Saturday 21st April 2012
We are visiting Brantock House
Wolverhampton.
An amazing array of various art , including paintings, wallhangings and sculptures all collectd by this one family.
Coach from Maghull Sq 9am return 4.30/5 pm
return coach cost £11.50
cost for small tour £1.50.
cafe on site. limited places.
all money payable on booking with Maureen
call 0151 297 0308
Wed. 21st March 2012 13:00
Walker Art Gallery Liverpool
(meet at one o’clock outside venue)
The Walker Art Gallery are proud to present an exhibition of art books by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Henri Matisse (1869-1954), on public display for the first time in the UK…. read more here
We could not afford to miss this inspiring artist.
Also The Living and the Dead
Artist John Kirby unveils his first hometown display in Liverpool
please book at desk or call Maureen 0151 287 0308
Tate Liverpool Monday 3rd October 2011
About the exhibition
René Magritte (1898–1967) is one of the most revered and popular artists of the 20th century. This summer, Tate Liverpool presents René Magritte: The Pleasure Principle, the biggest exhibition of the Belgian surrealist’s work in England for twenty years. Read more here.. and see some of his work here.
Art Appreciation and Architecture for Fun – Joint trip
Thursday Nov.17th 2011
Walk the walled city, lunch and then on to The Chester Cartoon Gallery. Click on the link for a taste of what’s in store. Bring spare pair of socks. Return visit by popular demand.
7th July 2011 Two Centre trip.
Gawthorpe Hall with its nationally important Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth collection of needlework and costume in the morning then on to the Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington in the afternoon to see see the world-famous Tiffany glass collection – the largest public collection in Europe.
Cost £21.00 includes return coach travel, entrance to both galleries and afternoon tea.
Full amount to be paid on booking at Tuesday U3A Coffee Morning.
Contact Maureen 0151287 0308
Chester trip to Cartoon Gallery.
Tickle your Chuckle Muscles
Thursday 9th December 2010
The November trip is to the Walker Art Gallery, on Tuesday 9th. to view the John Moores Exhibition.
Saturday 25th September Trip to Farfield Mill, Sedbergh, Cumbria, to see work by textiles artist Alice Kettle,
The Joint Art Appreciation and Architecture for Fun trip was to say the least, varied.
It started at the Synagogue in Princes Rd 11.30 am with 50 members all eagerly and patiently waiting for the huge doors to open.
When we finally entered the holy place no one was disappointed – what an amazing and beautiful place to worship.
Of course, our main interest was the Art/Architecture but the talk from Dr Grant about the history and customs of the faith made for an all encompassing visit. Some of us bought post cards in the little shop as we left.
We then walked across the road to Peter Kavanagh’s very famous old pub for 1pm where the landlady, Rita welcomed us and allowed us to partake of our own butties she even provided tea.
When she offered to tell us of the history of the public house( from where the Liverpool ghost walks commence) we gratefully accepted unaware that she was a brilliant raconteur and had everyone in fits of laughter, She quelled the hecklers with a stern word and continued uninterrupted.
Many of us agreed we would like to return for more info or even a quiz night.
2.pm we were off cross the road again to the Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, where we were welcomed by the orthodox priest Fr. James Kasinos, who talked about the domed purpose built church and the history of the faith. We were allowed to look around this beautiful, light and spacious chapel and then offered tea, cake and biscuits in the foyer, such hospitality.
A perfect end to our day of art, architecture and local legend.
Maureen Birchal /Art App
George Birchall /Arch 4 Fun
Photo by Aidan O’Rourke www.aidan.co.uk