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TALKS & STUDY DAYS
Cherry Gilchrist gives lectures, seminars and study days. Topics can be tailored to the context, from lively presentations or lunchtime talks for a general audience, to a specialist conference or study session. These are richly-textured cultural experiences, with excellent visual imagery, and imaginative presentation. New lectures are continually being created. For availability and fees, or further details of specific lectures, please email.
Some representative titles include:
Along the Silk Road: A thousand years of trade, art and story-telling, from China to Byzantium
The Art of the Russian Lacquer Miniature: A living tradition from the heart of Russia
Reflections of Russia: Russian life and art in the 19th century
The Soul of Russia: Legends, customs and fairy tales from an enchanted landscape
Following the Firebird: Personal Journeys in Russia at a time of change.
Myths of the Deep: Legends of seas and rivers, from monsters to mermaids.
The Magical Art of Alchemy: The Mysterious History of Making Gold
The Eclipse Experience: The curious history of eclipse viewing, from Babylonian times till the present day
Illustrated Lectures:
Most lectures are illustrated with high quality images, creating a magical atmosphere which audience members greatly appreciate. Some come from original photographs that Cherry has taken, while others have been sourced from manuscripts and archives, opening up a wealth of imagery not usually available to view.
Seminars and Courses:
Topics suitable for groups and workshops include:
Writing your Life Story: Guidance on creating your personal narrative
Meeting your Match after 40: A practical guide to finding a partner in midlife
Russian Traditional Culture: Folk lore, arts & crafts, village life. Displays of folk art and Russian lacquer miniatures can be included.
Venues and organisations which Cherry has given presentations for include:
NADFAS Arts Societies, UK & Europe
Universities of Bath and Bath Spa
British Council, Florence
The Sophia Centre
Marlborough Summer School
Cruise companies: Cunard, Voyages of Discovery, Saga, Thomsons
Jupiter Trust (Oxford)
Schola Cantorum (St Petersburg)
National Art Collections Fund
Saros Centre (Buxton) |
The Royal Academy of Arts
Missenden Education Centre
Exeter Festival
New York Open Centre Conferences
Bristol Museum
Oxfordshire Museum
Chepstow Museum
Sky & Psyche Conferences
Omega Centre Conference (Moscow)
Church of England Diocese Conference
Bristol Folk House |
TV & Radio appearances include:
Television: "Steven Hawking's Universe", BBC Radio 4: Sunday Programme and local radio stations: Bristol, Somerset Sound, Radio Devon
Letters of Appreciation received from audience members:
'May I take this opportunity to say how much we all enjoyed your lecture ...May I also say that your slides were of an exceptionally high quality.'
'Thank you for your fascinating and magical lecture - some of your slides of the villages were so beautiful.'
'What a wonderful talk you gave last week - I was enchanted.'
'Your slides were so brilliant - we wanted to touch them!'
'What a truly interesting subject so delightfully interspersed with history and culture. Every person I have spoken to was enthralled.'
'What a revelation, and thank you for giving us such a polished talk.'
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