Bookings are now being taken for the annual advanced fine art course run by the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute. Starting on Wednesday, February 23rd, the course runs for nine weeks in the IAVI's premises on Merrion Square, Dublin. Among the subjects to be covered are Queen Anne and Georgian furniture, Irish silver from the late 18th-to mid-20th century, Irish painting during the past 250 years and pottery and porcelain over the centuries. Lecturers are usually specialists in the area under consideration. For booking forms and further information, contact the IAVI at 01-6611794.