The April meetings of the Decorative Arts Society in Durban and Pietermaritzburg will feature a double lecture on the subject of musician, composer and artist Alma Schindler. She lived from 1879 to 1964 and was the muse of Gustav Mahler, among others. Her autobiography, Bride of the Wind, was made into a film in 2001. The speakers are Louisa and Heine Kruger.

The Durban meeting of the Society will take place on April 19 at the Botanic Gardens Education Centre at 09h00 for 09h30. Enquiries to 031 767 3145.

The Pietermaritzburg meeting will take place on April 20 in the Voortrekker Museum hall at 11h00 for 11h30. Enquiries to 033 396 9933.

Lecture fees are R55 (R35 members), which includes light refreshments to be served in the interval between the two sessions.