What people think about our lectures.

Auguste Rodin and 19th c sculpture by David Worthington

• The lecture was very positively received by participants, with high ratings in all evaluation categories. The content was the most highly rated, showing that attendees found the topic informative and engaging. Many comments highlighted the lecturer’s passion and enthusiasm, which helped make the presentation interesting and inspiring.  

How to steal a million by Shauna Isaac

• Many attendees described the lecture as interesting, engaging, and enjoyable. Several people mentioned that the psychological aspects and the storytelling about art theft were particularly compelling. The speaker was described as engaging, light hearted, and entertaining, which contributed to a positive atmosphere throughout the session.

• Overall, the lecture was well received and considered both informative and enjoyable by the majority of participants.

The Dinosaur Sculptures of Crystal Palace lecture by Aaron Hunter

• The Dinosaur Sculptures of Crystal Palace Overall, the feedback was highly positive, with most attendees describing the lecture as engaging, informative, and unexpectedly enjoyable. Several participants noted that they had not expected the topic to hold their interest, but the lecture exceeded their expectations.

• Attendees appreciated the originality of the subject and its effective combination of science, history, and art. Many highlighted the historical background, scientific insights, and artistic perspectives as particularly enriching. The lecturer was consistently praised for his clear, enthusiastic, and humorous presentation style, which made the material accessible to a wide audience, including non-specialists and non-native English speakers. His personal insights and engaging delivery were frequently mentioned as creating a warm rapport with the audience. Besides, Several respondents emphasized the lecturer’s ability to broaden perspectives, introducing a topic outside the usual range of art or history lectures. Participants reported learning a lot of new information, including surprising facts, and several expressed interest in visiting the Crystal Palace Dinosaur Park as a result.

• In conclusion, the lecture was widely regarded as entertaining, educational, and refreshing, successfully combining expertise, passion, and humor to engage and inspire the audience.

The Power and Passion of Flamenco by Helen Sijsling
OUTSTANDING LECTURE AND LECTURER!

• Helen, the lecturer, delivered an outstanding and highly engaging lecture on flamenco, marked by clear structure, depth of knowledge, and genuine passion for the subject. The presentation offered a comprehensive and well-researched overview of flamenco’s history, styles, and evolution, making a complex art form accessible and fascinating for all levels of understanding. Visual and video examples were used effectively to illustrate key points, enhancing appreciation of performance, costume, music, and cultural context. Helen’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and skillful delivery made the lecture both informative and enjoyable, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Overall, it was a memorable and inspiring presentation.

Caravaggio: Violence and Veneration by art historion, journalist and writer Matthew Wilson

• This lecture was one of the best so far in terms of content, information and audience engagement. Would be great to have him back.
• I could listen to a lot more by this lecturer.
• He really opened my eyes. A fascinating account of the life of Caravaggio.

CanCan by Martin Heard

• A fun and informative lecture by Martin who obviously knows his stuff. Particularly found learning about the characters portrayed in Lautrecs  paintings very interesting.
• Well researched and very well presented. He mixed the art form well with the time period and gave great insight on the poster painters and their subjects very well.
• Interesting, informative & very entertaining.

Freemason by Helen Sijsling

• A most interesting lecture on a little known subject. The content, images, video clips and narration were, as always when Ms. Sijsling graces us with her impeccable style, absolutely fabulous. Kudos to Ms. Sijsling for all the hard work that she put into educating and entertaining us, once again. Hasta proxima!
• An excellent well researched and put together lecture and beautifully illustrated.  I learned a lot about a subject I knew nothing about 
• It was the best presentation of both art and Freemasonry I’ve ever seen! A huge thank you to Helen for sharing your insight, knowledge, and passion—it was truly enlightening and enjoyable. Many thanks as well to Will for all the support, including the technical assistance! Your efforts made this experience even more special.
• Freemasonry has always been an enigma to me, purposefully secretive. Helen’s lecture was outstanding because it put the movement into historical and political context and provided the moral objectives of the lodge. The examples of iconography from various art works achieved the task of helping me identify works of artists following the Freemason path.

Silk lecture by Christopher Aslan Alexander

• ‘great lecture, one of my favourites’
• ‘The lecturer was very enthusiastic about his subject, with first hand knowledge.’
• ‘Informative, colourful and humorous’.