Further to our recent posts - here and here, if you’d like a refresher - I’m delighted to announce that we have now filled in the remaining slots in our main calendar for January and beyond. Hurrah!

Before I turn to the new announcements, however, a quick reminder that it’s not too late to book for next week’s Short & Sweet celebration of early twentieth-century British art: Blast! The birth of British modern art. We know that many of you who enjoyed Avant-garde! were very keen on this, but as it’s in a new diary slot, we thought it worth posting a reminder in case it’s slipped off your radar!

As for the newly-scheduled courses…

In direct response to Denizens’ requests, we have two “unplugged” courses in Yorkshire and two courses available to everyone who’s online!

First up, we offer unto Yorkshire-based Denizens From Sport to Science: The Birth of Archaeology - a chance to meet some remarkable characters (gentlemen, shameless opportunists, scholars - and even some gentleladies!) whilst exploring the early days of archaeology.

Secondly, we’re pleased to announce a second day-school for our York-based in-bricks-and-mortar community, namely The Silk Road at Guppy’s.

And for the delight and delectation of online Denizens, we’re responding to specific requests - one tranche of which was made only today (we really do aim to please, ya’know!)! - which we hope will also appeal to those of you who haven’t specifically requested them…

First up, for those of you who like things oriental, we’re delighted to announce our February Short & Sweet Saturdays entertainment: Ukiyo-e: The Japanese print-masters and the Floating World. Expect tales of debauchery and many gorgeous images!

Secondly, in direct response to the enthusiasm at today’s final Art of the Northern Renaissance, Robert dug out his thinking cap right away, in order to finalize something we’ve had on the back burner for a while, namely: The World Turned Upside Down: Everyday life in northern art, 1520-1670
How’s that for responding to customer feedback??!

We can’t promise that we’ll always turn it around that quickly, but we trust that you know that we really appreciate all of your suggestions, and do our utmost to fulfil your hearts’ Wright History-related desires!

Phew! We hope that you’re as excited about our full programme as we are. We’re not ruling out more tasty offerings further down the line, but for now, it’s time for what I hope you agree is a well-deserved bit of downtime at Wrightington Towers for the rest of the evening.

For further details of each new course, click on the links on the titles or the images as usual, and to see all courses now available in calendar order, click here.