THE ARTS SOCIETY SOLIHULL
Registered Charity No. 1133670
FROM WEDGWOOD TO BRIDGEWATER
Meet the Experts and learn about English Ceramics
Wren Hall on Thursday 24th March 2022 10.30 – 2.30pm
Dear Member,
In conjunction with Fieldings Auctioneers of Stourbridge we are going to take a look at the rich legacy of English ceramics. Our day at Wren Hall will open with tea and coffee on arrival. We are seated cafe style and will then enjoy a presentation from our ‘expert’ Alison Snowdon who will share her knowledge and interest in ceramics as seen through the eyes of an auctioneer. Who knows what delights she will uncover?!
A challenge will be set for us before lunch to see how effective we are at valuations.
Following the buffet lunch provided by Gourmet Foods of Knowle, Alison and her colleague, Andrew Mayall, will select items from those brought in by yourselves to comment on and ‘value’. These items do not need to be ceramics - in fact a variety would prove more interesting - jewellery, glassware, paintings, an antique or collectible from any era.
Your contributions will be on open display in the Hall and are brought in entirely at your own risk. The
more we have the more of a challenge to our experts and whilst we cannot guarantee that every piece will be highlighted. I am sure the process will be of interest to us all.
After our treasures have been reviewed Alison will resolve the challenge and then questions can be taken. So, please review your display shelves and look through your cupboards and drawers to find a piece you are happy to bring along with you to add to what I am sure will be an interesting time at Wren Hall.
Our day will look like this and cost £26.00 per person
10.30 – Tea /coffee on arrival
11.00 – Fieldings’ presentation
12.15 – Buffet Lunch
1.15 – Members’ own items discussed, highlighted and valued
2.00 - ‘The Challenge’ revealed
2.15 – Questions
If you would like to join us, please complete the form below and send it with a stamped addressed envelope and cheque (made payable to The Arts Society Solihull) to Mrs Judith Carver 23 Abbots Close Knowle Solihull B93 9PP. Telephone - 01564 778636
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From Wedgwood to Bridgewater Thursday 24th March at Wren Hall School Lane Wroxall CV35 7NF
Closing date for applications – Friday 4th February 2022
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