The event, on Saturday, September 4 at the Nicholls Hall, should appeal to all who have an interest in Dartmoor artists, whether historical or contemporary.
Speakers will include acclaimed artist Nick Collier, former director of arts at Kelly College, on artists inspired by the Lydford area since the 18th century, and art teacher Martin Stephens-Hodge on Dartmoor painters, father and son William Widgery (1826-1893) and Frederick John Widgery (1861-1942).
In the afternoon, artist Lucy Turmaine will demonstrate artists techniques at a moorland location favoured by the Widgerys this will involve a rough moorland walk totalling two to three miles from High Down.
The event will end with an optional cream tea at the Lydford House Hotel, originally built for William Widgery.
There will be displays of artwork in the Nicholls Hall.
Participants will make their own arrangements for lunch.
Dr Tom Greeves, chairman of the Dartmoor Society, said: This will be a unique event, held in Lydford, the ancient capital of Dartmoor, celebrating artists connected with the village and western Dartmoor.
Artists William and FJ Widgery are hugely popular and had intimate links with Lydford. The day includes a moorland walk to visit places where the Widgerys actually painted, and also a demonstration of their techniques. Displays will enhance the whole experience.
The day begins at 10am and will finish at 5pm.
Booking is essential. The cost of the day (including coffee) is £4 members/£5 non-members, with a chance to book a cream tea separately for an additional £4.
Please send your name, address, plus email/telephone contact, with a cheque payable to The Dartmoor Society, to reserve a place and/or cream tea, to The Dartmoor Society, PO Box 38, Tavistock, PL19 0XJ by August 30.
If you require an acknowledgement, please send an sae or an email address.
For more information telephone Tom Greeves on 01822 617004 or email [email protected]">[email protected]