RESIDENTIAL COURSES
For general information about accommodation, times, location and access click here.
To book a place simply call the office, Monday - Friday between 11am and 4pm on 01380 840495.

JUNE COURSES WITH PLACES AVAILABLE (see more detailed information below)

Calligraphy, Illumination & Heraldry
R090701 - Monday 6th - Friday 10th July

Make A Windsor or Ladderback Chair
R090705 - Monday 13th - Friday 18th July

Urchfont Croquet Weekend
R090709 -Friday 31st July -Sunday 2nd August

2009 RESIDENTIAL COURSES

CALLIGRAPHY, ILLUMINATION & HERALDRY
R090701 Starting with Lunch
Monday 6 July
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 10 July
Tutor: Kevin Arkinstall
An open studio environment where, based on individual needs and requirements, the course provides an opportunity to work on personal projects and development. It will cover a broad range of traditional calligraphy and modern techniques with gilding, manuscript painting and heraldry, when appropriate. Suitable for intermediate and
advanced students.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR WEEKEND
These three courses form the Summer School of the British BMG Federation.
Students from all three courses will have the opportunity to come together to play their instruments informally after evening classes. For further information contact
Henry Girvan Telephone: 01592 630374 Email: henry.girvan@btinternet.com or visit:
www.banjomandolinguitar.org which will be updated with more details, including
tutor biographies, as they become available.

5-STRING FINGERSTYLE RAGTIME BANJO
R090702 Starting with Dinner
Friday 10 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 12 July
Tutor: Elias Sibley
This course, which focuses on ragtime music, is suitable for beginners with previous
knowledge of the instrument and music reading skills, as well as more advanced students. All main aspects of finger-style banjo playing will be covered in relaxed,
friendly classes, in particular solo& ensemble playing, interpretation, technical
development, sight reading and practice methods. Course music will be provided however students should provide copies of any solo repertoire they would like to
present in classes.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

JAZZ’N BLUES MANDOLIN
R090703 Starting with Dinner
Friday 10 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 12 July
Tutor: Dave Griffiths
Using pieces from blues and jazz repertoire this course will provide an insight into playing and phrasing tunes using swing rhythms. Students will discover basics of
chord/scale harmony and its use in improvisation based on scales, arpeggios and chord progressions. The course, aimed at intermediate players around grades 3 to 4, is fun and practical with opportunity to play lead, rhythm and begin to improvise in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Music, chord and scale charts are provided and some will be available for study before the course.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

CELTIC MUSIC
R090704 Starting with Dinner
Friday 10 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 12 July
Tutor: Nigel Gatherer
Learn to play and arrange Celtic tunes for sessions, performance and dancing in a fun, supportive, illuminating way with other musicians. Any fretted instrument
welcome and limited places for fiddle, double bass, penny whistle etc. You should have been playing your instrument a minimum of eighteen months. Music reading
skills not required. Living in Perthshire, Nigel Gatherer is much in demand around the country for classes, workshops, individual tuition and session playing. His teaching style is popular for being laid-back but effective.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

MAKE A WINDSOR OR LADDERBACK CHAIR - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
R090705 Starting with Lunch
Monday 13 July
Finishing with Tea
Saturday 18 July
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 combback 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 - £100 depending on
your choice of chair. This is a marvellous opportunity to make a very special chair for you or your family.
FEES
F2 £384 F1 £413 S2 £425 S1 £454 C1 £466 M2 £460 M1 £489 NR £325

BOOKBINDING: CONSERVATION & RESTORATION
R090706 Starting with Lunch
Wednesday 22 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 26 July
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: Textile Binding.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

WONDROUS WATERCOLOUR
R090707 Starting with Lunch
Thursday 30 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 2 August
Tutor: Arnold Lowrey
The course is suitable for beginners and intermediate grade painters. A strong accent will be placed on colour harmonies and the control of water to produce a variety of
essential effects for successful paintings.
FEES
F2 £228 F1 £246 S2 257 S1 £275 C1 £287 M2 £281 M1 £298 NR £203

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY
R090708 Starting with Dinner
Friday 31 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 2 August
Tutor: Hazel Credland
To hoop or not to hoop? Soluble or non soluble fabrics? The threads, needles, tensions and stitches for successful free machine embroidery. A weekend with lots of
ideas for all levels of experience.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

URCHFONT CROQUET WEEKEND
R090709 Starting with Dinner
Friday 31 July
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 2 August
Tutored by: Urchfont
Croquet Club
This course offers an excellent opportunity for beginners and improvers of this popular pastime: if you are new to the game you will be given a basic introduction
to the rules, practical instruction on strokes, and an opportunity to practise and play. If you have already mastered the basic techniques, separate tuition will be provided on improving strokes, tactics and game play. Come and discover why croquet is more like
chess than golf!
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

EMPIRE 1492-1975 (A326)
An Open University Course
R090801 Starting with Lunch
Monday 3 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 7 August
Tutor: Dr John Kirkaldy
In the 1930s, 85 per cent of the land surface of the globe comprised colonies and excolonies. Empires have precipitated some of the most brutal violence ever recorded, and yet the world as we know it would be unrecognisable without them.
A326 is a new OU course that looks at Empires from 1492 to 1975. This is a chance to review work so far; look ahead to material to come; and plan for the end of course assignment.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR THE PETRIFIED MASTERCLASS
R090802 Starting with Lunch
Monday 3 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 7 August
Tutor: Richard Box
Attendance at this Masterclass is by tutor invitation.
FEES
F2 £299 F1 £322 S2 £334 S1 £357 C1 £369 M2 £363 M1 £382 NR £256

EMPIRE 1492-1975 (A326)
R090817 Starting with Dinner
Friday 7th August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 9th August
Tutor: John Kirkaldy
In the 1930's, 85 percent of the land surface of the globe comprised colonies and ex-colonies. Empires have precipitated some of the most brutal violence ever recorded, and yet the world as we know it would be unrecognisable without them. A326 is a new OU course that looks at Empires from 1492 to 1975. This is a chance to review work so far; look ahead to material to come; and plan for the end of course assignment.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

TAI CHI AND QIGONG
R090816 Starting with Dinner
Friday 7th August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 9th August
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. In this course you will sample a Tai Chi form, sets of Qigong exercises and learn about the principles and practice of Tai Chi. This course is ideal for those who have some experience and those who have never tried it before.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

APPROACHING LITERATURE (A210)
An Open University Course
R090803 Starting with Lunch
Monday 10 August
Finishing with Lunch
Thursday 13 August
Tutor: Sarah Oliver
This course consists of revision and consolidation for students studying the OU course A210. The three sections of the Exam paper, Drama, Prose, and Poetry will be covered, and each question will be examined closely to help you focus and limit your revision, so as to maximise your prospects for success in the exam.
FEES
F2 £228 F1 £246 S2 £257 S1 £275 C1 £287 M2 £281 M1 £298 NR £203

PAINTING WILTSHIRE VILLAGES
R090804 Starting with Lunch
Monday 10 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 14 August
Tutor: Barry Herniman
Bishops Cannings, Honeystreet, Tilshed, Manningford Bruce, Castle Coombe, to name but a few of Wiltshire’s lovely villages. How on earth can a painting capture the
beauty, life and spirit of these special places? Come and discover how with the inspirational Barry Herniman.
FEES
F2 £315 F1 £338 S2 £350 S1 £373 C1 £385 M2 £379 M1 £403 NR £272

TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERY
R090805 Starting with Lunch
Monday 10 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 14 August
Tutor: Rachel Bailey
A constructive, hands-on practical course, to suit complete beginners as well as those with some experience. Take a small piece of furniture to completion in a week using traditional methods, tools and materials. Lots of guidance, support and ideas provided to transform your chosen piece into one completely restored! There will be a small, additional charge made for materials.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

CALLIGRAPHIC DESIGN: DEVELOPING MODERN, LIVELY SCRIPTS
R090806 Starting with Dinner
Friday 14 August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 16 August
Tutor: Mary Noble
We spend a long, worthwhile time getting the basics right with a script, and there are many books to teach all the rules. But livening up those scripts is everyone’s ambition – they make it look so easy – and this is best done with personal guidance! Starting from each student’s level, we’ll travel forward in making lettering look freer and more exciting.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE WALKS
R090807 Starting with Dinner
Monday 17 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 21 August
Tutor: Gordon Ottewell
This course is designed to provide walkers with the opportunity to explore several contrasting areas of Wiltshire, especially nature reserves rich in flora and fauna.
Each of the walks, which will range from 4 and 6 miles, will be of a full day’s duration, allowing time to linger and look at trees, flowers, birds, insects and other wild life.
Help will be given with identification and no previous knowledge is assumed. Our
evening sessions will be devoted to following up the day’s ramble, relevant readings and friendly discussion.
FEES
F2 £302 F1 £325 S2 £337 S1 £360 C1 £372 M2 £366 M1 £390 NR £257

SHAKESPEARE TEXT AND PERFORMANCE (AA306)
An Open University Course
R090808 Starting with Dinner
Friday 21August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 23 August
Tutor: Maria Thomas
A chance to meet and work with fellow students, enjoy additional tutor support and benefit from a concentrated period of study away from pressures and distractions of
your job and other responsibilities. Guided preparation for the course exam is also particularly valued by students.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

CHANGING PLACES: MONUMENTS TO METALS
R090809 Starting with Dinner
Friday 21August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 23 August
Tutor: Dr Nicola Snashall
This course investigates how the people of Later Neolithic Britain experienced the dramatic innovations that took place with the introduction of the first metals at the beginning of the Bronze Age. Changes in technology were accompanied by changes in ritual and ceremony. The construction of vast communal monuments using stone tools gave way to individual burials beneath round barrows accompanied by lavish grave goods. The course includes a field trip to Marden Henge, Silbury Hill, Avebury Henge and Stone Circles and Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes.
FEES
F2 £146 F1 £158 S2 £170 S1 £181 C1 £193 M2 £187 M1 £199 NR £132

MACHINE KNITTING SUMMER SCHOOL
R090810 Starting with Lunch
Monday 24 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 28 August
Tutor: Jane Taylor
This course will suit anyone who has a basic grasp of machine knitting. The aim of the course is to arm you with the skills needed to design and produce your own unique knitwear. We will cover some basic pattern cutting and how to convert a pattern piece
into knit instructions. On the machine, we will look at garment details such as pockets and trims. By the end of the week you will have created your own knit pattern complete with samples, ready for you to knit.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

STAINED GLASS SUMMMER SCHOOL
R090811 Starting with Lunch
Monday 24 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 28 August
Tutor: Meryl Stannard
The Stained Glass summer school is a practical course designed for intermediate and advanced levels of experience. Traditional and contemporary techniques will be taught, including fusing and slumping kiln-formed glass processes. Students have the time to develop and make ambitious work and enjoy exploring experimental techniques in the 3 kilns available at Urchfont. All tools are provided and a good
selection of materials are for sale for projects.
FEES
F2 £316 F1 £339 S2 £351 S1 £374 C1 £386 M2 £380 M1 £404 NR £273

TOTAL WAR SOCIAL CHANGE (AA312)
An Open University Course
R090812 Starting with Lunch
Monday 24 August
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 28 August
Tutor: Dr John Kirkaldy
World War One and World War Two were, arguably, the two most important single events in the 20th Century. AA312 looks not only at the Wars but also at their impact
on European politics, the arts, popular culture, social change, class, mass media, propaganda and much else besides. This is an opportunity to revise, catch up and plan revision for the exam.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

NEW WORLD WINE REVOLUTION
R090813 Starting with Dinner
Friday 28 August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 30 August
Tutor: Robert Hudson From Santiago to Sydney. Stellenbosch to Sonoma, New
World wines now account for one third of the global wine trade. This weekend will look at all the New World wine producing countries, their regions, grape varieties and
wines. The weekend is for people with little or no previous knowledge or for those wanting to have some enjoyment around wine with like minded people.
FEES
F2 £149 F1 £161 S2 £173 S1 £184 C1 £196 M2 £190 M1 £202 NR £135

DANISH WHITEWORK
EMBROIDERY
R090814 Starting with Dinner
Friday 28 August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 30 August
Tutor: Jette Roy Finlay Heath
This course offers something for all stitchers who have UFO’s - Unfinished Objects WIP’s –Work in progress. It will provide and inspire you with ideas, techniques and methods to finish your projects. Or you may prefer to add attractive counted or non counted thread works designs to a new or to your existing ‘Library Sampler’. This is an opportunity for all embroiderers to refresh and discover stitch techniques and
learn new approaches in the design and development of this traditional craft. The course is suitable for anybody who likes embroidery.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

ART AND ITS HISTORIES (A216)
An Open University Course
R090815 Starting with Dinner
Friday 28 August
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 30 August
Tutor: Veronica Davies
A chance to meet and work with fellow students, enjoy additional tutor support and benefit from a concentrated period of study away from pressures and distractions of
your job and other responsibilities. Guided preparation for the course exam is also particularly valued by students.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

EXPLORING HISTORY (A200)
An Open University Course
R090901 Starting with Lunch
Tuesday 1 September
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 4 September
Tutor: Peter Street
A chance to meet and work with fellow students, enjoy additional tutor support and benefit from a concentrated period of study away from pressures and distractions of
your job and other responsibilities. Guided preparation for the course exam is also particularly valued by students.
FEES
F2 £228 F1 £246 S2 £257 S1 £275 C1 £287 M2 £281 M1 £298 NR £203

MAKE TRADITIONAL SHAKER BOXES
R090902 Starting with Dinner
Wednesday 2 September
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 4 September
Tutor: Murray Marks
Make a set of 4 classic Shaker boxes in beautiful cherry wood. The Shaker kitchen boxes were produced in the 19th and early 20th century and were mainly used for storing dry goods (long before Tupperware). They incorporate all the main Shaker ideals of simplicity and good design. Students will be able to make a set of four shaker boxes over the two days of the course using exactly the same methods that the Shaker workshops used. All the materials required will be supplied at a cost of between £25 to £30 depending on the cost of the wood at the time.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY - YOGA WEEKEND RETREAT
R090903 Starting with Dinner
Friday 4 September
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 6 September
Tutor: Terry Coulthard
Come and enjoy a whole week end of yoga, having the luxury of a whole weekend means having plenty of time to devote to the practice of yoga postures, breathing practices and best of all time to really relax. Each of us look for differing benefits from the practice of yoga and over the weekend we can explore ways in which we can adapt yoga practice to our personal needs. Working in a group gives us the
opportunity to share our individual experience of yoga practice and pass on hints and tips in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Weather permitting, after lunch on Saturday those who wish to can enjoy the fresh air with a walk in Oakfrith Wood, or around the lovely village of Urchfont.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

MOSAICS; DESIGNING AND WORKING WITH MOSAIC MATERIALS

R090904 Starting with Dinner
Friday 4 September
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 6 September
Tutor: Priscilla Wheater
An introduction to the methods of working with mosaic materials including glass and ceramic tesserae, a variety of ‘found’ objects and broken china. You will learn the techniques behind this practical and fascinating craft and above all it will be fun, you will learn a lot. This course is suitable for all levels of ability. There will be a charge of £27 towards the cost of materials.
FEES
F2 £141 F1 £153 S2 £165 S1 £176 C1 £188 M2 £182 M1 £194 NR £127

LACE MAKING SUMMER SCHOOL
R090905 Starting with Lunch
Monday 7 September
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 13 September
Tutor: Pompi Parry
A week of total 'lace indulgence' in a relaxed but stimulating atmosphere. Try a new lace technique e.g. Downton, Polychrome Blonde, Czech Free Lace, Lace Jewellery,
Chrysanthemum, Flanders, or one of the better known English or European Laces (not Honiton / Duchesse); or continue with an on-going project. The course includes displays, slides, discussions, an outing to a place of interest to Lacemakers. And lots of fun with rabbits! Enrolment may be made for the full week or either of the two
shorter periods.

Fees for the period Monday lunch until Friday lunch:
FEES
F2 £309 F1 £332 S2 £344 S1 £367 C1 £379 M2 £373 M1 £397 NR £266
Fees for the period Friday dinner until Sunday lunch:
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

PAINTING GARDEN LANDSCAPES WITH FOLLIES, SCULPTURE& GAZEBOS
R090906 Starting with Dinner
Wednesday 16 September
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 18 September
Tutor: Patrick Oates
This practical painting workshop combines the tranquillity of intimate gardens with the Still-Life tradition of well placed sculpture and other ornamental features. We enjoy historical paintings of reputation, through superb evening slide-shows, with demonstrations of best practice in our exciting studio sessions. Excellent & supportive for beginners, Urchfont's Garden Art event is our Inspiration!
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION - DRAWING AND PAINTING AUTUMN FRUITS AND FUNGI
R090907 Starting with Dinner
Friday 18 September
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 20 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 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

SILVER JEWELLERY - FOR ALL
R090908 Starting with Lunch
Monday 21 September
Finishing with Lunch
Wednesday 23 September
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 £160 F1 £172 S2 £184 S1 £195 C1 £207 M2 £201 M1 £213 NR £148

PAINTING DOORS AND WINDOWS IN WATERCOLOUR
R090909 Starting with Dinner
Monday 21 September
Finishing with Lunch
Thursday 24 September
Tutor:Wendy Jelbert
A very popular choice for artists, doors and windows are the ‘eyes and mouths’ of a building, rather like a face with lots of character. We will capture some of the endless choices of each, adding lovely textures, foliage, colours, props and architectural features. Your future work will now become more adventurous with these fabulous results!
FEES
F2 £209 F1 £227 S2 £239 S1 £256 C1 £268 M2 £262 M1 £280 NR £182

TWIRL & COLOUR
R090910 Starting with Dinner
Friday 25 September
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 27 September
Tutor: Hazel Credland
A beginner’s course using simple motifs and the fun Filter – Twirl; then changing colours and adding gradients to create ideas for many different projects from card making to quilting. Students should be familiar with the basic processes of accessing a program, opening a new page, Saving a File in a Folder, also Copy and Paste but it is not necessary to have used a photo manipulation program before.

FEES
F2 £149 F1 £161 S2 £173 S1 £184 C1 £196 M2 £190 M1 £202 NR £135

MAKE A WINDSOR OR LADDERBACK CHAIR
R090912 Starting with Lunch
Monday 28 September
Finishing with Tea
Saturday 3 October
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 -£100 depending on your choice of chair. This is a marvellous opportunity to make a very special chair for you or your family.
FEES
F2 £384 F1 £413 S2 £425 S1 £454 C1 £466 M2 £460 M1 £489 NR £325

MEDITATION TO QUIETEN THE MIND
R091001 Starting with Dinner
Friday 2 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 4 October
Tutor: John Preston
Meditation is an effective way of counteracting stress and increasing the sense of personal well-being. The weekend has been designed for those who have not meditated before or who have only limited experience. Sessions will include periods of seated practice (10-20 minutes) using ordinary chairs. No special postures are used. There will be ample time to discuss practice within a supportive environment. This course can be done in conjunction with day course "Introducing Buddhism"
running Friday 2 October.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

ECSTATIC COLOUR: MATISSE, THE FAUVES AND THEIR LEGACY
R091002 Starting with Dinner
Friday 2 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 4 October
Tutor: David Cuthbert
Bursting the confines of Impressionism, Matisse and a group of young painters startled the gallery goers at the Salon d’Automne of 1905 with their exuberant colour, ‘primitive’ drawing and raw energy. It was at this Salon that they were nicknamed the Fauves - wild beasts. In a beautifully illustrated group of talks we shall see that colour was the driving force whether the subjects were northern European ports, Mediterranean coasts, or North African exotica. We shall look at the work of major and less well-known Fauve artists.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

FROM MAHLER TO MACMILLAN – A COMPOSER’S EMOTIONAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 20TH CENTURY.
R091003 Starting with Dinner
Friday 9 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 11 October
Tutor: Tim Shuker
This course will look at the need for expressing strong emotion in classical music. This process, begun in earnest by Gustav Mahler (1860- 1911) has its parallel today in the works of James Macmillan (b.1959). We will see that it is through the cathartic psychological processes triggered through works such as theirs that has enabled Mankind to face up to the darkness within the Collective psyche, and emerge better
and stronger for it. Composers also studied will include Shostakovich, Berg and Sir Michael Tippett (Midsummer Marriage & Piano Concerto), amongst many others.
FEES
F2 £143 F1 £155 S2 £167 S1 £178 C1 £190 M2 £184 M1 £196 NR £129

CREATIVE STAINED GLASS – DESIGN AND MAKE WITH COLOUR AND LIGHT -
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVEL
R091004 Starting with Dinner
Friday 9 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 11 October
Tutor: Nicola Kantorowicz
Explore the process of making stained glass using traditional tools and materials. Experiment with colour, light and pattern. A creative course for those who have some experience of making stained glass and wish to develop and improve their skills.
Students will be encouraged to create their own designs for an individual project. Panels will be constructed using lead. There will be an opportunity to try some glass
painting – creating a small square which can be incorporated into a panel. Course materials costs £30.00 - £35.00 and tool hire is £8.00 payable to the tutor. There is an
additional cost of £5.00 for any glass painting materials.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

BOOKBINDING: CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
R091005 Starting with Lunch
Monday 12 October
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 16 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: Miniature Books.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

WEAVING NEW FROM OLD
R091006 Starting with Lunch
Monday 12 October
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 16 October
Tutor: Riitta Sinkkonen Davies
Students will learn how to create new textiles from old fabrics on 4 or 8 shaft table looms. This is an opportunity to recycle old favourites into exciting new fabrics
which can be used to make anything from a waistcoat to a bag. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced weavers.
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

CALLIGRAPHIC DESIGN: FREEDOM WITH FLOURISHING
R091007 Starting with Dinner
Friday 16 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 18 October
Tutor: Mary Noble
The Italic hand lends itself wonderfully to flourishing, but flourishing is a skill that needs time and target practice to achieve success. Practising the free arm movements and developing an eye for where to go wild and when to apply constraint, are our chief concerns for this weekend.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

MUSHROOMS AND TOADSTOOLS
R091008 Starting with Dinner
Friday 16 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 18 October
Tutor: Dr Patrick Harding
A course mainly for beginners or for those in need of a ‘refresher’, combining two excursions by minibus to collect specimens, illustrated talks, identification using all of six senses, mushroom mythology, and an optional fry up of edible species.
FEES
F2 £153 F1 £165 S2 £177 S1 £188 C1 £200 M2 £194 M1 £206 NR £139

PERFECTING YOUR PASTELS
R091009 Starting with Lunch
Thursday 22 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 25 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 £228 F1 £246 S2 £257 S1 £275 C1 £287 M2 £281 M1 £298 NR £203

A BETJEMAN WEEKEND
R091010 Starting with Dinner
Friday 23 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 25 October
Tutor: Roy Burton
A lively and stimulating exploration of the writer's life and work. Short lectures, reading of poetry and prose, a slide presentation and lots of opportunity for participation. Optional extra: the opportunity exists for students to extend their
participation by volunteering contributions on any aspect of the writer's life and work. Please contact the Tutor c/o the College.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

BOOKBINDING: CONCERTINA BINDING (NEW DATES)
R090911 Starting with Lunch
Monday 26 October
Finishing with Lunch
Wednesday 28 October
Tutor: Lori Sauer
The concertina binding is much used, and often abused, but this workshop will get to grips with its potential and many applications. It can become a book in itself, act as a mount for artwork or become a sewing support on which to attach single sheets. Although almost exclusively used by book artists, it is a standard form for oriental bindings and its properties and modifications are key features for many other modern structures in use today.
FEES
F2 £160 F1 £172 S2 £184 S1 £195 C1 £207 M2 £201 M1 £213 NR £148

ENLIGHTENMENT TO ROMANTICISM (A207)
An Open University Course
R091011 Starting with Lunch
Wednesday 28 October
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 30 October
Tutor: Dr Leslie Hoose
Napoleon is one of the most extraordinary men in history. From relatively humble beginnings, he cut his way through every obstacle to become one of the most renowned of military leaders. He transformed the institutions of France, and made
possible modern Europe. He was loved by his soldiers, and has remained amongst the most revered persons in the country which he transformed. At the same time, it can
be argued that his intervention in France, his personal ambition and his disastrous invasion of France brought him and his enterprises to ruin. To understand Napoleon in the context of France in transformation is a fascinating Study. Although this course is intended for OU students, other persons will be welcom, and will be able to participate fully.
FEES
F2 £160 F1 £172 S2 £184 S1 £195 C1 £207 M2 £201 M1 £213 NR £148

HONITON LACE - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
R091012 Starting with Lunch
Thursday 29 October
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 1 November
Tutor: Jane Wright
This course has been expanded to appeal to those new to lacemaking as well as those who already have an understanding of this beautiful lace. The tutor specialises in Honiton Lace. Novices will be taught the traditional methods needed to work a simple piece, and more experienced lacemakers will be given advice on design and application. Everyone will be taught individually and can progress at their own pace. A relaxing and enjoyable course.
FEES
F2 £228 F1 £246 S2 £257 S1 £275 C1 £287 M2 £281 M1 £298 NR £203

BOOKBINDING: CONTAINERS FOR BOOKS - EASY AND CREATIVE
R091101 Starting with Lunch
Wednesday 4 November
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 6 November
Tutor: Lori Sauer
Most hand-made books deserve some kind of wrapper or box for protection from scuffing and the effects of light, heat and dust. In this workshop students will
learn how to make a number of different containers, which once mastered, are quick to make and are surprisingly durable. They can be plain or decorative, and will compliment a binding to become part of its overall presentation. A good binding without a container is like a painting without a frame – just somehow not complete! All intermediate and advanced students of binding should have the skill but beginners are also welcome.
FEES
F2 £160 F1 £172 S2 £184 S1 £195 C1 £207 M2 £201 M1 £213 NR £148

ENAMELLING FOR BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
R091102 Starting with Dinner
Wednesday 4 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 8 November
Tutor: Dilys Fisher
Come and be one of 8 students who will learn, or improve a wide range of enamelling 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 £274 F1 £297 S2 £309 S1 £332 C1 £344 M2 £338 M1 £362 NR £229

SEAPOWER, DREADNOUGHT AND JUTLAND
R091103 Starting with Dinner
Friday 6 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 8 November
Tutor: Mike Shaw
Great Britain’s colonial empire was secured by the Royal Navy. All threats
to her pre-eminent position were dispatched until the belated arrival of Imperial Germany on the worldwide stage. The weekend course will review the basis of seapower and how it evolved in the age of steam. We will consider the underpinning technology of naval design of the period leading ultimately to an Anglo- German Dreadnought arms race. The course will then consider the war at sea from the opening rounds of the worldwide Cruiser War to engagements in Home waters
culminating in the Battle of Jutland, the key naval engagement of the war which was decided on 31 May 1916 in various fleet actions lasting but 10 hours.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

WAGNER WEEKEND
R091104 Starting with Dinner
Friday 6 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 8 November
Tutor: Ian Beresford Gleaves
A musical exploration of Der fliegende Holländer, Wagner's earliest opera this is still performed regularly. Discover how Wagner adapted the original story of Ahasuerus, the Wandering Jew, and created one of the most vividly imaginative scores ever produced by a young composer.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

WORKING ON PHOTOSHOP
R091105 Starting with Dinner
Friday 13 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 15 November
Tutor: Lis McDermott
Learn the basic skills in Photoshop. This course 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 program 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 £149 F1 £161 S2 £173 S1 £184 C1 £196 M2 £190 M1 £202 NR £135

CLASSICAL GUITAR WEEKEND
R091106 Starting with Dinner
Friday 13 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 15 November
Tutors: Raymond Burley and
Arne Brattland
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 English Guitar Duo will present a concert on the Saturday evening.
FEES
F2 £150 F1 £162 S2 £174 S1 £185 C1 £197 M2 £191 M1 £203 NR £136

SPINNING ADVENTURES
R091107 Starting with Dinner
Friday 13 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 15 November
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 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

LIFE DRAWING
R091108 Starting with Lunch
Monday 16 November
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 20 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 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

INTRODUCTION TO
MAH-JONG
R091109 Starting with Dinner
Friday 20 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 22 November
Tutor: Roz Williams
This weekend course is aimed at beginners. Some historical background to the game will be given, but the emphasis throughout will be on gaining practical experience and learning to play the game in a friendly atmosphere. We will use British Mah-Jong Association rules, but some alternatives will be discussed.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

FILM LEGENDS: CLARK GABLE AND JUDY GARLAND
R091110 Starting with Dinner
Friday 20 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 22 November
Tutor: Peter Kendrick
Clark Gable (1901-1960) was in the box-office top ten from 1932 to 1943, from 1947 to 1949, and in 1955. He was at his best in a man’s world – in“It Happened one Night”, “Mutiny on the Bounty” or “Gone with the Wind”. Gable served in WWII and returned to MGM, but in 1954 he went freelance. He died days after completing “The Misfits” (with Marilyn Monroe). Judy Garland (1922-1969): “A star… an actress of power and subtlety, a singer whose way with a song is marvellous.” We shall trace her roller-coaster career: her early films as a teenager (with Mickey Rooney), her mature roles in
the 1940’s (“Meet me in St Louis”, “Easter Parade”) and her dismissal by MGM in 1950. Between “A Star is Born” (1953) and her death she made only three more films. The course will be profusely illustrated by nostalgic extracts from the films of these two – among the brightest of MGM’s stars.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

POLYMER CLAY JEWELLERY
R091111 Starting with Lunch
Wednesday 25 November
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 27 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 £160 F1 £172 S2 £184 S1 £195 C1 £207 M2 £201 M1 £213 NR £148

PRINTMAKING WITH A DIFFERENCE
R091112 Starting with Dinner
Friday 27 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 29 November
Tutor: Janine Pope
In this active and fun workshop you will take the traditional techniques Drypoint, Relief and Collograph printmaking and use them in a non-traditional way combining textures and layers of colour to create images abstract and/or figurative. You will also
have the opportunity to print using a pasta machine as well as trying out the spontaneous and exciting process of monoprinting.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125

BRIDGE FOR IMPROVERS - NEW DATES
R091114 Starting with Dinner
Friday 20 November
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 22 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 £151 F1 £163 S2 £175 S1 £186 C1 £198 M2 £192 M1 £204 NR £137

BOOKBINDING CONSERVATION & RESTORATION
R091113 Starting with Lunch
Monday 30 November
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 4 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: Vellum Work
FEES
F2 £294 F1 £317 S2 £329 S1 £352 C1 £364 M2 £358 M1 £382 NR £251

SILVER JEWELLERY - FOR ALL
R091201 Starting with Lunch
Wednesday 2 December
Finishing with Lunch
Friday 4 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 £160 F1 £172 S2 £184 S1 £195 C1 £207 M2 £201 M1 £213 NR £148

THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN RENAISSANCE PAINTINGS
R091202 Starting with Dinner
Friday 4 December
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 6 December
Tutor: Richard Box
Do you want a rest from the Christmas rush? If so, come to this quiet contemplative course and learn how Renaissance artists have represented the nativity in different ways – As you do so, enjoy listening to Christmas music by composers from the same
period – symbolism, iconography, techniques in fresco, tempera and oil, and perspective will be fully explored.
FEES
F2 £146 F1 £158 S2 £170 S1 £181 C1 £193 M2 £187 M1 £199 NR£132

MORE JOY OF MUSIC
R091203 Starting with Dinner
Friday 4 December
Finishing with Lunch
Sunday 6 December
Tutor: Chris Howes
Further explorations of musical joy by Chris Howes, using the model of Leonard Bernstein’s famous T.V. talks of 50 years ago. This time in our rich creative landscapes we compare John Gay’s Beggars’ Opera and the Three penny Opera by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht; we exult in some marvellous clarinet music, from Benny
Goodman (marking the centenary of his birth) and the clarinet concertos of Mozart and Gerald Finzi; we study the African musical impact of the Moors on Spanish
and Portuguese music and then on what we know as ‘Latin-American
music’; we look back at some master composers of film music.
FEES
F2 £139 F1 £151 S2 £163 S1 £174 C1 £186 M2 £180 M1 £192 NR £125