Art History: The Renaissance in Europe

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026

Duration : 9 weeks

| Arts & Craft

The knowledge extends North!

Brief Description

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to know more about Renaissance art between approx. 1425 - 1550. It will be a basic introduction this period starting with the influences upon it. The course will focus essentially upon painting and sculpture. We will look at how the style spread north from Italy to northern Europe. Artists including, Van Eyck, Peeters, Dürer, Bruegel and more, will be studied each week so that students can gain an insight into how and why they were seen to be so important during this progressive era.

Learning outcome

The artworks will be shown on a large scale through a series of custom-made, high-resolution power point presentations. You will be invited to complete some worksheet with a friend, watch the occasional short video clip, and take part in the odd practical session, along with lively class discussions.

Extra costs on the course

You will need a notepad and pen. No other costs involved.

What you need to bring to the first session

A pen and a notepad.

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

Continue with another Art History course next term – Baroque to Rococo

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Dates (2)

Course details

Location

Coleridge Community College, Radegund Road, Cambridge CB1 3RJ

Time

9:45am to 11:45am

Fees

£142 (£87 concessionary fee)

Booking notes

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

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 books. It will be available to buy as of Sept 18 in all good bookshops, and it contains my hand drawn illustrations.