Private out-of-hours guided tour of the Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire: the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers’ 400th anniversary exhibition. On display will be a stunning collection of over 200 rare and beautiful items made of gold and silver wire, sourced from Royalty, the Arts, Military, Ecclesiastical, and Civil sources as well as stunning modern creations. Many of these objects have never been seen before in public. Our tour guide is Dr Karen Watts, the GSWD’s curator.

The Mithras lecture is the Arts Scholars’ flagship annual lecture and this year will be given by leading artist-goldsmith Kevin Coates. Dr Coates created the Apollo Mace for the Company and will give an account of its creation, its imagery and symbolism, its structure, and the processes of its manufacture. The Mace takes its name from the central figure of Apollo, ancient deity of the Arts, and makes syncratic connection to the god Mithras, one of the symbols of the Arts Scholars.

The Livery Dinner is the only Company event specifically designed for Liverymen. It provides a rare opportunity for Liverymen to get together and spend a convivial evening in each other's company. This year the dinner will be held in the wonderful surroundings of the recently refurbished Brewers' Hall. The after-dinner guest speaker will be Liveryman Dr Timothy Schroder.

The latest edition of an Arts Scholars tradition: the Friday Fish and Chips lunch at the City University Club. Please note a slightly changed format: the lunch will include Fish and chips, a glass of wine, dessert of the day, coffee and chocolates and a staff gratuity.

Wesley's chapel was built in 1778 and designed by the surveyor of the City of London, George Dance the Younger. In the lovely garden to the rear is Wesley’s grave and his house is like a time warp. After visiting the Chapel, we will explore Bunhill Row burial ground, over City Road,where there are 123,000 recorded non-conformist burials including Susannah, his mother. Lunch at attendees’ own expense.