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Programme of
Courses & Events
October 2019 - March 2020
Knuston Hall, Irchester, Wellingborough, Knuston Hall, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 7EU Northamptonshire NN29 7EU www.knustonhall.org.uk www.knustonhall.org.uk
Dear Friends of Knuston Hall
Welcome to the next six month course programme for the winter period of 2019 – 2020.
This is the first “Dear Friends” letter I have written. Some of our regular visitors will be aware
of Eamonn’s health issues recently and I know we all wish him a speedy recovery.
A lot of you will be already be acquainted with the details in this brochure, but we get
requests from lots of our visitors to continue to send out a hard copy. This will continue for
the foreseeable future, along with trying to find other avenues to get the “Knuston” word
out there! For those of you who use Social Media, please “like” our Facebook page. For
those of you who don’t, tell your friends about us and help us to spread the word.
We try to provide you with as many different ways to view the details of our 400+ courses
as we can. All of our forthcoming courses can be viewed on our website, in the corridor at
Knuston or call the office for more information.
This brochure sees the return of all of our old favourites. Courses, which students have
been attending for years and also welcoming newcomers and beginners. Our tutors are
experts in their chosen fields, but also offer that special something, that make students feel
part of the “Knuston gang”.
With a new brochure, this offers us the opportunity to bring some new tutors and courses
to Knuston, this year being no different. Why not try and solve a crime case and be a
member of the Jury with Diane Janes or creating some lovely animals using needle felting
with Nic Cremona. This being just two of the ten new courses we are offering this year.
A full programme of Lunch and Dinner Talks on a huge variety of subjects and two themed
evenings with a Gala Dinner before Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you to join
us for some wonderful food, a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to share with like-
minded people.
See you soon!
Sharon Ward
Deputy Centre Manager
Centre Manager: Eamonn Flanagan Administrator: Nicola Wright
Deputy Centre Manager: Sharon Ward Administrator: Julia Perkins
Facilities Supervisor: Paul Greaves Domestic Supervisor: Michelle Clissitt
Head Chef: Lee Robinson Duty Manager: Michele Lyons
Dining Room Supervisor: Sharon Greenhalf Duty Manager: John Wilson
Duty Manager: Lucy Barlow
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Enrolment & General Information
Enrolling, Deposits and Balances Cancellations, Refunds and Transfer of Fees
Each course booking requires a deposit of £40. We suggest you take out your own insurance in
Day courses and shorter events require the full fee case you have to cancel due to unforeseen
payable on enrolment. You can enrol using the circumstances.
telephone, email or in person. Unfortunately it is
Residential Courses: If cancellation is as a result of
not possible to reserve a place unless the deposit
a medical condition for which you can provide
is paid or is on its way in the post, in which case
certification, your deposit is transferable and your
the place will be held for five days. Once the
balance is refundable. If, however, it is not as a
deposit has been paid, this is taken as
result of a medical condition and it is more than
confirmation that the course is booked and you
two weeks before the course starts, your balance
will attend. A receipt and full course details will
is refundable and your deposit transferable apart
follow when they are available. The balance of the
from a £10 ‘admin fee’. If it is not as a result of a
fee is due one month before the course. If the
medical condition, and is within two weeks of the
balance is not settled, we reserve the right to offer
start of the course, no refund or transfer of fees is
that place to another applicant.
possible. A deposit can only be transferred as a
Catering/Special Dietary Requirements deposit on a new enrolment. No fees can be
All meals and refreshments are included in the transferred to another person.
residential price of courses. Meals and
Day Courses: More than two weeks before the
refreshments are also included for those who
course, the fees are refundable apart from a £10
choose to join a course as a non-resident with the
admin fee. If it is not as a result of a medical
exception of breakfast.
condition, and is within two weeks of the start of
Whilst we cannot cater for a wide range of likes the course, no refund or transfer of fees is
and dislikes, we can cater for vegetarian, vegan, possible.
‘no red meat’ and gluten-free diets, if booked in
advance. Dinner Talks, Out To Lunch Plus, B&B: Full refund if
we are informed before the event.
Please mention your special diet EVERY time you
enrol so that records can be kept up to date. If you Equal Opportunities Policy
have any serious allergies to food types, please Knuston Hall is committed to providing equal
inform us when you enrol, and remind us on opportunities, without discrimination, for all
arrival. people.
Arrival and Departure Times We wish to ensure that each student is treated
Many courses have standard ‘weekend’ timings, so fairly and has an equal opportunity to fulfil her/his
unless your course details state otherwise, arrival potential.
on day one is usually from 5.30pm in time for the When contacting the college to discuss or enrol
meal at 7pm. On the final day of weekend on a course, please mention all information which
courses, departure is approximately 3.30pm. may help us to provide the best possible
However, we ask that bedrooms are vacated by circumstances for you. This could include issues
9.30am unless you are informed that this is not such as any mobility difficulties, hearing or visual
necessary. PLEASE read your course details limitations, special learning needs or allergies.
carefully as day courses and longer courses have Whatever it is, we will endeavour to take all
different timings. reasonable steps to help.
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Index
Humanities & Literature Embroidered Books ........................................................................ 5, 36
Bletchley Park .............................................................................................. 8 Embroidery – Blackwork ...................................................................... 6
Bohemian London ................................................................................ 29 Embroidery – Crewelwork .............................................................. 23
China .................................................................................................................. 8 Embroidery – Hardanger, Whitework, Casalguidi ............ 37
Crime .......................................................................................................... 9, 35 Embroidery – Sashiko .......................................................................... 29
Edith Durham ............................................................................................ 14 Embroidery – Stumpwork ........................................................ 11-12
Egyptology .......................................................................................... 18, 32 Japanese Embroidery .................................................................... 4, 31
Fiction ............................................................................................................ 23 Lace .............................................................................................................. 8 20
Film History ........................................................................................ 11, 22 Lacemaking ............................................ 8-10, 15-16, 22, 32-33, 36
German Culture ...................................................................................... 28 Leatherwork .............................................................................................. 28
Minoans .......................................................................................................... 6 Macramé .............................................................................................. 20, 38
Musicals ........................................................................................................ 32 Needle Felting .......................................................................................... 29
Mycenaeans .............................................................................................. 30 Patchwork .................................................................................... 13-14, 34
Philosophy .............................................................................................. 9, 35 Pen and Wash ............................................................................................ 11
Pictorial Nature ........................................................................................ 31 Polymer Clay .............................................................................. 16, 34-35
Politics ................................................................................................................ 9 Scrapbooking .................................................................................... 17, 28
Social History ............................................................................................ 30 Sculpture ................................................................................................ 6, 28
Vienna 1814 - 1914 ................................................................................ 32 Sewing – Japanese Apron ................................................................ 12
Women Travellers .................................................................................. 14 Shoe Makeover ........................................................................................ 39
Silk Painting ................................................................................................ 22
Languages Silver Jewellery ................................................................................ 13, 20
French ........................................................................................................ 7, 36 Spinning ........................................................................................................ 23
Irish .......................................................................................................... 11, 39 Watercolour .................................................................................. 5, 33-34
Russian .......................................................................................................... 17 Woodcarving ............................................................................ 16-17, 38
Music / Appreciation Wellbeing & Personal Development
Cello ................................................................................................................ 23 Ballroom Dancing ............................................................................ 4, 30
Drum for Fun .................................................................................... 11, 38 Circle Dancing .......................................................................................... 35
Early Music .................................................................................................. 18 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind .................................................. 28, 35
Music Appreciation .............................................................................. 30 Herbals ...................................................................................................... 5, 38
Saxophone and Clarinet .............................................................. 7, 32 Primary Care .............................................................................................. 14
Strings ............................................................................................................ 31 Tai Chi and Dao Yin ........................................................................ 14, 22
Yoga ............................................................................................................ 7, 23
Practical Arts & Crafts
Beadwork .......................................................................... 4-6, 12, 29, 38 Miscellaneous
Book Restoration ............................................................................ 12, 33 Forthcoming Courses ................................................................ 40-42
Botanical Painting .......................................................................... 20, 31 Tutor Details ........................................................................................ 43-47
Calligraphy .................................................................................................. 13 Dinner Talks ........................................................................................ 24-25
Canal Art .......................................................................................................... 9 Lunch Talks .......................................................................................... 26-27
Chinese Brush Painting ............................................................ 8-9, 36 Murder Mystery Weekend ................................................................ 21
Clothes Making .................................................................................. 7, 37 Themed Evenings .......................................................................... 24-25
Coloured Pencils .................................................................... 10, 13, 37 Gala Evening .............................................................................................. 19
Creative Paper Cutting .................................................................. 7, 34
Eco Dyeing .................................................................................................. 33
Embroidery – Hardanger .................................................................. 17
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The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
October 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q906 Geometric Bead Weaving: Quant Cuff Q506 Japanese Embroidery
Wednesday 2 October 2019 Weekend: 4–6 October 2019
Tutor: Stephanie Burnham Tutor: Janet Cronin
One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above*
9.15am – 4.45pm £68 This course has the same details as Q901. *There will
This cuff is for all Geometric Beadwork lovers! Or be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are
those who are wanting to try it! Quant Cuff is a required. See course Q701.
versatile piece that can be made to fit any wrist with
its clever fastening. The individual flower would also Q701 Japanese Embroidery
make a funky pendant in its own right. See Course Sun – Tues: 6–8 October 2019
Q907. Tutor: Janet Cronin
Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Q907 Geometric Bead Weaving: Shooting Stars This course has the same details as Q901.*There will
Thursday 3 October 2019 be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are
Tutor: Stephanie Burnham required. See course Q506.
One day non-residential course
9.15am – 4.45pm £68 Q945 A Day of Ballroom Dancing
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at Friday 4 October 2019
Geometric beading then this is the course for you. Tutor: Doris Schierer
There are several stars to choose from depending on One day non-residential course
the experience of individual students. Skill level: 9.15am – 4.45pm £68
knowledge of peyote stitch would be a great You will learn the basic steps for Waltz, Cha-Cha-Cha
advantage. See Course Q906. and social Foxtrot. This course is ideal for a first try-
out! You don’t have to have a partner to join this
Q856 Ibsen - ‘The Shock of the New’ course. See course Q534.
with Trudy Hillier
Friday 4 October 2019 Q534 Ballroom Dancing
“Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 26 Weekend: 4–6 October 2019
Tutor: Doris Schierer
Q901 Japanese Embroidery Standard Weekend Price: See above
Friday 4 October 2019 This course will introduce you to popular Ballroom
Tutor: Janet Cronin and Latin American Dances. You’ll learn the basic
One day non-residential course steps for the Waltz, Jive, Cha-Cha-Cha and social
9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Foxtrot. We’ll discuss music and rhythm, and practise
This course is suitable for both the experienced and how to lead and follow. There will be some time set
those new to the subject. New students can either aside for individual or small group tuition, where you
embroider a small motif using traditional threads and can reinforce and refine the moves or learn other
fabric or if they want to make a larger commitment, dances. See course Q945.
make a start on the ten phase learning programme.
Established students will be able to continue
stitching their current project. All students will be
taught individually and will be able to work at their
own pace. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this
course if kits are required. See courses Q506 & Q701.
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Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
Q501 Paint a Hare in Watercolours Q932 Introduction to Autumn Foraging and
Weekend: 4–6 October 2019 Herbal Remedies
Tutor: Richard Box Saturday 5 October 2019 NEW
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Tutor: Angie Woodard
Many of you love hares and some of you have seen One day non-residential course
Richard’s paintings of these wonderful creatures on 9.15am – 4.45pm £68*
one of your visits to Knuston Hall. You then asked, 'do This course is to introduce and inspire in learning
you run a course about how to paint hares?’ Here is about Autumn foraging within the grounds of
your answer: Richard has devised one especially for Knuston Hall. We will begin a fascinating journey
you! You will be guided, step-by-step, through a using herbs for medicinal purposes whether in the
watercolour process that will produce an image of food we eat or the preparations we can make to keep
which you will be proud, if not, thrilled! You will start ourselves healthy. By identifying the safety of these
the course with stretching watercolour paper so that herbs and then making herbal medicinal teas,
it does not wobble when we paint. You will then infusions, herbal syrups, tinctures and balms, we can
explore the nature of colour with coloured pencils. understand how nature provides a wonderful
This will give you the confidence to transfer your apothecary around us. *There will be an additional
newly-discovered knowledge to watercolours. You fee of £10 for this course, payable to the tutor.
will then paint a picture of a hare. Richard will explain
and demonstrate the process step-by-step and Q101 Making Embroidered Books,
stage-by-stage. When completed, there may be time ‘Hard But Easy’
for you to start and complete another painting of a Mon – Wed: 7–9 October 2019
different hare….no rush… No pressure! Tutor: Frances Pickering
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00
Q546 Bead Embroidery – Pocket Hussif Single bedroom occupancy £308.00
Weekend: 4–6 October 2019 NEW Non Resident: £170.00
Tutor: Manda Kent Burns Learn an easy way to construct a hardback book
Standard Weekend Price: See above* using simple techniques and materials. Combine
Learn how to transform thread embroidery stitches pelmet vilene with board to make the cover - a
into bead embroidery with quality materials. Using selection of dyed pelmet vilene will be available to
traditional embroidery tools (all supplied) 7 different purchase. We will use wallpaper lining paper for the
stitches are employed to decorate a Paisley/Jacobean pages which we will dye. Then incorporate windows,
design onto the front of the Pocket Hussif which flaps, found objects, material, threads, beads and
incorporates a fold up compartment for holding embroidery to create a richly embellished book. We
scissors, then finished off by adding a felt pocket and will supply boards for the covers at 50p per pair. The
flap for needles/pins and thread with a magnet tutor will have pieces of dyed pelmet vilene for sale
closure. *Kits will be provided to make one Pocket which are essential for making the book. They are
Hussif at an additional cost of £35, payable to the £2.50 each and you need one per book.
tutor
Out to Lunch Plus
See pages 26 & 27
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The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
October 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q301 Beautiful Blackwork – Hand Embroidery Q509 Festive Beadwork
Wed – Fri: 9–11 October 2019 Weekend: 11–13 October 2019
Tutor: Pat Trott Tutor: Gillian Ashwell
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 The festive season is approaching and here is an
Non Resident: £170.00 opportunity to prepare well in advance! Pick
An opportunity to design and create a beautiful Christmas decorations from a large range to adorn
piece of Blackwork Embroidery using very simple your tree or table, or alternatively choose jewellery
stitches and only one colour of thread to produce a from a selection designed especially to enhance your
stunning tonal piece of work. See Course Q504. party wear over Christmas and the New Year. Any of
these would make lovely gifts. All pieces are made
Q939 The Raggedy Eared Hare – using just needle and thread and mostly tiny seed
Sculpture in a Day beads with the addition of some accent beads and
Thursday 10 October 2019 crystals to add plenty of sparkle! Suitable for all levels
Tutor: Purple Boots NEW of ability.
One day non-residential course
Q309 Santorini & Beyond – The Minoans in a
9.15am – 4.45pm £68*
Mediterranean Context
Spend the day turning a bottle and a range of tired
old textiles into a beautiful quirky hare with Wed – Fri: 16–18 October 2019
characterful ragged ears. Learn how to use Bronze Tutor: Ray Aspden
Powertex to make a rigid final piece that is Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00
weatherproof so can be used as an indoor decorative Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00
piece or to keep guard by your front doorstep or at Non Resident: £170.00
the foot of a tree in the garden. Finish your piece with The Carbon 14 re-dating of the Santorini eruption to
a windswept scarf and colour to suit your personal ca.1600 BC is mostly accepted, but nothing popular
choice. *There will a supplement of £14 for has yet been published about the wider effect on the
essential materials, payable to the tutor. Minoans of Crete and their Aegean and
Mediterranean hinterland. This course will look at the
Q504 Beautiful Blackwork – Hand Embroidery re-dating, as well as the physical archaeology,
Weekend: 11–13 October 2019 including the Akrotiri frescoes and the information
Tutor: Pat Trott they give on the Minoan economy and religion.
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Theories on Atlantis will be avoided!
This course has the same details as Q301.
Dinner Talks
See Centre Pages
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Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
Q401 Single Reeds – Saxophone and Clarinets Q516 Trousers That Fit
Thurs-Sun: 17–20 October 2019 Weekend: 18–20 October 2019
Tutors: Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson Tutor: Jeanine Hickman
Shared bedroom occupancy: £364.00 Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Single bedroom occupancy: £421.00 Students will be able to construct a pair of trousers of
Non Resident: £229.00 their choice, adjusted to their personal
This course is for those who play both saxophone measurements to a professional standard. The course
AND clarinet. The course will be scheduled so that emphasis will be on good fitting with a zip fly,
half the time is spent playing each instrument. There waistband and lining. Trouser patterns adaptation
will be opportunities to play in ensembles of various will be covered if necessary and a toile can be made
sizes depending on course numbers. You do not before making the trousers to ensure a perfect fit. All
have to be able to play both instruments with equal students receive individual attention and we work in
ability but a playing standard of at least grade 3 is a friendly and convivial atmosphere. If you have any
recommended. Experience in sight-reading will also queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
be advantageous.
Q109 Creative Papercutting
Q524 Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Mon – Wed: 21–23 October 2019 NEW
Weekend: 18–20 October 2019 Tutor: Christine Green
Tutor: Heather Mackness Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00*
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00*
Enjoy a weekend in the lovely surroundings of Non Resident: £170.00*
Knuston Hall. Heather will share a practical guide to The ancient art of paper cutting is brought bang up
bringing mindfulness into a weekend of Hatha yoga to date on this inspirational and fun course! Be
and meditation; breathing techniques and relaxation. inspired by a wide range of cut outs including Polish,
There will be an opportunity for free time for walking Swiss and Chinese. You’ll master cutting safely and
and socialising, which will send you home feeling accurately using a scalpel and get to grips with
refreshed and relaxed. creative free hand lettering to design your own
unique papercuts. You will design and cut a
Q539 Advanced French – Le Roman Policier monogram using your initials, then design and cut
Weekend: 18–20 October 2019 something more complex and then by adding a
Tutor: Monique Meager simple fold or two you’ll create something 3D. No
Standard Weekend Price: See above* previous experience needed, very basic drawing skills
Venez vous plonger dans un bain de français ! Nous helpful. Highly rewarding and great fun you’ll never
allons discuter de l’attrait du roman policier et need to buy a greeting card again! *All materials,
chacun(e) d’entre vous pourra suggérer des titres. equipment and resources, will be supplied by the tutor
Parmi les livres à lire : un Simenon bien entendu : for a supplement of £6.
Maigret tend un piège, et puis : Nymphéas noirs de
Michel Bussi, Poulets grillés de Sophie Hénaff et
Meurtres au potager du Roy de Michèle Barrière
Faites votre choix et soyez prêts à participer à des
sessions remue-méninges. Please contact the office
for pre-course reading material.
Out to Lunch Plus
See pages 26 & 27
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The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
October 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q108 China – The New Superpower? Q931 The 21st Century Bletchley Park
Mon – Wed: 21–23 October 2019 Thursday 24 October 2019
Tutor: David Baker Tutor: David Baker
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 One day non-residential course
Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 9.15am – 4.45pm £68
Non Resident: £170.00 Everyone is familiar with Bletchley Park, the home of
Hardly a day goes by without China being in the codebreakers in World War 2. But what became of it
news. But what is the reality behind the assumption after the war, what replaced it and where did the
that China is the next great world power of the 21st records go? We look at the building, its work and the
century? With background describing how China new facilities built after it was abandoned, asking
became so globally influential, we will take an whether there is a need any more for the activities it
objective look at the country, past and present and is famous for. We also look at Bletchley Park today and
look to its future. We will explore all aspects of China, discover how it has changed over the last 10 years.
its geography, its political structure, economics, See Course Q108.
environmental and defence issues. See Course Q931
Q800 London’s Waterways with Tim Whitelock
Q805 Spies, Assassins and Dark Secrets with Thursday 24 October 2019
David Baker Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages Q850 Painted Boats with Tim Whitelock
Friday 25 October 2019
Q302 Chinese Brush Painting: Autumn Waters “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 26
Wed – Fri: 23–25 October 2019
Tutor: Claire Seaton Q912 Bucks Point Bobbin Lace
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Friday 25 October 2019
Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 Tutor: Jackie Poulter
Non Resident: £170.00 One day non-residential course
This course will introduce, extend and reinforce 9.15am – 4.45pm £68
students’ knowledge of basic strokes and skills The course covers all techniques for both the
through a variety of traditional CBP subjects. Modern Geometric and Floral forms of this lace. It is suitable
subjects and techniques will also be included. In the for those who are new to Bucks Point as well as for
year of the Pig some subjects will reflect this. The those who are experienced in making this beautiful
traditional teaching style of demonstration and type of lace. You could start a new project or have
practice will be followed. Examples will be provided help completing an on-going one, learn a new
for students to work from. More informal evening ground, or re-draft or design your next project.
sessions will extend students’ knowledge of Chinese Students benefit from individual tuition and group
art and culture through practical crafts and demonstrations. See Course Q522.
DVD/presentation. See Course Q507.
8Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
Q522 Bobbin Lace: Bucks Point Q556 Political Leaders: Intimate Portraits
Weekend: 25–27 October 2019 Weekend: 25–27 October 2019 NEW
Tutor: Jackie Poulter Tutor: Max Stafford
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Standard Weekend Price: See above*
The course covers all techniques for both the The course considers questions such as “What makes
Geometric and Floral forms of this lace. It is suitable a great leader?”, “Why do some leaders triumph and
for those who are new to Bucks Point as well as for others fail?”, “Are we living in an era of crisis?” Case
those who are experienced in making this beautiful studies include Obama and Trump, Churchill and
type of lace. You could start a new project or have Thatcher and the London Mayors. Attendees are
help completing an on-going one, learn a new invited to bring their ideas, passions and experiences
ground, or re-draft or design your next project. to bear in a discursive and wide-ranging course.
Students benefit from individual tuition and group
demonstrations. See Course Q912. Q107 You the Jury – Knuston Casebook
Number One
Q507 Chinese Brush Painting: Autumn Waters Mon – Wed: 28–30 October 2019 NEW
Weekend: 25–27 October 2019 Tutor: Diane Janes
Tutor: Claire Seaton Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00
This course has the same details as Q302. Non Resident: £170.00
Examine four real life cases of murder or suspected
Q517 Canal Art: Roses & Castles murder which occurred in the UK between 1900-
Weekend: 25–27 October 2019 1975, listen to the evidence, reach your own verdict,
Tutor: Tim Whitelock then decide whether justice was well served by the
Standard Weekend Price: See above* historical outcome. The cases have all been selected
Canal Art takes many forms originating with ‘Roses & with an eye to the insight they can give us on aspects
Castles. It is produced using hand skills to enrich, of our judicial system or social history.
highlight and decorate surfaces on Canal Boats and
free standing items of all types. This course includes Q105 Philosophy: But is it Art?
basic Roses & Castle patterns using enamel paint. Mon – Wed: 28–30 October 2019
Exercises will be a ‘painting by numbers style’ aimed Tutor: Darren Harper
at beginners. Please bring your own items to Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00
decorate by adapting the exercises you are guided Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00
through. Ensure that your own items have a dark Non Resident: £170.00
colour base coat. *The cost of materials will be What is art? What is the difference between Tracey
between £5-£10, payable to the tutor. Emin’s My Bed and Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus?
Have we reached a stage where almost anything can
be called art? This course will explore some of the
theories used to help us define art, including idealist
theory, significant form and the institutional theory.
Dinner Talks
See Centre Pages
9The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
Oct - Nov 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q305 People Portraits with Coloured Pencil Q510 European Bobbin Lace
Wed – Fri: 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2019 Weekend: 1–3 November 2019
Tutor: Jonathan Newey Tutor: Patricia Bury
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 This is a practical course for all abilities of lacemakers.
Non Resident: £170.00 From those who only have knowledge of the basic
This is a course that will show you how to draw stitches to those who wish to study advanced
portraits of people, both young and old, with techniques. Many of the laces are taught with the aid
coloured pencil. Using photos supplied you will be of colour coded diagrams to help students continue
shown how to capture the character and likeness to work at home. Laces available to study are:
with techniques such as texturing, shading, colour Torchon, Flanders, Binche, Parijse, Chantilly, Brugge,
mixing and tonal work. No previous experience in Valenciennes, Tønder, Idrija and chrysanthemum lace.
drawing faces is necessary. This is a course on how to See course Q902
build up the layers with the coloured pencil rather
than life drawing freehand. Ideal for beginners and Q900 Bobbin Lace – Beginners & Beyond
students with some knowledge of the medium. Friday 1 November 2019
Tutor: Alison Winn
Q804 JACK!!! The Case of Jack The Ripper with One day non-residential course
Steve Dimmer 9.15am – 4.45pm £68*
Thursday 31 October 2019 Have you always wanted to make lace but are
Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages worried that it looks complicated? Are you a
beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills?
Q902 European Bobbin Lace Day Are you already a lace maker but would like to
Friday 1 November 2019 continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help
Tutor: Patricia Bury is at hand! Enjoy a day making lace. New lacemakers
One day non-residential course will learn the stitches in the form of a small
9.15am – 4.45pm £68 bookmark. *Beginners Kit available to purchase from
This course is designed both for students who need the tutors at a cost of £30. See course Q500.
only have a knowledge of the basic stitches and the
more experienced lacemakers who wish to further Q500 Bobbin Lace – Beginners & Beyond
their knowledge of the continental laces. They can Weekend: 1–3 November 2019
choose from Torchon, Brugge Bloemwerk, Flanders, Tutor: Alison Winn
Binche, Parijse, Valenciennes, Idrija, Chantilly, Tønder Standard Weekend Price: See above*
and Chrysanthemum laces. A good opportunity to Have you always wanted to make lace but are
try something new. See course Q510 worried that it looks complicated? Are you a
beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills?
Are you already a lace maker but would like to
continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help
is at hand! This is the ideal course for you. Enjoy a few
days developing your lacemaking skills and
knowledge. *Beginners Kit available to purchase
from the tutors at a cost of £30. See course Q900.
Out to Lunch Plus
See pages 26 & 27
10Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
Q515 Art – East Anglia in Pen and Watercolour Q313 Drum for Fun
Wash Wed – Fri: 6–8 November 2019
Weekend: 1–3 November 2019 Tutor: Heather Summers
Tutor: Di Lorriman Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00
There are some unusual things to paint in East Anglia. Non Resident: £170.00
Wherries (old sailing barges): striped beach huts on Working in a drum circle, we will start with rhythm
stilts: interesting quays under huge skies… These games and body beats, and end with polyrhythms
subjects lend themselves to pen and wash. Pen work and pile ups. This is a workshop for beginners or
can be built up to become deeply tonal and enhance those with some experience. I provide a selection of
shapes…or just be a light line here and there. You hand percussion and drums including djembes,
can try both approaches. You can also try using tubano, cajons, darbuka, as well as bins and drum
watercolour with a dip pen- using colours from your sticks, and percussion instruments from around the
own painting to add emphasis here and there. world. Feel free to bring along a favourite drum.
Q100 Film History: More Forgotten British Q545 Irish Language (Gaeilge)
Studios – and Their Memorable Films Weekend: 8–10 November 2019
Mon - Fri: 4–8 November 2019 Tutor: Liam Dolan
Tutor: Peter Kendrick Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Shared bedroom occupancy: £452.00 Each student will be made welcome and put at their
Single bedroom occupancy: £528.00 ease as soon as they arrive. The immersive course will
Non Resident: £285.00 focus on spoken skills and developing confidence in
In 1939, there were 22 studios around London using Irish. Teaching materials will be drawn from a
making feature films. Most were very small and diversity of sources including the contemporary
lacked continuity of production, and by 1960 two- media and national folklore collections. Students will
thirds had closed. Now there are only half-a-dozen leave with an enhanced vocabulary and improved
British studios, and mostly these are sizeable. We shall confidence using Irish. They will develop skills that
trace the histories of those formerly at Elstree (the will help them to learn independently. They will
BIP/ABPC studios), Welwyn, Cricklewood, Teddington, become members of an active and supportive
Merton Park, Marylebone, Islington/Shepherd’s Bush, community of Irish speakers.
and Elstree (the MGM British studios)… and we shall
be entertained by films which they made. Films to be Q503 Stumpwork Techniques
shown include Blossom Time (1934); The Dam Weekend: 8–10 November 2019
Busters (1954); The Magic Box (1951); Brighton Rock Tutor: Kay Dennis
(1947); The Queen of Spades (1948); Shooting Stars Standard Weekend Price: See above*
(1928); They Drive by Night (1938); Friday the Enjoy a weekend discovering the stitches and
Thirteenth (1933); Rome Express (1932); Evergreen techniques of this fascinating and intricate form of
(1934); The Man in Grey (1943); Quartet (1948); embroidery. Beginners to stumpwork can choose to
Ivanhoe (1952); Murder at the Gallop (1963); films work one of the tutor’s designs of animals, flowers,
from the “Dick Barton” (late 1940’s) and “Scotland Yard” birds, or figures. The more experienced can work on
(1940’s/1950’s) series; and documentary material. This their own design or now could be the time to finish
will be a truly nostalgic and entertaining course. one of those unfinished embroideries we all have in
the drawer. See course Q700.
11The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
November 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q700 Stumpwork Techniques Q807 An Evening of French Cuisine
Sun – Wed: 10–13 November 2019 Wed 13 November 2019
Tutor: Kay Dennis Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages
Shared bedroom occupancy: £353.00
Single bedroom occupancy: £410.00 Q812 The Career of Alan Ayckbourn with
Non Resident: £222.00 Steve Dimmer
This course has the same details as Q503 Thursday 14 November 2019
Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages
Q102 Enclosures for Books (Box Making)
Mon – Wed: 11-13 November 2019 Q853 ‘If You Go Down To The Woods’…… The
Tutor: Doug Mitchell History of the Teddy Bear with Tricia
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00* Thompson
Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00* Friday 15 November 2019
Non Resident: £170.00* “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 26
Knowing how to make ‘Enclosures’ is an important
part of bookbinding whether they be for the Q903 Bead Weaving: Herringbone Connections
protection of the item during storage or they are part Friday 15 November 2019
of the whole decorative presentation of the book Tutor: Stephanie Burnham
they protect. Over this course weekend we will be One day non-residential course
making a Clam-Shell Box personalising the interior 9.15am – 4.45pm £68
and then covering it in a strong durable cloth. The This necklace will become your ‘go to’ piece, multi
object of the course is to learn the process rather coloured or monochrome, the choice is yours. This is
than to make one for a specific book. *There will be a a great introduction to the technique of Herringbone,
supplement of £25 for essential materials, payable to but for the more experienced - a fab design and a
the tutor. great day out! Skill level: Suitable for all. See Course
Q512.
Q935 Japanese Apron Workshop
Wednesday 13 November 2019 Q512 Bead Weaving: Design To Be Different
NEW
Tutor: Lucy May Weekend: 15–17 November 2019
One day non-residential course Tutor: Stephanie Burnham
9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Japanese cross-back aprons are ingeniously Join Stephanie on a weekend creating fabulous
constructed in one piece and simply slip over the pieces of designer jewellery.
head without the need for fiddly ties. Much more There will be a selection of pieces to choose from
comfortable to wear than traditional aprons (as they with varying degrees of skill levels.
do not pull on the neck), they not only make perfect As well as jewellery there will be festive ornaments to
cover-alls but also work as wardrobe layering pieces. work if you prefer. Skill level: suitable for all.
On this one-day machine-sewing course, you will be See Course Q903
expertly guided through the process of pattern
cutting and construction, taking home a completed
apron and a pattern you can use to make more! *A
Small selection of fabric and thread will be available
from the tutor, for a supplement of £10.
12Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
Q910 A Dolphin with Coloured Pencil Q514 Calligraphy: Beautiful Writing For Cards
Friday 15 November 2019 and Paper Crafts
Tutor: Jonathan Newey Weekend: 15–17 November 2019
One day non-residential course Tutor: Nancy Ouchida-Howells
9.15am – 4.45pm £68 Standard Weekend Price: See above*
This is a one day workshop that will show you how to Calligraphy is taught in an easy and relaxed step-by-
draw a Dolphin with coloured pencil on coloured step approach, useful for that special occasion.
paper. Using photos supplied by the tutor you will be Enjoyable “play school” atmosphere for making your
shown how to achieve the shiny skin and colours of a choice of various projects. Such as creative greeting
Dolphin in the water. Techniques will include cards, gift bags, tags and boxes, voucher holders,
shading, blending, layering and colour mixing. By the ornaments, etc. You may add greetings by using peel-
end of the day you will have produced one drawing. on’s, improve your own handwriting or try a mini-
Ideal for beginners and students with some course in calligraphy. Flexible teaching with new
knowledge of the medium. See Course Q520. projects. Those with experience may work on their
individual work. Left-handedness, beginners and
Q520 Marine Animals with Coloured Pencil those with experience are all welcome.
Weekend: 15–17 November 2019
Tutor: Jonathan Newey Q930 Silver Jewellery Day
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Saturday 16 November 2019
This is a weekend course that will show you how to Tutor: Beccy Gillatt
draw marine animals such as turtles and narwhals One day non-residential course
with coloured pencil on coloured paper and board. 9.15am – 4.45pm £68*
Using photos supplied by the tutor you will be Whether you are new to jewellery making or would
shown how to draw the animals as if they were under like some workshop time to improve your skills, this is
water and how to achieve the different textures of the course for you. On this one day course you will
the animals using shading, colour mixing, layering learn all the traditional jewellery techniques needed
and blending. By the end of the weekend you will to enable you to complete a piece of wearable silver
have produced a couple of drawings. Ideal for jewellery with a stone setting - usually a ring or
beginners and students with some knowledge of the pendant. This course will include the following
medium. See Course Q910. techniques: rolling textures, forming wire/sheet,
soldering, cabochon stone setting, tube setting,
finishing and polishing. *There will be a supplement
of approximately £20, payable to the tutor.
Q303 Patchwork Christmas
Wed – Fri: 20–22 November 2019
Tutor: Helen Coverley
Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00
Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00
Non Resident: £170.00
This course is suitable for all skill levels either sewing
by hand or machine. There are too many projects to
Out to Lunch Plus list but include table runners, mats, crackers, tree
See pages 26 & 27 skirts and decorations, bunting, cards and little gift
boxes. See course Q508.
13The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
November 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q813 Grandad’s War with Ted Barnes Q542 Amazing Woman Travellers
Thursday 21 November 2019 Weekend: 22–24 November 2019
Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages Tutor: Bob Davies
Standard Weekend Price: See above*
Q508 Patchwork Christmas Meet the great women adventurers. Lady Wortley
Weekend: 22–24 November 2019 Montagu, diarist, pioneer of vaccination and the first
Tutor: Helen Coverley Englishwoman to describe Turkey. Jane Digby el
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Mesrab- tore through conventions and hearts from
This course has the same details as Q303. England to Syria. Isabella Bird alone on the Western
frontier. Mary Kingsley in the jungles of West Africa.
Q916 Edith Durham - A Woman in the Balkans Gertrude Bell, archaeologist, desert traveller, king
Friday 22 November 2019 maker and teacher of Lawrence of Arabia. Freya Stark
Tutor: Bob Davies the eccentric “Grand Old Lady of Travellers”. See
One day non-residential course Course Q916.
9.15am – 4.45pm £68
Edith Durham is little known in her native Britain. Q511 Primary Care at Your Fingertips
Even over a hundred years after her first travels in the Weekend: 22–24 November 2019
Balkans she is still celebrated and revered. Travelling Tutor: Liz Williams
at first for her health, she developed a lifelong Standard Weekend Price: See above*
passion for the peoples of the Balkans, becoming an Stiffness, pain, tension headache? Niggly acute or
avid collector of costumes and customs. She is chronic symptoms? ........ not enough to see the
remembered best in Albania for her tireless advocacy doctor (or no chance of an appointment for weeks!)
of Albanian independence in the early part of the but you'd like to feel more comfortable - and quickly.
twentieth century. See Course Q542. Become your own Primary Care Provider with simple
techniques such as acupressure touch, finger
massage and other non-invasive techniques which
only take a few minutes. Learn some basic Touch for
Health practices to gain more energy, harmony and
wellness.
Q908 Tai Chi and DaoYin
Saturday 23 November 2019
Tutor: Amanda Egan
One day non-residential course
9.15am – 4.45pm £68
If you have always wanted to try Tai Chi, this is an
opportunity to join in gently with flowing Chinese
exercises, learning at your own pace. DaoYin
exercises can help quieten the mind, as movement
and breath harmonise. Flowing through Tai Chi as a
group, helps each person gain confidence and
coordination. For those already familiar with Tai Chi
the focus will be on balance and intention in selected
forms.
14Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
World Lace Week 24 - 28 November
Q702 The Beauty of Russian Lace Q704 Take Your Pick: Polychrome de
Sun – Tues: 24–26 November 2019 Courseulles or An Introduction to Mechlin
Tutor: Ingrid Le Count Lace
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Sun – Tues: 24–26 November 2019
Russian lace is a chain lace which has developed over Tutor: Alex Stillwell
many years. It gives the lacemaker the opportunity to Standard Weekend Price: See above*
play with colours and texture and even introduce Polychrome de Courseulles is made using workers
beads into the lace. Taking part in the lace will help and gimps of different colours, the results can be
broaden participants conception of Russian lace and stunning. Being one of the point ground family some
explore its potentials on an individual basis. The experience of Bucks Point is required. Mechlin lace is
course will appeal to both the beginner and the one of the Flanders family of laces with ground that is
experienced lacemaker alike. See course Q200. a mixture of plaits and twists and the designs usually
floral in appearance. This is for the experienced
Q703 Milanese Lace and Lace Jewellery bobbin lacemaker who wishes to try something new.
Sun – Tues: 24–26 November 2019 If you wish to learn both subjects you need to book
Tutor: Jenny MacPherson both sessions, as only one subject can be covered in
Standard Weekend Price: See above* each course. See course Q202.
This is a course to learn or add to your knowledge of
this popular, versatile lace. You will be able to work a Q200 The Beauty of Russian Lace
traditional design or experiment with colour and a Tues – Thurs: 26–28 November 2019
variety of threads and perhaps create a piece to be Tutor: Ingrid Le Count
worn as “jewellery”. It will also be an opportunity to Standard Weekend Price: See above*
continue with an ongoing project or design a piece This Course has the same details as Q702.
of your own. So bring along any ideas you may have.
See course Q201. Q201 Milanese Lace and Lace Jewellery
Tues – Thurs: 26–28 November 2019
Tutor: Jenny MacPherson
Standard Weekend Price: See above*
This course has the same details as Q703.
Q202 Take Your Pick: Polychrome de
Courseulles or An Introduction to Mechlin
Lace
Tues – Thurs: 26–28 November 2019
Tutor: Alex Stilwell
Standard Weekend Price: See above*
This course has the same details as Q704.
World Lace Week 24 - 28 November
15The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for
Nov - Dec 2019 details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential
courses attracts a 10% discount.
Q905 A Day of Bedfordshire Lace Q513 Polymer Clay: Fabric Effects for Christmas
Friday 29 November 2019 Weekend: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2019
Tutor: Denise Vickery Tutor: Sally Boehme
One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above*
9.15am – 4.45pm £68 What do tartan, knitting and batik have in common?
This course is designed for a range of students from They are all covered on this course, but in polymer
those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire clay! Create beads, buttons, brooches, Christmas
Lace through to the more experienced who wish to decorations, card embellishments and gift tags using
advance their techniques. Students may start new these wonderful techniques imitating festive
projects or complete ongoing work and will benefit patterns. We will create a millefiori style cane in
from individual tuition as well as from group tartan and a batik effect sprig of holly, plus
discussions. See course Q518. manipulate polymer clay to create the look of
knitting. Solve your Christmas present dilemmas on
Q518 A Weekend of Bedfordshire Lace this relaxing, creative weekend at Knuston.*All
Weekend: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2019 materials for this course may be purchased from the
Tutor: Denise Vickery tutor, approximate cost £10-£15. See course Q904.
Standard Weekend Price: See above*
This course has the same details as Q905. Q911 Woodcarving Taster Day
Friday 29 November 2019
Q904 Stamped by Nature: Decorative Effects on Tutor: Peter Schwartz
Polymer Clay One day non-residential course
Friday 29 November 2019 9.15am – 4.45pm £68*
Tutor: Sally Boehme Open to all, this day course enables you to try your
One day non-residential course hand at woodcarving, with the option of continuing
9.15am – 4.45pm £68* over the weekend (Q521) for a more comprehensive
Indulge yourself in a polymer clay play day! Creating crafting experience. Beginners are introduced to
motifs with a festive feel, we will explore the woods and tools and learn some basic skills by
wonderful textures that Nature provides us and use creating a simple relief carving. On-hand tuition with
them as stamps on polymer clay. Then it’s time to individual guidance allows more advanced students
add inks, powders and tiny beads and encase them to develop their skills, carving in relief or in the round.
in layers of resin to create lustrous images for tree A wealth of patterns and reference material provide
decorations, card embellishments, gift tags or inspiration for your project ideas. *There will be a
pictures, the choice is yours! *All materials for this supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to
course may be purchased from the tutor, the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price.
approximate cost £7. See course Q513.
Bring your own group
to Knuston Hall
Out to Lunch Plus
call 01604 362200
See pages 26 & 27
16Please note: Where appropriate, we will send out
Standard Weekend Prices a materials list in advance of the course,
Single: £308 Shared: £270 Non-resident: £170 particularly in the case of craft courses.
Q521 Weekend Woodcarving Q909 Russian Language Continued
Weekend: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2019 Friday 6 December 2019
Tutor: Peter Schwartz Tutor: Rachel Farmer
Standard Weekend Price: See above* One day non-residential course
This practical weekend course in the craft of 9.15am – 4.45pm £68
woodcarving is open to all. It presents the option of In this course we will build on your knowledge of the
continuing your creative experience from the Taster Russian language, regardless of how much you
Day, course Q911. Beginners start with a simple relief already know. If you have not yet learned the Russian
design to familiarise with tools and basic carving alphabet or have forgotten it, please ask for the
techniques before progressing to a more advanced alphabet course notes in advance. It would be really
project of their choice. Improvers will be encouraged helpful if you could state your level of knowledge
to develop their skills on more challenging projects, and any special interests when you book so that
carving in relief or in the round. *There will be a individual requests and levels can be addressed.
supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to There will be snippets of Russian cultural information
the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price. throughout to give your brain a rest! See course
Q919.
Q505 Hardanger For Christmas
Weekend: 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2019 Q519 Russian Culture Explored
Tutor: Pat Trott Weekend: 6–8 Dec 2019
Standard Weekend Price: See above* Tutor: Rachel Farmer
Everyone is most welcome on this course, from the Standard Weekend Price: See above*
newcomer to the “addict”. This course aims to This course will continue our exploration of
introduce students to the technique called highlights of Russian culture, based on the interests
Hardanger. We will be making a Christmas card, or and requests of group members, past and present.
small piece of embroidery that can be given as a gift. We usually visit historical and geographical settings,
During the course through demonstration, along with cultural gems and scenes from everyday
discussion and execution of samples, students will life, both urban and rural. We enjoy a wealth of music,
produce a piece of work showcasing their new found ballet, visual arts, literature, architecture and cultural
skill. traditions and delve a little deeper into this vast
treasure trove of delights whilst not forgetting the
Q922 Scrapbook Day tremendous challenges of this toughest of
Saturday 30 November 2019 environments. See course Q909.
Tutor: Julie Houlston-Eaves
One day non-residential course
9.15am – 4.45pm £68*
We will create 2 layouts during the day. The first will
feature a mini folded album. You will need to bring
up to nine 5 ½ inch square photos. The second layout
is a range of framed sections and features 3 pictures. I
suggest cutting the photos to size on the day but
you will need to bring one around 6” wide x 4” tall,
one 4 ¾“ wide x 3 3/8” tall and one 2 ¼” wide x 3 ½”
tall. Photos can be trimmed to size on the day. *There
Out to Lunch Plus
will be a supplement of £10 for this course, payable to See pages 26 & 27
the tutor.
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