Courses & Events
Art History in Focus organises various lectures and courses throughout the year, which are open for all to join. These are characterised by a relaxed and entertaining learning environment, which often allows for lively discussion. All of Siân’s lectures are currently being live streamed – these are easy to access, entertaining and informative, with prices from £10. Tune in from anywhere in the world - join the live sessions with Q&A, or watch later on catch-up.
Virtual Venice: Treasures of Art and Architecture
10 week course: 8th January-19th March 2021
An exciting new course combining art lectures and exclusive, live virtual visits and walking tours in Venice
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Cultural Travels from Home: Siena and The Art of Gold
Thursday 21st January 11.00AM
Gain special access to the workshop of Marco Caratelli, a well-known artist living in Siena, and participate in a live demonstration with a focus on the use of gold leaf
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Artist in Focus: El Greco and Toledo
Monday 25th January 6.00pm
Enjoy a live, interactive online lecture exploring El Greco's career in Spain
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In Conversation: The Night Watch
Monday 1st February 6.00pm
An informal and entertaining interactive, live discussion about Rembrandt's masterpiece
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Cultural Travels from Home: A Walking Tour of Lisbon
Thursday 4th February 11.00AM
Enjoy a live, interactive walking tour of the beautiful Belém district of Lisbon
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Painting in Focus: The Scrovegni Chapel frescoes
Monday 8th February 6.00pm
An online live lecture exploring Giotto's Masterpiece in Padua
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Painting in Focus: van Gogh's Sunflowers
Thursday 25th February, 6.00pm
Enjoy a live, interactive online lecture exploring one of the world's most popular paintings
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Cultural Travels from Home: The Basilica of St Francis in Assisi
Thursday 4th March 10.30AM
Enjoy an exclusive live visit to Assisi in the company of one of Umbria's best guides
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The Mosaics of Ravenna
Monday 8th March 6.00pm
Join special guest lecturer Dr Richard Stemp as we learn about the beautiful, glittering mosaics of Ravenna and the history of this extraordinary city
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Cultural Travels from Home: A Walking Tour of Red Square, Moscow
Thursday 11th March 11.00AM
Join our live walking tour of the iconic Red Square in Moscow with one of the city's best guides
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Painting in Focus: Piero della Francesca's Resurrection
Monday 29th March 6.00pm (BST)
Join our Easter lecture in which we explore one of Piero della Francesca's most beautiful and intriguing masterpieces
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Cultural Travels from Home: A Walking Tour of The Jewish Quarter in Budapest
Thursday 15th April 11.00AM
Join us for a live walking tour through the Jewish Quarter in Budapest with expert local guide
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Public Lectures
For details of Siân Walters’s up-and-coming public lectures, please click the link below.
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PRIVATE Courses & Lectures
Consider the flexibility of a private art history lecture or course, which can take place in a venue of your choice at a time convenient to you.
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Lecture, Course and Study Day Topics
If you are planning a corporate event, or considering a private lecture or tour of a museum or exhibitions, here are some suggestions.
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