Dulwich Decorative & Fine Arts Society

We have arranged a special one-hour visit to the National Gallery's permanent collection under the guidance of an experienced Gallery lecturer. We will examine four or five paintings in detail on the theme of Broadening Horizons - Landscapes from Canaletto to Monet. With the help of the lecturer we will explore the artists' different approaches to painting, from Canaletto’s detailed cityscapes to Monet’s impressionistic views of the countryside. Our visit will be followed by a cream tea in the National Café.

Established in 1976, London Glassblowing was among the first hot-glass studios in Europe. Focussing on the creation and display of contemporary glass art, it is one of Europe’s leading workshops, renowned for its use of colour, form and texture. During our private visit we will see the techniques involved in this ancient craft and watch as molten glass is transformed into something beautiful. You may have seen one of London Glassblowing's exquisite pieces on the cover of the Autumn 2012 edition of NADFAS Review.

For those who are interested, after lunch we are offering a one-hour Blue Badge guided walk around Bermondsey, which has a rich religious and industrial history as well as a vibrant present.

A new venture for DDFAS.  We have arranged a group booking for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano, preceded by Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 with soloist Christian Tetzlaff. There is no dress code and the concert will last approximately two hours.