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

1 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.

2 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

3 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential October 2019 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.

4 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

5 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential October 2019 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

6 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

7 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential October 2019 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.

8 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.

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

9 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential Oct - Nov 2019 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 Out to Lunch Plus from the tutors at a cost of £30. See course Q900. See pages 26 & 27

10 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.

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.

11 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential November 2019 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 Q512 Bead Weaving: Design To Be Different Wednesday 13 November 2019 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.

12 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.

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.

13 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential November 2019 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.

14 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.

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

15 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential Nov - Dec 2019 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

16 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.

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.

17 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential December 2019 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q572 An Early Christmas: Music From Three Countries and Three Centuries Weekend: 6–8 Dec 2019 Tutor: Peter Syrus Standard Weekend Price: See above* From fifteenth-century English carols to a seventeenth-century chorale 'In dulci jubilo', from Byrd to Victoria, from lively villancicos to settings of 'Quem vidistis, pastores?' from England, Germany and Spain, the Christmas season offers endless riches to lovers of early music. We'll perform these and many more in this run up to the festive season. Say 'no' to all its commercial trappings and 'yes' to making music with your Knuston friends! This predominantly practical course is for singers and players of early instruments (A=440) confident in a one voice or instrument per part situation. Your application should detail what you intend to offer by way of voice and/or instrument(s), especially if you are not already known to the tutor.

Q557 The Classic Age of Ancient Egypt: The Middle Kingdom Weekend: 6–8 Dec 2019 Tutor: Dylan Bickerstaffe Standard Weekend Price: See above* This is a series of relaxed lectures and informal discussions. The subject is a fascinating period in Egyptian history, that the Ancient Egyptians themselves later looked back on as the Classical Age. This was a period of great literature, great art, great expeditions, stability and prosperity. Many of the sites from this period are little-visited today, we will also explore many parts of Egypt as well as many fabulous pieces in Museums.

Q861 The Creation of Dickens Christmas Carol with Steve Dimmer Wednesday 11 December 2019 “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 26 Bring your own group

to Knuston Hall call 01604 362200

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Christmas Gala Dinner

Saturday 14 December 2019 Arrival: 6.30pm for 7pm Booking Code: Q815 Dress Code: Lounge Suit & Evening Dress

Canapes served in the Entrance Hall with a Glass of Fizz

To Start Trio of Smoked Salmon, Smoked Salmon Roulade, Smoked Salmon Mousse, Smoked Salmon & Leek Scotch Egg with Fennel Remoulade

Halloumi Satay with a Beansprout & Red Pepper Salad (v)

Main Pan Fried Duck Breast, Confit of Duck Hash, Madeira Jus served with Winter Roasted Vegetables and Chateau Potatoes

Portobello Mushroom & Spinach Wellington with Red Wine Sauce served with Baby Winter Roasted Vegetables and Chateau Potatoes (v)

Dessert Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Ice Cream Double Mint & Chocolate Cheesecake

To Finish Port & Cheeseboard Petit Fours £39.95 per head

19 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential January 2019 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q859 The Jersey Lily – The Life of Lily Langtry Q937 Beginners Macramé Workshop with Tricia Thompson Saturday 11 January 2020 NEW Friday 10 January 2020 Tutor: Sally Wilson “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 26 One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Q568 Using Lace8 For Bobbin Lace Design This course is suitable for beginners. Weekend: 10–12 January 2020 To start off you will learn a few of the basic, Tutor: Jackie Poulter fundamental knots of macramé, these include the Standard Weekend Price: See above* square knot, spiral knot and clove hitch knot. The The course is for students who have some knots learnt are then put into practice by making knowledge of computers, and who want to learn your very own wall hanging or plant hanger you can how to use this specialist bobbin lace drafting take home with you. *There will be a supplement of programme. Beginners and more experienced users £6 for the cotton rope provided, payable to the tutor. are welcome. Each student will be taught on an individual basis to Q566 Silver Jewellery Making their own needs, but will also benefit from group Weekend: 10–12 January 2020 teaching. As well as individual projects and class Tutor: Beccy Gillatt lessons on aspects of the programme, I will cover Standard Weekend Price: See above* saving and storing patterns, organising files, printing This course is an introduction to a variety of patterns, basic set up, preferences and many other traditional silver jewellery making techniques, but is aspects of general computing as they relate to Lace8. also suitable for those with some experience. You will use the techniques to construct at least two Q538 Botanical Watercolour Painting wearable items choosing from a pendant, earrings, Weekend: 10–12 January 2020 cufflinks or bracelet. The course will cover saw Tutor: Kate Nuttall piercing, faceted stone setting, chain making, Standard Weekend Price: See above* soldering, texturing, shaping and polishing to name This course is suitable for both beginners and more just a few. *There will be a supplement of £40 for experienced artists to paint in the peaceful and essential materials, payable to the tutor. friendly surroundings at Knuston Hall. Please bring something you feel inspired to paint or that will Q801 James Cagney: Song-and-Dance Man challenge you. If you are new to botanical painting with Peter Kendrick and are wondering what to start with, the tutor will Thursday 16 January 2020 provide something suitable for beginners and guide Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages you through each stage to completion. Whatever you decide upon, everyone should be able to go home Q851 Fred Astaire: Dancing with Many with a beautiful botanical watercolour, either Different Partners with Peter Kendrick complete or near to completion. *Equipment can be Friday 17 January 2020 provided for this course, for a supplement of £7.50, “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 26 payable to the tutor.

20 Happy New Fear A Murder Mystery Weekend

Weekend: 3–5 January 2020

Booking Code: Q541 Arrivals from 5.30pm on Friday 3 January 2020 Finish with Lunch on Sunday 5 January 2020 Full Board with Shared bedroom occupancy: £229 Full Board with Single bedroom occupancy: £249

The Revealed Plot Society return to Knuston Hall to re-enact two murder cases from their files. You are asked to be the detectives and solve these unsolved baffling crimes.

To begin with, FLOGGING A DEAD HORSE. A consortium who own a race-horse are less than happy. The animal has not won a single race since they purchased it and at least two of the members wish to cut their losses and sell their shares. But that’s impossible unless there’s a 100% agreement and wouldn’t you know it, one of the share-holders won’t give his consent. That is until he’s strangled in a training area that is locked and bolted on the inside. A perplexing mystery will unravel as you investigate the deed, that’s a dead cert!

After you have triumphed in this first crime, be prepared for a completely different type of puzzle as we go back into history. The year is 1934 and you are on board the steamship THE NAK-KAR, travelling up the Nile and back to Cairo as the wealthy heiress Belinda De Lordee has been murdered, stabbed with an ornate dagger found in the tomb of the Pharaoh Runanceez 1st. Has the curse of the dead king visited the victim? The only fingerprints on the dagger are that of a 3000 year old mummy! Hence the title of this case – IS MY MUMMY A MURDERER???? (We invite guests to dress up in their flapper finery for this investigation)

A different kind of mystery is offered to you on the Saturday afternoon as an entertaining Magic Show is staged for your enjoyment.

21 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential Jan - Feb 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q537 Film History: Lesser-Known Hollywood Q926 Introduction to Tai Chi and DaoYin Musicals of the ‘30’s, ‘40’s & ‘50’s – Last Call Saturday 18 January 2020 Weekend: 17–19 January 2020 Tutor: Amanda Egan Tutor: Peter Kendrick One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above* 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 The movie musical is escapism at its best. Frivolous? Spend a day enjoying a variety of flowing Chinese Maybe. But boring? Never. Born with the coming of exercises, learning at your own pace and leave feeling sound to films in 1927, the Hollywood musical relaxed. Suitable for both men and women, this expressed a variety of styles and displayed the range course will be a gentle introduction to Dao Yin of talents of a host of star performers during the next exercises and a section of even-paced Tai Chi. three decades, as the films we shall see on this course Flowing through the exercises in a group, helps each will demonstrate. Planned are: One Night of Love person gain confidence and coordination and relax (1934); One Hundred Men and a Girl (1936); The Story into the mindful movement. of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939); For me and my Gal (1942); Thank your Lucky Stars (1943); Stormy Q814 Death in the Garden with Michael Brown Weather (1943); The Pirate (1948); Silk Stockings Thursday 23 January 2020 (1957); and documentary material. These films bring Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages to the screen Grace Moore, Deanna Durbin, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Q526 Bobbin Lace – Beginners and Beyond George Murphy, Eddie Cantor, Cyd Charisse, Lena Weekend: 24–26 January 2020 Horne, Bill Robinson and Cab Calloway – among Tutor: Alison Winn others. This will be a truly nostalgic and entertaining Standard Weekend Price: See above* weekend. Have you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a Q569 Silk Painting Secrets for Beginners beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Weekend: 17–19 January 2020 Are you already a lace maker but would like to Tutor: Kay Gugliotta continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help Standard Weekend Price: See above* is at hand! This is the ideal course for you. Enjoy a few Silk has a magical, shimmering quality, which can be days developing your lacemaking skills and transformed into something really special and knowledge. *Beginners Kit available to purchase from unique. You do not have to be an accomplished artist the tutors at a cost of £30. to produce something quite spectacular. This course will introduce you to the absorbing process of painting on silk, and is suitable for complete beginners. Learn basic techniques - how to apply gutta resist, colour theory and design, blending and shading, effects with salt and sugar, fixing dyes, and much more… Over the weekend students will produce a beautiful silk scarf or two smaller paintings for cushion covers, either from tutor templates or their own freehand designs. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course, payable to the Dinner Talks tutor. See Centre Pages

22 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.

Q529 Crewelwork – Hand Embroidery Q802 From Karnōffel to Dobble: An Illustrated Weekend: 24–26 January 2020 History of Playing Cards with Ian Russell Tutor: Pat Trott Lowell Standard Weekend Price: See above* Thursday 30 January 2020 Crewelwork is a very old, traditional and historically Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages important technique, which can also be used very successfully in a modern design. If you are a Q854 Masks, Masques, Masquerades: An newcomer to embroidery and would like to learn Illustrated History of Guisers, Guising & some of the lovely hand stitches available, Disguises with Ian Russell Lowell crewelwork is the ideal technique with which to Friday 31 January 2020 begin, as it employs a wide variety of stitches which “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 27 can also be used in other forms of embroidery techniques. These include stem, chain, satin, long Q554 Spinning Yarns and Telling Tales: History and short, and laid work. Shaded effects and of Story graduation of colour and tone are achieved in Weekend: 31 Jan – 2 February 2020 varying ways. Tutor: Ian Russell Lowell Standard Weekend Price: See above* Q543 Hand Spinning – Get Started Story and history are intertwined and not only Weekend: 24–26 January 2020 because they are rooted in the same ancient Greek Tutor: Pam Austin word. Stories give us a past, present us with Standard Weekend Price: See above* contemporary challenges and tell of possible or Discover the peace and satisfaction of long draw potential changes and chances in our future. While spinning. Create your own knitting yarn from washed following the history of story-telling from ancient and ready to spin wool from Blue-faced Leicester myth to modern novella, we look at six distinctive sheep. Get started on a new project, or start from stories by different authors. scratch by learning to spin with a gifted and patient tutor. Bring your own, or borrow a traditional Ashford Q533 Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness spinning-wheel or spindle if you are a complete Weekend: 31 Jan – 2 February 2020 beginner. Expect to spin enough yarn for a small Tutor: Heather Mackness project over the weekend, learn something about Standard Weekend Price: See above* the history of spinning and be inspired. *There will be Enjoy a weekend in the lovely surroundings of a supplement of £10 for 200 gms of fleece, payable to Knuston Hall. Heather will share a practical guide to the tutor. bringing mindfulness into a weekend of Hatha yoga Q558 Cello Weekend and meditation; breathing techniques and relaxation. There will be an opportunity for free time for walking Weekend: 24–26 January 2020 Tutor: Jenny Curtis and socialising, which will send you home feeling Standard Weekend Price: See above* refreshed and relaxed. This cello weekend will be an opportunity to play as a cello orchestra. The level required to take part will be from grade 4 up to post grade 8. The atmosphere of the course will be one of encouragement as we explore the techniques of playing the cello. It will be helpful if you can give an indication of your ability so I can allocate the appropriate music which will be sent out 4 weeks before the course commences.

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Q805 Spies, Assassins and Dark Secrets with Q812 The Career of Alan Ayckbourn with David Baker Steve Dimmer Wednesday 23 October 2019 Thursday 14 November 2019 We live in a world of intrigue, deception and cyber Alan Ayckbourn is the world’s most popular threats. But how real is this and does it affect our daily playwright. His plays are wildly funny and yet they lives? Should we be worried? Will you be afraid to also have a serious vein that makes his work have switch on your phone tonight? amazing depth. Steve Dimmer examines the career of this remarkable writer from his early days as a Q800 London’s Waterways with Tim Whitelock struggling young actor to his rightful place as a Thursday 24 October 2019 dramatist of international reknown. Along the way, Everyone knows what the River Thames has to offer we’ll see a lot of his most popular work. but what of London’s other waterways? The Regent’s Canal, originally built in a semi-circle on London’s Q813 Grandad’s War with Ted Barnes northern boundary, is only now becoming better Thursday 21 November 2019 known with many new developments, from The remarkable story of the experiences of an Limehouse basin in the East to Paddington basin in ordinary Tommy during the First World War told by the West. Docklands has a whole new face since the his grandson. 1980’s and now, so does the waterways through the Olympic Park in Stratford. This talk is a pictorial Q801 James Cagney: Song-and-Dance Man journey around parts of these waterways. with Peter Kendrick Thursday 16 January 2020 Q804 JACK!!! The Case of Jack The Ripper with Film star James Cagney (1899-1986) is usually Steve Dimmer remembered as playing a gangster or tough guy… Thursday 31 October 2019 but he described himself as “just a song-and-dance It has been over 120 years since a shadowy figure man”. See this on the big screen, from his films – stalked fog-bound Whitechapel. On this Halloween particularly “Yankee Doodle Dandy”, for which he won Night, we offer this not-too-gory re-examination, an Oscar. looking at the area, the victims, the public reaction and perhaps even try to pinpoint a suspect. Q814 Death in the Garden with Michael Brown Thursday 23 January 2020 Q807 An Evening of French Cuisine Over the centuries poisonous plants have been used Wednesday 13 November 2019 to remove an unwanted partner or rival, as Join us for another popular themed evening of aphrodisiacs, for pest control and the means to delicious French Cuisine, prepared by our Chefs. foretell the future. Learn about the mysterious French Wines will be served to match each course mandrake and how a pot of Basil helped to conceal a and our team will give a talk throughout the evening savage murder, until… on the food and wines. £34.95 including wine

24 The bar will be open from approximately 6pm • With dinner: 6.30pm for 7pm £23.95 • With coffee only: 8pm for 8.15pm £12.95 • Bed & breakfast: £65 single / £45pp sharing

Q802 From Karnōffel to Dobble: An Illustrated Q806 Wonderful Wellingborough Women: A History of Playing Cards with Ian Russell Look at Some of the Famous and Lowell Infamous Ladies From the Town and Thursday 30 January 2020 District with Jon-Paul Carr Discover the stories and histories of playing cards and Thursday 20 February 2020 card games and how they also influenced history An illustrated talk on some of the historical women and created their own stories in an illustrated and that have shaped the town and district of entertaining evening. Definitely a good deal! Wellingborough over the years including Ladies of the Manor, Actresses, Authors and outstanding local Q809 Exercise for the Mind, Body & Soul with female personalities from the past. Pat King Q810 Jeyes on Jeyes – Georgina, Philadelphus Thursday 6 February 2020 & John A fun evening of gentle, sitting exercises to improve Thursday 5 March 2020 your body and brain. Emphasis on Fun. All will be Georgina Jeyes, from the well-known family visitor asked to participate as much as they feel able. attraction Jeyes of Earls Barton tells the story of two Suitable for all ages. Come and work off your dinner Northampton Victorian brothers, Philadelphus Jeyes, calories. Learn how to keep your brain in good business man and entrepreneur and John Jeyes, condition. Come and have a laugh. No special botanist and inventor (Jeyes Fluid). With anecdotes, clothing needed. quiz, artefacts and memorabilia with a Knuston twist. Q803 Medieval Northampton with Q811 After Dinner with The Amazing Anthony Ruth Thomas Thursday 19 March 2020 Thursday 13 February 2020 Join The Amazing Anthony for an evening of Parlour During the medieval period Northampton grew from Magic and Mind Reading. A totally different show to a middling shire town to one of the great centres of the previous Knuston event. If you enjoyed the last England with a mighty castle. This talk will explore one, you will want to come again. If you missed medieval Northampton using evidence from the Anthony before be sure to catch him in 2020. period.

Q808 Best of British Evening Wednesday 19 February 2020 Join us for another popular themed evening, sampling the Best of British food and wines. The evening will include a set menu of traditional food with wines chosen to match each course. Our team will give a talk throughout, on the food and wines. £34.95 including wine

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Q856 Ibsen – ‘The Shock of the New’ with Q861 The Creation of Dickens Christmas Carol Trudy Hillier with Steve Dimmer Friday 4 October 2019 Wednesday 11 December 2019 ‘I do but ask, my call is not to answer’. When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in When Ibsen’s The Doll’s House premiered in London 1843, the season was not the joyous celebration we in 1889 it was hailed as ‘the most dramatic event of know today. This talk examines how the classic story the decade’. His subsequent dramas of contemporary was written and how it influenced the Victorians and life heralded a whole new direction for British and later generations to embrace Christmas as the most European theatre. Come and find out why? important celebration of the year.

Q850 Painted Boats with Tim Whitelock Q859 The Jersey Lily – The Life of Lily Langtry with Tricia Thompson Friday 25 October 2019 Painted Boats was the title of a 1945 Ealing Studios Friday 10 January 2020 film about life on our canals. The painted boats Lillie Langtry died on February 12, 1929 after a life referred to were the brightly decorated canal boats in that had been the subject of widespread public and the film. This is an illustrated talk about the media interest she was a celebrity of the day. decoration found on our canal boats and sometimes Nicknamed "The Jersey Lily", her looks and known as ‘Roses & Castles’ or ‘Barge Art’. Some say the personality attracted interest and invitations from brightly coloured and stylised decoration is England’s artists and society hostesses. Known for her dalliances only true Folk Art. Its an artform that continues to with the aristocracy, and even royalty, as an actress develop but keeps its roots in the past. she starred in many plays in the UK and the United States and was celebrated as a woman of great Q853 ‘If You Go Down To The Woods’…… The beauty and charm. History of the Teddy Bear with Tricia Thompson Q851 Fred Astaire: Dancing with Many Different Partners with Peter Kendrick Friday 15 November 2019 Developed apparently simultaneously by toymakers Friday 17 January 2020 Morris Michtom in the U.S. and Richard Steiff in The name of Fred Astaire is most often linked with Germany in the early years of the 20th century, and that of Ginger Rogers: his dancing partner in nine named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, films in the ’30's. But, for his other musicals, altogether the teddy bear became an iconic children's toy, fourteen women partnered him – but only once celebrated in story, song, and film. each for ten of them and only twice each for the other four! See the story of Astaire’s career – dancing This talk looks at the history of the Teddy Bear and will on the big screen with some of his many different look at popular bears in literature and folklore. So, partners. bring your marmalade sandwiches, or your own teddy bear and come down to the woods today!

26 Details for Out to Lunch Plus talks are as follows: • Lunch Talk starts at 12:00 noon unless otherwise indicated • Two-course lunch at 1pm • £15.95 per person • Want to sit with friends? Please mention when booking

Q854 Masks, Masques, Masquerades: An Q855 Brecht and ‘Epic’ Theatre with Illustrated History of Guisers, Guising & Trudy Hillier Disguises with Ian Russell Lowell Friday 6 March 2020 Friday 31 January 2020 Bertolt Brecht was and still is one of the most Persona means mask — and masks have a long controversial figures in modern theatre – both as a history linking people from the prehistoric past to the writer and director. His theories on staging theatre revellers in the Venice Carnival. Actors did and do and his plays (Mother Courage, Galileo etc.) written wear masks, whether physical or projected. We whilst in exile, still challenge theatre audiences to this explore this and more. day. Why so influential, why so controversial?

Q860 Richard III: Hero or Villain? with Q858 St Pancras and His Station with Steve Dimmer Peter Butler Friday 14 February 2020 Friday 20 March 2020 Richard III reputation is one of an immoral usurper Who was St Pancras and why is a London station who seized the throne from the princes in the tower, names after him? This illustrated talk will reflect on his had them murdered and capriciously ruled the birth story, his subsequent martyrdom and the country until his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth. But naming by St Augustine on an early Christian site to is all this justified? Or is it a smear campaign St Pancras on his arrival in England. How and when generated by the House of Tudor? We examine the did The Midland Railway arrive in London and what evidence. were the effects on the surrounding area?

Q852 ‘Be Yourself; Everyone Else is Already Q857 Bachelor Boy – The Life and Music of Cliff Taken’ – Life and Works of Oscar Wilde Richard with Tricia Thompson with Tricia Thompson Friday 27 March 2020 Friday 21 February 2020 Still delighting his fans, and with a career spanning 60 Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Anglo- years, Cliff Richard is still performing today at the age Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and critic. Besides his of 78. From rebellious teenage pop star to the mature literary accomplishments, he is also famous, or entertainer he is today he has sold more than 250 perhaps infamous, for his wit, flamboyance, and million records worldwide. Enjoy listening to his affairs with men. He was tried and imprisoned for his music and finding out something about the life of homosexual relationship (then considered a crime) the Peter Pan of Pop. with the son of an aristocrat. From aristocratic beginnings to a sad end in Paris, Oscar Wilde leaves behind a legacy of nine plays, one novel, and numerous poems, short stories, and essays as well as some wicked one liners. This talk looks at the life and work of one of the greatest writers of the Victorian Bring your own group era. to Knuston Hall call 01604 362200

27 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential Jan - Feb 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q575 From Belts to Bracelets, Make Leather Q106 Get Moving, Even If….. Work for You Mon - Wed: 3–5 February 2020 Weekend: 31 Jan – 2 February 2020 Tutor: Amanda Egan Tutor: Heather Summers Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Standard Weekend Price: See above* Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 Leather is a wonderful medium with which to work. Non Resident: £170.00 You will learn about leather, how to use the various Do you need to get moving for your health, but keep tools, and make a belt, a mystery braid, plus a purse, putting it off? When you think about joining a wallet, small bag or pouch and a project of your class/gym do you feel anxious about how much you choice. There will be a broad selection of leathers and will be able to do? suedes to choose from, in a variety of colours and Choosing to exercise seated in some, or all, of these textures, plus decorative studs, fasteners, rivets, sessions might suit you. eyelets and threads. *There will be a supplement between £15-£30 depending on use of materials, Come and try out exercises for: flexibility, aerobic payable to the tutor. health, strength, balance and relaxation. Join in at your own level, find out what suits you best and lifts Q574 A Cultural Journey Through Germany your motivation. Weekend: 31 Jan – 2 February 2020 NEW In between, we will consider nutrition, stress and Tutor: Monika Lind other aspects of lifestyle that affect wellbeing too. Standard Weekend Price: See above* What comes to mind when you think of Germany? Q940 Watchful Wizard – Sculpture in a Day Towels on sunbeds? The 1966 Football World Cup? Thursday 6 February 2020 NEW Oktoberfest? Sausages and beer? Oh and Don’t Tutor: Purple Boots mention the War! Germany has so much more to One day non-residential course offer. We will embark on a virtual journey through 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Germany to meet its artists, composers, writers, Starting with a simple armature, learn how to use philosophers, scientists, inventors, to learn about Powertex to make a rigid final piece that is some of its wonderful sites, its customs and traditions weatherproof to decorate your garden or keep watch and its place in world entertainment – in short: all over your bookshelf. Adorn your wizard with a spell that represents this country’s immensely rich culture. pouch and staff and recycle old textiles to make his This is purely a cultural course, there is no need cloak and robes. Top him off with a pointy hat and to be a German speaker. finish with a long white beard. To make your sculpture totally unique add elements of colour using Q927 Scrapbook Day a dry brushing technique. *There will be a Saturday 1 February 2020 supplement of £22 for this course, payable to the Tutor: Julie Houlston-Eaves tutor. 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 photobook. You will need to bring one 6 x 4” photo and around 8 photos that can be cut down to fit inside the book, approximately 3” photos. The second layout features a delicate frame Out to Lunch Plus for 1 special photo. Photos can be trimmed to size on the day. *There will be a supplement of £10 for this See pages 26 & 27 course, payable to the tutor.

28 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.

Q809 Exercise for the Mind, Body & Soul with Q571 Needle Felting – Birds and Bees Pat King Weekend: 7–9 February 2020 NEW Thursday 6 February 2020 Tutor: Nic Cremona Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages Standard Weekend Price: See above* This weekend is designed for both novice and Q914 Bead Weaving: Indian Moon experienced Needle Felters. They will needle felt two Friday 7 February 2020 birds and several bumble bees from natural fibres. Tutor: Stephanie Burnham Participants will learn about tools, fibre selection and One day non-residential course equipment, how to make and join 3d shapes, make 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 flat felt, blend colours, contour, attach eyes, fashion Swarovski design some fantastic stones that can be legs and much more. Reference materials, and all incorporated into jewellery designs. This day course tools are provided. Students receive step-by-step will guide you through all of the steps towards instruction with demonstrations throughout. The successful bezeling of the stones to create a lovely photographing of work is encouraged. *There will be piece you won’t want to give away! Skill level: Basic a supplement of £15 for this course, payable to the knowledge of Right Angle weave and peyote stitch. tutor. See Course Q525 Q934 Sashiko: An Introduction Q525 Bead Weaving: Different by Design Saturday 8 February 2020 Weekend: 7–9 February 2020 Tutor: Kate Fenney Tutor: Stephanie Burnham One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above* 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Join Stephanie on a weekend creating fabulous Sashiko is a Japanese form of running stitch that can pieces of designer jewellery. There will be a selection form intricate patterns and pictures. This course is an of pieces to choose from with varying degrees of skill introduction to the method of stitching and how the levels, as well as jewellery, there are festive ornaments patterns are formed. This is a practical stitch that was to work if you prefer. Skill level: suitable for all. See designed to protect cloth while being decorative. Course Q914. Your finished work can be turned into a variety objects including being incorporated as a panel in a Q559 Bloomsbury and Bohemia bag or quilt. It can also be used to embellish clothing. Weekend: 7–9 February 2020 *There will be a supplement of £6 for essential Tutor: Wayne Bennett materials, payable to the tutor. Standard Weekend Price: See above* Love or revile them, members of the Bloomsbury coterie were at the vanguard of cultural change at the beginning of the 20th century. Bohemian London more generally will also come under the spotlight and you will be appalled and delighted in equal measure. The lives of artists, writers, poets, musicians and some very naughty socialites will be discussed. The course will be illustrated throughout. No prior knowledge will be assumed. Dinner Talks See Centre Pages

29 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential February 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q312 Spas and Pleasure Resorts Q532 Wagner at Half Time ‘Tristan und Isolde’: Wed – Fri: 12–14 February 2020 A Great Opera Looked at From a Different Angle Tutor: John Vigar Weekend: 14–16 February 2020 Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Tutor: Julian Williamson Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 Standard Weekend Price: See above* Non Resident: £170.00 The opera is one of the most famous love stories and Today we take holidays for granted but how did they contains some of the most hypnotic music ever start and who went on them? This course looks at the written. It has filled theatres for over a century and its amazing progression from visits to health resorts to revolutionary design has intrigued the whole world. the development of the seaside holiday. This fun But what many people do not know, is that behind course looks at the history of spas and pleasure the writing of this masterpiece real-life events were resorts through the eyes of those who used them. It’s taking place, which in many ways, mirrored what was a mixture of social, topographical and architectural presented on the stage. Wagner’s passion for history with an icing of literature looking at several Mathilde Wesendonk, his marriage break-up, his dozen towns in England and Wales. association with Hans von Bulow and his love for Bulow’s wife, Cosima – all this blew up at the same Q803 Medieval Northampton with Ruth Thomas time and proves that sometimes make-believe spills Thursday 13 February 2020 over to actuality. We will study both of these Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages remarkable stories and show how they are linked in a way which not even Agatha Christie would have Q860 Richard III: Hero or Villain? with thought of. Steve Dimmer Friday 14 February 2020 Q550 Mycenaeans without Homer “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 27 Weekend: 14–16 February 2020 Tutor: Ray Aspden Q946 A Day of Ballroom Dancing Standard Weekend Price: See above* Friday 14 February 2020 Homer’s Trojan War tends to overshadow the Tutor: Doris Schierer Mycenaean civilisation of Bronze Age Greece. This One day non-residential course course will concentrate on the archaeological 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 discovery of the palaces of Mycenae, Tiryns, Pylos, You will learn the basic steps for Waltz, ChaChaCha Thebes and Gla, the documented contacts with Late and social Foxtrot. This course is ideal for a first try- Bronze Age Hittites and Egyptians and the economic out! You don’t have to have a partner to join this and ritual content of the contemporary Linear B course. See course Q548. archives. The myths and legends are impossible to Q548 Ballroom Dancing avoid, but will be mostly taken from the work of the dramatists. Weekend: 14–16 February 2020 Tutor: Doris Schierer Standard Weekend Price: See above* This course will introduce you to popular Ballroom and Latin American Dances. You’ll learn the basic steps for the Waltz, Jive, Cha-Cha-Cha and social Foxtrot. We’ll discuss music and rhythm, and practise how to lead and follow. There will be some time set Dinner Talks aside for individual or small group tuition, where you See Centre Pages can reinforce and refine the moves or learn other dances. See Q946.

30 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.

Q560 Botanical Painting in Watercolour Q915 Japanese Embroidery Weekend: 14–16 February 2020 Friday 21 February 2020 Tutor: Yvonne Hammond Tutor: Janet Cronin Standard Weekend Price: See above* One day non-residential course This weekend is about portraying a flower, fruit or 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* vegetable in watercolour. Whether you are a This course is suitable for both experienced and beginner, an improver or an acknowledged expert, those new to the subject. New students can either there will be something for you. At the end of the embroider a small motif using traditional threads and course you will take home an original piece of fabric or if they want to make a larger commitment, make a start on the ten phase learning programme. artwork, having had a great weekend in the friendly Established students will be able to continue surroundings of Knuston Hall with the bonus of stitching their current project. All students will be delicious food. taught individually and will be able to work at their Q561 Images of Landscapes and Nature own pace. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are required. See course Q531. Weekend: 14–16 February 2020 Tutor: Nicholas Hammond Q531 Japanese Embroidery Standard Weekend Price: See above* Weekend: 21–23 February 2020 People’s feelings about the English countryside have Tutor: Janet Cronin long been reflected in paintings, words, photographs Standard Weekend Price: See above* and film. Our multi-media exploration will start with This course has the same details as Q915. *There will the Middle Ages and then travel through Tudor and be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are Stuart hunting grounds, the idealised landscapes of required. 18th century country estates, the romanticised utilitarianism of the 19th century until we reach the Q544 Strings Orchestra Weekend 20th century countryside that became a focus for the Weekend: 21–23 February 2020 conservation movement We will also look at the way Tutors: Nic Fallowfield & Jenny Curtis that our views might change during this century. Standard Weekend Price: See above* This well-established course offers a weekend of Q808 Best of British Evening stimulating music-making for string players. While Wednesday 19 February 2020 the main focus is on string orchestra repertoire there Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages will be an opportunity on the Saturday afternoon for some informal chamber music. (If you would like to Q806 Wonderful Wellingborough Women: A participate in this then please bring your own music. Look at Some of the Famous and Nic and Jenny will help to facilitate the groups.) The Infamous Ladies From the Town and string orchestra repertoire for 2020 will be: District with Jon-Paul Carr Nielsen Little Suite for Strings Op.1 Mozart Divertimento in F K.138 Thursday 20 February 2020 Dvorak Two Waltzes for Strings Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages Tchaikovsky Elegie Saint-Saens Prelude to Le Deluge Q852 ‘Be Yourself; Everyone Else is Already The course is best suited to players of intermediate to Taken’ – Life and Works of Oscar Wilde advanced standard with good sight-reading ability. with Tricia Thompson Scanned copies of bowed parts of all the pieces to be Friday 21 February 2020 played on the course will be available a few weeks “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 27 beforehand should participants wish to do some preparation in advance of the course.

31 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential Feb - Mar 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q705 Saxophone Week Q928 Vienna 1814-1914: Tradition and Sun – Fri: 23–28 February 2020 Modernity Tutors: Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson Friday 28 February 2020 Shared bedroom occupancy: £555.00 Tutor: David Price Single bedroom occupancy: £625.00 One day non-residential course Non Resident: £350.00 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 This course is for players of any saxophone. A A wide-ranging course looking at Vienna when it was minimum standard of approximately grade 3 is capital of an empire of 53 million and a major centre recommended. Groups are altered every session and for the arts, scientific ideas, and political theorising. Including the Congress of Vienna, its balls and the participants can expect to play in ensembles of waltz, the Ringstrasse, the 1848 revolution, the effects varying sizes depending on course numbers. Players of war, Mayerling, the ideas of Archduke Franz will be grouped with those of similar ability. A vast Ferdinand, Sigmund Freud, Theodor Herzl and Adolf library of music will be available throughout the Hitler, and how music and art changed over this course. Experience in sight-reading and previous period. With slides and music. See course Q563. ensemble playing is not essential but will be advantageous. Q563 Musicals: The Weird and the Wonderful Weekend: 28 Feb – 1 March 2020 Q917 A Day of Bedfordshire Lace Tutor: David Price Friday 28 February 2020 Standard Weekend Price: See above* Tutor: Denise Vickery An entertaining look at the extraordinary variety of One day non-residential course subject matter covered in musicals: including 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 international politics in Evita, Call Me Madam and This course is designed for a range of students from Chess; fairy tales subverted to provide unexpected those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire twists, as in Disney’s Frozen and Stephen Sondheim’s Lace through to the more experienced who wish to Into The Woods; and lurid horror films as an inspiration advance their techniques. Students may start new in the Rocky Horror Show, Little Shop of Horrors, and projects or complete ongoing work and will benefit Sweeney Todd. Also included: Carousel, Paint Your from individual tuition as well as from group Wagon, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Gigi, Hello Dolly discussions. See course Q549 and The Producers. With slides and film clips. See Course Q928. Q549 A Weekend of Bedfordshire Lace Q929 Tutankhamun: The Life and Death of a Weekend: 28 Feb – 1 March 2020 Boy King Tutor: Denise Vickery Saturday 29 February 2020 Standard Weekend Price: See above* Tutor: Ruth Thomas This course is designed for a range of students from One day non-residential course those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 Lace through to the more experienced who wish to Tutankhamun became pharaoh as a child at a time of advance their techniques. During the weekend, great religious and social upheaval in ancient Egypt. students may start new projects or complete His father had introduced a monotheistic religion and ongoing work and will benefit from individual tuition built a new capital city where Tutankhamun was as well as from group discussions. See Course Q917. born. When Tutankhamun became king Egypt was in turmoil and his reign was dramatic and turbulent. We shall look at the life and premature death of the young pharaoh drawing on artefacts discovered in his tomb and throughout Egypt.

32 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.

Q564 Bookbinding and Restoration Q923 Art – Vintage Window Shutters in Weekend: 28 Feb – 1 March 2020 Watercolour Tutor: Doug Mitchell Tuesday 3 March 2020 Standard Weekend Price: See above* Tutor: Di Lorriman If you love books here is a chance to give them new One day non-residential course life by bringing at least 2 that are in need of some 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 TLC. You will be learning some basic repair and This vintage window has character all of it’s own. You restore techniques using modern materials but will be painting lighter colours first and layering up to keeping as much of the original as is practical, darker tone. Drawing is minimal and there is scope making it once again structurally sound. Cloth for you to add small changes here and there in order bindings will be easier to repair but leather bound to make your painting a little different. We will find books will take longer. You do not need any previous out how to paint glass in order for the window to experience, just good hand skills. *There will be a have depth and we will add in extras like shutters and supplement of up to £25, for essential materials, window box to make this small subject really work payable to the tutor. well for us. There will be an emphasis on transparency and tonal contrast. See Courses Q924 & Q565 Make an Eco-Dyed Book Cover and Bag Q925. Weekend: 28 Feb – 1 March 2020 Tutor: Jenny Jones Q924 Art – Pen and Watercolour Wash Standard Weekend Price: See above* Wednesday 4 March 2020 Have a fun weekend creating your own eco-dyed Tutor: Di Lorriman fabric, paper and threads, then turning them into a One day non-residential course useful book cover and a little bag. Eco-dying is the 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 transfer of colours and patterns from leaves and/or On the day you will be able to experiment with both flowers onto paper or fabrics, a kind of direct printing. waterproof and water-soluble pens as I have a good You can use plants from your garden, or foliage from selection for you to try as you investigate line, tone a florist. Join me on this journey of discovery of the and texture while making your own painting. There amazingly beautiful designs and patterns you and are many pen techniques to learn. In a pen and wash nature can create. *There will be a supplement of painting the sharp edges are generally created with £5.00 for this course, payable to the tutor. the pen and soft edges by the watercolour. I will have prepared a subject that you can follow in the day but Q104 The Beauty of Russian Lace if you prefer to work on your own individual pen and Mon – Wed: 2–4 March 2020 wash project with help and guidance that’s fine. See Tutor: Ingrid Le Count Courses Q923 & Q925. Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 Q810 Jeyes on Jeyes – Georgina, Philadelphus Non Resident: £170.00 & John Russian lace is a chain lace which has developed over Thursday 5 March 2020 many years. It gives the lacemaker the opportunity to Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages play with colours and texture and even introduce beads into the lace. Taking part in the lace will help broaden participants conception of Russian lace and explore its potentials on an individual basis. The course will appeal to both the beginner and the experienced lacemaker alike.

33 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential March 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q925 Art – Gardener’s Corner in Watercolour Q855 Brecht and ‘Epic’ Theatre with Thursday 5 March 2020 Trudy Hillier Tutor: Di Lorriman Friday 6 March 2020 One day non-residential course “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 27 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 This is a watercolour project based on a potting shed Q913 Patchwork Projects corner where terracotta pots, trowel, old watering Friday 6 March 2020 can etc have been casually left beside new plants to Tutor: Helen Coverley go in…. forgotten. The light is atmospheric. You will One day non-residential course apply your paint carefully so that you get effective 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 hard and soft edges to bring out the simple shapes This course is for students of all skill levels. There are and yet keep the mysterious light effect. You will be many projects to choose from, but if you would like using wet into wet paint and mixing on the paper. to bring a project that you would like help with, You will learn how to mix good neutrals, keep your please do. Projects include, quilts, jelly roll quilts and work transparent and not make mud! See Courses bags, small wall hangings and landscapes and much Q923 & Q924. more. There are plenty of projects where you can Q942 Creative Papercutting learn a new skill and polish up on your existing skills. Most projects require a sewing machine but some Thursday 5 March 2020 NEW can be hand sewn as well. See Course Q523 Tutor: Christine Green One day non-residential course Q523 Patchwork Projects 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Weekend: 6-8 March 2020 The ancient art of paper cutting is brought bang up to date on this inspirational and fun course! Be Tutor: Helen Coverley inspired by a wide range of cut outs including Polish, Standard Weekend Price: See above* Swiss and Chinese. You’ll master cutting safely and This course has the same details as Q913. accurately using a scalpel and get to grips with Q918 Polymer Clay: Quilling Effects creative free hand lettering to design your own unique papercuts. You will design and cut a Friday 6 March 2020 monogram using your initials, then design and cut Tutor: Sally Boehme something more complex. No previous experience One day non-residential course needed, very basic drawing skills helpful. Highly 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* rewarding and great fun you’ll never need to buy a Using the flexible, colour-changing effects of greeting card again! *All materials, equipment and polymer clay we will take the motifs used in paper resources, will be supplied by the tutor for a quilling and produce robust, pretty jewellery fit to supplement of £5. See Course Q943. wear on a warm spring day! Blending techniques allow you to incorporate more than one colour to Q943 Creative Papercutting each strand of clay that is twirled, spiralled or Friday 6 March 2020 NEW zigzagged without the need for glue. Pushed gently Tutor: Christine Green together and backed with more clay where required, One day non-residential course a delicate tracery is created. *All materials for this 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* course may be purchased from the tutor, This course has the same details Q942. *All materials, approximate cost £7. See Course Q551. equipment and resources, will be supplied by the tutor for a supplement of £5

34 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.

Q551 Polymer Clay: Butterflies & Bees Q941 “One Man’s Meate is Another’s Poyson” Weekend: 6-8 March 2020 Saturday 7 March 2020 Tutor: Sally Boehme Tutor: Liz Williams Standard Weekend Price: See above* One day non-residential course To celebrate the coming of spring we will be 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 immersing ourselves in millefiori cane-building Food, food, glorious food ...... or is it? Is what you eat techniques over this weekend. The theme is nourishing you or does it have nasty side-effects such butterflies and bees, each of which will be produced as bloating, gas or muscle aches? Five-a-day, super- in polymer clay before being sliced and applied to foods, whole grains, low carb, low fat - so many beads, buttons etc or created as a ‘veneer’ to apply to recommendations, so many myths - but what books, cards etc as a beautifully decorative effect. *All actually suits YOU? During the day you might find out materials for this course may be purchased from the ...... and realise that intuitively you know what's best tutor, approximate cost £10-£15. See Course Q918. for you! You will learn some basic body information and be able to test out your own body's response to Q547 The Golden Century of German certain foods using muscle balancing techniques. Philosophy Weekend: 6-8 March 2020 Q311 You the Jury – Knuston Casebook Tutor: Darren Harper Number Two Standard Weekend Price: See above* Wed – Fri: 11–13 March 2020 NEW A flowering in philosophy occurred between the Tutor: Diane Janes 1790s and the 1880s in the German-speaking world, Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 equal in the apex of thought to that of the ancient Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 Greeks. This began with Kant, was augmented by Non Resident: £170.00 Schopenhauer, before Nietzsche assailed the whole Examine four real life cases of murder or suspected of existing morality. This weekend course will explore murder which occurred in the UK between 1900- the wealth of ideas produced by these philosophers. 1975, listen to the evidence, reach your own verdict, then decide whether justice was well served by the Q570 Circle Dancing Towards The Vernal historical outcome. The cases have all been selected Equinox with an eye to the insight they can give us on aspects Weekend: 6-8 March 2020 of our judicial system or social history. NB. These are NEW Tutor: Norman Sibley not the same cases as were used in Knuston Standard Weekend Price: See above* Casebook number 1 (October 2019). Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures; marking special occasions, the seasons, strengthening community and encouraging harmony and peace. Circle dances can be energetic and lively or gentle and reflective. Dances are walked through before being danced. The course will be made for your enjoyment and adaptable to all levels of experience. There will be traditional and modern dances, from around the world and an opportunity Bring your own group for requests. Saturday afternoon will be free time, to Knuston Hall with an opportunity to walk the grounds, or join in call 01604 362200 shared dance.

35 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential March 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q306 Bobbin Lace: Beginners Welcome Q535 Chinese Brush Painting: Spring Rats Wed – Fri: 11–13 March 2020 Weekend: 13-15 March 2020 Tutor: Alison Winn 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 Q310. Non Resident: £170.00 Have you always wanted to make lace but are Q553 Fun with French: Chagrin d’école de worried that it looks complicated? Are you a Daniel Pennac beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Weekend: 13-15 March 2020 Are you already a lace maker but would like to Tutor: Monique Meager continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help Standard Weekend Price: See above* is at hand! This is the ideal course for you. Enjoy a few Venez vous plonger dans un bain de français ! Nous days developing your lacemaking skills and discuterons des souvenirs d’enfance de Daniel knowledge. *Beginners Kit available to purchase from Pennac dans son livre Chagrin d’école, dans lequel il the tutors at a cost of £30. See course Q527. aborde la question de l’école du point de vue du mauvais élève. Vous serez invités à partager vos Q527 Bobbin Lace: Beginners Welcome propres souvenirs en tant qu’élève, parent et peut- Weekend: 13-15 March 2020 être même prof. De plus, apportez vos questions de Tutor: Alison Winn grammaire, de structure ou de vocabulaire et nous Standard Weekend Price: See above* essaierons de les résoudre ensemble. Apportez un This course has the same details as Q306. *Beginners exemplaire de Chagrin d’école, de préférence en Kit available to purchase from the tutors at a cost of collection FOLIO ISBN 9782070396849. £30. Q103 Making Embroidered Books, ‘Just One Q310 Chinese Brush Painting: Spring Rats Sheet’ Wed – Fri: 11–13 March 2020 Mon - Fri: 16–20 March 2020 Tutor: Claire Seaton Tutor: Frances Pickering Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 Shared bedroom occupancy: £452.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £528.00 Non Resident: £170.00 Non Resident: £285.00 This course will introduce, extend and reinforce This course gives a unique opportunity to create a students’ knowledge of basic strokes and skills small book and start to fill it. Using ‘just one sheet’ of through a variety of traditional CBP subjects. Modern fabric for the cover and the pages. Using Gesso and subjects and techniques will also be included. In the some fabric paint, then finished with machine or year of the Rat some subjects will reflect this. The hand stitch. traditional teaching style of demonstration and practice will be followed. Examples will be provided for students to work from. More informal evening sessions will extend students’ knowledge of Chinese art and culture through practical crafts and DVD/ presentation. See course Q535.

36 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.

Q919 Coloured Pencils An Introduction Q858 St Pancras and His Station with Tuesday 17 March 2020 Peter Butler Tutor: Peter Weatherill Friday 20 March 2020 One day non-residential course “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 27 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 A hands-on review of different coloured pencils and Q308 Whitework Sampler the ways they develop colour. We will look at the way Wed – Fri: 18–20 March 2020 paper types influence the results and the methods Tutor: Pat Trott we can use to vary the final effect through choice of Shared bedroom occupancy: £270.00 pencil stroke and shading. This may sound technical, Single bedroom occupancy: £308.00 but it isn’t! We are simply seeing how the way we Non Resident: £170.00 handle the colour on different papers has an Everyone is most welcome on this course, from the important effect on the final masterpiece. Students newcomer to the “addict”. This course aims to wishing to take advantage of the time to work on introduce students to two or more whitework their own pictures with tutor support are very embroidery techniques, which could include welcome. See Courses Q920 & Q921 hardanger and casalguidi if desired and give them the opportunity to build up a useful stitch library. Q920 Coloured Pencils Day They will be able to use the knowledge they gain to Wednesday 18 March 2020 make a beautiful and useful Sampler. During the Tutor: Peter Weatherill course through demonstration, discussion and One day non-residential course execution of samples, students will produce a piece 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 of work utilising a variety of stitches and techniques. See Courses Q919 & Q921 See course Q530

Q921 Mixed Media with Coloured Pencils Q530 Whitework Sampler Thursday 19 March 2020 Weekend: 20-22 March 2020 Tutor: Peter Weatherill Tutor: Pat Trott One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above* 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 This course has the same details as Q308. Coloured Pencils offer a convenient range of options when working with Mixed Media subjects particularly Q552 Speed Tailoring when adding colour or detail to pen or traditional Weekend: 20-22 March 2020 watercolours. We will spend a little time exploring Tutor: Jeanine Hickman what works and what to avoid. Students can work Standard Weekend Price: See above* from their own photo references or from a large A jacket is a key garment. We will learn to make a collection brought by the tutor. Any students wishing lined tailored jacket using the speed tailoring to use the time to work on their own coloured pencil method with Vilene H410, one of the easiest images will be welcome to take advantage of some methods to make a tailored jacket, with welt pockets, tutor support. See Courses Q919 & Q920 bound buttonholes, 2 piece sleeve, collar and revers to a high professional standard. The course will cover Q811 After Dinner with The Amazing Anthony pattern adaptation, if required and a toile can be Thursday 19 March 2020 made before constructing the jacket to ensure a Dinner Talk – see Centre Pages perfect fit. Students receive personal attention and we work in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact me.

37 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential March 2020 courses attracts a 10% discount.

Q536 Beadazzled: A Weekend of Beadwork Q938 Beginners Macramé Workshop Jewellery Wednesday 25 March 2020 NEW Weekend: 20-22 March 2020 Tutor: Sally Wilson Tutor: Gillian Ashwell One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above* 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* This wonderfully creative and self-indulgent weekend This course is suitable for beginners. To begin you will will appeal to both the beginner to beadwork and learn a few of the basic, fundamental knots of those who already have some experience. Select macramé, these include the square knot, spiral knot designs of your choice from a huge range of samples and clove hitch knot. The knots learnt are then put (the number increases every year!) of stunningly into practice by making your very own wall hanging individual pieces of jewellery for both everyday and or plant hanger you can take home with you. *There special occasion wear, then make them in the colours will be a supplement of £6 for the cotton rope of your choice, working with mainly tiny seed beads provided, payable to the tutor. and needle and thread. This is an opportunity to explore and use at your own pace some of the many Q933 Introduction to Spring Foraging and techniques of bead threading and weaving. Herbal Remedies

Q562 Weekend Woodcarving Thursday 26 March 2020 NEW Weekend: 20-22 March 2020 Tutor: Angie Woodard Tutor: Peter Schwartz One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above* 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* This weekend of woodcarving is open to everyone. This course is to introduce and inspire in learning Beginners start with a simple relief design to about Spring foraging within the grounds of Knuston familiarise themselves with tools and basic carving Hall. We will begin a fascinating journey using herbs techniques, before progressing to a more advanced for medicinal purposes whether in the food we eat or project of their choice. A wealth of patterns and the preparations we can make to keep ourselves reference material provide ideas and inspiration. With healthy. By identifying the safety of these herbs and tuition on-hand, improvers will be encouraged to then making herbal medicinal teas, infusions, herbal develop their skills on more challenging projects, syrups, tinctures and balms, we can understand how carving in relief or in the round. *There will be a nature provides a wonderful apothecary around us. supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to *There will be a supplement of £10 for essential the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price. materials, payable to the tutor.

Q944 Drum For Fun Day School Q857 Bachelor Boy – The Life and Music of Cliff Saturday 21 March 2020 Richard with Tricia Thompson Tutor: Heather Summers Friday 27 March 2018 One day non-residential course “Out To Lunch Plus” - see page 27 9.15am – 4.45pm £68 Working in a drum circle, we will start with rhythm games and body beats, and end with polyrhythms and pile-ups. This is an introductory workshop for beginners, or those who have a little experience. I provide a selection of hand percussion and drums including djembes, tubano, cajons, darbuka, as well as bins and drumsticks, and percussion instruments Out to Lunch Plus from around the world. Feel free to bring along a favourite drum but leave your rings at home so as See pages 26 & 27 not to damage drum skins or your hands.

38 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.

Q555 Irish Language (Gaeilge) Weekend: 27–29 March 2020 Tutor: Liam Dolan Standard Weekend Price: See above* Each student will be made welcome and put at their ease as soon as they arrive. The immersive course will focus on spoken skills and developing confidence in using Irish. Teaching materials will be drawn from a diversity of sources including the contemporary media and national folklore collections. Students will Dinner Talks leave with an enhanced vocabulary and improved See Centre Pages confidence using Irish. They will develop skills that will help them to learn independently. They will become members of an active and supportive community of Irish speakers.

Q567 Beginners’ Conversational Irish NEW Weekend: 27–29 March 2020 NEW Tutor: Christy Evans Standard Weekend Price: See above* This course is designed for people who may know lots of words and phrases, but lacks opportunities to speak Irish. As well as conversation, the course will look at grammar and will build on the basics that a Bring your own group student might already know. The course will help to Knuston Hall students feel more confident to engage with Irish call 01604 362200 Speakers and set them on the path to fluency.

Q936 Fabulous Fabric Shoe Makeover NEW Saturday 28 March 2020 NEW Tutor: Lucy May One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £68* Learn how to transform a pair of plain old shoes into something truly stunning on this unique shoe customisation workshop. You will be guided step-by- step through the process of pattern making, re- covering and embellishing your shoes along with tips on how to achieve a professional finish. You will have Out to Lunch Plus a selection of eye-catching fabrics and trims to choose from and at the end of the day you will walk See pages 26 & 27 away in your very own fabulous customised footwear! *There will be a supplement of £10 for essential materials, payable to the tutor.

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2 April 2020 15 May 2020 19-21 June 2020 Canal Art Tim Whitelock Beds Lace Day Denise Vickery Yoga Heather Mackness Silk Ribbon Pat Trott 3 April 2020 15-17 May 2020 Embroidery Canal Art Tim Whitelock German Language Monika Lind Polymer Clay Sally Boehme Art Day Richard Box Beds Lace Denise Vickery Woodcarving Peter Schwartz Milanese Lace Jenny MacPherson 26-29 May 2020 Summer Sch 3-5 April 2020 Beadwork Gillian Ashwell 23 June 2020 Canal Art Tim Whitelock 29-31 May 2020 Beginners Japanese Janet Cronin Drawing with a Richard Box Accordion Jazz Bert Santilly Embroidery Needle French (Advanced) Monique Meager Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida- 24-26 June 2020 Howells Ancient History Ray Aspden Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Milanese Lace Jenny MacPherson 1-3 June 2020 Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey Tai Chi Summer Amanda Egan 11-14 April 2020 26 June 2020 School Early Music Alison Crum, Peter German Monika Lind Syrus & 3-5 June 2020 Beginners Day Roy Marks European Bobbin Patricia Bury Lace 26-28 June 2020 17-19 April 2020 Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Film History Peter Kendrick 5 June 2020 German Int/ Monika Lind Stumpwork Kay Dennis Beadwork Jewellery Stephanie Burnham Advanced Recorders Weekend Polyphonica Trio 5-7 June 2020 Botanical Painting Norma Gregory 19-22 April 2020 Beadwork Jewellery Stephanie Burnham 3 July 2020 Stumpwork Kay Dennis European Bobbin Patricia Bury Russian Language Rachel Farmer Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey Lace Day 24 April 2020 10-12 June 2020 3-5 July 2020 Patchwork Bags Helen Coverley Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Russian Culture Rachel Farmer Arthur Miller Trudy Hillier Philosophy Darren Harper Day Course 12 June 2020 Bucks lace Day Jackie Poulter Patchwork Helen Coverley 6-8 July 2020 24-26 April 2020 12-14 June 2020 Beadwork Gillian Ashwell Patchwork Bags Helen Coverley Bobbin Lace Alison Winn 7 July 2020 Silver Jewellery Beccy Gillatt Patchwork Helen Coverley Mixed Media Day Di Lorriman Bucks Lace Jackie Poulter Special Clothes Jeanine Hickman 8-10 July 2020 8 May 2020 17-19 June 2020 Beadwork Gillian Ashwell Japanese Janet Cronin Woodcarving Peter Paint Italy Di Lorriman Embroidery Day Summer Sch Schwartz Beginners Doris Schierer Silk Ribbon Pat Trott 13-15 July 2020 Ballroom Day Embroidery Patchwork Helen Coverley 8-10 May 2020 19 June 2020 19-24 July 2020 Japanese Janet Cronin Polymer Beads Day Sally Boehme Embroidery Kay Dennis & Embroidery Summer School Pat Trott Crewelwork Pat Trott 24 July – 2 August 2020 Solo Dance Doris Schierer Lace Summer School TBC 31 July – 2 August 2020 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn 40 Forthcoming Courses

2-5 August 2020 4-6 September 2020 23 October 2020 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Mountmellick Pat Trott Beadwork Jewellery Stephanie Burnham Beaded Mini People Stephanie Burnham German Literature Monika Lind Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey (Adv) Day 2-7 August 2020 Cartoons Di Lorriman Box Masterclass Richard Box 23-25 October 2020 9-11 & 11-13 September 2020 Beadwork Jewellery Stephanie Burnham 5-7 August 2020 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey Bobbin Lace Alison Winn 15, 16 & 17 September 2020 30 October 2020 7-9 August 2020 Coloured Pencils Peter Weatherill Bucks Lace Day Jackie Poulter Saxophone Sarah Jobson, Day Debbie Scherer 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2020 Clothes Making Jeanine Hickman 18-20 September 2020 Bucks Lace Jackie Poulter Music Appreciation Julian Williamson 9-14 August 2020 Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida- (Art) TBC Richard Box Howells Saxophone Summer Sarah Jobson, School Debbie Scherer 25 September 2020 6 November 2020 Clothes Making Jeanine Hickman Patchwork Helen Coverley Bobbin Lace Alison Winn 14-16 August 2020 European Bobbin Patricia Bury 25-27 September 2020 Lace Day Chinese Brush Claire Seaton Patchwork Helen Coverley Painting 6-8 November 2020 Patchwork Summer Helen Coverley 2 October 2020 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn School Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Botanical Painting Kate Nuttall European Bobbin Patricia Bury Lace TBC Ian Russell Lowell 2-4 & 4-6 October 2020 Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Pen & Wash Di Lorrman 16-21 August 2020 9-13 November 2020 Chinese Brush Claire Seaton 5-7 October 2020 Painting Embroidered Books Frances Pickering Film History Peter Kendrick 16-19 & 19-21 August 2020 8-11 October 2020 13 November 2020 Patchwork Summer Helen Coverley Saxophone Debbie Scherer & Woodcarving Day Peter Schwartz School Sarah Jobson Botanical Painting Kate Nuttall 13-15 November 2020 9-11 October 2020 Stumpwork Kay Dennis 17-19 & 19-21 August 2020 Philosophy Darren Harper Irish Language Liam Dolan Beadwork Stephanie Burnham Trousers that Fit Jeanine Hickman Woodcarving Peter Schwartz 24-28 August 2020 14-16 October 2020 15-18 November 2020 Embroidered Books Frances Pickering Blackwork Pat Trott Stumpwork Kay Dennis Chinese Brush Claire Seaton 28-30 August 2020 Painting 20 November 2020 Film History Peter Kendrick Patchwork Helen Coverley Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida- 16-18 October 2020 Howells Blackwork Pat Trott 20-22 November 2020 30 August – 4 September 2020 Chinese Brush Claire Seaton Patchwork Helen Coverley Painting Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida- Ancient History Ray Aspden Howells Beadwork Gillian Ashwell 23-24 & 24-26 November 2020 17 October 2020 2-4 September 2020 World Lace TBC Mountmellick Pat Trott 6” Christmas Tree Kate Fenney

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27 November 2020 23 April 2021 24 September 2021 Beds Lace Day Denise Vickery Patchwork Day Helen Coverley Patchwork Helen Coverley Polymer Clay Day Sally Boehme 23-25 April 2021 24-26 September 2021 27-29 November 2020 Patchwork Helen Coverley Patchwork Helen Coverley Tamari Christmas Pat Trott Decorations 14-16 May 2021 12 November 2021 Beds Lace Denise Vickery German Literature Monika Lind Woodcarving Day Peter Schwartz Polymer Clay Sally Boehme & Film 12-14 November 2021 4 December 2020 4-6 June 2021 Woodcarving Peter Schwartz Russian Language Rachel Farmer Accordion Jazz Bert Santilly Stumpwork Kay Dennis

4-6 December 2020 25-27 June 2021 14-17 November 2021 Russian Culture Rachel Farmer Yoga Heather Mackness Stumpwork Kay Dennis Windband Paul Egan & Andy Johnson 9 July 2021 26 November 2021 Patchwork Helen Coverley 26 February 2021 German Monika Lind - Beginners Day Patchwork Day Helen Coverley 26-28 November 2021 9-11 July 2021 26-28 February 2021 Patchwork Helen Coverley Intermediate/ Monika Lind Patchwork Helen Coverley Advanced German

5 March 2021 12-14 July 2021 Woodcarving Day Peter Schwartz Patchwork Helen Coverley

5-7 March 2021 13-15 & 15-18 & 18-20 August 2021 Woodcarving Peter Schwartz Patchwork Helen Coverley

16-18 & 18-21 April 2021 3-5 September 2021 Stumpwork Kay Dennis German Advanced Monika Lind

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Ashwell, Gillian Bickerstaffe, Dylan Coverley, Helen www.beadworkjewellery.co.uk Over the last 25 years Dylan has Helen has been sewing for as long as Gillian has been fascinated by and lectured to Egyptology Societies & she can remember and has been working with beads since she was in Conferences; lead tours to Egypt, teaching all over the country for over her teens, and has been a teacher of Crete and Italy; contributed to TV 30 years. She has a design and beadwork for in excess of thirty years, documentaries on mummies and textiles background and enjoys passing on the skills and thrills of tomb-robbery; and published designing new projects and seeing working with beads. She is a member numerous articles – both popular her students develop their skills through teaching. of The Bead Society of Great Britain and scholarly. He is the author of two and The Beadworkers Guild. books. Cremona, Nic www.feltanddandy.co.uk Aspden, Ray Boehme, Sally Nic works as a needle felt instructor As an enthusiast of the Ancient www.sallyboehme.co.uk World, Ray draws on a photo archive and felt artist across the South East Sally has been “playing” with polymer .He has recently appeared on and eclectic library built up from 20 clay for over 20 years and teaching Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade years of study tour travel, to present a polymer clay and beading Christmas and is a regular on narrative of our all too recognisably techniques for 10 years at various Hochanda TV. In 2020, he will begin human forebears. venues around the country. She also as a tutor at Knuston, alongside his Austin, Pam runs workshops at her home studio tutoring workshops at The Natural www.spinningschool.org in rural Herefordshire, sells her pieces History Museum. Pam Austin BSc. has been spinning and works to commission. Cronin, Janet for over 30 years. She is one of very Box, Richard Janet has been embroidering all her few teachers of long draw technique, Richard is an artist and art historian. life and started learning Japanese which produces satisfying arms’ He has painted in oils and water Embroidery when she wanted a new lengths of thread at a time, and is the colours for many years and is now challenge. She is now a fully qualified hallmark of accomplishment in hand exploring acrylics. He has been tutor and teaches in both adult spinning. Author of: ‘Hand spinning- developing his textile art ever since education and to students privately. essential technical and creative skills’. 1964 and he has written seven books It has provided her with a new Crowood Press 2018. challenge in her embroidery life. on drawing, design and embroidery. Baker, David Curtis, Jenny (Cello Weekend) Bury, Patricia Former NASA scientist and now Jenny Curtis has over 30 years Patricia has been teaching Bobbin involved in the history of great experience teaching cellists from Lace making for almost 40 years, nations and the balance of power beginner to professional level. Jenny among countries of the world. A specializing in European Laces and has played with many of the leading member of the International Institute their techniques. Patricia has orchestras in the UK and is a member of Strategic Studies, over 100 books exhibited Lace in Europe and Japan of the Tedesca String Quartet. and been a judge at International published and a regular contributor Curtis, Jenny/Fallowfield, Nic events. Being a founder member of to radio and TV as well as consulting (String Orchestra Weekend) activities. OIDFA and The Lace Guild, Patricia believes in fostering friendship Nic Fallowfield, Violin and Jenny Bennett, Wayne Curtis, Cello - colleagues in the through lace and passing on her After a first career in the theatre, Tedesca Quartet - are popular and knowledge. Wayne studied fine art and art history experienced coaches who have at Camberwell School of Art and Burnham, Stephanie worked together for many years. www.thebeadscene.com then Goldsmiths’ College. He then Davies, Bob worked for the Contemporary Art Stephanie comes from a textile Bob Davies has been delivering Society and moved to Dorset. For 23 background. After completing her courses on the history of travellers, years he was Director of Dillington City & Guilds in creative studies and and travel writing for universities and House, Somerset - a leading Embroidery she then discovered adult education centres for twenty residential college. He has also been beadwork, which is now her passion. years. He has a passionate interest in involved in archaeological research Stephanie has written 5 books to the subject, fuelled by his own travels and now divides his time between date and has taught extensively and encounters in India, Canada, lecturing, research and writing. throughout the UK and Japan. Romania and France.

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Dennis, Kay Farmer, Rachel Hammond, Nicholas Kay is a freelance professional hand Rachel first visited Russia in the 1970s. Nick combined his boyhood passions embroiderer who specialises in She frequently works there as a for art and the countryside in a career stumpwork, needle lace and three trainer and is passionate about that included editing the RSPB dimensional embroidery all of which developing her own knowledge of magazine and working for the Kay has been teaching for thirty Russian language and culture in this Wildlife Trusts. Among the 12 books years. Kay combines teaching for fast-changing and fascinating he has written are 4 about art and groups around the country, together country. She has written several wildlife. He has also had a lifelong with creating her own distinctive Teach Yourself Russian course books interest in the history of the embroideries and working on and loves sharing her knowledge countryside. commissions. with others. Hammond, Yvonne Fenney, Kate Dolan, Liam www.hammondbotanics.com Kate is an accredited NFWI Liam’s teaching focusses the spoken Yvonne is an experienced botanical Demonstrator in Crafts, working in a language using contemporary art tutor, holding two RHS Gold sources and folklore. He has been wide range of materials, she is interested in how design ideas can Medals and having exhibited teaching Irish to adults in Britain worldwide. As well as Knuston, she since 2003. He taught in Oideas Gael be drawn from a wide range of crafts to be applied with different teaches for the Society of Botanical from 2007 to 2012. He was a member techniques, however, Kate's first love Artists. of the governing board of Coláiste na is embroidery in all its many forms. hÉireann between 2014 and 2017. He Harper, Darren wrote the Nod don Eolaí column in Fallowfield, Nic/Curtis, Jenny www.darrenharper.net Tuairisc.ie in 2017/18. Nic Fallowfield, Violin and Jenny Darren has a first class honours Curtis, Cello - colleagues in the degree in English and Creative Egan, Amanda (Tai Chi) Tedesca Quartet - are popular and Writing, as well as a PGCE, and is www.wellspringtaiji.co.uk experienced coaches who have currently working towards a PhD. He Amanda first tried Tai Chi over 30 worked together for many years. teaches courses in Philosophy, years ago. She continued to train Literature and Creative Writing at both locally and in China and Gillatt, Beccy Higham Hall in Cumbria as well as at became an instructor in 1994. Her An award winning experienced silver Dillington House in Somerset. Darren focus is on flowing, even-paced Yang smith who has been tutoring for over has established philosophical and style Tai Chi and on sets of Dao Yin 10 years, ranging from adult learning courses to degree level. Beccy's literary societies in both Carlisle, exercises for wellbeing. She enjoys studio based in the beautiful town of Cumbria and Hexham, teaching a wide variety of people Olney is where she makes her own and believes that learning to relax is Northumberland which offer a range collection and pieces for commission. important for all. of courses, talks and workshops in Green, Christine the liberal arts. The Phil & Lit also has Egan, Amanda Christine is an inspiring tutor with a as an independent library, which has (Get Moving, Even If….) wealth of teaching and design a particular focus on philosophy, Amanda is interested in both Eastern experience, including 12 years as a literature and creative writing. He and Western approaches to healthy graphic designer for the BBC and gives talks and workshops at book ageing. Early in 2018, she did the Head of Film & Animation at Kingston festivals, as well as other FABS Training Programme with University. She has won many philosophical and writing groups. MoveitorLoseit (a widely endorsed accolades for her work including a Hickman, Jeanine exercise system for over 60’s) and BAFTA nomination. She is a self Jeanine is a qualified adult tutor and now offers “Get Moving…” sessions. taught paper cutter and featured on she has a background of couture She is also interested in links the BBC’s ‘Make! Craft Britain’ sharing between nutrition, lifestyle and her skills. work from Paris. health in the UK. Gugliotta, Kay Houlston-Eaves, Julie Evans, Christy With over 40 years’ experience Julie loves to create things and Christy Evans is the former European working in various creative industries, scrapbooking in particular is a Commission Léargas Language Kay has designed for Harrods of passion. She has been teaching Ambassador. He was a visiting London, Berkertex, the MOD and scrapbooking for over 15 years and lecturer in Irish at St Mary’s University retail outlets throughout the UK. Kay still enjoy every class. Her aim is to in London. He currently writes a delights in sharing her passion for create a friendly atmosphere for weekly bilingual column in the Irish design with students of all ages and pupils of all abilities to enjoy this World newspaper. ability. wonderful hobby.

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Janes, Diane Lind, Monika boutique. She now teaches creative Diane Janes is an award winning Monika is a lecturer of Cultural, Film workshops and thoroughly enjoys author, whose books include several and Television Studies as well as helping others express their creativity well respected investigations into German culture and language at the and learn new skills. University of Brighton. Having lived in historical murders. She is a regular Meager, Monique different parts of the world, Monika is expert contributor to BBC TV's Monique has dual nationality and is Murder, Mystery & My Family. She has passionate about sharing her ideas fully bilingual. She graduated from personally researched each of the and her interest in and knowledge of the Sorbonne and has been running cases chosen for the Knuston Hall history and culture. courses at Knuston Hall since 1990. jury. Lorriman, Di Mitchell, Doug Jobson, Sarah/ Scherer, Debbie As a qualified primary and art teacher A Conservator/Binder for over 40 Debbie and Sarah are experienced Di enjoys running successful years. Doug was a five year performers and qualified teachers watercolour classes and workshops, Apprentice gaining a City & Guilds who specialise in adult education. which cater for both adults and distinction, later working for the They play with the quartet, children. She is a Fellow of the SaxShades, the highly acclaimed Nottingham Society of Artists and British Museum and the Foreign Yorkshire Saxophone Choir and the Past President of the Leicester Sketch Office. Doug joined the British Library Quirk Ensemble. Club. Visit her web site at Centre for Conservation in London in www.dilorriman.co.uk 2001 where his all-round skills Jones, Jenny flourished. He gained a level 3 NVQ Jenny Jones has had a love of and Lowell, Ian Russell Stories and illustrated stories have qualification to become a mentor to fascination for textiles since interns and foreign students. childhood. She is a qualified teacher always been and continue to be a of upholstery and soft furnishings, great influence and inspiration to Ian, Newey, Jonathan and has developed an interest in starting from Bestall’s Rupert Bear to www.jonathannewey.com producing unique textiles, including Hampson’s Dan Dare and on from Jonathan Newey is an award winning Dickens to more contemporary patchwork, feltmaking, weaving and artist with over 20 years of writers in varying genres. Reading fabric design through a variety of experience in teaching. He is well and listening to stories and sharing dyeing processes. known for his realistic animal studies insights about them is a consuming using coloured pencil and is a Kendrick, Peter passion. founding member of the UK A retired Chartered Engineer, holder Mackness, Heather Coloured Pencil Society. of a PhD and an experienced tutor Heather has practised Yoga since Nuttall, Kate on adult courses. In 2020 he enters 1981 and has been teaching since www.katenutall.co.uk his fourteenth year teaching film 1994. She lived and worked at the Kate is a member of the Society of history at Knuston. With courses Yoga For Health Foundation Ickwell, Botanical Artists and exhibits aimed to be both informative and Bedfordshire for 8 years, where she entertaining, on a subject he has did much of her training in general annually at the Society’s Open studied for decades, he is proud that and remedial Yoga. Heather is Exhibition in London. She has three many participants return repeatedly currently teaching 9 classes a week paintings in the collection of the as he covers different aspects. and running 7 retreats a year. Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at the Carnegie Kent Burn, Manda MacPherson, Jenny Mellon University in the United Manda is a self-taught bead Jenny has been teaching lace States. Kate runs regular botanical embroiderer inspired by the making for more than 30 years. She watercolour painting courses in her Jacobean style. A lifelong learner has successfully gained both parts 1 local area as well as at Knuston Hall. who loves to share skills and ideas. & 2 City & Guilds and was awarded She designs functional items for the silver medal for her part 2 work. Ouchida-Howells, Nancy everyday use rather than just Jenny now specialises in Milanese Nancy, a friendly and sharing tutor ornamental! Lace and lace jewellery. She has that loves to make and write cards, Le Count, Ingrid recently published her first book poems, books, letters and gifts. She Although concentrating initially on “Bobbin Lace Jewellery” has been teaching at Knuston Hall Bedfordshire Lace, Ingrid has more May, Lucy since the 1980’s. Nancy has a MA recently, become intrigued by Lucy May is a fashion design degree in Art/Design, worked as a Russian lace with its scope for graduate with twenty year’s graphic designer and calligrapher. introducing colours and textures. She experience in the fashion and She is a full member of Letter has successfully held a number of footwear industry. She has worked as Exchange, HFCLAS (Calligraphy & well-attended courses for lace groups a ladieswear buyer, footwear Lettering Arts Society) and Approved and also here at Knuston. designer and runs her own fashion tutor of CLAS & SSI.

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Poulter, Jackie Scherer, Debbie/Jobson, Sarah Summers, Heather (Drum for Fun) Jackie has been teaching bobbin lace Debbie and Sarah are experienced A classical violinist and later multi- for more than 30 years. She had the performers and qualified teachers instrumentalist, Heather diversified benefit of learning Bucks Point Lace who specialise in adult education. into world folk, performing and They play with the quartet, recording with several bands. She from Vi Bullard here at Knuston, and SaxShades, the highly acclaimed founded the award winning has completed City & Guilds Yorkshire Saxophone Choir and the Women’s music festival Women In Lacemaking. She has a wide Quirk Ensemble. Tune {WIT} in 1998 and managed it knowledge of many other types of Schierer, Doris for a decade. She loves teaching and bobbin lace, as well as a good Doris has been dancing, competing bringing the joy of music making to working knowledge of design. and teaching Ballroom and Latin many people. Pickering, Frances American dances for over 30 years. Summers, Heather (From Belts to www.frannyp.co.uk She’s a qualified IDTA Dance Teacher Bracelets, Make Leather Work for Frances is a textile artist, embroiderer who likes nothing more than to bring You) dance to people of all ages and and bookmaker. She makes A former maker of bespoke, abilities. handmade footwear in a partnership handmade books which are richly in Australia and then in Wales, embellished, illustrated and stitched. Seaton, Claire Claire runs workshops nationwide, Heather later set up her own Her work is inspired by travel, nature, gives talks and exhibits her work. She business making bespoke sandals, folklore and poetry. She teaches has been a student of Chinese Brush hats and rucksacks. In more recent throughout the country and has Painting for over 20 years and has years she has concentrated on published two books 'Page After served on national Society teaching leatherwork skills and has Page' and ‘Under the Cover’. committee. Her work has featured in worked with many different community groups. Price, David their calendars and newsletters. She has set up a Facebook page for David is a graduate in Modern Syrus, Peter Double Happiness studio to promote European Studies and also has an MA Peter is a lecturer at the Royal her love for CBP. Northern College of Music in in Soviet History and Politics. He is Sibley, Norman Manchester. He has enjoyed the author of a book on the history of Norman has always liked movement considerable experience in the the Cancan and regularly gives talks to music, Modern ballroom, Old time, performance of Renaissance music as on this subject and others. His aim is Latin, Aerobics and Step, turning to both singer and instrumentalist. As to bring history to life by Circle dance in the mid 90’s with Tony well as being in constant demand for concentrating on social issues rather Mounter. After attending Workshops running workshops for the various than high politics. with Stefan and Bethan Freedman, Early Music Forums up and down the Judy King and Hugh Spriggs, he has country, he has taught at several Purple Boots taught successfully since 2003, northern universities. I have worked in education for many leading weekly sessions and Days of Thomas, Ruth years but have always been a maker. dance. Formerly a museum professional A few years ago I discovered Stafford, Max who curated historical collections Powertex and this medium works Max Stafford is a university lecturer Ruth is now a freelance lecturer and fantastically with my ‘green’ ethos. I and former political advisor. He now tutor in adult education. She has love recycling and much of my work, teaches at Canterbury Christ Church worked with ancient Egyptian whether in two or three dimensions University and Tufts University, as well artefacts, organised exhibitions and has many elements that have lived a as at Marlborough College Summer given talks and lectures on the previous life. School. His specialisms are political subject of ancient Egypt. She is also leadership, British Politics and the Chair of Northamptonshire Ancient Schwartz, Peter leadership of cities. Egypt Society. www.woodpeckerstudios.co.uk Stillwell, Alex Trott, Pat Peter is a professional woodcarver Alex holds a Teacher's Certificate, has Pat is a well-known national and with his 'Woodpecker Studio' based been lacemaking for over 50 years international teacher, author, on the Knuston Hall site. As an and written 8 books on lacemaking. professional embroiderer and beader. experienced adult education tutor, Her lace has been on exhibition in 8 Her main love is traditional hand Peter enjoys sharing his expertise and countries and she has taught at lace embroidery and passing on her enthusiasm for this traditional craft. conventions in USA and Australia. considerable knowledge and skills.

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Vickery, Denise Whitelock, Tim Wilson, Sally Denise began making lace in 1981 www.flicknclick.co.uk Sally set up Knot Sew Simple 2 years and received a good grounding in Tim’s interest in Canal Folk Art stems ago. She regularly teaches Macramé from an interest in canals that goes English Laces from some excellent workshops around the East and West back over forty years. He is a member Midlands and sells her work through teachers. She has been teaching for of the Essex Craft Guild and holds the Etsy and Handmade fairs. A highlight over 25 years and now specialises in London Certificate in Art & Design. for Sally was appearing on Channel Bedfordshire Lace. Tim was a Design & Technology teacher for over thirty-five years 4’s ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’ last Vigar, John having been trained as a furniture year where she made a Macramé John is an architectural historian who designer/cabinet maker at the Christmas wreath. has long been fascinated by spas and London College of Furniture. Winn, Alison pleasure resorts. For many years he Williams, Liz Alison has been making lace for over taught a module on the subject at Liz has been studying yoga and other 30 years and has been teaching for the University of Kent and when he is energy-based therapies for over 40 some 17+ years. She helps people to not exploring the English seaside he years and teaches both locally and work at their own place whilst they nationally. Liz continues to study with is often to be found up to his neck in develop lace-making skills. Alison teachers worldwide and has a hot water at Baden-Baden. particular interest in mindfulness designs her own patterns for new lace-makers. She holds C&G lace- Weatherill, Peter practices involving breathing and making & teacher’s certificates. www.penciltopics.co.uk mind/body relationships. Having been introduced to Touch for Health Peter has been teaching coloured Woodard, Angie about 30 years ago, she uses this pencil courses at Knuston Hall for Angie has been practising regularly for first-aid, education and complementary therapies for 25 over 10 years and is a past Chairman therapy. years in her own clinic near Banbury of the UK Coloured Pencil Society. Williamson, Julian and over the years has taught many Peter also runs a major tutorial For some 40 years Julian has led a different complementary therapies. dual career as conductor and website covering Coloured Pencil Having qualified as an herbalist she techniques which has a large lecturer. As a conductor he has given concerts at major halls at home and enjoys sharing the healing world of worldwide readership. Peter has abroad and as a lecturer he has led common weeds and herbs from the taught a wide range of different courses on a wide variety of musical garden and countryside. She is media. Including Pastels and Pen & subjects in establishments all over currently studying Ayurvedic Herbal Watercolour. the country. Medicine.

47 Enrolling could not be more straightforward Telephone: 01604 362200 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.knustonhall.org.uk

Pick up the phone, dial 01604 362200 and discuss all your enrolment details with a member of the team. You can do this between 8.30am – 9pm Monday to Saturday and between 8.30am – 3.30pm on Sunday. To pay, you can give your credit card details or reserve your place for five days while you send in your cheque. Whilst it is not yet possible to process a confirmed enrolment online, it is now possible to submit the full details of an application for a course directly from www.knustonhall.org.uk. The website will allow you to communicate your requested course and preferred accommodation options and any special details directly with Knuston’s course enrolment staff. They will then be in touch with you as soon as they have checked your course application.

Meals and Refreshments Knuston Bar English/continental breakfast is served from Knuston Hall has a small bar which opens at lunch 8.15am, lunch at 12.45pm (1pm on Sunday), and time and in the evening until 11pm. the evening meal at 7.00pm. Morning coffee with home-made biscuits is served at 11am with Personal Equipment afternoon tea and cake at 4pm. Each bedroomhas It is assumed that all personal belongings and tea/coffee making facilities. equipment brought to Knuston by guests are covered by their own insurance and are fit for use Road/Rail Travel in every way. Turn to the inside back cover of this brochure for details of local roads and rail links. Personal and Sensitive Information Please feel free to contact Knuston Hall on 01604 Accommodation 362200 to discuss any personal or sensitive Sleeping accommodation is available in single, information, if you think that by being aware of twin, double and three-bedded rooms, all of this information, we will be able to cater for your which are ensuite. Some bedrooms are up two needs before and during your visit. flights of stairs and a small number are on the Please also let us know whether you are happy for ground floor. the information to be disclosed to other Please advise us of your bedroom requirements staff/tutors where relevant and appropriate. when booking. We have no facilities for pets with Alternatively you may inform us that you would the exception of guide dogs. prefer this personal or sensitive information not to be disclosed to any other person. Private Study It is sometimes possible to provide When telephoning Knuston Hall you may ask to accommodation and meals for guests who wish speak to any of the members of staff mentioned to spend some time engaged in private study. on page 2 of the brochure. This option is often taken up by those sharing a twin or double room with a guest on a course. It is rarely possible to allocate a single room for ‘private study’ due to the demand for such rooms, but such a request may be possible at short notice. Special reduced rates are now available. Please contact the office.

48 How to find Knuston Hall By Road: Knuston Hall is situated on the By Rail: Wellingborough station is 5 B569 between Irchester and Rushden in miles away (London St. Pancras approx East Northamptonshire. Drivers should 1hr). Bedford 14 miles approach through Irchester from the A45 (approx 45 mins). from where the hall is clearly signposted. Taxi Service: Taxis are usually waiting at Signs direct Eastbound drivers onto the Wellingborough railway station. They will Westbound carriageway into Irchester. take you to the hall at a reasonable Whilst Higham Ferrers and Rushden offer charge. The cost will be considerably a wide variety of shops and interesting more from other stations. Taxis for the buildings for guests with a little free time, return journey can be booked in the some junctions in these areas do not office. make clear where Knuston Hall is located. Bus Service: For a number of reasons Therefore, travellers are advised to stick regarding bus routes and long-term road to major routes. If you experience closures, it is not possible to provide problems, please phone Knuston on reliable bus service information at this 01604 362200. time. Since 1951, adult education courses have been held at Knuston Hall under the auspices of Northamptonshire County Council.

The hall is an elegant 17th century building of attractive proportions set in magnificent countryside in East Northamptonshire. Its excellent facilities and relaxing atmosphere combine to create an ideal environment for so many courses and activities.

Courses at Knuston Hall are open to any person over the age of 19 years and are generally directed towards those with a lively interest in a subject rather than those with previous experience or an academic qualification.

Unless otherwise stated, prices in this brochure are fully inclusive of the course, full catering and accommodation in ensuite bedrooms.

Contact Details Knuston Hall, Irchester, Telephone: (01604) 362200 Wellingborough, Email: [email protected] Northamptonshire Facebook.com/knustonhall NN29 7EU Follow us on Twitter @knustonhall www.knustonhall.org.uk