DFAS

Decorative & Fine Arts Society of The Hague

 

Waterworks mural in the style of Escher

 
UK Flag, denoting English language introduction.

DFAS (The Decorative and Fine Arts Society of The Hague) was founded in 1991 with the aim of enhancing the appreciation and enjoyment of the arts in their many forms. DFAS is a member society of NADFAS, The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies.

DFAS offers the following activities:

  • A dynamic programme of monthly illustrated lectures in English encompassing the full spectrum of decorative and fine arts subjects including old masters, paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, architecture, textiles, and furniture design, --all in a convivial setting.
  • Special events including visits and guided tours to exhibitions, museums and galleries.

Comments often heard include:

"The lectures are fantastic. Not only have I gained knowledge and inspiration but also new friends who share my enthusiasm".

Whether you are single, a couple, or a group of friends, rest assured you will be in the company of like-minded people in a vibrant environment of learning, sharing and socialising.

 

Next lecture. . .

Our current season has now ended and the next season begins in October 2013.

Watch this space for more information!

 

DFAS News

Next Activity

Monday 27th May

Season closer: Guided tour of Huygens Exhibition.

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Previous Activity

Write-up of visit to Hoogsteder & Hoogsteder.

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NADFAS Review

Our parent organisation produces a quarterly magazine which can be viewed online here.

 

Podcasts

See the NADFAS podcasts about the society, its work, its groups and its lecturers.

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Patrons: His Excellency Mr. Paul Arkwright,
             Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Dutch flag denoting Dutch-language introduction

DFAS is een onderdeel van het Britse NADFAS (The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies). Deze groep, opgericht in 1965 in Engeland, heeft als doel de kennis over kunst te verspreiden door middel van lezingen. Hiervoor worden experts op hun vakgebied uitgenodigd. NADFAS heeft 92,000 leden en 340 clubs in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, 10 in Europa en 27 in Australië.