DeWitt Mallary

DeWitt MallaryStella Lackore was born and raised in Groningen, the Netherlands. She worked for 25 years in the Netherlands as a teacher of art and art history, and subsequently worked as an art therapist there. Her focus on Hildegard von Bingen is linked to her interest in art, philosophy, and religion as key factors informing the cultural history of civilization. She has written several published articles, and has served as a guide on many tours throughout Europe.    Composer, conductor, theorist, and musicologist, Dr. Mark Nelson has over 30 years’ experience teaching music and directing music ensembles. He currently teaches a series of music appreciation seminars at the Upper Valley Music Center and directs several area ensembles. He is animated by the notion that a musician is an historian—that performance and understanding are enriched by careful consideration of the aesthetic, socio-political, and biographical contexts from which a composition emerges. (2/7/24)


 



Course Title: Antique Trible and Village Rugs of Iran (Winter Term 2023) 
Participant Testimonials:

DeWitt is brilliant and very generous in sharing his knowledge. It has been an honor and a pleasure to be in this class.

DeWitt brought examples of rugs or other trappings to each class to illustrate the individual tribal weavings. Very helpful!

Course Title: The Great Persian Carpets of the Safavid Shahs, 1500-1700 (Fall Term 2021)
Participant Testimonials: 

The knowledge and preparation of the Study Leader were exceptional!

Our instructor was very well-versed in the subject and always well-prepared.

Course Title: Woven Identities: Tribal Weaving from Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia (Winter Term 2020)
Participant Testimonials:

This course helped me broaden my understanding and appreciation of carpets, weaving, and textiles of the Middle East, past and present. I particularly enjoyed DeWitt's humor and personal interjections.

Fantastic knowledge of the topic and ease of answering any question in depth.

 

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