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03 September 2010
- 05 September 2010
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| HAND EMBROIDERED CALICO GARDENS
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Ref: C1247 |
| Irene Coulthard is a recognised expert in this field with many years' experience |
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| With inspiration from gardens and architecture you will learn new techniques and produce fascinating textures to represent flowers, doors, windows and stone walls. The course is structured to cover all levels of ability, starting on a small sample and progressing to larger pieces. You can look forward to producing a highly original piece of work to treasure. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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03 September 2010
- 05 September 2010
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| GLASS BEAD MAKING
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Ref: C1248 |
| Sue Simmons owns the Bead Shed and has been teaching glass work to adults for many years |
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| Learn how to shape hot molten glass into beads. Start with basic shapes and then move onto using tools to create more advanced shapes. Learn how to add colours and effects, and then how to clean and finish off the beads. (4 places only) |
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| Residential:
£310.00
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| Non-residential:
£240.00
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03 September 2010
- 05 September 2010
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| HOLLYWOOD AND AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY 1935 - 1975
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Ref: H1246 |
| Colin Shindler teaches film and American history at Cambridge University. He is also a novelist, sportswriter and TV dramatist |
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| This course aims to integrate the history of US foreign relations since the 1930s with the development of Hollywood film in the same period. We shall examine the American response to the growth of Fascism, American allies and enemies in WW II, the Cold War and the war in Vietnam. In addition to the more explicit portrayals of foreign policy we shall also look at the domestic implications. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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04 September 2010
10am – 4.30pm |
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| ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
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Ref: D214 |
| Vida Hedley is a professional teacher of the Alexander Technique specialising in movement |
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| The Alexander Technique is used to change movement habits which may be hindering our wellbeing. It emphasises the spine as the central structure, develops a clearer sense of freely-mobile joints and, along with the constructive rest position, provides better skills for life. |
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£38.00
including coffee, lunch and tea |
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05 September 2010
- 10 September 2010
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| DISCOVERING BRITAIN ~ HERTFORDSHIRE
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Ref: T1252 |
| Benslow tutors and a group leader from Higham Hall |
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| This year we will be staying at Benslow Music Trust in Hitchin and visiting Hatfield House, Knebworth, Letchworth Garden City and St Albans, with its Abbey and Roman history. Hertfordshire has much to offer and, combined with music at Benslow, we can expect an exciting time. Fees: £460 to £510, Deposit: £50 |
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£0.00
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05 September 2010
- 08 September 2010
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| LATE 20TH CENTURY DRAMA ~ PART TWO
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Ref: L1249 |
| Richard Moore is a visiting lecturer in Literature at Newcastle University |
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| This course will be self-contained but will continue our earlier survey of the state of British Drama in the last half of the 20th Century. A range of varied texts will be read, discussed and studied, giving between them an enjoyable overview of theatrical enterprise on both the comic and serious fronts. |
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| Residential:
£255.00
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| Non-residential:
£155.00
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05 September 2010
- 10 September 2010
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| SILK PAINTING ~ LIGHT AND SHADE
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Ref: C1251 |
| Jane Venables is a textile designer and painter with a wide spectrum of experimental work |
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| Silk lends itself to the theme of light and shade. Using silk paints with techniques such as wax, screens and discharge can create exciting results. Overlaying sheer silk chiffon gives added depth and shine, whilst metallics give shimmering effects. Higham offers a wide range of inspirations with its water, hills and flowers, so come and be adventurous and you will be amazed at what you can produce – throws, scarves, pictures and cushions! With individual tuition you can develop your own style at your own pace. |
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| Residential:
£445.00
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| Non-residential:
£285.00
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10 September 2010
- 12 September 2010
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| CREATIVE KNITTING ~ VICTORIAN TWIST
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Ref: C1254 |
| Ruth Lee is a professional knitwear designer, fibre artist, published author and experienced lecturer |
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| Gloves are making a comeback from small handcoverings to long armlets and wrist cuffs. Learn how to knit this essential accessory designed with a contemporary twist, combined with a touch of period drama. The aim of the course is to produce a collection of how-to-do-it samples, developed to the point where you are able to complete a project with a Victorian twist at your own leisure. Glove-knitting can look complicated to the inexperienced knitter, but they can be knitted on either two needles or in the round on double-pointed kneedles – so don’t worry! All you need to take full advantage of this course is to be able to cast on and off, do knit and purl stitch and have an open mind to the possibilities. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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10 September 2010
- 12 September 2010
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| EXPRESSIVE ANIMAL DRAWING AND PAINTING
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Ref: A1255 |
| Linda Birch is an established artist and tutor with a background in book illustration and painting |
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| Come and explore the use of pencil, pen, charcoal, crayons and pastel to draw animals expressively. The subject matter will range from domestic animals (but not ‘pet portraits’ as such) to wild life, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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10 September 2010
- 13 September 2010
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| THE BORDER REIVERS
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Ref: H1253 |
| David Brandon is a social history writer and experienced university tutor |
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| The old counties of Selkirk, Roxburgh, Berwick and the Cheviot Hills are still lonely, bleak and ill-frequented. Several centuries ago they were the scene of gang warfare, where gangs of wild, ruthless men pillaged and robbed the poor or engaged in vendettas against other gangs while the authorities looked on impotently, unable to intervene. This course looks at the Border Reivers and their world. Combining time at Higham with a visit to places of relevant interest, this course should appeal to those who enjoy unusual aspects of history and are fascinated by the mysterious appeal of the beautiful Border counties. Among places to be visited is Hermitage Castle – was there ever a more sinister castle in the whole of Britain? |
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| Residential:
£185.00
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| Non-residential:
£125.00
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