Art History

These amazing History workshops explore art and the artists and worlds that surround them.

Discover the rich and fascinating world of art through our engaging Art History courses—perfect for curious minds and lifelong learners.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to deepen your appreciation, our classes guide you through major movements, iconic works, and the cultural forces that shaped them.

From the grandeur of the Renaissance to the bold expressions of modern art, each session invites lively discussion, critical thinking, and fresh perspectives.

Join a vibrant community of art lovers and see the world’s masterpieces in a whole new light..

Courses 2026/27

Elegance & Modernity: A Journey Through Art Nouveau And Art Deco (P43A)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the transition from the elegance of Art Nouveau to the modernity of Art Deco.

Tutor: Kaitlin Fincham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £126 (Concession: £76)

Impressionism And Post-Impressionism: Masters Of Light And Colour (P43B)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the development of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in late nineteenth-century France.

Tutor: Kaitlin Fincham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £126 (Concession: £76)

Brushstrokes Of History: Exploring Chinese, Japanese, And Hong Kong Art (P43C)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the rich and diverse artistic traditions of China, Japan, and Hong Kong.

Tutor: Kaitlin Fincham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £105 (Concession: £63)

Beauty, Nature And Symbolism: The World Of The Pre-Raphaelites (P43D)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the richness and symbolism of Pre-Raphaelite art through its evocative depictions of beauty, nature, mythology, and literature.

Tutor: Kaitlin Fincham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £105 (Concession: £63)

The Art Of Cubism, Abstraction And Surrealism (P43E)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the key twentieth-century movements of Cubism, Abstraction, and Surrealism, examining the innovative ideas, techniques, and artists that transformed the course of modern art.

Tutor: Kaitlin Fincham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £126 (Concession: £76)

Masters Of The Italian Renaissance: Florence, Rome And Venice In Art And Culture (P43F)

Description: Open to all, this engaging course explores the Italian Renaissance, examining the rediscovery of classical ideals, the celebration of human potential, and the artistic and intellectual innovations that transformed European art and culture.

Tutor: Kaitlin Fincham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £126 (Concession: £76)

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