Jaded after Christmas? Keen to talk about something other than turkey and mince pies? Then why not join The Arts Society Sherborne for a Twelfth Night Lunch in the Digby Hall on 12^th Night?

You will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine, then be treated to a two course lunch with coffee catered by Helen Furness who has done so many successful events for TASS.

After lunch there will be two illustrated lectures – Julian Halsby will talk about the American Impressionists who painted snow. He will examine how they trained at the Académie Julian in Paris and saw the work of the French Impressionists before returning to paint the vast landscapes of America. The American winter is harsh with snow settling on the ground for months. Artist like Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf and Walter Palmer painted breath taking pictures of these spectacular American winters.

Artists have made ice and snow a subject since at least the fifteenth century when winter scenes began appearing in illuminated books of hours. Jenny Newman will look at some early examples, including Breugel, take in the much loved Skating Minister, Japanese prints and some Impressionist, Post Impressionist and early C20th works, ending with the contemporary artists Peter Doig and Andy Goldworthy.

The cost of the lunch is £38 (non members £40) to include a welcome glass of sparkling wine, lunch, coffee and two lectures. There will be a pay bar for you to buy additional wine or soft drinks. You may also bring your own wine. To book and pay, please click on the box below.

On 6th December we will celebrate the coming of Christmas with drinks and nibbles in the Digby Hall after the two Marc Allum Lectures. Following the afternoon lecture members are invited to stay in the Digby Hall and enjoy a glass of wine and a few nibbles. The same will take place after the evening lecture.

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