Art in London Galleries (Fridays 11am to 12 noon group) - adult education class T1

We invite you to join Richard Barnes and Michael Paraskos on this course designed for those who want to join a friendly community of art lovers on trips to see some of London’s most interesting (and sometimes challenging!) art exhibitions.

The class is very informal and on our weekly trips to various art galleries and museums across London we will be encouraged to view the works of art on display in a considered and active way, and share our opinions with others in the group.

In each session we will visit a different art gallery or temporary exhibition space in the company of our tutor, and we will be introduced to the theme of the exhibition, aspects of its historical context, or different ways in which the works on display can be viewed. Those joining the class should be aware that we will not be given guided tours of exhibitions which is not permitted in most galleries. Instead, the tutor will give a short introduction to the exhibition visited at the start of each session, and be on hand to talk to us informally, either individually or as part of a small group, as we view the exhibition itself.

The course is suitable for complete beginners, and no previous experience or knowledge of art is necessary, however, the course has a strong social aspect and is much more about enjoying art with a group of likeminded people than a formal academic course.

Programme (Michaelmas/Autumn Term)

• Friday 25 September 2026 – James McNeill Whistler at Tate Britain
• Friday 2 October 2026 –  Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern
• Friday 9 October 2026 – Salman Toor: Someone Like You at the Courtauld
• Friday 16 October 2026 – The Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum
• Friday 23 October 2026 – Robert Ryman: The Real Thing at the Barbican Art Gallery
• Friday 30 October 2026 – Painting the French Riviera at the Royal Academy of Arts
• Friday 6 November 2026 – Renoir and Love at the National Gallery
• Friday 13 November 2026 – Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant at Tate Britain
• Friday 20 November 2026 – No session
• Friday 27 November 2026 – Van Eyck: Portraits at the National Gallery
• Friday 4 December 2026 – No session
• Friday 11 December 2026 - Constantinople: One City, Two Empires at the V&A (TBC)

Course fee does not include entry fees to museums or galleries. Please do not book any tickets or make any travel plans until you have had your place on the course confirmed.

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded