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Exploring Nudist Culture with Mark Storey and Guests

September 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - June 12, 2024 @ 8:00 pm

Mark Storey, Nude & Natural, Consulting Editor

Join us as we embark on the fourth year of captivating Zoom teleconference presentations, delving into the rich tapestry of nudist/naturist culture spanning both the past and the present. In this year’s series, our dedicated consulting editor, Mark Storey, will lead the way, often accompanied by esteemed guest co-hosts. Together, we’ll delve into the pages of significant nudist literature and tackle pressing contemporary naturist issues.

For this upcoming year, our spotlight is on British naturism, promising a fascinating exploration of its unique facets. “Exploring Nudist Culture” is a complimentary offering exclusively for TNSF (The Naturist Society Foundation) members, scheduled every second Wednesday of the month from 8:00 to 9:00 pm Central Time, spanning from September 2023 through June 2024.

Participation requires a free Zoom account, which can be easily obtained at zoom.us. To secure your personal Zoom invite for any or all of our monthly sessions, simply reach out to TNSF’s Carmen Hamm at carmen@naturistsociety.com. Your seat at the virtual table awaits!

September 13, 2023
The difference historically between nudism and naturism

October 11, 2023
The history and function of the International Naturist Federation (w/Stéphane Deschênes)

November 8, 2023
Challenges U.S. nudist club owners face today (w/Nicky Hoffman)

December 13, 2023
What naturist activists can learn from gay activism (w/Rick Johnson) —  Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mark Storey cannot host the December 13 session of Exploring Nudist Culture, instead naturist author Paul LeValley will be stepping in to discuss Sir Kenneth Clark’s 1956 book, The Nude: A Study in Ideal Form. Get ready for an engaging presentation featuring a plethora of nude paintings and sculptures.

January 10, 2024
Challenging naturism’s opponents (w/Bob Morton)

February 14, 2024
Comparing U.S. and British nudism/naturism (w/Andrew Welch)

March 13, 2024
C. E. Norwood’s book, Nudism in England (1933)

April 10, 2024
George Ryley Scott’s book, The Commonsense of Nudism (1934)

May 8, 2024
William Welby: British Nudist Pioneer (w/Brian Curragh)

June 12, 2024
Adam Clapham’s BBC video production, Let’s Go Naked (1979) (w/Michael Cooney)

Details

Start:
September 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm
End:
June 12 @ 8:00 pm