The Master Arts Scholar, Roy Sully, invites you to join him at the Company’s Annual Banquet, which will be held at Fishmongers' Hall.

The Fishmongers’ Company, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies, has been in existence for 700 years. The Hall was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and devastated by bombs in World War II. Now restored to its former glory, it houses magnificent art and antiquities.

The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths is one of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies of the City of London and ranks fifth in order of precedence. The company originates from 12th century London and received its royal charter in 1327. As well as being home to the London Assay Office which protects consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals, it trains and supports jewellers, silversmiths and allied trades, and works with charitable, educational and cultural partners.

In this online talk, Arts Scholar Alan Freeland will discuss how Arts Scholars could be enjoying the benefits of AI tools like ChatGPT. The talk covers real examples of how people like us are using AI every day to make their lives easier and to inject a little extra fun. We will explore some of the skills like ‘Asking the right question’ and ‘Critical Thinking’ that we will need in the age of AI. This talk hopefully gives you the understanding you need to use AI effectively and enjoyably.

Katharine Coleman MBE is a leading glass engraver whose work is represented in museums across the world. In this online lecture she will outline the history of glass engraving from its ancient origins to the contemporary period. Examples of engraved glass from different cultures and countries and various techniques used in producing them will be shown.

Arts Scholars and their guests are invited to join a combined Clockmakers, Arts Scholars and Nurses Livery Companies Carol Service at St James Garlickhythe. This will be a traditional service of carols and lessons conducted by the Reverend Canon Anthony Howe with music from members of St James’s choir and organistt, Dr Andrew Shopy. The service will be followed by a reception in the church.

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

Our Honorary Chaplain, The Revd Canon Roger Hall MBE, invites Arts Scholars and their guests to attend an Advent Carol Service on Sunday 1 December 2024 in the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula. This is a family service, and all are welcome.

The Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art holds a collection of Chinese ceramics and related items assembled by Percival David that are on permanent display in a dedicated gallery at the British Museum. It is feted as the most important single collection of Chinese ceramics outside China and Taiwan. We shall enjoy a tour of the gallery, curated by the Chairman of the Foundation and world-renown Chinese ceramics expert, Colin Sheaf.

An admissions ceremony is one of the most important in any Livery Company calendar as it is here, we get the first opportunity to welcome our new Liverymen and Freemen. As is our custom, new Freemen will give a short narrative about themselves and their connection to the decorative arts.

This event is open to all Arts Scholars and once the formal part of the evening has been concluded there will be a reception culminating at 9.00 pm.

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 Pewterers' Hall. To mark this special occasion the guest speaker on the evening will be Arts Scholar, Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC.