Teesdale u3a

See Calendar for dates of meetings.

We aim to explore art of all periods, in painting, sculpture and other media, through screened talks and visits to museums and galleries. The programme will evolve in response to members’ interests and enthusiasms, whether for individual masterpieces, favourite artists or the art of specific countries and regions.

Meetings usually run for about two hours, breaking after an hour for coffee. Cost is £1 for the room plus coffee which is currently £1.50.

Latest Group Reports

• July 2026 - Johannes Vermeer of Delft (1632-75)
  In July we explored the life and works of Johannes Vermeer of Delft (1632-75).  Although only around 36 of his paintings have survived, he is regarded as one of the supreme masters, above all for… Read more: July 2026 - Johannes Vermeer of Delft (1632-75)
• August 2026 - Matisse
  Henri Matisse (1869-1954) In his long career, Matisse early established himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary art. In friendly rivalry with Picasso, he constantly pushed the boundaries, experimenting boldly with colour, form… Read more: August 2026 - Matisse
• June 2026 - Founders' Galleries at Bowes
  For our June meeting, 16 of us assembled at the Bowes Museum for a close look at the newly displayed Founders’ Galleries on the first floor  Our guide to the three galleries was volunteer Sue… Read more: June 2026 - Founders' Galleries at Bowes
• May 2026 - Masters of Still Life
  At our May meeting we looked at three masters of still life – Zurbarán, Chardin and Cézanne. The best still lifes invite us to pause, take time and contemplate their carefully disposed compositions of form… Read more: May 2026 - Masters of Still Life
• April 2026 - Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97).
  To mark the current exhibition of his work at the National Gallery, our April session was devoted to Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97). Many will be familiar with his two most famous paintings, An Experiment… Read more: April 2026 - Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97).
• March 2026 - German Expressionism
  At our March meeting we moved on from art of the Viennese Secession to the development of German Expressionism. We began with an enthusiastic overview of the whole movement from artist and teacher Steve Carroll.… Read more: March 2026 - German Expressionism