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2008 RESIDENTIAL COURSES

SEPTEMBER

MAKE A WINDSOR OR LADDERBACK CHAIR
R080911 Starting with lunch Monday 22 September
Finishing with tea Saturday 27 September
Tutor: Peter Hindle
This course is for any experienced woodworker or beginner who is interested in making a Windsor or Ladderback Chair. With the use of Ashem Rotary planes, each student should complete the component parts for their chair. Participants will be free to choose from 6 different chair designs from a simple comb-back Windsor chair or rocker to a continuous arm chair or double bow Windsor. Each student will have the opportunity to steam bend parts for their own chair using forming jigs provided by the tutor. There is an additional cost for materials of between £85 - £95 depending on your choice of chair. This is a marvellous opportunity to make a very special chair for you or your family.
Fees: F2£369 F1£397 S2£408 S1£437 C1£448 M2£442 M1£470 NR£313

THE RENAISSANCE (AA305 - an Open University Course)

R080912 Starting with lunch Monday 22 September

Finishing with lunch on Friday 26 September

Tutor: Dr Leslie Hoose

A chance to meet and work with fellow students, enjoy additional tutor support and benefit from a concentrated period of study away from the pressures and distractions of your job and other responsibilities. Guided preparation for the course exam is also particularly valued by students

Fees: F2£263 F1£286 S2£297 S1£320 C1£331 M2£325 M1£348 NR220S2£29331 M2£325 M1£348 NR220

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION - DRAWING AND PAINTING
AUTUMN FRUITS AND FUNGI.
R080913 Starting with dinner Friday 26 September
Finishing with lunch Sunday 28 September
Tutor: Valerie Oxley
Capture the exciting tints and hues of autumn colours to be found during September. An opportunity to look for interesting and colourful autumn fruits and fungi to illustrate. This course is suitable for those people who have some previous experience and for enthusiastic beginners. Class demonstrations and individual tuition will be given throughout the course.
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

ARCHAEOLOGY (A251 – an Open University Course)
R080914 Starting with lunch Monday 29 Sept
Finishing with lunch Friday 3 October
Tutor: Niall Finneran
Fees: F2£282 F1£305 S2£316 S1£339 C1£350 M2£344 M1£367 NR£241

ENAMELLING FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
R080915 Starting with lunch Monday 29 Sept
Finishing with lunch Friday 3 October
Tutor: Dilys Fisher
Come and be one of 8 students who will learn, or improve a wide range of the techniques. This wonderful ancient craft of applying coloured glass powders to copper and firing in a kiln for approximately 2 minutes is fascinating. A delicate craft full of surprises as the enamel cools. All equipment will be provided and the limited number able to attend means more individual focussed learning can be achieved. Contact with the tutor prior to the course starting will be encouraged to explore individual needs. Those completely new to this craft will find this a very rewarding week, and those with some experience will enjoy the chance to work on methods in more depth. There will be an additional charge for materials used on the course and depending on what techniques used could be approximately £30
Fees: F2£282 F1£305 S2£316 S1£339 C1£350 M2£344 M1£367 NR£241

OCTOBER

GRAVE MATTERS:
DEATH, BURIAL AND THE AFTERLIFE IN THE VICTORIAN ERA
R081001 Starting with lunch Thursday 2 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 5 October
Tutor: Peter Street
The course explores the significance and nature of death for and throughout Victorian society – from criminals, paupers and celebrities to the ruling elite, including that of the aristocracy and Queen Victoria herself. Aspects covered include causes of death, the rise of the funeral industry, the emergence and operation of commercial cemeteries together with the sculpture and other forms of display which featured there. The debate over cremation is also examined. We also consider mourning rituals, death and the arts and newly established ideas of spiritualism, heaven and hell. Illustrated with slides, video extracts and a visit. Memorabilia welcome.
Fees: F2£225 F1£241 S2£254 S1£270 C1£282 M2£276 M1£293 NR£201

DRAWING FOR THE TERRIFIED PART 2
R081002 Starting with dinner Friday 3 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 5 October
Tutor: Richard Box
This course is especially and ONLY for those who have attended Drawing for the Terrified Part 1 and who wish to develop their drawing skills in the same way.
Fees: F2£144 F1£152 S2£164 S1£175 C1£186 M2£180 M1£192 NR£127

SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING
R081003 Starting with lunch Monday 6 October
Finishing with lunch Wednesday 8 October
Tutor: Pauline Payne
With a simple approach to design you will be helped to make several pieces of silver jewellery. The course is suitable for complete beginners although it is a great opportunity for students to practice and extend, at their own pace, previously learnt skills. You will be surprised at the standard of work that can be achieved.
Fees: F2£154 F1£165 S2£177 S1£188 C1£199 M2£194 M1£205 NR£142

BOOKBINDING: CRAFT AND CONSERVATION
R081004 Starting with lunch Monday 6 October
Finishing with lunch Friday 10 October
Tutor: Maureen Duke
This course is designed for a range of abilities encompassing all levels of expertise. Beginners will be given an introduction to the craft with basic techniques and simple structures. The more advanced students will be encouraged to develop their skills as they work on their current projects. Tools are available to borrow or purchase. All will observe demonstrations and work at their own speed. There will be a small, additional charge made for materials.
Optional Special Topic: Making Miniature Books
Fees: F2£282 F1£305 S2£316 S1£339 C1£350 M2£344 M1£367 NR£241

WEAVING A SCARF TO DYE FOR
R081005 Starting with lunch Monday 6 October
Finishing with lunch Friday 10 October
Tutor: Riitta Sinkkonen Davies
Learn how to weave a unique scarf using the softest wool, luxurious cashmere or silk. The warp threads will be space dyed with various techniques to create interesting unrepeatable effects making each scarf totally individual. Different weaves and finishings will be explored. The course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced weavers.
Fees: F2£282 F1£305 S2£316 S1£339 C1£350 M2£344 M1£367 NR£241

SOVIET RUSSIAN BALLET 1917-91
R081006 Starting with dinner Friday 10 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 12 October
Tutor: Tim Shuker
This short weekend course follows on from the course on Imperial Russian Ballet. We will examine how the remains of the Imperial Ballet system were exploited by the new regime as a propaganda tool to promote political ideology, twisting its original premise as a teller of spiritual and psychological truth. We will look at the ballets of Shostakovitch, such as “The Bolt” and “The Bright Stream”, Khachaturian, “Gayane” and “Spartacus”, as well as works by lesser known masters, including Rodion Shchedrin’s “Carmen Suite”, “Little Humpbacked Horse” and his masterpiece “Anna Karenina”. Star dancers such as Galina Ulanova and Maya Plisteskaya will also be the focus of our studies. Finally, we will see how politics and music intertwined, controlling the lives, conscience and art of the protagonists, forcing some, like Nureyev, to defect.
Fees: F2£138 F1£149 S2£160 S1£172 C1£183 M2£177 M1£189 NR£124

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
R081007 Starting with dinner Friday 10 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 12October
Tutor: Lynette Wrigley
This 'stained glass' study break will give new students a practical introduction to the design and making of projects in glass. Applique and copperfoil techniques will be taught and at least one project produced with lots of individual guidance from the Tutor. All tools are provided and materials for the projects can be purchased from the tutor. You will be amazed how much you can achieve in a weekend!
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

FURTHER YOUR SPANISH
R081008 Starting with dinner Wednesday 15 October
Finishing with lunch Friday 17 October
Tutor: John Tickle
Building on the ‘Free-Up’ level this course aims to refresh existing knowledge and extend your competence in speaking and reading French. Writing will be touched upon, but the main emphasis remains on furthering success in spoken communication via specific learning techniques. The overall aim is broad improvement in the language; this life-skill then represents a bridge and not a barrier!
Fees: F2£137 F1£148 S2£159 S1£171 C1£182 M2£176 M1£188 NR£123

START UP ITALIAN
R081009 Starting with dinner Friday 17 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 19 October
Tutor: John Tickle
Making an effort to speak the native tongue will earn you goodwill and enrich your stay immeasurably. (Its also great fun!) No, everyone does not speak English…As a complete beginner you will be guided step by step through the pronunciation process, via a light-hearted and informal approach, towards daring to speak Italian with confidence. Bring only a sense of humour and a willingness to try!
Fees: F2£137 F1£148 S2£159 S1£171 C1£182 M2£176 M1£188 NR£123

PERSERVERING WITH PASTELS
R081010 Starting with lunch Thursday 16 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday19 October
Tutor: Arnold Lowrey
The course is suitable for beginners and intermediate grade painters. A strong accent will be placed on tone, colour harmonies and design to produce successful paintings.
Fees: F2£219 F1£236 S2£248 S1£264 C1£276 M2£270 M1£287 NR£195

AUTUMN FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE
R081011 Starting with lunch Monday 20 October
Finishing with lunch Wednesday 22 October
Tutor: Jan Roddick
Using the Manor's lovely gardens, with the herbaceous borders and kitchen gardens, we will experiment with a variety of watercolour techniques, including line & wash, and how to tackle those all important autumn shades. Shapes and colours will also be high on our list. All levels of ability are welcome.
Fees: F2£154 F1£165 S2£177 S1£188 C1£199 M2£194 M1£205 NR£142

HONITON LACE
R081012 Starting with lunch Thursday 23 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 26 October
Tutor: Jane Wright
Honiton is the finest of all English laces, and combines art and craft in its beautiful designs. Students will work on individual projects and appropriate guidance on choice of design and techniques will be provided. The course is aimed at students with some experience of Honiton lacemaking. A delightful break for those wishing to indulge themselves in their hobby.
Fees: F2£219 F1£236 S2£248 S1£264 C1£276 M2£270 M1£287 NR£195

TRISTAN UND ISOLDE (WAGNER)
R081013 Starting with dinner Friday 24 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 26 October
Tutor: Ian Beresford Gleaves
Wagner’s ‘Tristan’, one of the most epoch-making works in the entire history of music, is also a music-drama of profound spiritual and emotional import, demonstrating Wagner’s full maturity as composer and music-dramatist. This course will be illustrated at the piano and with recordings. Intending students should bring along a copy of the text and/or a copy of the vocal score, with text in German and English
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

SPINNING ADVENTURES
R081014 Starting with dinner Friday 24 October
Finishing with lunch Sunday 26 October
Tutor: Janet Shailes
Come and try different spinning methods and fibres. Improve your techniques, play with ‘singles’. Advice from the tutor will be given on fibres and projects. Go home refreshed and enthused!
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

'FELT’ – NATURE’S WONDER FABRIC

R081016 Starting with dinner Wednesday 29 October

Finishing with lunch Friday 31 October

Tutor: Debbie Siniska

Felt is made from wool fibers and students will learn to work fleece around a template to create a hat or bag with surface decoration.   Also on this course, the technique of laminating fleece to fabric will be taught.  Suitable for beginners.

Fees:   F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

FROM COTTAGE TO CASTLE: LITERATURE AND SOCIAL HISTORY

R081017 Starting with dinner Wednesday 29 October

Finishing with lunch Friday 31 October

Tutor: Dr Allan Phillipson

This course explores the social context of literature, from Thomas Hardy's cottage to Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead (Castle Howard). Find out what Wordsworth had for breakfast, and why Yeats struggled to buy a double bed.  Special focus will be placed on the relationship between writers and patrons. No previous experience necessary.

Fees:   F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

THE GUNS OF AUGUST

R081018 Starting with dinner Friday 31 October

Finishing with lunch Sunday 2 November

Tutor: Mike Shaw

The Summer Season of 1914 had barely got underway when reports of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand percolated into the British papers. Through the next six weeks a crisis developed in European diplomatic circles which led inexorably to a war that many thought would be over before the Autumn leaves fell. How and why a summer crisis turned into the Great War whichwas to destroy the hegemony of Europe and herald inour modern world is the subject of this weekend course.

This is the first in a new series which will cover all theatres of the Great War showing how they interrelated strategically in the higher direction of the war effort from the perspective of both the Entente and Central Powers. The series comprises seven self-contained weekend sessions presented over the next two years that can bebookedindividually and without further commitmentas theseriesdevelops.

Fees:   F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

NOVEMBER

LIFE DRAWING
R081101 Starting with lunch Monday 3 November
Finishing with lunch Friday 7 November
Tutor: Wendy Trinder
This course is aimed at those who may have covered the basics of figure drawing from life models and want to improve drawing and painting techniques working in the medium of their choice. There will be demonstrations and personal guidance throughout. There will be an additional charge of £35 per student payable at the beginning of the course for model fees.
Fees: F2£282 F1£305 S2£316 S1£339 C1£350 M2£344 M1£367 NR£241

STUDIO GLASSMAKING FOR ALL
R081102 Starting with dinner Monday 3 November
Finishing with lunch Friday 7 November
Tutor: Bill Swann
Join us for this exciting and productive glassmaking workshop and explore the fascination of making glass. From your designs you will make a mould to slump glass, use coloured and clear glass fused together, develop techniques of etching, trapping metals and minerals into glass. You will also be able to produce items for jewellery, hangings, tiles, for your home or to give as gifts.
Whether you are new to glassmaking or interested in time out to develop your glassmaking skills this course is suitable for all abilities.
Bill exhibits his work internationally
Fees: F2£298 F1£321 S2£332 S1£355 C1£366 M2£360 M1£383 NR£255

BRIDGE FOR IMPROVERS
R081103 Starting with dinner Friday 7 November
Finishing with lunch Sunday 9 November
Tutor: Robert Baker
This weekend is for players who already have a basic knowledge of the game but wish to practise and improve their game in a friendly atmosphere. There are duplicate sessions for pairs and teams, plus supervised rubber bridge sessions. In addition, there will be short instructional sessions on useful areas of bidding and play.
Fees: F2£146 F1£157 S2£168 S1£180 C1£191 M2£185 M1£197 NR£132

MASTERS OF THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL: GENE KELLY AND BUSBY BERKELEY
R081104 Starting with dinner Friday 7 November
Finishing with lunch Sunday 9 November
Tutor: Peter Kendrick
Kelly and Berkeley worked when the Hollywood musical was in its heyday.
Berkeley was a choreographer-director, whose films in the ’30’s included “42nd Street”, “Footlight Parade”, “Dames”, and the “Gold Diggers” series. In the ’40’s he directed musicals with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland (“Babes in Arms”, “Strike up the Band”, “Girl Crazy”) and Gene Kelly (“For me and my Gal” and “Take me out to the Ball Game”), as well as choreographing ones with Esther Willams and Betty Grable. Kelly was a dancer, choreographer and director. Notable among his films of the ’40’s and ’50’s are “Cover Girl” (with Rita Hayworth), “The Pirate” (with Garland), and “On the Town”, “An American in Paris” and “Singing’ in the Rain”.
The course will be illustrated by large screen projection of many memorable excerpts.
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

MACHINE KNITTING
R081105 Starting with dinner Friday 7 November
Finishing with lunch Sunday 9 November
Tutor: Jane Taylor
This weekend is a chance to work on your own projects or develop your skills without distractions, or if you are a beginner you will be able to get to grips with your machine (or work on one from the college) under Jane’s tuition.
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

TAI CHI AND QUIGONG FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS

R081111 Starting with dinner Friday 14 November

Finishing with lunch Sunday 16 November

Tutor: Nicola G Day

'Tai Chi and Qigong’ are practiced for health and well-being of mind, body and spirit. They are exercises which build strength, flexibility and balance by using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen and circulate the life energy. It can be practised by all age groups regardless of fitness level. This course teaches a simple 8-stepTai Chi formand one set of Qigong exercises.  This can be a refresher course for those already familiar with the 8-step Tai Chi form and who have already attended a course and ideal for those who have never tried it before!

Fees:   F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

CALLIGRAPHIC DESIGN: WRITING ON GOLD
R081107 Starting with dinner Friday 14 November
Finishing with lunch Sunday 16 November
Tutor: Mary Noble
There is nothing like the sparkle of gold or other metals, to add excitement to calligraphy. We shall experiment with both gold leaf and Dutch metals, on different papers, and explore the effect of writing with pen or brush on this surface. Once the gold or Dutch metal has been prepared, the possibilities for creativity are wide.
Some calligraphic experience needed.
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

SIMPLY PAPER
R081108 Starting with lunch Wednesday 19 November
Finishing with lunch Friday 21 November
Tutor: Lori Sauer
The focus is on paper: first on decorating the cover with some basic printing techniques, then on using various non-adhesive methods to attach the text to produce paper bindings with limp covers. We will be using hand-made papers for the covers detailing with beads and wire. Although mainly suitable for books with few sections they are robust and long lasting and are extremely satisfying to make and beautiful in their simplicity. An easy paper container can be made to protect them.
Fees: F2£154 F1£165 S2£177 S1£188 C1£199 M2£194 M1£205 NR£142

CLASSICAL GUITAR WEEKEND
R081109 Starting with dinner Friday 21 November
Finishing with lunch Sunday 23 November
Tutor: Raymond Burley and Max Croasdale
A weekend course designed for classical guitarists of all standards except absolute beginners. The course will concentrate on all forms of ensemble playing: guitar orchestra, quartets, trios and duos; solos can be coached if required. The music for the large group work will be posted to students prior to the course. The Isis Duo will present a concert on the Saturday evening.
Fees: F2£145 F1£156 S2£167 S1£179 C1£190 M2£184 M1£196 NR£131

THE CREATIVE JOURNEY

R081112 Starting with dinner Friday 21 November

Finishing with lunch Sunday 23 November

Tutor: Roger Bryant

Many adults believe that they cannot paint, but this is not true. Creativity is a natural process that we can see in children, but which often people seem to misplace before becoming adult. The course uses dreams and guided imagery to lead participant into their own creativity, those inner images we all have but don't always know how to express. We will use paint, clay, collage, mixed media, poetry, story making, dreams, guided imagery and discussion, to explore and discover meaning within that personal creative expression.  It is a course for those who would consider themselves to be artists and those who would not.

Fees:   F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

NATURAL VERSUS CHEMICAL – DYEING YARN

R081113 Starting with lunch Monday 24 November

Finishing with lunch Wednesday 26 November

Tutor: Sarah Beadsmoore

This course will help to inspire anyone working with textiles who would like to colour their own yarn.  We will learn how to use chemical dyes to produce a wonderful range of colours, and we will also experience the magic of dyeing natural blues with woad - the European ‘indigo’.  There will be an additional charge of approximately £10 to cover the cost of materials

Fees:   F2£154  F1£165  S2£177  S1£188  C1£199  M2£194  M1£205  NR£142

CREATIVE PICTURE MOUNTING

R081114 Starting with lunch Monday 24 November

Finishing with lunch Wednesday 26 November

Tutor: Elizabeth Karney

This is a follow-up workshop to the one which Elizabeth held in January but it is also suitable for complete beginners. Make your mount truly complement and reflect the 'personality' of your artwork. Discover the creative possibilities of mounts covered with special papers or bookbinders linen (particularly suited to mounting textiles). Learn to surround your artwork with deep gold or silver bevels or with box-like under-mounts with 90° edges. Insert filLets of a third colour between top and under-mounts. You will take home several examples of different mounting techniques along with one or more creatively-mounted artworks ready for framing. All tools and materials will be supplied and can also be purchased. You will be charged for the materials consumed in addition to the course fee (about £20).

Fees:  F2£154  F1£165  S2£177  S1£188  C1£199  M2£194  M1£205  NR£142

POLYMER CLAY JEWELLERY

R081115 Starting with lunch Wednesday 26 November

Finishing with lunch Friday 28 November

Tutor: Carol Blackburn

Polymer clay is an amazingly versatile craft material that is being adopted by many jewellery makers and designers.  Join Carol and explore further the fascinating possibilities of polymer clay. Although this class is a follow-up for intermediates, beginners are welcome. As it is just before Christmas you could solve all your present buying problems by making jewellery gifts. Starting with beads in different shapes, colours and techniques, we'll go on to bring them together in finished necklaces, earrings or bracelets.

Fees:  F2£154  F1£165  S2£177  S1£188  C1£199  M2£194  M1£205  NR£142

ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
R081110 Starting with dinner Friday 28 November
Finishing with lunch Sunday 30 November
Tutor: Geoffrey Toms
From Herod to the Crucifixion we shall examine the sites and what survives of them from Jesus’ lifetime notably in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Capernicum and Caesarea. Following the journeys of Paul of Tarsus and other Apostles we will examine further the archaeological evidence from a number of significant sites in and around the Eastern Mediterranean and consider how these support or challenge the surviving written history. Exciting new discoveries such as the possible location of the Tomb of Jesus will be included. Geoffrey Toms is an internationally renowned lecturer in archaeology and history and his courses are always very popular so early booking is advised!
Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

DECEMBER

BOOKBINDING: CRAFT AND CONSERVATION
R081201 Starting with lunch Monday 1 December
Finishing with lunch Friday 5 December
Tutor: Maureen Duke
This course is designed for a range of abilities encompassing all levels of expertise. Beginners will be given an introduction to the craft with basic techniques and simple structures. The more advanced students will be encouraged to develop their skills as they work on their current projects. Tools are available to borrow or purchase. All will observe demonstrations and work at their own speed. There will be a small, additional charge made for materials.
Optional Special Topic: Re-Backing
Fees: F2£282 F1£305 S2£316 S1£339 C1£350 M2£344 M1£367 NR£241

SILVER JEWELLERY MAKING
R081202 Starting with lunch Wednesday 3 December
Finishing with lunch Friday 5 December
Tutor: Pauline Payne
With a simple approach to design you will be helped to make several pieces of Silver jewellery. The course is suitable for complete beginners although it is a great opportunity for students to practice and extend, at their own pace, previously learnt skills. You will be surprised at the standard of work that can be achieved.
Fees: F2£154 F1£165 S2£177 S1£188 C1£199 M2£194 M1£205 NR£142

WORKING ON PHOTOSHOP

R081205 Starting with dinner Friday 5 December

Finishing with lunch Sunday 7 December

Tutor: Lis McDermott

Learn the basic skills in Photoahop. this is aimed at those who already use the computer regularly and have a version of Photoshop on their machine (although you may not have used the programe often, if at all) Understand how to use the basic actions to enhance your photos and also learn some of the short cut keys. You will each have the opportunity to work on your own images and see the effective differences 'before and after' making changes.

Fees:  F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

EXPLORING LANGUAGE

R081206 Starting with dinner on Friday 5 December

Finishing with lunch Sunday 7 December

Tutor: Dr Edward Neather

Language, whether spoken or written, is central to our lives and the marvel of language constantly throws up intriguing questions; how did language develop? How are languages related?  This course will look firstly, at the origins and development of English, then at European languages, the ways in which they spread and how they are related.

Fees:  F2£134  F1£145  S2£156  S1£168  C1£179  M2£173  M1£185  NR£120

STAINED GLASS INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
R081203 Starting with dinner Wednesday 10 December
Finishing with lunch Friday 12 December
Tutor: Meryl Stannard
The Stained Glass study break at Urchfont Manor aims to extend students' skill in glass techniques. Individual guidance will be given to develop the individual's own ideas for glass projects and the work can be carried out in lead, foil and appliqué, using paint and kiln-formed glass for decorative processes. All tools and equipment are provided, and a selection of glass will be available to purchase from the tutor, at cost price.
Fees: F2£143 F1£154 S2£165 S1£177 C1£188 M2£182 M1£194 NR£129

THE JOY OF MUSIC
R081204 Starting with dinner Friday 12 December
Finishing with lunch Sunday 14 December
Tutor: Chris Howes
Taking his cue from Leonard Bernstein’s famed television presentations of fifty years ago, Chris Howes takes a detailed, informed and entertaining look at a varied selection of musical pieces and styles, virtuoso musicians and conductors. Included in this listener-friendly weekend are Franz Liszt, film music composer Bernard Hermann, the Meaning of the Blues, two of Ravel’s major works, jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and some seasonal surprises. Be ready for an abundant mix of musical exhilaration, expressiveness and humour.

Fees: F2£134 F1£145 S2£156 S1£168 C1£179 M2£173 M1£185 NR£120

PICK AND MIX CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Come and join us for our Christmas weekend.  Signing up for one course will enable you to attend any number of sessions (subject to demand) on the other courses that weekend.  For example, spend the morning Singing, then after lunch take a Winter Stroll and in the evening, listen to Dickens Christmas Tales.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY SONG

R081208 Starting with dinner Friday 19 December

Finishing with lunch Sunday 21 December

Tutor: Catherine Mowat

Celebrate Christmas by song featuring beautiful but lesser known Christmas carols and songs from Britain and around the world.  Alongside enjoying the songs, we will develop our ability to listen to and feel music from the depths, as together we warm up and build on simple sounds and harmonies.  The music will be in harmony and taught and sung by ear.  All abilities welcome no prior experience needed.

Fees:  F2£140  F1£151  S2£162  S1£174  C1£185  M2£179  M1£191  NR£126

WILTSHIRE WINTER STROLLS

R081209 Starting with dinner Friday 19 December

Finishing with lunch Sunday 21 December

Tutor: Gordon Ottewell

This weekend course consists of three pleasant strolls within easy distance of the college and two evening illustrated talks.  Two of the strolls – around West Lavington and Bishop’s Cannings – provide the chance to visit beautiful churches and learn about interesting literary associations, while the third features Caen Hill flight of locks carrying the Kennet and Avon canal up to Devizes.  The evening talks are on literary Wiltshire and the pleasures offered by walking in the county.

Fees:  F2£140  F1£151  S2£162  S1£174  C1£185  M2£179  M1£191  NR£126

DICKENS AT CHRISTMAS

R081210 Starting with dinner Friday 19 December

Finishing with lunch Sunday 21 December

Tutor: Kerry Parker

Having considered Dickens’s life, we will go on to explore Dickens’s writings, especially those in which the theme of festivity is central. By enjoying extracts and viewing screen adaptations of the Christmas Books- including the famous “A Christmas Carol” and the lesser known works- we will experience the festive season through the consciousness of the Victorian reading public and learn about life in mid nineteenth century England.

Fees:  F2£140  F1£151  S2£162  S1£174  C1£185  M2£179  M1£191  NR£126