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Courtville Academy
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Upcoming courses in the Drawing Room at Powerscourt Townhouse, with pieces from the Courtville collection on the table for guests to handle under a loupe.
Upcoming course
Jewellery to Die For
Explore the world of mourning and memento mori jewellery, where strands of hair, miniature portraits and hidden compartments transformed our relationship to death into wearable art.
From the skull-adorned rings of the seventeenth century to the elaborate Victorian lockets of the nineteenth, this is jewellery with a story to die for. Pieces from the Courtville collection will be on the table for guests to handle under a loupe.
"Believe me, the wise man does not say 'I shall live'. Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today." Martial, Epigrams Book I
Wednesday
10 June 2026
18:30 - 20:00
One and a half hours
SOLD OUTUpcoming course
Hidden But Heartfelt: The Language of Early Victorian Jewellery
A course celebrating the elegance, romance and hidden symbolism of Early Victorian jewellery, the language of stones, hairwork, lockets and acrostic messages that lovers wore for and against each other in the Romantic era.
Begin with an introduction to the jewellery of the period, then a rare, hands-on opportunity to examine authentic Victorian pieces from the Courtville collection. Light refreshments served.
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sonnet 43
Wednesday
10 June 2026
11:00 - 14:00
Three hours
SOLD OUTThursday
11 June 2026
10:00 - 13:00
Three hours
SOLD OUTThe Drawing Room, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
59 South William Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX63
Attendees are welcome to bring one guest. Maximum 2 guests per booking.
Places are limited. Booking required for all events.
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I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the course, it was exceptional. The speakers were so on point and happy to engage with questions. I couldn't find a single fault. Perfect!
Mary S.
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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Enjoyable, engaging, enlightening, entertaining.
Claire T.
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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The course was above and beyond all expectation. I absolutely loved it! Hand on my heart it was impeccable, really couldn't improve it in any way.
Barbara
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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Beautiful setting and the speakers are very engaging. The detailed imagery is excellent and I love the recap after the quiz. More please!
Susan H.
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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Loved this event even more. The introduction was excellent, describing where history and gemmology meet.
Emma O.
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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Venue is superb. Access and booking very easy. Excellent presentations from great people, well organised.
Roberta
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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Thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon, learnt so much, looking forward to learning more.
Bernice D.
Hidden and Heartfelt: Early Victorian Jewellery
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Nothing to improve, really enjoyed the talk and the excellent historical information.
Paul
Jewellery to Die For: Mourning Jewellery
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A wonderful and insightful experience. I loved the social meaning of jewellery, and that it was accessible for everybody not just the wealthy.
Fiona F.
Jewellery to Die For: Mourning Jewellery
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Very informative. I enjoyed the themes of history and theology being interwoven into the topic of antique jewellery.
Sarah D.
Jewellery to Die For: Mourning Jewellery
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