Introduction to Furniture History
UCAS Code / Course Code:
N/A
Qualification/Level:
Certificate of Attendance
Mode of study:
Part Time
Duration:
4 Days
Location:
High Wycombe Campus
This four day intensive course looks at a
number of different aspects of 17th and 18th century furniture. The
course will be based at a museums and country houses in the London
and Home Counties area, covering English and Continental
furniture.
Schedule
Day 1: Furniture
history in context
Day 2: English
furniture, Dr Adam Bowett, Geffrye Museum
Day 3 French &
Continental furniture, Wallace Collection
Day 4: Collectors, tour
of West Wycombe Park and Waddesdon Manor
Additional requirements
The course fees will cover the entrance
charges to all museums as well as some transport and special guest
lecturers.
Award: Certificate of
attendance
Duration: 4 days
Start date: 14 June
Times: 10am – 4pm
Cost: £200
Tutors
Paul Tear MBE
Paul was Head of Conservation at the Wallace
Collection in London, where he lectured extensively on various
aspect of French Furniture.
Adam Bowett
Adam is the author of numerous books and
articles. Adam has also lectured extensively and is also a
contributor to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
Tel: 0800 0565 660
Email: advice@bucks.ac.uk
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