Several courses in fine art and antiques are about to begin, in different locations around the country.
Some demand only a few hours a week; some involve serious studying, leading to a diploma. The following are a few worth thinking about.
DIPLOMA COURSE IN THE FINE AND
DECORATIVE ARTS
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, 129 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 6785685.
The course runs over one academic year, three terms with lectures on three days a week from 10a.m.-4 p.m. No formal qualifications needed; you will be expected to take slide tests, do essays and go on field trips. Lecturers will include experts and academics in all fields relating to the course.
Cost: 3,350; starts October 13th
IAVI FINE ART APPRECIATION COURSE
38 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 6611794
Course of 10 lectures and roadshow given by fine art auctioneers at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. General course covering all major areas, giving expertise and information on specifics, such as buying for the future.
Cost: 205; starts October 16th
UCD ANTIQUES COURSE
Belfield, Dublin 4, Adult Education Centre.
Tel: 086 2520181
This course takes eight weeks and consists of a lecture every Monday from 7.30 -8.45 p.m. It covers such topics as the period house, Georgian and Victorian furniture, collecting glass and the auction room and ends with an antiques road show where students can present their own pieces for expert opinion.
Cost: 100; start September 29th