BOUNTIFUL — The best guided tours always leave people some time to do a little exploring on their own, and are even willing to change course if they find something interesting.

Lamplight Gallery is planning to start some of those tours through the art world with their upcoming art discussion groups, set to start Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the gallery (170 S. Main). The free group, which will meet the second Wednesday of every other month, will talk about critiques, art appreciation, and the different philosophies about art and what makes something beautiful.

“We are inviting the community to come learn a bit about art,” said Gail Van Wagoner, one of the artists who will be leading the first discussion group. Colleen Parker and Barbara Gustavson will be leading with her. “It’s a chance to get a relaxed education.”

The first meeting will include short, positive critiques of artists’ work, and the public is welcome to bring in their own art in order to obtain suggestions. The scheduled artists will also discuss their personal philosophies of art, a topic in which all artists are welcome to contribute.

The group’s next meeting, which is scheduled for January, will have a short discussion on Henri Matisse and the Fauvistic movement. This group will include an art project based on Matisse’s paper cut-outs, and is open to both children and adults.

For more information about the discussion group, please call the gallery at 801-298-0290.

“We invite people to come expand their minds and creativity,” said Gustavson. “We’d love for them to come and enjoy being a part of the art community.”