Week of Courses
FULLY BOOKED: PRINTMAKING SUMMER WORKSHOP
Explore techniques: woodcut, (cutting an image in plankwood); wood engraving (on endgrain hardwood or plastic); drypoint (drawing on metal with a steelpoint) and etching (using acid to etch on a zinc plate). Create prints to your own design. Beginners or experienced. Peter Collins (Gloucestershire www.highamhall.com/peter-collins) Residential: £465 Non-residential: £330
A SUMMER BREAK WITH THE HARP (2 NIGHT)
All ability levels except absolute beginner. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts will cater for all levels. All styles - something for everyone! Guest Tutors: Tamsin Dearnley and Lucy Nolan Organised by Gill Salter-Smith for Harps Northwest
FULLY BOOKED: WOODCARVING: RELIEF AND CREATIVE
Transform a block of wood into a unique picture. Bring ideas or use Sharon's books for inspiration. Transfer a pattern, use chisels, learn techniques. Beginners and experienced. Sharon Littley (S Wales www.highamhall.com/sharon-littley) Residential: £520 Non-residential: £350
FREEDOM, FRANCHISE AND FEMININITY IN VIRGINIA WOOLF
What is Freedom? Is Freedom having a ‘room of one’s own’? Are there several forms of Freedom? Is ‘Political Freedom’ and franchise the most important? Using Woolf’s novel Mrs Dalloway, as well as her essay A Room of One’s Own, this course will explore the concepts of Freedom, Franchise and Femininity. Darren Harper (Cumbria
STARTERS’ MINI-ORCHESTRA FOR WOODWIND & STRINGS (C INSTRUMENTS)
Not played with others much? Instrument been in its case? Lacking confidence? This is for you! Primarily for Grades 1-4. An easy-level weekend for instruments in the key of C (i.e. flute, oboe, bassoon and bowed strings - sorry, no clarinets or saxophones). With relatively straightforward instrumental parts, in terms of key and note range,
TALK & TEA: THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO SOLITUDE
TALK & TEA: THE LAZY PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO SOLITUDE
Another in a series of lectures by our Philosophy Tutor Darren for anyone who would like to enrich their lives by hearing a philosophical perspective on various topics. What is the difference between loneliness and solitude? Have you ever felt lonely in a crowd? Making reference to Existentialist philosophiser Paul Tillich; being in a body means