THE ARTS
SOCIETY
CORINIUM
WELCOME
The Arts Society Corinium is a friendly society, welcoming new members and visitors with an interest in decorative and fine arts. We are part of The Arts Society (formerly known as the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts - NADFAS), with a global network of 380 local societies.
Bringing people together through this shared interest in the arts, we enjoy a programme of ten high standard, illustrated Talks each year. Topics are diverse and include sculpture, textiles, paintings, ceramics, garden design, silver, music, literature and more. All our speakers are specialists in their field and each one is chosen by the Arts Society to deliver a talk that informs, educates and entertains.
In addition to this programme of TALKS we organise:
stimulating VISITS by coach to exhibitions and places of interest,
DAYS of SPECIAL INTEREST that provide an opportunity to study subjects in more details and depth,
short arts TOURS in the UK and overseas.
We also support a wide range of:
Members receive a free copy of the national magazine, published quarterly by the Arts Society which provides articles on arts subjects and activities throughout the country.
Our Talks are held at the Cirencester Baptist Church on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. The doors open at 6:45pm, allowing members and visitors to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee prior to the talk, as part of their subscription.
LATEST NEWS
SINGING WORKSHOP
Saturday 1st June 2024 - The Barn Theatre in Cirencester will hold a singing workshop for 200 people where communities can come together to celebrate the cultural history of Cirencester in Song. The Cotswold venue is offering 20 places to members of our Arts Society Corinium. FIND OUT MORE
PLASTER WORKSHOPS at FRESH AIR SCULPTURE 2024
29th - 30th June 2024 - Through the King's Foundation charity, adult and children's plaster workshops are being offered. Run by Esme Walker, lime plaster and pargetter, you can create your own ceiling rose or parget worthy of a stately home! FIND OUT MORE
GLASS MUSEUM & BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM VISIT
16th May 2024 (please note the change of date from 14th to 16th May) - Full day visit by coach with coffee & guided tour of the Glass Museum and includes entry fee to the Black Country Living Museum. FIND OUT MORE
MEDIEVAL ILLUMINATED BOOKS OF HOURS
Wednesday 22nd May - Christopher de Hamel will take us into the world of the Books of Hours, the most famous late medieval illuminated manuscripts.
TAPESTRY WEAVING WORKSHOP
Tuesday 21st May - For the first time we are offering a one day workshop learning the basic techniques of tapestry weaving. FIND OUT MORE
SPRINGTIME IN FLORENCE
Thursday 30th May - Nick Nelson will be giving an illustrated talk through two masterworks of Botticelli, in Cheltenham. FIND OUT MORE
FRESH AIR SCULPTURE 2024
Wednesday 19th June - Booking for our visit to this Fresh Air Sculpture exhibition is now open. FIND OUT MORE
THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON
Tuesday 2 July 2024 - Following our June talk about the National Gallery which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, we are pleased to offer a visit by coach to the Gallery in Trafalgar Square in London. FIND OUT MORE
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL - RB Sheridan
Thursday 15th August 2024 - We are delighted to offer a visit to see a matinee performance of The School for Scandal at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon. FIND OUT MORE
DAY OF SPEIAL INTEREST - DUTCH COURAGE
Monday 21st October 2024 - Nick Nelson will lead a day exploring 'The Golden Age of Dutch Art in the 17th Century'. FIND OUT MORE HERE
CLASSICAL ITALY & THE AMALFI COAST TOUR
Departing 26th April 2025 - We are offering an 8 day overseas tour for the first time, which is now open for booking. FIND OUT MORE HERE
RIVIERA TRAVEL AFFINITY PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
Find our more about this scheme which will benefit our Society financially HERE.
Header Image: This 4th century AD mosaic was found in Cirencester and can be seen at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.