Art in Miniature in the 17th and 18th Centuries with Arts Society accredited lecturer Clare Ford-Wille
From dolls’ houses to portrait miniatures and exquisite precious objects, the creation and craftsmanship of miniature objects flourished in these centuries, created not only for the aristocracy but also for a successful middle class.
In venue (Winchester) and online via Zoom
Part of the 2025 Jean Bolton Memorial Study Course. Also booking:
Thursday 30th October 2025 - Small is Beautiful: The Art of the Miniaturist in the Middle Ages with Dr Sally Dormer
Friday 7th November 2025 - Precious, Portable, Private: Miniature Art in the Renaissance with Dr Paula Nuttall
Friday 21st November 2025 - The Nightingale and the Pearl: The Russian Arts in Miniature with Dr Rosamund Bartlett
Friday 28th November 2025 - Worlds in Miniature – the Microcosm in 19th-Century Art with Dr Kathy McLauchlan
How to book this event:
Bookings for the 2025 Jean Bolton Memorial Study Course will open on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Price: £35 per day in venue, to include coffee/tea, light lunch with wine or soft drinks; £15 per session for online attendees
Honours degree in History of Art, Birkbeck College, University of London. Regular commitments include Centre for Lifelong Learning, London University, National Gallery, V&A Museum, WEA, Morley College, the City Literary Institute, the Art Fund and National Trust. Study tours abroad.