Art History AM: Rococo to Impressionism - autumn

23/09/2026 - 02/12/2026

Duration : 10 weeks

| Arts & Craft

Learn more about European painting between 1715 - 1886.

Brief Description

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about European painting between 1715–1886. I will introduce the main art movements during this period including the Romantics, the Pre-Raphaelites and Impressionism. Selected artists including – Monet, Millet, Turner and Frederick will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how the periods linked together, and why these particular artists and their works were so important during this era. 

Learning outcome:

You will learn through a series of power point presentations, worksheets, video clips and great discussions!

Extra costs on the course:

You will need a notepad and pen. 
There will be a class trip to the National Gallery in London to see the Renoir in Love exhibition, at the National Gallery on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Price: approximately £21.00. (at time of printing, prices not yet released 15/6/26)   

What you need to bring to the first session: 

A pen and a notepad.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue with the Golden Age of European Art in the Spring Term.

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Art History AM: Rococo to Impressionism - autumn

Course details

Location

Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge CB1 3RJ

Time

9.45 - 11.45 am

Fees

£163 (£99 concessionary fee)

Booking notes

To book onto this course, please either call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

There will be a class trip to the National Gallery in London to see the Renoir in Love exhibition, at the National Gallery on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

Price: approximately £21.00. (at time of printing, prices not yet released 15/6/26)   

Tutor

Lisa Fretwell

My name is Lisa E Fretwell. I have been teaching art, glass and textile techniques for over 25 years. In the past, I have exhibited my work in New York, had a touring exhibition around the UK, and exhibited in Gallery and non-Gallery venues in Hertfordshire, Leicester, London and Northamptonshire. I was involved in the publishing of a new book called ‘Antarctic Atlas,’ in 2020 which includes my hand drawn illustrations.  Since 2012 I have been teaching Art History, Stained Glass and Felt Making in Cambridge. I sold some original illustrations with Bonham's Auctioneer's from our book, Antarctic Atlas, at St. Bride's Foundation, London in June 2023. Over the past year, I have been editing and illustrating a new book with my husband entitled, The Penguin book of penguins. It is one of the books celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Penguin booksIt will be available to buy as of Sept 18 in all good bookshops, and it contains my hand drawn illustrations. 

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