The Arts Society Wokingham

THE committee of the Arts Society Wokinghamwas determined to try and continue providing high quality lectures for its members despite the restrictions imposed as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Monday, August 17, Dr Lois Oliver gave a bonus online lecture to members entitled The Impressionists and the Painting of Modern Life.

Members were delighted by how easy it was to simply click on a link to view this fascinating lecture.

Being able to sit in the comfort of your own home sipping a glass of wine somewhat compensated for the lack of normal socialising at Newbold Church.

The hard work of a group of committee members had made this possible.

It had been a steep learning curve to create their own YouTube channel to enable them to stream their own lectures but now they have the means to deliver exciting lectures for as long as the Covid-19 restrictions continue.

The new season starts on

Monday at 7.45pmwith a talk on John Singer Sargant and the Power of the Portrait to be given by Alexandra Epps.

Future lectures include a celebration of 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, an insight into Gaudi's Catalan and Modernista architecture, the story of the evolution of stage scenery design from the days of Sophocles to Spider-man and an intriguing lecture on the unique heritage of the architecture of the London underground.

Newmembers are always welcome.

Further details can be found on the Society’s website www. theartssocietywokingham.org.uk

Sue Bryant