September 3rd at 18:30 to September 5th at 13:30

According to Kafka, “It is often safer to be in chains than to be free.” Tracing his life and key works, we will explore some of Kafka’s ideas including the blending of the realistic and the fantastic, how bureaucratic forces limit an individual’s freedom and end by looking at his legacy, which was only made possible by his lifelong friend and literary executor Max Brod. Residential: £242 Non-residential: £172

September 23rd at 18:30 to September 27th at 13:30

*NEW* Guided walking with two Tutors on a mixture of low level and, weather permitting, higher level day-long walks. Expect up to 9 miles and you need to be suitably attired (waterproofs should be waterproof, stout boots etc!). Some linear walks will allow for deeper exploration of the wonderful North and Central Lake District. Residential: £456 Non-residential: £324

September 15th at 18:30 to September 17th at 13:30

Coloured silks and metallic threads on heavy silk show insects, fruit, small animals and flowers in Elizabethan Stumpwork. A modern piece may be any raised design, inspired by a book, picture or photograph using any fabric and thread you’d like for texture. Residential: £242 Non-residential: £172

ROBERT DUTTON EXHIBITON

Running now until the end of 2021

“I have been drawing and painting as long as I can remember and it is within landscape I feel most inspired. Within, as a description of process is important as I’m connected and engaged with landscape physically, through painting practice, personally and passionately. The majesty of landscape cannot be felt, seen, painted or drawnwith strength and presence without being there. These experiences influence the grander studio pieces giving them all, without doubt, greater depth.” R.D.