s life and art.

As If By Magic: The Secrets of Turner's Watercolour Techniques MORNING: 16th April 2026. This lecture follows the Annual General Meeting which commences at 10.30am.

Lecturer: Nicola Moorby


As If By Magic: The Secrets of Turner's Watercolour Techniques
J.M.W.
Turner versus Constable: The Great British Paint Off AFTERNOON 16th April 2026. 1.45pm

Lecturer: Nicola Moorby


Turner versus Constable: The Great British Paint Off
This is the story of the alleged epic rivalry between the two giants of British art, J.M.W.
The Port of Ostia - Rome's Best Kept Secret? 21st May 2026

Lecturer: Dr Sam Moorhead


The Port of Ostia - Rome's Best Kept Secret?
About 18 miles west of Rome, at the mouth of the River Tiber, stand the impressive ruins of Ostia, Rome
Wilde About Oscar: Famous for being famojs and Infamous 18th June 2026

Lecturer: Simon Whitehouse


Wilde About Oscar: Famous for being famojs and Infamous

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: More than just a Tea Room! Thursday 17th September 2026. 10.45am

Lecturer: Stella Lyons


Charles Rennie Mackintosh: More than just a Tea Room!
 
Lecture on Handel's Messiah 15th October 2026

Lecturer: Sandy Burnett


Lecture on Handel's Messiah
Handel’s Messiah plays a central part in every Christmas celebration.
Ancient Egypt at the British Museum 19th November 2026

Lecturer: Vick Bailey


Ancient Egypt at the British Museum

From pyramids to hidden tombs and pharaohs to mummies, uncover the stories behind the statues; and the wa

Snakes, Saints and Pawnbrokers: The Truth about Christmas 10th December 2026

Lecturer: Dr Geri Parlby


Snakes, Saints and Pawnbrokers: The Truth about Christmas
Why do we bring a tree into our homes at Christmas?