Knuston Hall Programme of Courses & Events

October 2012 – March 2013 Knuston Hall Open Day Monday 27th August 2012 11.00am to 4.00pm • Free Entrance and Parking • Homemade Refreshments • Thatching School • Pudding Club • Hog Roast • Pimms Tent • Craft Demonstrations • Art Demonstrations • Live Music • Stalls & Attractions • Local Organisations • Woodcarving Demonstrations • Bar

Knuston Hall, Irchester, NN29 7EU www.knustonhall.org.uk Dear Friends

First of all, to all of you who know Knuston well, can I pass on the news that Ruechenda Herd has decided to return to South Wales and will therefore be leaving Knuston Hall at the beginning of September. In this short space it would be impossible to put into words even a fraction of the thanks that we all owe to Rue for being such a force, such a ‘Knuston character’ and such a massive support to colleagues and customers alike. On behalf of you all, I thank Rue for her total dedication to Knuston Hall for the last 11 years and wish her all the very best for the future. Now the search starts..... On a very positive note, I am delighted to hand over the remainder of my Dear Friends page to Alex Hopkins, who is the Director of Customer, Communities and Learning here at Northamptonshire County Council.

Firstly, welcome to the new Knuston Hall Learning Brochure for the coming year. It is with great pleasure that we share our activities with you and we hope that the year ahead is a successful, stimulating and happy one for all concerned – learners, tutors, staff and the whole Knuston Learning Community. I am tremendously proud of the work accomplished at Knuston as an integral part of the county council’s Learning, Skills and Education division within the Directorate for Customers, Communities and Learning. I think you will be able to tell from this language that our focus really is on the learning – which has at its heart the provision of high quality experiences, the like of which can be found within Knuston. I’m sure many of you know Knuston very well and can be sure of repeatedly positive experiences with staff who provide a consistently high quality environment for all their customers. I hope that from the time you join us at the Hall your time at Knuston is happy, positive and filled with the joy of learning and in many cases the renewal of friendships made on previous visits. With very best wishes, Alex Hopkins Director of Customers, Communities and Learning Northamptonshire County Council

On behalf of you all, I thank Alex for his significant words of support for our work and your learning and I hope to welcome you all to Knuston for more of the “repeatedly positive experiences” to which Alex refers above. Best wishes Eamonn Flanagan Manager, Knuston Hall

Centre Manager: Eamonn Flanagan Administrator: Nicola Wright Deputy Centre Manager: Vacancy Administrative Assistant: Julia Perkins Business Development Manager: James Hayter Domestic Supervisor: Mandy Hill Facilities Supervisor: Mike Lee Duty Manager: Michele Lyons Head Chef: Lee Robinson Duty Manager: John Wilson Dining Room Supervisor: Sharon Greenhalf 1 Enrolment & General Information

­Enrolling, Deposits and Balances Cancellations, Refunds & Transfer of Fees Each course booking requires a deposit of £40. Day We suggest you take out your own insurance in case courses and shorter events require the full fee payable on you have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. enrolment. You can enrol using telephone, fax, email or in Residential Courses: If cancellation is as a result person. Unfortunately it is not possible to reserve a place of a medical condition for which you can provide unless the deposit is paid or is on its way in the post, in certification, your deposit is transferable and your which case the place will be held for five days. Once the balance is refundable. If, however, it is not as a result of deposit has been paid, this is taken as confirmation that a medical condition and it is more than two weeks before the course is booked and you will attend. A receipt and the course starts, your balance is refundable and your full course details will follow when they are available. The deposit transferable apart from a £10 ‘admin fee’. If it is balance of the fee is due one month before the course. not as a result of a medical condition, and is within two If we have not received the balance at this time we will weeks of the start of the course, no refund or transfer of contact you for payment. If the balance is not settled fees is possible. A deposit can only be transferred as a following a reminder, we reserve the right to offer that deposit on a new enrolment. No fees can be transferred place to another applicant. to another person. Day Courses: More than two weeks before the course, the fees are refundable apart from a £10 admin fee. If it Catering/Special Dietary Requirements is not as a result of a medical condition, and is within two All meals and refreshments are included in the residential weeks of the start of the course, no refund or transfer of price of courses. Meals and refreshments are also fees is possible. included for those who choose to join a course as a non- Dinner Talks, Out To Lunch Plus, B&B: Full refund if resident with the exception of breakfast. we are informed before the event. Whilst we cannot cater for a wide range of likes and dislikes, we can cater for vegetarian, vegan, ‘no red meat’ and gluten-free diets, if booked in advance. Please Equal Opportunities Policy mention your special diet EVERY time you enrol so that Knuston Hall is committed to providing equal opportunities records can be kept up to date. If you have any serious without discrimination for all people. We wish to ensure allergies to food types, please inform us when you enrol, that each student is treated fairly and has an equal and remind us on arrival. opportunity to fulfil her/his potential. When contacting the college to discuss or enrol on a course, please mention all information which may help us to provide the best possible Arrival and Departure Times circumstances for you. This could include issues such Many courses have standard ‘weekend’ timings, so as any mobility difficulties, hearing or visual limitations, unless your course details state otherwise, arrival on day special learning needs or allergies. Whatever it is, we will 1 is usually from 5.30pm in time for the meal at 7pm. endeavour to take all reasonable steps to help. We now have a lunch talk programme on specific Fridays so weekend guests can have the option of arriving early. See pages 28 and 29 for details. If there is no lunch talk, why not come for lunch anyway? Call 01933 312104 to book. On the final day of weekend courses, departure is approximately 3.30pm. However, we ask that bedrooms are vacated by 9.30am unless you are informed that this is not necessary. PLEASE read your course details carefully as day courses and longer courses have different timings.

2 Course Index

PRACTICAL ARTS & CRAFTS René Clair Films...... 5 Art Technique Days...... 39 Sorcerers and Spies...... 34 Beadwork...... 8, 15, 16, 21, 38, 40 Theatre...... 6 Bookbinding and Restoration...... 32 Tutankhamun...... 20 Botanical Illustration/Painting...... 13, 21, 31 The Victorians and the Empire...... 24 Copperplate/Calligraphy...... 8, 25 Victorian Travellers...... 33 Canal Art...... 9 Victorian Women Travellers...... 24 Chinese Brush Painting...... 9, 40 Warner Brothers...... 21 Christmas Crafts...... 9, 10, 14, 16 Wildlife...... 12 Coloured Pencils...... 12, 37 LANGUAGES Creative Stitching...... 5 French...... 15, 16, 23, 33 Crewel Work (Hand Embroidery)...... 35 German...... 4 Decorative Notebooks and Gold Foil Tooling...... 16 Italian...... 9, 30 Des Res (Fabric Covered Boxes)...... 15, 41 Russian...... 15 Drawing Before Painting...... 36 Spanish...... 6, 12 Drawing with the Sewing Machine Needle...... 23 Embroidered Handmade Books...... 33 MUSIC & MUSIC APPRECIATION Embroidery...... 7, 22 Folk Music...... 4, 30 Felting Bags...... 31 French Opera...... 7 Frame Your Own Pictures...... 39 Heitor Villa-Lobos...... 34 Goldwork...... 17,34 Recorder Players’ Weekend...... 22 Japanese Embroidery...... 5, 25 Renaissance Music...... 41 Knitting...... 22 Saxophone...... 32 Lacemaking...... 6, 10, 11, 12, 22, 31, 36 Saxophone and Clarinet...... 10 Landscape Drawing...... 7 Singing...... 4, 24 Landscape Painting...... 7 Singing and Dementia...... 8, 38 Miniature Painting...... 39 Songwriting for Guitarists...... 22 Mosaics...... 10, 11 String Players’ Weekend...... 34 Painting After Drawing...... 36 Ukulele...... 18 Parchment...... 8, 38 Wind Band...... 16 Pen and Wash ...... 15 Picture it in Collage and Stitch...... 23 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Rag Rug, Bag and Mats...... 5 Advanced Sleeping...... 11 Scrapbooking...... 14, 33 Circle Dancing...... 30 Silk Shading...... 17, 35 Colour Style and Wardrobe Review...... 13, 32 Silver Jewellery...... 21 Make up with Confidence...... 13, 32 Stained Glass...... 24 Yoga...... 18, 25 Stumpwork Embroidery...... 10, 35, 36 MISCELLANEOUS Tailoring...... 4,35 Digital Photography...... 6, 18 Transfer Dyes...... 30 Photography – Take Better Photographs...... 40 Woodcarving...... 13, 20, 32 CHRISTMAS EVENTS HUMANITIES & LITERATURE Pages 18, 19 Astronomy...... 9, 25 Bruegel, Goya and Millet...... 6 TALKS Churchill...... 17, 34 Dinner Talks ...... see Centre Pages Edith Wharton...... 8 Out To Lunch Plus...... pages 28 & 29 The Etruscans...... 23 Heaney, Hughes and Harrison...... 20 John Steinbeck...... 31 Modern South Asian Fiction...... 20 Nature Conservation in UK – a History...... 31 Philosophy...... 4, 20 Pilgrimage, Past and Present...... 38 Portraits: From Roman Rulers to Freud’s Children...... 33 3 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. October 2012 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C800 “Any Dream Will Do” The Life and C509 Trousers That Fit Music of Andrew Lloyd-Webber with Tricia Weekend: 5–7 October 2012 Thompson (previously Dibb) Tutor: Jeanine Hickman Standard Weekend Price: See above Thursday 4 October 2012: An opportunity to construct a pair of trousers that Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages will fit you to a high professional standard. The choice is yours, from constructing a simple pair to a classic tailored one, with pleats, pockets, C512 “Another Opening Another Show” fly zipper etc. Emphasis will be on good fitting Sing Musical Theatre and couture finishings. Some sewing skills are Weekend: 5–7 October 2012 required. Tutor: Tricia Thompson (previously Dibb) Standard Weekend Price: See above C526 Folk Music and Song “Another Opening Another Show” gives everyone Weekend: 5–7 October 2012 the opportunity to sing their favourite songs Tutor: Ray Dron from the fabulous world of musical theatre. The Standard Weekend Price: See above weekend will include some singing technique, This weekend will give those who already enjoy ideas for presenting and performing your songs to playing and singing folk music an opportunity to bring out the best in both the song and you, lots of work together in a “safe” friendly environment, singing and if you wish to, the chance to perform to enhance their own performing skills and their in an informal cabaret. The show is suitable for all musical repertoire. Although no particular level levels of singing ability, but you must be confident of skill is needed, you should have a reasonable enough to sing solo. familiarity with your instrument, or be a confident singer. If you have not previously tried “Folk”, C519 “Dr Hope: Eine Frau Gibt Nicht Auf” but are interested in this type of music, you are German Language through Literature (Intermediate/ welcome to join us. We shall look at some well- Advanced Level) known and some not so well-known music and Weekend: 5–7 October 2012 songs and at ways in which group dynamics can Tutor: Walter Drews improve our presentation. Standard Weekend Price: See above The emphasis will be on performing and working Our course book is based on the true story of a in both small groups, and solo performances. We strong-minded young woman who, against the will hope each participant will gain something valuable of her family, was determined to become a medical and will also contribute something to the benefit doctor – a profession considered scandalous for of other course members. Some music will be a woman in Germany in the late 19th century. available but students are welcome to bring their However, she achieved her ambition and together own material to share with others. On Saturday with her husband, opened a practice where they evening we will present a short concert, inviting treated the poor and the weak. She later gained other students to join us. You may find a couple of fame as a social reformer. The book should be party pieces might be useful here. purchased, read in advance and brought to the course (ISBN no. 978-3-492-25488-5 pub. Piper). C940 Philosophy for Beginners We will re-read and discuss selected extracts, Saturday 6 October 2012 consider cultural aspects of the period and view Tutor: John Cartwright an excellent film of the story. One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58

4 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

Either for those with a general interest in philosophy, From cross stitch kits to casalguidi to creative or as a preparation for the weekend introduction projects, this is a workshop for those who wish to course (see 4–6 January 2013), this day will indulge in all things stitch, whether your own project begin with a description of the development of as beginner or more experienced embroiderer, or the discipline over some 3,000 years and then one arranged with or by the tutor, enjoy exploring move to a specific study of Descartes’ method of a new project or different technique, from the doubt intended to demonstrate the problem of our traditional to the more contemporary forms of hand acquiring knowledge. stitchery. New projects can be started, old ones could be completed. Kits are welcome and help C102 Film History: The Films of René Clair – with designing to create your own individual pieces France’s Director of International Repute of work are all available with help and guidance on an individual basis. Books and magazines with Mon – Fri: 8–12 October 2012 a variety of different projects will be on hand for Tutor: Peter Kendrick inspiration should it be needed. Spend a few days Shared bedroom occupancy: £380.00 simply enjoying stitching and creating your own Single bedroom occupancy: £444.00 work. Non-resident: £291.00 René Clair (1898–1981) had a magic touch for comedy. His films in England and USA gave him an C804 Northampton – The Heart of England international reputation, whilst his work in France with Gerald Smith preserved on screen its popular, romantic image. Come and see his output from the ’20’s to the Thursday 11 October 2012: ’60’s, presented in sequence and placed in the Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages context of his life and career as “the poet of Paris”. This course gives five days of delightful, uplifting nostalgia. C904 A Day of Japanese Embroidery Friday 12 October 2012 C909 Rag Rug, Bags and Mats Tutor: Janet Cronin One day non-residential course Tuesday 9 October 2012 9.15am – 4.45pm £58* Tutor: Pam Keeling The main aim of this course is to introduce you to One day non-residential course the wonderful world of Japanese Embroidery. Each 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 of you will be provided with a small kit for you to Using the traditional hooking technique used in use throughout the day which will introduce you to Rag Rug making, learn how this simple technique several of the basic stitches. You will also be able can be adapted to create a stunning but simple to learn how to twist and use the silk floss and bag, mat or even a small rug. Virtually any type produce the luxurious sheen. of fabric or thread can be used, hessian will be *The kit will be available from the tutor at £15. provided and prepared but a hook will need to be purchased in order to work this technique. A fun day, creating your own colour palette, design C515 Japanese Embroidery and bag. Weekend: 12–14 October 2012 Tutor: Janet Cronin C311 Creative Stitching Standard Weekend Price*: See above This is a course suitable for everyone regardless of Wed – Fri: 10–12 October 2012 their embroidery experience. The tutor will provide Tutor: Pam Keeling each student with a kit containing everything you Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 need to complete a design. It is suitable for both Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 beginners and the more experienced stitcher and Non-resident: £174.00 5 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. October 2012 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

will cover many of the basic stitches. You will also C554 Digital Photography for the Terrified have the opportunity of using Japanese needles and silk floss and learn how to make and use Weekend: 12–14 October 2012 twisted thread. Tutor: Kay Gugliotta *The kit will be available from the tutor at £15. Standard Weekend Price: See above This course is a fun and exciting introduction for absolute beginners to the basic concepts of digital C518 Spanish Conversation for Improvers photography. The majority of your time will be spent Weekend: 12–14 October 2012 on practical activities using the excellent computer Tutor: Esperanza Fernandez suite at Knuston Hall and outdoor photo shoots, Standard Weekend Price: See above with a focus on taking great pictures to improve This course is aimed at those who have studied the quality and composition of your photographs. Spanish for a minimum of 2 years and want to You will also discover how a digital camera works improve their fluency and accuracy. Students will and what all those confusing camera parts actually talk about a variety of topics ranging from personal do. You will edit and improve your photographs experience to social and cultural aspects and will with Paintshop Pro, and learn how you can share be encouraged to make small presentations. your memories with family and friends and lots more… So why not jump aboard and join us for a C525 Bruegel, Goya and Millet ride on the Digital Darkroom Express? Note: Basic computer skills are required to Weekend: 12–14 October 2012 benefit from this course. Tutor: Alan Caine Standard Weekend Price: See above Bruegel takes us to peasant weddings and dances C104 Theatre – The Very Idea (The History as well as putting Bible stories into the clothes of Theatre) and landscapes of the countryside of his day. Mon – Wed: 15–17 October 2012 Goya creates light hearted tapestries and also Tutor: Michael Nyman darker images of human folly and disaster. Millet Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 gives peasants an almost monumental presence Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 in his landscapes. From three centuries and three Non-resident: £174.00 countries, they see scenes of daily life in very Theatre begins in our aboriginal past with different ways. Witchdoctors running the show. Then, in Athens, plays in vast amphitheatres are for the whole C511 Bucks Point Bobbin Lace community. Come the middle ages, in the great cathedrals, religion, ritual and drama remain, as Weekend: 12–14 October 2012 before, closely entwined. Only in the renaissance Tutor: Jackie Poulter (and after) does theatre go commercial, ritual Standard Weekend Price: See above and religion giving place to drama alone – This is a practical course for those who want to with or without musical accompaniment, as in learn or further their knowledge of Bucks Point Shakespeare’s Globe. Then, in the 1880s, all Lace. Students from beginners to advanced are change for Ibsen. Away with Princes! Drama’s in welcome as techniques for all levels are covered. the home! Thence to the great playwrights of the During the weekend you could start a new project 20th century, particularly the Americans. These or work on/complete an ongoing one, learn a key developments combine to give an enthralling new ground, or how to re-draft or design your survey of theatre’s evolution. next pattern. Geometric and floral techniques are included, as well as related point ground laces. Students benefit from individual tuition and group demonstrations.

6 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C300 A Sumptuous Chatelaine inspirational Masterworks of Cezanne. A wonderful opportunity for both new and experienced artists, Wed – Fri: 17–19 October 2012 Patrick will give supported personal guidance Tutor: Pat Trott throughout! (see C576 below). Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 Non-resident: £174.00 C576 Inspirational Landscape Painting after Most embroiderers I know would love to own a Cezanne Chatelaine – so why not take this opportunity to Weekend: 19–21 October 2012 make a sumptuously embroidered and beaded Tutor: Patrick Oates one to treasure. Time permitting it could include Standard Weekend Price: See above a scissors case, needle case, thimble case and This workshop is a linked extension to the Friday pinwheel, all embroidered with beautiful threads Cezanne drawing day (see above) and intends and encrusted with beads. This course is to develop our drawing style into Cezanne’s followed by a weekend course C508 below. Impressionist method. We will work with acrylic/ poster paint or gouache (for speed) and achieve C812 Factory Life in the Boot and Shoe our results through Patrick’s demonstrations Industry with Ruth Thomas and individual guidance. This course is ideal for beginners and more advanced painters and inspirational historical works will be seen in Thursday 18 October 2012: beautiful evening slideshows (see C929 above). Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages C508 A Sumptuous Chatelaine C858 Understanding Red Wine for Weekend: 19–21 October 2012 Beginners with James Hayter Tutor: Pat Trott Standard Weekend Price: See above Friday 19 October 2012: Most embroiderers I know would love to own a Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages Chatelaine – so why not take this opportunity to make a sumptuously embroidered and beaded one to treasure. Time permitting it could include C929 Inspirational Landscape Drawing after a scissors case, needle case, thimble case and Cezanne pinwheel, all embroidered with beautiful threads Friday 19 October 2012 and encrusted with beads. This course is Tutor: Patrick Oates preceded by a Wednesday to Friday course One day non-residential course C300 above. 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 This day workshop is linked to the weekend C573 The Great Age of French Opera course (see below) where we develop ideas about Weekend: 19–21 October 2012 Landscape from drawing into painting. Today, Tutor: Gerald Seaman we specialise in drawing styles that will have Standard Weekend Price: See above been familiar to Cezanne, using pastel, pen/ink, The aim of the course is to examine the main trends charcoal and pencil to ‘annotate’ and record our in 19th century French opera by taking selected approaches to landscape; artworks that have works by different composers, discussing them great relevance in themselves, but which will also from the point of view of structure and content and enhance our further weekend studies. Patrick placing them in their historical and musical context. will demonstrate throughout the day technique The works to be examined and shown in their and method, though the course will emphasise entirety include Gounod’s Faust, Bizet’s Carmen and your personal creative development through the Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld. 7 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. October 2012 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C543 Edith Wharton C100 Parchment Craft Techniques Weekend: 19–21 October 2012 Mon – Wed: 22–24 October 2012 Tutor: Jane Mackay Tutor: Pauline Loweth Standard Weekend Price: See above Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 A chance to soak together in the wonderful world Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 of Edith Wharton and her exposes of New York high Non-resident: £174.00 society of the late 19th century. We will examine These courses are suitable for those who already in detail two of her novels, ‘The House of Mirth’ have a basic knowledge of parchment craft published in 1905 and ‘The Age of Innocence’ techniques, including tracing, embossing and published in 1920 for which she won the Pulitzer simple perforating. Participants will be able to Prize, the first time it had been won by a woman. choose from a selection of patterns for greetings It is not essential to have read the texts but you cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although should have copies with you. the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both perforated and embossed lace designs, we C504 Festive Beadwork will also be covering various colouring techniques (see C302 below). Weekend: 19–21 October 2012 Tutor: Gillian Ashwell Standard Weekend Price: See above C302 Parchment Craft Techniques The festive season will shortly be upon us and Wed – Fri: 24–26 October 2012 this weekend gives you the opportunity to begin Tutor: Pauline Loweth to make decorations and your own glitzy jewellery Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 well in advance! Select Christmas decorations to Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 make from a large range to adorn your tree and Non-resident: £174.00 table with style or choose and make a piece of See C100 above for details of this course. jewellery from a selection designed especially to enhance your party wear over Christmas and the C938 Singing and Dementia New Year. All pieces are made using just needle Thursday 25 October 2012 and thread and predominantly tiny seed beads, Tutor: Tricia Thompson (previously Dibb) with the addition of some accent beads and in the One day non-residential course jewellery particularly, Swarovski crystals to add 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 plenty of sparkle. Suitable for all levels of ability. Research has shown that singing and music are vital to the well being of older adults, especially C937 Copperplate One Day Course those with dementia. When memories become Tuesday 23 October 2012 hard to retrieve, songs will often bring them back. Tutor: Joy Daniels A structured and carefully planned singing session One day non-residential course encourages concentration, articulation and focus, 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 and most importantly no musical ability is needed This one day taster course will cover the basics of just a sense of fun. This day course will look at the writing with a flexible pointed nib in the Copperplate importance that singing can have in the lives of style. The course is designed for anyone who people with dementia and is for both professional would like to write in Copperplate, from complete and personal carers and also for people with an beginners to those with some experience who interest in how singing can make a difference for wish to improve their hand. It’s an opportunity to people with dementia. During the day you will learn practice under the helpful eye of the tutor (see also how to use song to help people with dementia to the weekend course 1–3 February 2013). use recall and also to have a fun time. You will learn how to structure a session so that you can use it in a professional capacity or at home. 8 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C927 Astronomy for Beginners C854 Bella Italia with Gianfranco Holmes Saturday 27 October 2012 Tutor: Johanna Jarvis Friday 26 October 2012: One day non-residential course “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 If you’re new to astronomy and would like to gain a basic knowledge of a wide variety of topics, this C555 Intermediate Italian is the course for you. Each session throughout the Weekend: 26–28 October 2012 day will focus upon different aspects of practical Tutor: Gianfranco Holmes astronomy (understanding star charts, choosing Standard Weekend Price: See above and using a telescope) and introduce you to some A course designed specifically for students eager of the stunning objects visible in our night sky to take a basic knowledge of Italian a step further, (stars, galaxies and nebulae). Participants are very and to practise their communication skills. By much encouraged to engage in discussion and ask using certain techniques and routines particular to questions throughout this interactive course. the tutor, the student will be able to improve upon their existing Italian, and rediscover an interest C301 Chinese Brush Painting in, and a love of, a beautiful language. Visual and literary sources will provide a stimulating Wed – Fri: 24–26 October 2012 environment. All of this takes place in a friendly Tutor: Pauline Cherrett non-competitive environment, aimed at achieving Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 the optimum results from each individual. Please Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 note the lunchtime talk called “Bella Italia” on Non-resident: £174.00 the Friday 26 October. Students will learn a variety of subjects during this mixed ability course. An introduction for beginners whilst improvers will be encouraged to enhance C556 Canal Art Flowers and Castle Picture their skills. Learning will take place in a relaxed Weekend: 26–28 October 2012 atmosphere and will be taught using traditional Tutor: Tim Whitelock methods of demonstration followed by practice. Standard Weekend Price: See above Students will be encouraged to produce a range of Canal Art developed in the 1840’s partly as a result paintings including flowers, fruit, landscape plus of railway competition and is an easily learned bird, fish or animal (see C510 below). skill, combining elements of art and craft. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to C510 Chinese Brush Painting be creative and have an enjoyable time through this unusual medium. This course includes the Weekend: 26–28 October 2012 painting of basic flower patterns and a castle Tutor: Pauline Cherrett picture. Standard Weekend Price: See above This weekend course will study a number of subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish C505 Christmas Crafts or landscape, all taught in the traditional method Weekend: 26–28 October 2012 of demonstration and practice. Learning will Tutor: Penny Mackenzie continue on Saturday evening with a presentation Standard Weekend Price: See above on painting, culture or travel. This course is Create an extra special Christmas by making suitable for both beginners and improvers. New unique decorations, gifts and cards for yourself, learners will be able to see what they may be able your friends and family. Join like-minded people, to achieve in future courses. Calming music helps share ideas and spend many happy hours sewing, to aid concentration while painting! (see C301 sticking, pinning and pressing! (see C700 below). above). 9 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. October–November 2012 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C700 Christmas Crafts C901 European Bobbin Lace Sun – Tues: 28–30 October 2012 Friday 2 November 2012 Tutor: Penny Mackenzie Tutor: Patricia Bury Standard Weekend Price: See above One day non-residential course Create an extra special Christmas by making 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 unique decorations, gifts and cards for yourself, This course is designed both for students who your friends and family. Join like-minded people, need only have a knowledge of the basic stitches share ideas and spend many happy hours sewing, and the more experienced lacemakers who wish sticking, pinning and pressing! (see C505 above). to further their knowledge of the continental laces. The students can choose from Torchon, C702 A Celebration of Single Reeds Brugge, Bloemwerk, Flanders, Binche, Parijse, Valenciennes, Idrija, Chantilly, Tønder and Sun – Fri: 28 Oct – 2 Nov 2012 Chrysanthemum laces. A good opportunity to try Tutors: Debbie Scherer, Sarah Jobson and Jeffery something new (see C503 below). Wilson Shared bedroom occupancy: £464.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £528.00 C503 European Bobbin Laces Non-resident: £356.00 Weekend: 2–4 November 2012 This highly successful course is offered to those Tutor: Patricia Bury who play clarinet and saxophone – you must be Standard Weekend Price: See above able to play both but not necessarily with the same This course has the same details as C901 above. degree of confidence or ability. You will have the opportunity to experience a variety of ensemble C501 Stumpwork – A Christmas Decoration playing from classical through to jazz. You will Weekend: 2–4 November 2012 benefit not only from the tutors’ exceptional Tutor: Kay Dennis enthusiasm and expertise but also from being able Standard Weekend Price: See above to access an enormous library of specialist music. Christmas is made even more special with a Please note: You must be able to bring at least handmade decoration that can be used to hang one clarinet AND one saxophone with you to on the tree, on a Christmas card or on a box as take part in this course. a special gift for someone. Students can choose from a selection of small motifs that will cover a C805 Diamonds are Forever with range of techniques but should be completed in Kevin Varty the weekend or the more adventurous students can choose a larger motif covering slightly more Thursday 1 November 2012: challenging techniques. Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages C902 Mosaics for a Day C857 Rest and Digest: How to Relax the Friday 2 November 2012 Mind and Body with Liz Williams Tutor: Priscilla Wheater One day non-residential course Friday 2 November 2012: 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 If you have often thought of doing a mosaic course, “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 this is a chance to learn a few basic techniques

10 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

and experience some of the joys of working with C808 The History of Thurleigh Airfield and these wonderful materials – glass, porcelain and The Royal Aircraft Establishment (Bedford) fine china to produce a small piece of work. These with Reg Harlow courses so often lead to a new interest, hobby and for some people a creative career (see also C507 below). Thursday 8 November 2012: Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages C507 Mosaics with a Difference for a Weekend C903 Bedfordshire Lace Weekend: 2–4 November 2012 Friday 9 November 2012 Tutor: Priscilla Wheater Tutor: Denise Vickery Standard Weekend Price: See above One day non-residential course We think of mosaics as the Romans did it, but 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 historically it was used long before that and This course is designed for a range of students from depicted the life and images of the time. This those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire course is an opportunity to create a mosaic piece Lace, through to the more experienced who wish relating to the present day using lots of ‘found’ to advance their techniques. Students may start materials, chipped and broken fine china, old new projects or complete ongoing work and will jewellery along with glass and porcelain tesserae. benefit from individual tuition as well as from Do phone or email if you would like to discuss any group discussions. ideas that you may have however wild they may be (see also C902 above). C513 Just Making Lace Weekend: 9–11 November 2012 C536 Yoga – ‘Advanced Sleeping’: Tutor: Denise Vickery The Ability to Relax and Increase Vitality Standard Weekend Price: See above by Letting Go This course is designed for those students Weekend: 2–4 November 2012 who wish to continue a piece of lace they have Tutor: Liz Williams been making, or finish off that piece they really Standard Weekend Price: See above need to get off the pillow! Alternatively you may Tension is what happens when we actively stretch wish to start a new piece with some help and or feel pressured. An accumulation of tension encouragement. Any help needed please let me builds up into stress, distress and breakdown. know beforehand and I will try and get the “Advanced sleeping” is a concept familiar information you require. Otherwise I am going to to ancient yogis (who called it pratyahara). It join you all just making lace. enables us to connect and communicate with our essential life activities (such as breathing, C900 Bobbin Lace for Christmas for digestion, movement – and sleeping). You may Beginners and Lacemakers with some spend much of the weekend relaxing, learning to Experience recognise the effects of tension and how to let go of discomfort and disturbance in mind and body. Friday 9 November 2012 Advanced sleeping gives us “breathing space”, Tutor: Alison Winn both figuratively and literally. Don’t we all need One day non-residential course some space and time for ourselves? 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Enjoy a day making lace for Christmas. If you are a new lacemaker you will be able to learn the basic stitches by working a small Christmas motif/

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decoration. You will learn sufficient to enable you C527 Birds with Coloured Pencil to finish at home if there isn’t time in the day. If you already make lace come and spend an enjoyable Weekend: 9–11 November 2012 day making a small piece of lace for Christmas. Tutor: Jonathan Newey You may even get a second piece started. Lace will Standard Weekend Price: See above be mainly Torchon and a selection of patterns will This is a course aimed at beginners and/or be available for you to choose. If you wish to simply students with some experience of using coloured spend the day working lace already started you are pencil (crayon) as a drawing medium. Using photographs of birds supplied by the tutor, the also welcome to join the course. Why not turn this students will be taught skills and techniques such day into a long weekend (see C500 below). as shading, layering and blending bright colours and how to draw feathers. The course will also C500 Beginners Bobbin Lace for Christmas cover all the tools and materials that can be used and Lacemakers with Some Experience with coloured pencils including different types of Weekend: 9–11 November 2012 drawing surfaces (see C905 above). Tutor: Alison Winn Standard Weekend Price: See above C502 Spanish Conversation: Intermediate Enjoy a weekend making lace for Christmas. If you are a new lacemaker you will be able to learn Weekend: 9–11 November 2012 the basic stitches by working a small Christmas Tutor: Esperanza Fernandez motif/decoration and might have time to start a Standard Weekend Price: See above second piece that you can continue at home. If you This course is aimed at students who have at least already make lace come and spend an enjoyable 3–4 years’ experience in the language and want to couple of days making lace for Christmas. Lace improve their fluency and accuracy. Students will will be mainly Torchon and a selection of patterns talk about a variety of topics ranging from personal will be available for you to choose. If you wish to experience to social and cultural aspects and will simply spend the weekend working on lace already be encouraged to make small presentations on started, you are also welcome to join the course. their areas of interest or expertise. Why not join me for the day on Friday and have a long weekend making lace (see C900 above). C814 Heavenly Margaret (Rutherford) with Steve Dimmer C905 Coloured Pencil Techniques – Day Course Thursday 15 November 2012: Friday 9 November 2012 Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages Tutor: Jonathan Newey One day non-residential course C855 The Wonderful Wildlife of the Nene 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Valley with Nick Hammond This is a course aimed at beginners and/or students with some experience of using coloured pencil (crayon) as a drawing medium. Using Friday 16 November 2012: photographs supplied by the tutor, the students “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 will be taught skills and techniques such as basic coloured pencil drawing, shading, layering, C540 Eight Images of Wildlife blending and sketching. The course will also cover all the tools and materials that can be used Weekend: 16–18 November 2012 with coloured pencils including different types of Tutor: Nicholas Hammond drawing surfaces (see C527 below). Standard Weekend Price: See above In this stimulating and informal course we shall trace through eight images of wildlife how people’s 12 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

attitudes to animals have changed, since Cro- C516 Woodcarving Weekend Magnon painters began to produce images of animals on the walls of their caves over 30,000 Weekend: 16–18 November 2012 years ago. We shall look at the part played by Tutor: Peter Schwartz animals in Minoan frescoes, in Roman mosaics, Standard Weekend Price: See above in Renaissance and Flemish paintings, in wood All experience levels are welcome to this practical engravings of Thomas Bewick and lithographs workshop in the traditional craft of woodcarving. of Audubon, in dramatic paintings by Sweden’s Novices will start with a simple relief carving Liljefors and in today’s conservation-conscious to acquire some basic skills and then progress world. to a more advanced project of their choice. Experienced students embark on a new or existing project, in relief or in the round. Tuition is by C534 Autumn Flowers and Fruits demonstration and guidance on an individual in Watercolour basis, allowing participants to progress at their Weekend: 16–18 November 2012 own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. A range of Tutor: Yvonne Glenister Hammond carving chisels is available for beginners and lime Standard Weekend Price: See above wood is available at cost. Peter is an established Spend a wonderful weekend learning how to tutor and professional woodcarver, his workshop is portray autumnal fruits, flowers or berries in based on the Knuston Hall site (see C931 above). glowing watercolour. This course is for beginners, improvers and advanced students. There will be C933 Make-up with Confidence individual guidance and each student will work at their own pace on their own choice of subject with Friday 16 November 2012 step-by-step instruction from Yvonne. Tutor: Jane Sumner One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 C931 Woodcarving for a Day This course is targeted at women of any age Friday 16 November 2012 who are not confident with make-up application Tutor: Peter Schwartz techniques and would like to be able to apply a One day non-residential course natural day make-up with confidence. The course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 is designed to assist you in selecting the correct This one day stand-alone workshop in the creative colours and products to produce a natural day craft of woodcarving is open to all. Beginners will make-up look for yourself that you can apply be able to try their hand at woodcarving as they easily. You will be given the opportunity to put learn some basic skills with a simple relief format. into practice the advice given through several Experienced students choose their own project to interactive workshop sessions! develop their skills, carving in relief or in the round. The teaching style is flexible allowing everyone C934 Colour Style and Wardrobe Review to progress at their own pace with individual guidance and demonstrations. Carving chisels Saturday 17 November 2012 are available for beginners to use and lime wood Tutor: Jane Sumner is available at cost. Woodcarving literature and One day non-residential course prepared patterns provide inspiration for project 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 ideas. For those wishing to explore this fascinating This is a complete day of image advice. This craft in more detail then the creative experience course will enable you to distinguish which colours continues over the weekend with course C516 will make you look healthier, more interesting, (see below). and inspiring! Make-up advice is included and an opportunity to discover how to apply a professional,

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natural day make-up. You will be assisted in analysing your body shape and evaluate which Makit Lace clothing lines will enhance it for the best. You will be able to define your style personality and & Craft Supplies how this influences buying clothes. Finally you will be evaluating the contents of your wardrobe Provide to the Lacemaker, with regards to your lifestyle requirements and in Quilter and Textile Craft addition, guidelines for capsule wardrobe ideas will enthusiast possibly the largest be specified. selection of Threads , Equipment & Accessories available from one C923 Scrapbook Day source including. Saturday 17 November 2012 Tutor: Julie Eaves One day non-residential course Cottons 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Scrapbooking is a way to combine your photographs Metallics and memories into a work of art. During the day we will make two single page layouts using a range of Linens techniques. These will be a great start to a new hobby, or a wonderful addition to your existing Silks scrapbooks. The day will be suitable for beginners to advanced scrapbookers. Exotic Threads Folch Pins C506 Christmas Crafts Weekend: 16–18 November 2012 Download our Catalogue to see our Tutor: Penny Mackenzie full range or contact Standard Weekend Price: See above Create an extra special Christmas by making Makit Lace & Craft Supplies unique decorations, gifts and cards for yourself, Unit 7B, Renewal Park, Foundry Way, your friends and family. Join like-minded people, March , Cambridgeshire share ideas and spend many happy hours sewing, PE15 0WR sticking, pinning and pressing (see C701 below). Tel: 01354 65 44 44 C701 Christmas Crafts email: [email protected] Sun – Tues 18–20 November 2012 www.make-lace-with-us.com Tutor: Penny Mackenzie Standard Weekend Price: See above Create an extra special Christmas by making makit lace & craft supplies unique decorations, gifts and cards for yourself, your friends and family. Join like-minded people, Proud to be a partner with share ideas and spend many happy hours sewing, sticking, pinning and pressing (see C506 above). Knuston Hall

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C707 Russian for Beginners never needs weeding! Sounds too good to be true? – well, it can easily be achieved if you build Sun – Tues 18–20 November 2012 your house from card and embroidered fabric. You Tutor: Rachel Farmer will design, embroider and construct a house of Standard Weekend Price: See above your choice to create your very own “Cardboard If you are intrigued by the Russian language and Cottage”. culture, this course is for you. We will learn to have everyday conversations in Russian with handouts spelled out in English letters. At the same time we C817 St Pancras and his Station with will learn to read the Russian alphabet by looking at Peter Butler familiar international words. If you can read мама and атом, you are already on your way! The course Thursday 22 November 2012: will also include brief insights into the country and Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages people to help you understand why the Russian culture is so rich and fascinating. The emphasis of this course will be on learning practical language C941 Beading for Beginners and Improvers in a fun and comfortable environment. Friday 23 November 2012 Tutor: Debbie Anderson C706 More Pen and Wash One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Sun – Tues 18–20 November 2012 This course is suitable for the complete beginner, Tutor: Di Lorriman or those who have limited experience in beadwork. Standard Weekend Price: See above Students will learn the basic stitches using a Drawing with ink and adding watercolour wash to needle and thread. All materials will be available build up tone is an exciting way to paint. During this to purchase from the tutor on the day and tools day course you will experiment with the techniques can be purchased or loaned from me. The cost as you incorporate them into your own picture. You for materials needed, beads thread etc can be as will learn how to reflect texture like wood, foliage, little as £10 depending on your choice and quantity old bricks and tiles etc in ink, while at the same when choosing. It is hoped that students will gain time integrating the use of watercolour for forms enough knowledge to complete their piece at home. and shadows. As you learn how to balance the two Students will be given demonstrations, instruction mediums within a painting you will be developing handouts and one to one tuition when required. your own style and will end up with a painting that Most of all you are invited to try something new, reflects a very individual approach to the subject but be warned..... beading is very addictive! matter. Under guidance you will be able to try out all sorts of pens and drawing implements whilst making your own paintings. This course is suitable C312 French – How to Survive in France for newcomers to pen and wash, but also builds (Beginners) on the popular one day course held previously by Wed – Fri: 21–23 November 2012 this tutor at Knuston. All the projects are different. Tutor: Monique Meager Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 C309 DIY Des Res (Fabric Covered Boxes) Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 Non-resident: £174.00 Wed – Fri: 21–23 November 2012 Do not be frightened to enrol! This course will guide Tutor: Pat Trott you gently and teach you survival skills, if you are Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 not an absolute beginner but have some vague, Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 distant and rusty memories of school French, if you Non-resident: £174.00 find conversing in French a real struggle, this is the Come and build your own fantasy dwelling, where course for you! You will be taught how to order a housework never has to be done and the garden 15 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. November–December 2012 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

meal in a restaurant, how to find your way around C528 Wind Band Weekend and how to try and understand the locals. You will increase your vocabulary and gain Weekend: 23–25 November 2012 confidence in your ability to communicate. The Tutors: Paul Egan, Philip Burditt & John Greaves emphasis will be on oral activities: role-plays, Standard Weekend Price: See above games and discussions – all in a non-threatening We tackle a wide range of music of all ages environment. All you need is a very basic and styles in this enjoyable weekend. A high knowledge of French, together with motivation proportion of the sessions are for full band and and enthusiasm. Come and have fun in French! the experienced tutors make sure players of all abilities can make a full contribution. Sessions for smaller groups add to the variety and ad-hoc C529 French – Advanced ensembles flourish in the free period. Help and Weekend: 23–25 November 2012 advice on technique, instrument maintenance and Tutor: Monique Meager repertoire selection is always available. Standard Weekend Price: See above Un week-end tout en français! Nous lirons des C924 Decorative Notebooks and Gold Foil extraits de la pièce d’Edmond Rostand Cyrano Tooling de Bergerac et je vous engage à essayer de la Saturday 24 November 2012 lire avant le 23 novembre. Vous aurez également Tutor: Doug Mitchell l’occasion de présenter un article au reste du One day non-residential course groupe et surtout de bavarder et de discuter en 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 français avec d’autres étudiants aussi motivés que The aim of this workshop is to have some fun vous. This course is suitable for those who have in producing notebooks using both traditional reached A level standard or above. and Japanese binding styles. You will use your imaginative skills along with a variety of fabrics, C861 Budapest Through the Eyes of a decorative papers, coloured thread, cords and Visitor with Eamonn Flanagan ribbons as well as traditional materials to produce unique, but simple notebooks for yourself or as Friday 23 November 2012: gifts for friends and family. You will also be using “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 heated tools, with guidance, to emboss gold onto the covers.

C514 Vintage Blooms – Beadwoven C813 Northampton Castle – Seat of Kings Jewellery with Ruth Thomas Weekend: 23–25 November 2012 Tutor: Stephanie Burnham Thursday 6 December 2012: Standard Weekend Price: See above Vintage is the buzz word at present, but cast your Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages mind back to the pretty prints of the 50’s, tiny flowers, lilacs, bluebells, swallows, together with C314 Get Set for Christmas! washed out charming colours, this is a collection of designs with a vintage feel, but with a modern Wed – Fri: 5–7 December 2012 twist! Tutor: Mary Day Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00* Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00* Non-resident: £174.00*

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This course will show you how, at very little C851 On Top of the World! with David Baker expense, you can decorate your home and your festive table with individual and personalised, unique decorations. Using a range of silks and Friday 7 December 2012: cottons you will have the chance to dye your own “Out To Lunch Plus” colour themed fabrics that will give a stylish and Talk at 12.00 noon unique look to table runners, door hangers, tree Lunch at 1pm £25.95* decorations and more. Beads, bells and glitter will *Note: Price includes a signed copy of the book. add the finishing touches. Led by the USA, Europe, Russia, Japan and *Materials during the course could cost in the Canada, almost 20 countries have contributed to region of £15 payable to the tutor. the biggest human endeavour in world history – the assembly in orbit above the Earth of a 500 ton C307 Goldwork Embroidery permanently manned laboratory. There, scientists research new vaccines and medicinal products; Wed – Fri: 5–7 Dec 2012 the planet’s resources, its climate and weather Tutor: Hazel Everett systems. In a unique lunch talk, diners will receive Standard Weekend Price: See above a signed copy of a highly illustrated book published Goldwork is a stunning form of embroidery most by Haynes in October 2012 explaining in simple often associated with ecclesiastical vestments. terms how it was built and what it does. This course will introduce you to the main techniques involved. Students can either stitch The author: David Baker is a frequent tutor at pre-set designs such as dragonflies, ivy leaves, tile Knuston Hall having spent 25 years with NASA motifs or work on their own design ideas. All levels from the Apollo Moon programme through to are welcome from total beginners to the more the Space Shuttle and the Space Station in the experienced. Everyone will work at their own pace late 1980s. He has been a prolific writer all his and guidance will be given through explanations, life with more than 80 published books. Among demonstrations and individual tuition (see also other activities he is the editor of the magazine C520 below). Spaceflight for the British Interplanetary Society.

C520 Silk Shading C557 Winston Churchill – Final Victory Weekend: 7–9 December 2012 Weekend: 7–9 December 2012 Tutor: Hazel Everett Tutor: David Baker Standard Weekend Price: See above Standard Weekend Price: See above Silk shading is also referred to as painting with For four years the British people had endured a needle. It creates beautiful naturalistic effects, bombing, rationing, war and threat from invasion. especially when depicting flowers and it gives Now at last the end was in sight. Covering the the illusion of looking three dimensional. During years 1943 to 1945 Final Victory looks at how the course the mysteries of this delightful form of Winston Churchill managed his coalition cabinet, stitchery will be explained and put into practice presided over plans for coming peace, worked with on a small floral design. The motif could later be the Americans to defeat Nazism and travelled the enhanced with touches of Goldwork embroidery. world uniting the Allied cause. But defeat at the A choice of designs will be available or students polls would follow. could bring their own project to work on (see C307 above).

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C541 Ukulele Weekend for Refreshers and beautiful countryside surrounding Knuston hall Improvers with a good home-cooked lunch. Returning home feeling refreshed and relaxed. Weekend: 7–9 December 2012 Tutors: Debbie Scherer and Sarah Jobson Standard Weekend Price: See above C816 A Christmas Murder Night With This course is offered to anyone who wants to Steve Dimmer and Friends refresh or improve their ukulele playing. It is also Friday 21 December 2012 suitable for guitarists who want to learn ukulele as Part of Knuston’s Programme of Dinner Talks a second instrument. The course will concentrate and Events on having fun and playing together and the pace With Dinner, 6.30pm for 7pm £35.00 of learning will be appropriate to each person. Bed and Breakfast – £45 single/£30pp sharing Experienced tutors will guide you throughout so Your only role is that of a detective as you witness that you will complete the course with sufficient a festive murder and then question the real-life skills to continue your progress at home. suspects to find the killer! Agatha Christie meets Please note: You will need to bring a ukulele to Carry On in this light-hearted mystery where you the course. are the sleuths!

C570 Improve Your Digital Photographs Weekend: 7–9 December 2012 Tutor: Kay Gugliotta Standard Weekend Price: See above Starting with the very basics, you will learn how to optimise your digital images and improve your digital photography using the excellent computers at Knuston Hall and Paintshop Pro, one of the world’s best selling image-editing programs. You will learn how to edit and improve your photographs, adjust the colour balance, enhance detail with the histogram, colour a black and white photo, place a bride and groom in a wine glass, get to grips with layers, add special effects and lots, lot more…

C943 Yoga Day with Heather Saturday 8 December 2012 Tutor: Heather Mackness One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 You are invited to a taster yoga day with Heather. There will be a hatha yoga session including meditation, breathing techniques and relaxation. After lunch there is an opportunity to chill out with some circle dancing in the afternoon followed by a yoga nidra. Come and enjoy a day out in the

18 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Knuston Hall Seasonal Celebration Saturday – Sunday 22–23 December 2012 Arrival: 4.00pm on Saturday 22 December 2012 Departure: 3.30pm on Sunday 23 December 2012 £105 per person (full board with no single supplements!!) Why not treat yourself or a friend to an early Christmas Present. Arrive at 4pm for afternoon tea with Christmas cake. Check into your bedroom and prepare for our Gourmet Dinner. Following a pre-dinner aperitif join your fellow guests in the Dining Room for a seasonal feast. Gourmet Dinner 7 for 7.30pm: Saturday 22nd December 2012 Ham Hock Terrine Apple and Sultana Chutney Granary Bread

Beef Wellington Roasted Garlic Pomme Puree, Madeira Jus Goat’s Cheese, Cranberry and Red Pepper Wellington (V)

Apple and Blackberry Charlotte with Rhubarb and Custard Ice Cream or Belgian Chocolate and Raspberry Tart

A selection of British Cheeses and Biscuits Coffee with Truffles Then retire to bed in preparation for our Sunday Breakfast Special served from 8.45–9.30am in the dining room with specialities including pastries, croissants, fresh fruit, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs in addition to our usual breakfast selection. From 10.15am–11.15am join Knuston’s Head Chef and Business Manager for a talk on how to cater for Christmas Day in Style. There will be suggestions for how to make the perfect Christmas Lunch as well as what to drink on the day with wine and cocktail suggestions. At 12.00pm there will be an aperitif served in the foyer followed by Sunday lunch served in the Dining Room. Yes there will be Roast Turkey and all the trimmings as part of the three course meal. Finish with mulled wine, mince pies and carols in the lounge. C600: Enjoy the whole package £105 per person C802: Sunday Lunch and Carols (Sunday) £31 per person The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. January 2013 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C801 What to Look for in a Poem with C531 Woodcarving – All Abilities Welcome Keith Chandler Weekend: 4–6 January 2013 Tutor: Peter Schwartz Thursday 3 January 2013: Standard Weekend Price: See above Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages This creative weekend workshop, in the traditional craft of woodcarving, is open to all experience levels. Newcomers will acquire some basic skills C906 Heaney, Hughes and Harrison – on a simple relief carving and then progress to a Poetry of Passion more advanced project of their choice. Improvers Friday 4 January 2013 embark on a new or on-going project, in relief or Tutor: Keith Chandler in the round. The tutor will demonstrate carving One day non-residential course techniques and be on hand to provide individual 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 guidance allowing participants to progress at their A chance to look at contemporary poetry through own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. A range of reading, listening to and studying ‘tasters’ of the carving chisels are available for beginners and lime work of three masters; Seamus Heaney (b.1939), wood is available at cost. Tony Harrison (b.1937) and Ted Hughes (1930– 1998). Under consideration will be their distinctive C577 The Treasures of Tutankhamun use of language, imagery, tone, style, form and Weekend: 4–6 January 2013 meaning. Tutor: Victor Blunden To benefit fully from our discussions, you might like to browse some of their work in advance in Standard Weekend Price: See above Tutankhamun – Egypt’s ‘boy king’ has become any selected or collected edition of their poetry, a symbol of the wealth and splendour of ancient although extracts will be provided for class Egypt. Yet how much do we really know about discussion. No previous literary study necessary him? You may think you know all about the (see C810 on Centre Pages, and also C545 below). treasures found in his tomb, but this course will examine them in detail looking at their function and C545 Styles and Settings in the Novel – religious symbolism. New scientific discoveries are Modern South Asian Fiction in English now also shedding fresh light on his parentage, Weekend: 4–6 January 2013 health and death and so we will consider these Tutor: Keith Chandler aspects as well, to discover just who Tutankhamun Standard Weekend Price: See above really was. Would the magic in his tomb enable him Over recent years, writers with roots in the to live forever? Come along and find out. Indian subcontinent have produced fiction which enlightens us. We will consider character and C580 ‘The Unexamined Life is not technique, drawing comparisons and contrasts Worth Living’ Socrates between what has inspired five writers, who Weekend: 4–6 January 2013 may share culture and tradition, but who each Tutor: John Cartwright has a distinctive way to tell their tale. Under consideration will be: Arundhati Roy, ‘The God Standard Weekend Price: See above Beginning with a description of philosophy and a of Small Things’ (1997); Vikram Seth, ‘An Equal narrative of the development of the discipline since Music’ (1999); Michael Ondaattje, ‘Anil’s Ghost’ Socrates, we shall look at the ways in which some (2000); Anita Desai, ‘Fasting, Feasting’ (2000) and philosophers have shaped the structures in which Aravind Adiga, ‘White Tiger’ (2008) (see C810 on we live. Using references to; Plato’s Republic, Centre Pages and also C906 above). Descartes’ Meditations, Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil and Mill’s On Liberty, we shall sketch

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the frameworks of thinking that provide us with a pieces of jewellery. A fun and relaxing weekend but means of understanding our world. We will start to also very productive! examine our lives in response to Socrates’ advice to Plato. C559 Botanical Watercolour Painting Weekend: 11–13 January 2013 C803 You’re the Top: The Cole Porter Story Tutor: Kate Nuttall with Peter Kendrick Standard Weekend Price: See above This weekend is an opportunity to practise Thursday 10 January 2013: botanical watercolour painting in the peaceful and Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages friendly surroundings at Knuston Hall. The course is designed for anyone, from complete beginners to the more experienced, with plenty of one-to- C850 Joyce Grenfell: Acclaimed Comedy one guidance. If you are just starting out, please Performer with Peter Kendrick bring along something you feel would be a good subject to enable you to learn the basic techniques. Friday 11 January 2013: Otherwise, please choose something that inspires “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 you and may also challenge you a little. Whatever you decide upon, you should be able to take home a painting you are proud of, along with some new C558 Hollywood Moguls: Jack L Warner skills and a lot of inspiration. and Warner Brothers Pictures Weekend: 11–13 January 2013 C560 Creating Silver Jewellery Tutor: Peter Kendrick Weekend: 11–13 January 2013 Standard Weekend Price: See above Tutor: Stephen O’Keeffe Jack L Warner ran the studio which introduced the “talkies” in 1927. In the 30s Warners had their Standard Weekend Price*: See above gangster cycle and Busby Berkeley musicals. Their This practical course will provide an invaluable stars were Cagney, Robinson, Bogart, Muni, Flynn introduction to the subject with much to interest and Bette Davis. The 40s brought wartime morale- and inspire. The basic techniques will be learnt boosters and Doris Day, but with the 50s came a through the making of projects selected from a decline. By the 60s Jack had risen to company wide range available. The teaching style is flexible, President. After the successes of “My Fair Lady” allowing for individual progress regardless of and “Bonnie and Clyde” he sold out in 1967. This experience and ability. Achievement is invariably nostalgic weekend will be copiously illustrated on higher than expectation. All the tools and materials the big screen (see also Peter’s Dinner Talk (C803 required are provided by the tutor.* Thursday) and Lunch Talk (C850 Friday). Details in *Materials supplement £15–£20 payable to the the centre of the brochure). tutor.

C530 Art Deco Inspired Beadwoven Designs C806 Northampton’s Famous Names with Gerald Smith Weekend: 11–13 January 2013 Tutor: Stephanie Burnham Thursday 17 January 2013: Standard Weekend Price: See above Art Deco was a fantastic period in decorative arts Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages history, where style and colour ruled. This course will use that inspiration to create several stunning

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C860 Everyday Sayings and Superstitions: C561 Weekend for Recorder Players Knock on Wood and Bob’s your Uncle with Weekend: 18–20 January 2013 Janet Goodall Tutors: Simone Curley and Graham Danbury Standard Weekend Price: See above Friday 18 January 2013: A weekend to boost your recorder playing skills “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 and explore the vast variety of repertoire available for the instrument. There will be opportunities to play in large ensembles, chamber ensembles and C583 Just Knit! to receive expert coaching and hints and tips to Weekend: 18–20 January 2013 further develop your playing. We will provide the Tutor: Janet Goodall music which will hopefully offer you both challenge Standard Weekend Price: See above and stimulus. This course is for players of ranging Come along for a weekend of (not just) knitting! ability but please note that it is not suitable for If you’re an absolute beginner, there will be beginners and participants should be able to play instruction available from an experienced tutor; more than one size of recorder. if there are things you want to learn (cabling, patterning, intarsia), that will also be possible. C538 3D Embroidery Stitches and Silk If you’re an experienced knitter, come along for Ribbon Embroidery time away from home to try something new, finish Weekend: 18–20 January 2013 off a few UFOs (unfinished objects) or just knit Tutor: Pat Trott in relaxed, comfortable surroundings with like Standard Weekend Price: See above minded people. Bring your own needles and wool, Take this unique opportunity to combine the patterns and projects if you have them; if not, there two techniques of Three Dimensional Embroidery will be needles and wool to try! There will be some Stitches and Silk Ribbon Embroidery. This input, but knitters will be free to choose what they course is for all levels of ability, with no previous do in their time. experience needed. Everyone is welcome, from the newcomer to embroidery to the converted C523 Bobbin Lace for Beginners and Those addict. Just arrive with a sense of humour, a With Some Experience willingness to relax and learn and go with the flow. Weekend: 18–20 January 2013 Through a series of demonstrations, discussions Tutor: Alison Winn and practical instruction students will learn many Standard Weekend Price: See above three dimensional embroidery stitches using both Come and spend a few days learning to make embroidery threads and silk ribbon and how to use bobbin lace. If you are a new lacemaker you will these stitches to represent flowers and make a learn by preparing for and making a small piece picture of a traditional English Garden. of lace using the two basic stitches common to all laces. Time permitting you will be able to start the C107 Songwriting for Guitarists second pattern. Experienced lace makers might Mon – Wed: 21–23 January 2013 wish to continue with their current work, select a Tutor: Barry Hunt new pattern or try a different type of lace. You can Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 choose from Torchon, Beginners Beds/Beginners Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 Beds, Bruges or Braid from the variety of patterns Non-resident: £174.00 the tutor will bring to the course. This is a new exciting course designed for guitarists who have basic chord playing skills to have fun

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creating new songs and no prior experience of to ‘draw’ your own designs and to use coloured song-writing is required. The course will involve threads in unusually creative ways. Think that activity workshops, solo creative writing, peer and the thread is your ink and the needle is your pen tutor collaboration, one to one tutorial opportunities and then you will be able to scribble away to your and performance of songs to the group (by the heart’s content. It is important that you know how writer and/or the tutor – if participant doesn’t wish to use your machine, which you will bring with you to perform!). The course will also offer advice for and that it is equipped with a ‘darning foot ‘ which further study, techniques in editing and re-writing facilitates this kind of work without unnecessary and how to record simple demos. problems (see C103 above).

C103 Picture It in Collage and Stitch C852 Reflections on the Croatian Coastline Mon – Wed: 21–23 January 2013 with Eamonn Flanagan Tutor: Richard Box Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 Friday 25 January 2013: Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 Non-resident: £174.00 (A course which integrates fabric collage with BOTH machine and hand embroidery). This course C537 Who Were the Etruscans? is for all of you who want to create one of your own Weekend: 25–27 January 2013 designs and to translate them into the combined Tutor: Geoffrey Toms techniques of fabric collage with both machine Standard Weekend Price: See above and hand embroidery under Richard’s careful The civilisation of the Etruscans suddenly emerged guidance. You will be supplied with a learning in Central Italy at a time when Rome was no more pack at the start of the course and Richard will than a village and the impact of Greece on the teach you how to progress through it step by step. Mediterranean had only just begun. They have Once you have understood the process, you will left a remarkable series of monuments and works be inspired and have the confidence to start your of art, especially in the astonishing cemeteries of own project using the same procedure in your own sites such as Cerveteri and Tarquinia and cities as individual and personal way. It is possible that Orvieto, Cortona and Volterra. Using the extensive those of you enrolling on this ‘ Picture It in Collage archaeological material of sites and museum and Stitch Course ‘ may be able to continue with collections, the advanced Etruscan way of life your project during the following course ‘ Drawing will be recreated with their relationship to ancient with the Sewing Machine Needle’. I bet you have Greece and early Rome. several projects on the go at the same time at home. So why not here as well! (see C313 below). C542 French – Beyond Survival Weekend: 25–27 January 2013 C313 Drawing with the Sewing Machine Tutor: Monique Meager Needle Standard Weekend Price: See above Wed – Fri: 23–25 January 2013 If you find conversing in French a bit of a struggle, Tutor: Richard Box but you can already use the present, past and Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 future tenses, this is the course you need to boost Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 you confidence! The level is above that of “Survival Non-resident: £174.00 French” and would be a good preparation for the You will start this course by following a design Intermediate “Fun with French” course a month which Richard will demonstrate for you step by later 22–24 February 2013 – if you are feeling step. This will enable you to use this technique brave! It is not an absolute repeat of previous

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“Beyond Survival” courses. The emphasis will C807 Florence Nightingale in Egypt with be on oral communication, fun activities in a Bob Davies non-threatening environment, with grammatical explanations in English when necessary. Thursday 31 January 2013: Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages C562 Singing for the Terrified Weekend: 25–27 January 2013 Tutor: Tricia Thompson (previously Dibb) C915 The Victorians and the Empire Standard Weekend Price: See above Friday 1 February 2013 This is the course for you if you have been told not Tutor: Bob Davies to sing, to mime or if you reserve your singing for One day non-residential course the car and the shower. For complete beginners, 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 the course will show you that everyone can sing Victorians and the Empire: An Empire on which – yes even you! With a mix of drama and singing, the sun never set offered the Victorians a world the course is performance based and is relaxed, of opportunities. While wealth poured into Britain, supportive and fun. goods and people streamed out into the world and cultural influences flowed both ways. This day will C315 Stained Glass for all Levels chart the incredible expansion of the British Empire during the Victorian period and what it meant for Wed – Fri: 30 January – 1 February 2013 some of the people involved (see Bob’s Dinner Talk Tutor: Michael Ross on centre pages, and also C571 below). Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00* Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00* Non-resident: £174.00* C571 Victorian Women Travellers Using traditional stained glass materials, tools and Weekend: 1–3 February 2013 techniques, we will produce a unique stained glass Tutor: Bob Davies window, so whatever your skill level, this open Standard Weekend Price: See above course is a great chance to learn this art form, From the burning sand of Arabia to the leech make new friends and find that creative spark. infected jungles of Africa, Victorian women fled Once you know how something is made, you can the forces of straight-laced society in search of begin to enjoy it on many levels and begin an love and adventure, money and fame, fish and exciting journey (see also C581 below). fetish. This series of lectures aims to investigate *There will be a supplement of approximately where they came from, where they went and the £15 for this course, payable to the tutor. memories they left behind. The aim of this course is to explore the writings of and lives of a number C581 Stained Glass for all Levels of 19th century women travellers who have made a contribution to travel and travel writing. During Weekend: 1–3 February 2013 the course there will be a discussion of the Tutor: Michael Ross position of women in 19th century Europe. The Standard Weekend Price*: See above women to be studied will include Jane Digby El This course has the same details as C315 above, Mesrab (1807–1881), Isabella Bird (1831–1904), but is the ideal opportunity for students to develop Lady Anne Blunt (1837–1917), Mary Kingsley new ideas and to try out traditional kiln painting (1862–1900) and Isabelle Eberhardt (1877–1904). techniques, or work on a larger project if also These women travelled in places as diverse as the attending the first part of the course. American Rocky Mountains, Iraq, Arabia, China *There will be a supplement of approximately and Africa. During the lectures we will explore the £15 for this course, payable to the tutor. travellers’ biographies, their journeys, the social and political situation from which they came and

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how they responded to it (see Bob’s Dinner Talk C928 An Introduction Observational on centre pages and also C915 above). Astronomy Friday 8 February 2013 C582 Copperplate Calligraphy Weekend Tutor: Johanna Jarvis Weekend: 1–3 February 2013 One day non-residential course Tutor: Joy Daniels 2.00pm – 9.00pm £58 Standard Weekend Price: See above Please note: This day course starts with coffee This course will cover the basics of writing with a at 2pm, includes evening meal at 7pm and flexible pointed nib in the Copperplate style. The finishes at approximately 9pm. course is designed for anyone who would like to Have you ever looked up at the night sky and write in Copperplate, from complete beginners to wondered ‘what is that?’ Or do you own a those with some experience who wish to improve telescope but aren’t really sure how to use it? their hand. This is an opportunity to practise This course assumes no prior knowledge and will under the helpful eye of the tutor (see also the day give participants an introduction to all aspects course, on Tuesday 23 October 2012). of observational astronomy; reading star charts, using telescopes and binoculars, viewing the night C535 Yoga for Everyday Living sky and all the techniques necessary to really understand and enjoy observational astronomy Weekend: 1–3 February 2013 (see details of Johanna’s lunchtime talk at the Tutor: Heather Mackness centre of the brochure). Why not take this unique opportunity of a peaceful weekend away in delightful surroundings. Your yoga retreat begins with a meal together on Friday C920 A Day of Japanese Embroidery evening followed by a selection of Hatha yoga Friday 8 February 2013 classes, meditation and relaxation. Discussions, Tutor: Janet Cronin free time, walking and socialising will all help you One day non-residential course to become more self aware and conscious of your 9.15am – 4.45pm £58* own well-being, taking away with you practical The main aim of this course is to introduce you to tools to help you to cope in our stressful world. the wonderful world of Japanese Embroidery. Each This course is suitable for both beginners and the of you will be provided with a small kit for you to more experienced students. use throughout the day which will introduce you to several of the basic stitches. You will also be able C809 Optical Toys – Seeing is Believing to learn how to twist and use the silk floss and with Kevin Varty produce the luxurious sheen (see also C572 below) *The kit will be available from the tutor at £15. Thursday 7 February 2013: Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages C572 Japanese Embroidery Weekend: 8–10 February 2013 Tutor: Janet Cronin C856 Observing the Heavens with Standard Weekend Price*: See above Johanna Jarvis This is a course suitable for everyone regardless of their embroidery experience. The tutor will provide Friday 8 February 2013: each student with a kit containing everything you “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 need to complete a design. It is suitable for both beginners and the more experienced stitcher and will cover many of the basic stitches. You will also have the opportunity of using Japanese needles

25 Dinner Talks and Events at Knuston Hall

C800 “Any Dream Will Do” The Life and from 1954 until 1994. Also covered will be the early Music of Andrew Lloyd-Webber with history of the airfield, its re-building to provide a Tricia Thompson (previously Dibb) world class research facility, and the present use of the site. Thursday 4 October 2012 Enjoy an evening of wonderful songs in this musical journey through the life and work of Andrew Lloyd- C814 Heavenly Margaret (Rutherford) with Webber, arguably Britain’s most famous composer for Steve Dimmer the Musical Stage. Thursday 15 November 2012 A new one-woman show. Waiting at the pearly gates, Margaret Rutherford, one of our most beloved C804 Northampton – The Heart of England actresses reflects on her life. Both funny and poignant, with Gerald Smith the play reveals secrets about Dame Margaret’s life Thursday 11 October 2012 that will guarantee surprises for all her admirers. In one form or another, usually according to the needs of the time, Northampton has fed the veins of innovation, political reform, manufacturing, artistry, C817 St Pancras and his Station with music, religious tolerance, medical and educational Peter Butler progress for a thousand years. Much of this has sprung Thursday 22 November 2012 not only from the spirit of the populaces, but also from Who was St Pancras and why is a London station the town’s position in the heart of England. The more we named after him? This illustrated talk will reflect on explore the highly individual, independent and radical his birth story, his subsequent martyrdom and the spirit of this interesting place, the more we are surprised naming by St Augustine of an early Christian site to St and amazed by Northampton’s intriguing past. Pancras on his arrival in England. How and when did The Midland Railway arrive in London and what were the effects on the surrounding area? C812 Factory Life in the Boot and Shoe Industry with Ruth Thomas Thursday 18 October 2012 C813 Northampton Castle – Seat of Kings with The first shoe factory in the world was built in Ruth Thomas Northampton in 1857. The development of a thriving Thursday 6 December 2012 factory system in the footwear industry was to cause Northampton Castle was built by c1100 by Simon huge changes in working conditions. de Senlis the Earl of Northampton. This was one of the great castles of England with a rich and eventful history whose forgotten story will be told tonight. C805 Diamonds are Forever with Kevin Varty Thursday 1 November 2012 Sentimental jewellery has a language all of its own, C816 A Christmas Murder Night with much of which has been lost over time. This talk Steve Dimmer & Friends gives an insight into the original meanings of these Friday 21 December 2012 sometimes strange and unusual jewels. If you receive With Dinner, 6.30pm for 7pm – £35.00 a diamond ring, a bird’s claw brooch or a lizard Bed and Breakfast £45 single/£30pp sharing brooch in the future, you will know how to react! Your only role is that of a detective as you witness a festive murder and then question the real-life C808 The History of Thurleigh Airfield and suspects to find the killer! Agatha Christie meets Carry On in this light-hearted mystery where you are The Royal Aircraft Establishment (Bedford) the sleuths! with Reg Harlow Thursday 8 November 2012 An illustrated talk describing the aircraft operated from Thurleigh airfield and the research carried out 26 The Bar will be open from approximately 6pm • With Dinner, 6.30pm for 7pm £21.95 With Coffee only, 8pm for 8.15pm £12.95 • Bed & Breakfast £45 single/£30 sharing

C801 What to Look for in a Poem with C809 Optical Toys – Seeing is Believing with Keith Chandler Kevin Varty Thursday 3 January 2013 Thursday 7 February 2013 Often seen as complex, dense and even unintelligible, This “hands on” talk will give you the opportunity poetry can also appeal to our emotions and senses to experience the delight that optical toys and with words which are both distinctive and memorable. illusions have given people over the ages. We cannot As Keats memorably stated, ‘Poetry ... should strike guarantee that you will see what the butler saw, but the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts, you will have fun believing your eyes. and appear almost a remembrance’. C815 Tales from the Corkscrew Islands with Why not start the New Year with a resolve to find Steve Dimmer out a little more about how poetry works with some examples and insights which might just help unlock Thursday 21 February 2013 some meaning for you? Performance storytelling at its best. An evening of tales to make you smile wryly, nod warmly and laugh openly. Each tale has its own wacky logic, surprising C803 You’re the Top: The Cole Porter Story content and quirky conclusion. No books, no reciting, with Peter Kendrick just a storyteller, his voice and your imagination. Thursday 10 January 2013 Cole Porter (1891–1964) wrote the words AND the C810 A Year in Tonga with Geoff Hales music for hundreds of American popular songs, performed by the greatest artists of the day – Thursday 28 February 2013 Ethel Merman, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Gertrude A funny and nostalgic reminiscence of a working year Lawrence, Noel Coward and many more. Hear his life in the South Pacific as a teacher at The University: story and see some of his greatest hits – from shows palm trees, white beaches, eccentric colleagues and and films – on the big screen. friendly natives!

C806 Northampton’s Famous Names with C811 English Landscape Painters Between Gerald Smith the 17th and Early 19th Centuries with Thursday 17 January 2013 Patrick Oates Many of Northampton’s most significant individuals Thursday 14 March 2013 were of humble origin, but many would not have Unique within Europe, English watercolour traditions succeeded in their quests without the backing and and the emergence of very particular styles of support of the influential ‘County Set’. If you wish painting landscape, led to remarkable new and to learn how outstanding citizens such as Philip spontaneous techniques of recording the changing Doddridge, Caroline Chisholm, Moses Philip Manfield moods and rustic times of the English Countryside. and others achieved their goals through support by From Cotman to Turner, these masterworks quickly families such as the Ishams, Spencers and others, became established and continue into present times. join us at Knuston Hall for this Dinner talk.

C807 Florence Nightingale in Egypt with Bob Davies Thursday 31 January 2013 Florence Nightingale’s account of her trip to Egypt is little known but it reveals different aspects of her personality, a hint of her focus to come and her attitude to key in British culture of the time.

27 All these talks start at 12.00 noon with two course lunch at 1pm, £12.95 per person

C858 Understanding Red Wine C855 The Wonderful Wildlife for Beginners with of the Nene Valley with James Hayter Nick Hammond Friday 19 October 2012 Friday 16 November 2012 A basic guide of what to look for when The River Nene is one of the unsung choosing a bottle of red wine. We will look glories of Northamptonshire, both for its at some of the better known grape beauty and its wildlife. The river itself and varieties and pick some names to look for the flooded gravel pits of the valley are when you buy your next bottle of wine. home to a variety of animals including kingfishers, otters, golden plover and C854 Bella Italia with dragonflies. Gianfranco Holmes C861 Budapest Through the Friday 26 October 2012 Eyes of a Visitor with Come on a personal, classical and highly Eamonn Flanagan individual tour of Bella Italia, the country that everybody loves. There’s always Friday 23 November 2012 something new to appreciate, always a Come along and see, through an illustrated pleasure to be enjoyed. Ci vediamo!! talk, what Hungary’s capital city, Budapest has to offer as a city break, through the C857 Rest and Digest: How to eyes of a visitor. Relax the Mind and Body with Liz Williams C851 On Top of the World! with David Baker Friday 2 November 2012 If minds and bodies are tense during or Friday 7 December 2012 after eating then we run the risk of The Price of £25.95 includes a copy abdominal discomfort, digestive disorders of the book signed by the author and weight gain or loss. Before a delicious Led by the USA, Europe, Russia, Japan Knuston lunch, find out how to relax so and Canada, almost 20 countries have that ‘resting and digesting’ becomes a contributed to the biggest human lifelong habit. endeavour in world history – the

28 assembly in orbit above the Earth of a C852 Reflections on the 500 ton permanently manned laboratory. Croatian Coastline with There, scientists research new vaccines Eamonn Flanagan and medicinal products; the planet’s Friday 25 January 2013 resources, its climate and weather Looking for a new holiday destination? systems. In a unique lunch talk, diners Through the eyes of a visitor, discover the will receive a signed copy of a highly southern Adriatic coastline of Croatia illustrated book published by Haynes in reflecting on the stunning city of Dubrovnic, October 2012 explaining in simple terms the pleasures of the city of Split and its how it was built and what it does. surroundings including a look at one or two islands that lie just off the coastline. The author: David Baker is a frequent tutor at Knuston Hall having spent 25 C856 Observing the Heavens with years with NASA from the Apollo Moon Johanna Jarvis programme through to the Space Shuttle and the Space Station in the late Friday 8 February 2013 1980s. He has been a prolific writer all The winter months are an ideal time to his life with more than 80 published observe the night sky and you may have books. Among other activities he is the looked up and wondered; what’s that? editor of the magazine Spaceflight for This talk will give the audience a guide to the British Interplanetary Society. the night sky and an introduction to some basic observing techniques. C850 Joyce Grenfell: Acclaimed Comedy Performer with C862 Nasties of Nature with Peter Kendrick Chris Andrews RSPB Friday 11 January 2013 Friday 15 February 2013 Hear how Joyce Grenfell (1910–1979) Not all creatures are cute and fluffy! This became an entertainer almost by humorous talk looks at some of the less accident… leading to a career on stage, pleasant wildlife that live in Britain. radio, TV and film. Hear and see on the big screen, a selection of hilarious songs, C859 Understanding White monologues and sketches from her one- Wine for Beginners with woman shows. James Hayter Friday 22 March 2013 C860 Everyday Sayings and Superstitions: Knock on If you don’t know your Chardonnay from Wood and Bob’s your Uncle your Sauvignon Blanc, come and enjoy an with Janet Goodall informative introduction to some useful wine basics. Friday 18 January 2013 This lunch talk will take a light hearted tour through some of the things we say every day – what do they mean, and where do they come from? 29 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. February 2013 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

and silk floss and learn how to make and use C548 Circle Dance – Cross and Circle twisted thread (see also C920 above). *The kit will be available from the tutor at £15. Weekend: 8–10 February 2013 Tutor: Judy Harvey Standard Weekend Price: See above C563 Italian for All This course invites you to step into the circle and Weekend: 8–10 February 2013 enjoy the movement and pleasure of dancing in Tutor: Gianfranco Holmes a contained and supportive group. We shall be Standard Weekend Price: See above looking at the different qualities of the cross and A course designed for beginners, wishing to learn circle and ways in which they can be combined basic Italian and possibly a little more, to enjoy in the dance. The dances are drawn from many the Italian experience. By using certain techniques countries and cultures, some old and some new. and routines particular to the tutor, the student will You do not need to be an ‘expert’ to enjoy these be able to make a positive start with, or improve beautiful and uplifting dances – everyone can upon, their existing Italian. The student will need dance. an interest in a beautiful language and a need to communicate. Visual and literary sources will C921 Northampton Castle and the Medieval provide a stimulating environment. All of this takes Heritage of the Town place in a friendly non-competitive environment, aimed at achieving the optimum results from each Saturday 9 February 2013 individual. Tutor: Ruth Thomas One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 C564 Folk Music and Song Northampton’s position in the centre of the Norman Weekend: 8–10 February 2013 kingdom made it an important town and its new Tutor: Ray Dron stone castle built in the 11th century by Simon Standard Weekend Price: See above de Senlis became a seat of kings. The medieval This is a relaxed, informal course for singers, heritage of the town is rich and full of great events, musicians interested in folk music. No particular from the trial of Thomas A Becket to the siege level musical skill is needed, but you should have of the castle by King Henry III against the rebel a reasonable familiarity with your instrument, barons led by Simon de Montfort. or be a confident singer. With a mixture of vocal and instrumental styles, we will create a ‘Folk C916 Transfer Dyes Basic and Beyond Club’ atmosphere. Working towards improving performing styles through working in small groups Wednesday 13 February 2013 and solo performances, each participant will Tutor: Pam Keeling gain something valuable and will also contribute One day non-residential course something to the benefit of other course members. 9.15am – 4.45pm £58* Some music will be available but students are A day in which to create a selection of mainly Blue welcome to bring their own material to share with fabrics and threads. An Indigo Vat being the way others. On Saturday evening we will present a we will colour the fabric and using Shibori – the short concert, inviting other students to join us. Japanese way of stitching and folding fabrics You may find a couple of party pieces might be to create a range of different patterns. If using useful here. It is also hoped that, as in the last few white fabrics then Blue and White will be the main years, we will be able to provide some live music colours, however, lighter coloured fabrics, yellow, for the Circle Dancing Group. orange, red, will result in a range of colours (see C917 below). *There will be a supplement of £4.00 for this course payable to the tutor.

30 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C917 Felted Bags C566 Getting Wrathful with John Steinbeck Thursday 14 February 2013 Weekend: 15–17 February 2013 Tutor: Pam Keeling Tutor: Jane Mackay One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 The Nobel Prize winner, John Steinbeck, was A day with the opportunity to learn the simple personally to witness some of the tragedies process of 2D felting and also to create a stunning brought about by the Great Drought in the dust felted bag, in colours, size and shape of your bowl of middle America and the subsequent influx choice. Felt making can be wearing on hands, of dirt farmers into the more prosperous area of his shoulders and back and if you have problems in Californian homeland. His anger at the treatment of these areas please have a chat before enrolling on the starving families and his rage at what President the course (see C916 above). Roosevelt called the ‘Banksters’ resulted in some of the greatest novels ever to come out of America. C862 Nasties of Nature with Chris Andrews RSPB C568 Land and Nature: A History of UK Nature Conservation Friday 15 February 2013: Weekend: 15–17 February 2013 “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 Tutor: Nicholas Hammond Standard Weekend Price: See above* With a combination of talks, film, discussions C910 A Day of Bedfordshire Lace and an excursion, we shall look at the way in Friday 15 February 2013 which conservation of wildlife and landscapes has Tutor: Denise Vickery changed. Starting with the concept of conservation One day non-residential course to provide quarry for hunters and for food, we 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 shall then cover the Victorian origins of today’s This course is designed for a range of students, from conservation movement, including both voluntary those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire and official efforts at conservation. Our field Lace through, to the more experienced who wish excursion will be to Summer Leys Local Nature to advance their techniques. Students may start Reserve, where conservation has benefited from new projects or complete ongoing work and will the opportunity presented by the planning system benefit from individual tuition as well as from and voluntary input. group discussions (see C565 below). *There will be a supplement of £15 for this course. C565 Just Making Lace Weekend: 15–17 February 2013 C567 Botanical Painting in Watercolour Tutor: Denise Vickery Weekend: 15–17 February 2013 Standard Weekend Price: See above Tutor: Yvonne Glenister Hammond This course is designed for those students who Standard Weekend Price: See above wish to continue a piece of lace they have been As the very first signs of spring appear nothing making, or finish off that piece they really need to could be nicer than to spend a weekend drawing get off the pillow! Alternatively you may wish to start and painting crocuses, leaves and berries – or a new piece with some help and encouragement. flowers from the florist if you prefer. This course Any help needed please let me know beforehand is for beginners, improvers and the advanced and I will try and get the information you require. student. Yvonne will give individual guidance and Otherwise I am going to join you all just making step-by-step instruction as each student works lace (see C910 above). at their own pace on their own choice of subject.

31 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. February–March 2012 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C932 Woodcarving Taster Day techniques and would like to be able to apply a natural day make-up with confidence. The course Saturday 16 February 2012 is designed to assist you in selecting the correct Tutor: Peter Schwartz colours and products to produce a natural day One day non-residential course make-up look for yourself that you can apply 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 easily. You will be given the opportunity to put This one day woodcarving workshop is open to into practice the advice given through several all. It will act as a ‘taster day’ for newcomers interactive workshop sessions! who will be able to try their hand at this craft as they learn some basic skills and create a simple relief carving. Carving chisels are available for C815 Tales from the Corkscrew Islands beginners and lime wood is available at cost. If with Steve Dimmer you are a more experienced carver then this is an opportunity to progress with a new or existing Thursday 21 February 2013: project, with tuition on hand. Either way you Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages are equally welcome to enjoy this creative day in a relaxed atmosphere. The teaching style is flexible allowing everyone to progress at their own C704 Saxophone Week pace with individual guidance and demonstrations. Sun – Fri: 17–22 February 2013 Extensive reference material is available to provide Tutors: Debbie Scherer, Sarah Jobson, Sarah inspiration for your project ideas. Markham and Stuart MacDonald Shared bedroom occupancy: £464.00 C935 Colour Style and Wardrobe Review Single bedroom occupancy: £528.00 Non-resident: £356.00 Tuesday 19 February 2013 This highly successful course is offered Tutor: Jane Sumner to saxophonists with at least 2 years playing One day non-residential course experience. The course will encompass a wide 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 variety of playing opportunities through ensemble This is a complete day of image advice. This course coaching and continual tutor support. For maximum will enable you to distinguish which colours will make benefit participants should have experience in you look healthier, more interesting, and inspiring! sight-reading. Make-up advice is included and an opportunity to This year’s course will include a talk from an discover how to apply a professional, natural day expert in vintage saxophones, with time to try and make-up. You will be assisted in analysing your compare some of the best. Don’t miss this unique body shape and evaluate which clothing lines will Knuston opportunity! enhance it for the best. You will be able to define your style personality and how this influences buying clothes. Finally you will be evaluating the C574 Bookbinding and Restoration contents of your wardrobe with regards to your Weekend: 22–24 February 2013 lifestyle requirements and in addition, guidelines for Tutor: Doug Mitchell capsule wardrobe ideas will be specified. Standard Weekend Price: See above Old books are a part of our history and deserve a C936 Make-up with Confidence new lease in life so after a huge amount of interest at the open day, here is your chance to bring along Wednesday 20 February 2013 at least two books that are in need of some TLC. Tutor: Jane Sumner You will be learning some basic repair and restoring One day non-residential course techniques using modern materials but keeping as 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 much of the original as is practical. This course is targeted at women of any age who are not confident with make-up application 32 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C544 Portraits: From Roman Rulers to C925 Scrapbook Day Freud’s Children Friday 22 February 2013 Weekend: 22–24 February 2013 Tutor: Julie Eaves Tutor: Alan Caine One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 We will look at large formal sculptures of notable Scrapbooking is a way to combine your photographs people, elegant paintings of people with status and memories into a work of art. During the day we and engaging images (including drawings) of the will make two layouts using a range of techniques. friends and family of artists, their models and the These will be a great start to a new hobby, or a characters which attract them. Each session will wonderful addition to your existing scrapbooks. be made up of a ‘cluster’ of images, many of them The day will be suitable for beginners to advanced unfamiliar. What can a portrait do? What can it scrapbookers. This course can be done as a single be? How have portraits changed during the last day or combined with the next day course to give 2000 years? you two whole days of scrapbooking, each day having different projects (see C926 below). C533 Fun with French (Intermediate level) Weekend: 22–24 February 2013 C926 Scrapbook Day Tutor: Monique Meager Saturday 23 February 2013 Standard Weekend Price: See above Tutor: Julie Eaves Venez vous plonger dans un bain de français! A One day non-residential course course for those of you can converse in French 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 with some confidence and use most of the tenses. For course details see C925 above. This course Emphasis will be on oral activities with discussions can be done as a single day or combined with the and games. We will study a short story and you will Friday day course (see C925 above) to give you make a little presentation on the Sunday morning. two whole days of scrapbooking, each day having This is not a repeat course, so activities will be different projects. slightly different from previous “Fun with French” courses. C810 A Year in Tonga with Geoff Hales

C578 Embroidered Handmade Books – Thursday 28 February 2013: ‘A Special Place’ Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages Fri 22 – Tues 26 February 2013 Tutor: Frances Pickering Shared bedroom occupancy: £370.00 C918 Victorian Travellers Over the Hills and Single bedroom occupancy: £434.00 Far Away Non-resident: £284.00 Friday 1 March 2013 Students will create a book using just fabric for Tutor: Geoff Hales the cover and the pages, a touch of gesso and One day non-residential course some fabric paint, finished with machine or hand 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 stitch. All design and craft techniques will be The Victorians were great travellers. This course covered through demonstrations and one-to-one looks at the journeys of Rudyard Kipling (Indian and guidance from the tutor. This course is suitable for South Africa), John Hanning Speke (The course students with some experience of stitch – hand or of the Nile), Mary Kingsley (Nigeria), Robert Louis machine embroidery can be used (learners must Stevenson (North America and the South Seas) and be proficient with the sewing machine they bring). the circumnavigation of the globe by Charles Darwin and Capt Robert Fitzroy, who went on to be governor of New Zealand and to set up the Met Office. 33 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. March 2013 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C919 The Surprising History of C549 The Extraordinary Life of Northampton Heitor Villa-Lobos Saturday 2 March 2013 Weekend: 1–3 March 2013 Tutor: Gerald Smith Tutor: Julian Williamson One day non-residential course Standard Weekend Price: See above 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Villa Lobos must be one of the most unjustly During this day course, we shall pursue in detail neglected composers. You will probably know of some of the intriguing facts on outstanding him, but almost certainly only through acquaintance Northampton individuals such as Caroline with one or two of his works. Yet this extraordinary, Chisholm, Charles Bradlaugh, Moses Philip flamboyant figure produced a treasure-trove of Manfield, Wenman Bassett-Lowke, Edgar Mobbs, exciting, innovative music over a period of some Osborne Robinson and Lady Hesketh, all of whom sixty years, bringing to our attention the amazing have played significant roles in the history of music of his native Brazil. Our course will attempt Northampton over the past two hundred years. to unlock some of his unknown masterpieces and at the same time we will take a glimpse behind the C930 Sorcerers and Spies curtain of his fascinating life. Friday 1 March 2013 Tutor: David Baker C547 Weekend for Strings Players One day non-residential course Weekend: 1–3 March 2013 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Tutors: Christopher Wellington and Frances Mason The first Elizabethan Age saw a flourishing Standard Weekend Price: See above opportunity for exploration of the mystical mixed A weekend of stimulating music making for with adventures on the high seas. Alchemists string players, under the expert and encouraging and sailors transformed England into a country guidance of two first-rate professional musicians. of scientists, agents, traders and explorers The emphasis is on playing as a string orchestra around the globe, united for the first time under a and over the years a wide-ranging repertoire has powerful monarch. Yet behind the scenes, crucial been explored in depth. This year’s programme to expansion of England’s interests, dark deeds will include works by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, and powerful plots were rife. Parry and Lennox Berkeley. Players should be of intermediate to advanced standard and have good C579 Winston Churchill – Wars of Words sight-reading ability. 1945–1955 Weekend: 1–3 March 2013 C303 Goldwork Embroidery Tutor: David Baker Wed – Fri: 6–8 March 2013 Standard Weekend Price: See above Tutor: Hazel Everett Defeated at the 1945 polls, Churchill campaigns Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 from the backbenches against communist Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 aggression in Berlin and the Eastern bloc before Non-resident: £174.00 returning as Prime Minister in 1951. Faced with Goldwork is a stunning form of embroidery most a fast-changing world we look at how the lives of often associated with ecclesiastical vestments. ordinary people are challenged through austerity This course will introduce you to the main and how an ageing PM adjusts to an Empire in techniques involved. Students can either stitch decline and waning influence in a still-troubled pre-set designs such as dragonflies, ivy leaves, tile world. motifs or work on their own design ideas. All levels are welcome from total beginners to the more

34 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

experienced. Everyone will work at their own pace C552 Speed Tailoring and guidance will be given through explanations, demonstrations and individual tuition (see C517 Weekend: 8–10 March 2013 Silk Shading with Hazel below). Tutor: Jeanine Hickman Standard Weekend Price: See above A jacket is a key garment in your wardrobe. It is an C517 Silk Shading opportunity to make a lined tailored jacket using Weekend: 8–10 March 2013 Vilene H410, a quick method to give a professional Tutor: Hazel Everett finish to your jacket, with collars, revels, welt Standard Weekend Price: See above pockets, bound button holes and all the pressing Silk shading is also referred to as painting with techniques. Sewing skills are required. a needle. It creates beautiful naturalistic effects, especially when depicting flowers and it gives C532 Digital Photography for ‘The Terrified’ the illusion of looking three dimensional. During the course the mysteries of this delightful form of Weekend: 8–10 March 2013 stitchery will be explained and put into practice Tutor: Kay Gugliotta on a small floral design. The motif could later be Standard Weekend Price: See above enhanced with touches of Goldwork embroidery. This course is a fun and exciting introduction for A choice of designs will be available or students absolute beginners to the basic concepts of digital could bring their own project to work upon (see photography. The majority of your time will be spent C517 Goldwork with Hazel above). on practical activities using the excellent computer suite at Knuston Hall and outdoor photo shoots, with a focus on taking great pictures to improve C306 It’s A Crewel World (Hand Embroidery) the quality and composition of your photographs. Wed – Fri: 6–8 March 2013 You will also discover how a digital camera works Tutor: Pat Trott and what all those confusing camera parts actually Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 do. You will edit and improve your photographs with Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 Paintshop Pro, and learn how you can share your Non-resident: £174.00 memories with family and friends and lots more… Crewel work is a very old, traditional and historically So why not jump aboard and join us for a ride on the important technique, which can also be used very Digital Darkroom Express? Note: Basic computer successfully in a modern design. If you are a skills are required to benefit from this course. newcomer to embroidery and would like to learn some of the lovely hand stitches available, crewel C304 Stumpwork Embroidery work is the ideal technique with which to begin, as it employs a wide variety of stitches which can also Wed – Fri: 13–15 March 2013 be used in other forms of embroidery techniques. Tutor: Kay Dennis These include stem, chain, satin, long and short, Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 and laid work. Shaded effects and graduation of Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 colour and tone are achieved in varying ways (see Non-resident: £174.00 C539 below). Stumpwork is a 17th century form of embroidery which traditionally is small and intricate. What makes stumpwork unique is the padding and C539 It’s A Crewel World (Hand Embroidery) raising of embroidery and needlelace to give Weekend: 8–10 March 2013 elements a 3D appearance. The course is designed Tutor: Pat Trott to introduce learners to this delightful style of Standard Weekend Price: See above embroidery and to encourage those with more For course details, see C306 above. experience to extend their knowledge. During the course we will be exploring different ways of creating water in embroidery (see C521 below). 35 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. March 2013 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C521 Stumpwork Embroidery C911 Drawing Before Painting: Gathering, Weekend: 15–17 March 2013 Recording and Developing Drawn Landscapes Tutor: Kay Dennis Friday 15 March 2013 Standard Weekend Price: See above Tutor: Patrick Oates For course details see C304. One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 C305 Bobbin Lace for Beginners and Drawing is often regarded as a preparation for Those with Some Experience more permanent work in paint and whilst this may be true, drawing must also be considered Wed – Fri: 13–15 March 2013 as important as an art work alone. This day Tutor: Alison Winn workshop rigorously explores exciting techniques Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 of recording landscapes using many types of Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 drawing media and anticipates the extended Non-resident: £174.00 weekend course where we extend landscapes into Come and spend a few days learning to make paint. Patrick demonstrates these techniques and bobbin lace. If you are a new lace maker you will is supportive of beginners and more experienced learn by preparing for and making a small piece of artists throughout these exercises (see C569 lace using the two basic stitches common to all below). laces. Time permitting you will be able to start the second pattern. Experienced lace makers might wish to continue with their current work, select a C569 Painting after Drawing: New Ways new pattern or try a different type of lace. You can for the Painted Landscape choose from Torchon, Beginners Beds/Beginners Weekend: 15–17 March 2013 Bucks, Bruges or Braid from the variety of patterns Tutor: Patrick Oates the tutor will bring to the course (see C524 below). Standard Weekend Price: See above This Workshop extends the Friday drawing course C524 Bobbin Lace for Beginners and Those by exploring radical new ways of building our with Some Experience landscape paintings by a system of ‘layering’. Real depth is achieved by using ‘body colour’, a water Weekend: 15–17 March 2013 based media or ‘acrylic’ paint that combines a Tutor: Alison Winn fusion of traditional styles with more expressive Standard Weekend Price: See above and gestural methods of application. Patrick For course details, see C305 above. demonstrates throughout and gives you personal support and reassurance as your work develops. C811 English Landscape Painters Between Inventiveness is a keyword and with evening the 17th and Early 19th centuries with slide shows of superb historical works, beginners Patrick Oates and more advanced artists will quickly find their direction! (see C911 above). Thursday 14 March 2013: Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages

Dinner Talks and Events at Knuston Hall Talks start at noon. Lunch at 1pm With Dinner, 6.30pm for 7pm £12.95. See p28–29. £21.95. See p26–27. 36 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C907 Coloured Pencils – The Basics Thursday 14 March 2013 Fine Art Summer School NEW for Tutor: Peter Weatherill 2013 at Knuston Hall One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 Mon – Fri: 1–5 July 2013 A look at the main types of coloured pencils and the techniques for using them. During the day we Knuston Hall is pioneering a five day ‘Fine will explore watercolour pencils, wax type pencils Art Summer School’ in July 2013, led by Dr. and pastel pencils and how they differ in use and Patrick Oates with a small team of senior Arts can be used together. All materials will be supplied Practitioners with many years’ experience for those new to the medium, though students are teaching in the Higher Education sector. welcome to bring any artist quality pencils they The workshops will be intensive, enlightening may have. A good introduction for days 2, 3 and 4 and insightful of the best training associated of the series (see C908 and C553 below). with ‘Traditional Artistic Subjects’. Tutor led demonstrations will be central to the C908 Coloured Pencils Intermediate experience with group discussion and Friday 15 March 2013 individual guidance the central focus. These Tutor: Peter Weatherill workshops will resurrect a traditional arts One day non-residential course approach, for learners anticipating, or having 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 experienced new learning strategies now Day two in a four day course which can be in place at universities nationally, learners taken in individual parts. This is a workshop who are increasingly seeking detailed based programme looking at portraying Glass support from the independent college sector. and Transparency. Similar past workshops have Guidance and advice on portfolio building will covered techniques for showing a variety of be offered alongside the importance of sketch different subjects in Coloured Pencil. Students are book/journal preparation and art historical invited to bring along a reference image to work on referencing. with tutorial support, or to use one of a selection of photo references provided by the tutor. This Teaching will be interactive, responsive and workshop is suitable for those with coloured pencil fun with sessions delivered with a ‘lightness experience and also for those who have attended a of touch’. Practical workshops will form basics workshop at Knuston Hall. It is NOT suitable daytime activities with illustrated lectures for complete beginners (see C907 above and C553 and debate leading into evening sessions. below). Learners approaching this opportunity should be receptive, inquiring and open-minded. No C553 Coloured Pencil Landscapes Weekend qualification is offered, but the experience and insight acquired will greatly inform your Weekend: 15–17 March 2013 understanding of the ‘Fine Art Process’. Tutor: Peter Weatherill Standard Weekend Price: See above Please register your interest, without A weekend workshop which is suitable for both committing yourself, by emailing enquiries@ beginners and those with more experience of knustonhall.org.uk putting “Fine Art Summer coloured pencils. The sessions are informal and a School 2013” in the subject heading. You range of exercises are available in landscape and will then be amongst the first to hear more still life subjects which can be worked by students detailed information, pricings and availability with tutor support. Whilst the emphasis is on of places over coming months. landscapes, students are welcome to bring their own reference material of other subjects and work 37 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. March 2013 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

on them instead. Support will be provided. There C522 Parchment Craft Techniques is free discussion and many art topics are covered. This is a good opportunity to compare notes with Weekend: 22–24 March 2013 other coloured pencil artists and develop skills (see Tutor: Pauline Loweth C907 and C908 above). Standard Weekend Price: See above See course C703 for details

C942 Beading for Beginners and Improvers C105 Pilgrimage, Past and Present Saturday 16 March 2013 Tutor: Debbie Anderson Mon – Wed: 18–20 March 2013 One day non-residential course Tutor: Anthony Weaver Shared bedroom occupancy: 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 £227.00 This course is suitable for the complete beginner, Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 or those who have limited experience in beadwork. Non-resident: £174.00 Students will learn the basic stitches using a Jerusalem; Rome; Santiago de Compostela; Mecca; needle and thread. All materials will be available River Ganges; Assisi; Canterbury; Walsingham; to purchase from the tutor on the day and tools Lough Derg; Croagh Patrick; Glastonbury… What can be purchased or loaned from me. The cost links these places? Is the pilgrim to Mecca or for materials needed, beads thread etc can be as Lourdes in 2013 motivated in the same way as little as £10 depending on your choice and quantity Chaucer’s pilgrims to Canterbury? Why is the when choosing. It is hoped that students will gain Camino de Santiago in northern Spain so popular? enough knowledge to complete their piece at home; We will look at pilgrimage in all major world Student will be given demonstrations, instruction religions, the origins, inspiration and purpose, handouts and one to one tuition when required. including present-day centres attracting millions Most of all you are invited to try something new, each year. but be warned beading is very addictive! C939 Singing and Dementia C703 Parchment Craft Techniques Tuesday 19 March 2013 Sun – Fri: 17–22 March 2013 Tutor: Tricia Thompson (previously Dibb) Tutor: Pauline Loweth One day non-residential course 9.15am – 4.45pm Shared bedroom occupancy: £464.00 £58 Research has shown that singing and music are Single bedroom occupancy: £528.00 vital to the well being of older adults, especially Non-resident: £356.00 These courses are suitable for those who already those with dementia. When memories become have a basic knowledge of parchment craft hard to retrieve, songs will often bring them back. techniques, including tracing, embossing and A structured and carefully planned singing session simple perforating. Participants will be able to encourages concentration, articulation and focus, choose from a selection of patterns for greetings and most importantly no musical ability is needed cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although just a sense of fun. This day course will look at the the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create importance that singing can have in the lives of both perforated and embossed lace designs, we people with dementia and is for both professional will also be covering various colouring techniques and personal carers and also for people with an (see course C522 below). interest in how singing can make a difference for people with dementia. During the day you will learn how to use song to help people with dementia to use recall and also to have a fun time. You will learn how to structure a session so that you can use it in a professional capacity or at home.

38 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C912 Sunsets and Silhouettes C859 Understanding White Wine for Tuesday 19 March 2013 Beginners with James Hayter Tutor: Di Lorriman One day non-residential course Friday 22 March 2013: 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 “Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 28 & 29 On this day course you will produce at least one painting of a sunset with a foreground silhouette. You will learn how to mix and combine the C308 Miniature Painting – Introduction, differing colours of a variegated wash, to show Tips and Techniques the beautiful colours of the sky as the sun goes Wed – Fri: 20–22 March 2013 down. You will gain tonal contrast and impact by Tutor: Aza Adlam adding silhouetted foreground forms – like tress Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 and hills – and gain confidence in applying both Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 wet on wet and wet on dry washes (see C913 and Non-resident: £174.00 C914 below). A very non-scary couple of days when, if you have never tried it, you can discover how to paint C913 Reflections miniatures, or if you already know but feel a bit rusty, you can perhaps learn a few new and Wednesday 20 March 2013 different techniques which will inspire you to Tutor: Di Lorriman continue with a new enthusiasm. An ideal time, One day non-residential course also, for anyone who already paints miniatures 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 but just feels in need of some additional help, On this day course we will look at how reflections alongside those trying it for the first time (see in water can be portrayed in watercolour. We will C546 below). consider length and colour of reflection and how to depict them in still water. The project will use the learned skills and at the end of the day you should C546 A Practical Course on How to Frame have finished (or be well on the way to finishing!) Your Own Pictures the painting and also have some idea of how to Weekend: 22–24 March 2013 tackle reflections in another painting (see C912 Tutor: Aza Adlam and C914). Standard Weekend Price*: See above A very “hands on” course which will take you C914 Leafy Lanes through all the stages of choosing, how to measure up accurately, cutting mounts, cutting frames Thursday 21 March 2013 and glass and how to assemble and finish off the Tutor: Di Lorriman frame. The tutor will guide you through all the One day non-residential course “real basics” and pitfalls, how to use appropriate 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 tools, what to buy and where and give an insight Enrol on this course and enjoy a great day painting! into what is involved, from buying a ruler to what The tutor likes to incorporate the new skills being not to use when hanging the finished frame! (see taught into a painting project, so at the end of C308 above). the day you should have finished, or be well on *There will be a supplement of £20 payable to the way to finishing, a painting – thus building on the tutor for this course. your skills in a positive way. Amongst other things you will have learned how to mix natural greens, painted summer trees and gained perspective by tonal change, overlapping and diminishing size (see C912 and C913 above).

39 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. March 2013 Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.

C551 Beadazzled: A Weekend of Beadwork improvers. New learners will be able to see what Jewellery they may be able to achieve in future courses. Calming music helps to aid concentration while Weekend: 22–24 March 2013 painting (see C550 above). Tutor: Gillian Ashwell Standard Weekend Price: See above This wonderfully creative and self-indulgent C922 “Shoes From Northampton or All…” weekend of beadwork jewellery, will appeal to (Daniel Defoe 1724) The History of the Boot both the beginner and those who already have and Shoe Industry in Northampton some experience of the craft. You will be working Saturday 23 March 2013 with predominantly tiny seed beads and just a Tutor: Ruth Thomas needle and thread on designs of your choice One day non-residential course selected from a huge range samples. This is an 9.15am – 4.45pm £58 opportunity to use and explore at your own pace, In 1800 Northampton was a small county town of some of the many techniques of bead threading 7000 people; one hundred years later the population and weaving, to create modern and stunningly had expanded to 78,000! What caused this dramatic individual designs and styles of jewellery, for both change? In less than a century Northampton everyday and special occasion wear in the colours became the shoe manufacturing centre for the of your choice. region, the country and eventually the world. We will look at the development of shoe manufacturing C550 Chinese Brush Painting in Northampton from the medieval period as a small cottage industry of handsewn men to a factory Weekend: 22–24 March 2013 industry employing thousands of workers which Tutor: Pauline Cherrett dominated every aspect of the town. Standard Weekend Price: See above Students will learn a variety of subjects during this mixed ability course. Beginners will be introduced C106 Take Better Photographs with Your to the art and improvers will be encouraged to Digital Camera enhance their skills. Learning will take place in a Mon – Wed: 25–27 March 2013 relaxed atmosphere and using traditional methods Tutor: Derek Forss of demonstration followed by practice. Students Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 will be encouraged to produce a range of paintings Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 including flowers, fruit, landscape plus bird, fish or Non-resident: £174.00 animal (see C705 below). What is the difference between a snap and a photograph? This course provides the answer. For C705 Chinese Brush Painting students completely new to digital photography, bring your own digital camera or borrow one from Sun – Wed: 24–27 March 2013 us*. Course will concentrate on taking photographs Tutor: Pauline Cherrett (not image manipulation on a computer) and Shared bedroom occupancy: £295.00 will look at the basics of picture taking beyond Single bedroom occupancy: £343.00 the convenience of the Auto button. Following Non-resident: £226.00 tuition a field trip in the grounds of Knuston Hall This course will study a number of subjects such demonstrating different compositional viewpoints as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all is complemented with an in-depth review of taught in the traditional method of demonstration students’ photographs using digital projection. and practice. Learning will continue in the evening *Please contact the office before the course if with a presentation on painting, culture or travel. you wish to borrow a camera from the tutor. This course is suitable for both beginners and

40 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident: £165 in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

C101 DIY Des Res (Fabric Covered Boxes) C575 Renaissance Music at Easter Mon – Wed: 25–27 March 2013 Fri – Mon: 29 March – 1 April 2013 Tutor: Pat Trott Tutors: Alison Crum, Peter Syrus and Roy Marks Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 Shared bedroom occupancy: £305.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 Single bedroom occupancy: £353.00 Non-resident: £174.00 Non-resident: £234.00 Come and build your own fantasy dwelling, where This course is intended for players of viols, curtals, housework never has to be done and the garden sackbuts and cornetts and singers: all should be never needs weeding! Sounds too good to be sufficiently experienced to be capable in a ‘one true? – well, it can easily be achieved if you build to a part’ situation. People who can sing and play your house from card and embroidered fabric. You and who enjoy the satisfying mix in this repertoire will design, embroider and construct a house of are particularly welcome. All participants should your choice to create your very own “Cardboard be confident sight-readers and should be able to Cottage” (see C310 below). read from more than one clef. Sessions throughout are predominantly practical, though there will be C310 DIY Des Res (Fabric Covered Boxes) some opportunity to experiment in a workshop or ‘illustrated talk’ environment. Acceptance on Wed – Fri: 27–29 March 2013 the course will depend on there being a suitable Tutor: Pat Trott balance of voices and instruments. Pitch for the Shared bedroom occupancy: £227.00 course will be A=440. Single bedroom occupancy: £259.00 Non-resident: £174.00 See course C101 above for details.

Conference Facilities at Knuston Hall

l From 2 to 100 delegates l Full range of room layouts and conferencing equipment l Prices to suit a wide range of budgets l Full catering and refreshments l Dedicated, customer-focussed staff service on site team

Telephone: 01933 312104 Fax: 01933 357596 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.knustonhall.org.uk

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2–5 April 2013 26–28 April 2013 Sarah Jobson, Debbie Beads Stephanie Burnham Saxophone Early Skills Scherer, Susie Tolley French Advanced Monique Meager Singing Tricia Thompson 2 April 2013 Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey 3–5 May 2013 Embroidery Pat Trott 3–5 April 2013 Spanish Intermediate Esperanza Fernandez Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey 3–6 May 2013 4–5 April 2013 Sarah Jobson, Debbie Clarinets & Flutes 2 x Canal Art Days Tim Whitelock Scherer

5–7 April 2013 17–19 May 2013 Canal Art Tim Whitelock Stumpwork Kay Dennis Ukulele Debbie Scherer Film Appreciation Peter Kendrick Patchwork Penny Mackenzie German Walter Drews 20–22 & 22–24 May 2013 Goldwork Hazel Everett 7–11 April 2013 Patchwork Penny Mackenzie 24–26 May 2013 Simone Curley, Graham Recorders & Strings 11–14 April 2013 Danbury Machine Embroidery Kathie Selwood 31 May – 2 June 2013 12–14 April 2013 Accordion Jazz Bert Santilly Beads Stephanie Burnham German Walter Drews Literature Jane Mackay Beads Gillian Ashwell Mosaics Priscilla Wheater 5–7 June 2013 19–21 April 2013 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Beds Lace Chinese Brush Painting Pauline Cherrett Denise Vickery (Day also on 19th) Bucks Lace Jackie Poulter 7–9 June 2013 Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida-Howells Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Botanical Painting Norma Gregory Chinese Brush Painting Pauline Cherrett Special Clothes Jeanine Hickman 21–26 April 2013 Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida-Howells 14–16 June 2013 Spanish Improvers Esperanza Fernandez Yoga Heather Mackness

42 The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details. Standard Weekend Prices Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount. Single: £247 Shared: £215 Non-resident:Forthcoming £165 in advanceCourses of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.

19–21 June 2013 19–21, 21–26 & 26–28 July 2013 European Lace Patricia Bury Lace Summer School Tutors Team tbc

21–23 June 2013 28–31 July 2013 European Lace Patricia Bury Parchment Pauline Loweth Parchment Pauline Loweth 31 July – 2 August 2013 23–26 June 2013 Parchment Pauline Loweth Parchment Pauline Loweth 2–4 August 2013 26–28 June 2013 Parchment Pauline Loweth Parchment Pauline Loweth Sarah Jobson, Debbie Saxophone Scherer, Sarah Markham 28 June 2013 Literature Keith Chandler 4–9 August 2013 Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Sarah Jobson, Debbie Saxophone Scherer, Sarah 28–30 June 2013 Markham et al. Literature Keith Chandler Italian Gianfranco Holmes 9–11 August 2013 Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Renaissance Music Peter Syrus Literature Jane Mackay (Canon) Clothes Making Jeanine Hickman

8–10 July 2013 11–14 August 2013 Beads Gillian Ashwell Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Mosaics Priscilla Wheater Beads Summer School Stephanie Burnham

9 July 2013 11–16 August 2013 Art Di Lorriman Clothes Making Jeanine Hickman

10–12 July 2013 14–16 August 2013 Art Di Lorriman Beads Summer School Stephanie Burnham Beads Gillian Ashwell Mosaics Priscilla Wheater 16–18 August 2013 Chinese Brush Painting Pauline Cherrett 14–19 July 2013 Embroidery Summer Kay Dennis, Pat Trott, 18–23 August 2013 School Hazel Everett Chinese Brush Painting Pauline Cherrett

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23–25 August 2013 4–6 October 2013 Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida-Howells Spanish Improvers Esperanza Fernandez Bucks Lace Jackie Poulter 25–30 August 2013 Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida-Howells Botanical Painting Norma Gregory

5–6 September 2013 6–9, 9–11, October 2013 Coloured Pencil Days Peter Weatherill Parchment Pauline Loweth

6–8 September 2013 7–11 October 2013 Coloured Pencils Peter Weatherill Film Appreciation Peter Kendrick Music Appreciation Julian Williamson 11–13 October 2013 9–13 September 2013 Parchment Pauline Loweth Handmade Books Frances Pickering History William Tyler Trousers that fit Jeanine Hickman 11 September 2013 Goldwork Taster Day Hazel Everett 16–18 October 2013 Chinese Brush Painting Pauline Cherrett 11–13 September 2013 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn 18–20 October 2013 Buddhism John Preston Beads Gillian Ashwell Goldwork Hazel Everett Chinese Brush Painting Pauline Cherrett

13–15 September 2013 25–27 October 2013 Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Kay Dennis, Pat Trott, Embroidery Workshop Cartoons & Caricatures Di Lorriman Hazel Everett Goldwork Hazel Everett Meditation John Preston 29 October – 1 November 2013 Machine Embroidery Kathie Selwood 27 September 2013 Mosaics Day Priscilla Wheater 1 November 2013 European Lace Day Patricia Bury 27–29 September 2013 Bobbin Lace Day Alison Winn Mosaics Priscilla Wheater Mosaics Day Priscilla Wheater

4 October 2013 1–3 November 2013 Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin European Lace Patricia Bury Bobbin Lace Alison Winn Machine Embroidery Kathie Selwood Mosaics Priscilla Wheater

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8–10 November 2013 29 November 2013 Spanish Intermediate Esperanza Fernandez Coloured Pencils Day Jonathan Newey Patchwork Penny Mackenzie 29 November – 1 December 2013 10–12 November 2013 Coloured Pencils Day Jonathan Newey Patchwork Penny Mackenzie Painting Di Lorriman 12–14 & 14–16 February 2014 Goldwork Hazel Everett 12–14 November 2013 Patchwork Penny Mackenzie 2–4 May 2014 Spanish Intermediate Esperanza Fernandez 15 November 2013 Beds Lace Day Denise Vickery 4–6 & 6–8 June 2014 Goldwork Hazel Everett 15–17 November 2013 Beds Lace Denise Vickery 13–15 June 2014 Spanish Improvers Esperanza Fernandez 22–24 November 2013 Windband Paul Egan et al.

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Adlam, Aza Box, Richard Cartwright, John (see page 39) (see page 23) (see page 4, 20) Aza spent over 20 years running her Richard paints in oils, watercolours John has been teaching Philosophy, own picture framing business, then and acrylics as well as ‘panting’ and Critical Thinking & Latin for 12 years decided to try a new direction and ‘drawing’ in fabric and thread. He has following a previous career during gained a Graduate Diploma at West written seven books and produced which he lived in Egypt. He has an MA Dean College in China Restoration. two DVDs, lectures in art history and in education and educational research Since 2005 she has been teaching is well known for his ‘Drawing for and has studied Theology and Ethics not only this, but also picture framing, the Terrified’ and ‘Painting for the at Mansfield College, Oxford under miniature painting and stained glass, Petrified’ courses the auspices of the Congregational as she now gets more pleasure in Federation. His principle interest is passing on her skills to others than Burditt, Philip the study of ideologies. actually choosing just one to make a (see page 16) living from. Philip conducts and plays in a variety Chandler, Keith of wind groups for which he composes (see page 20, 27) Anderson, Debbie and arranges music. He produces Keith has a degree in English and over (see page 15, 38) recordings of live concerts and plays thirty years’ experience managing and Debbie has been beading for eight in a rock band teaching adults in a range of contexts years and is passionate about her for learning, most recently as Principal subject and delights in passing on her Burnham, Stephanie of Burton Manor College. beadwork techniques to others. She (see page 16, 21) has her own on-line business creating Stephanie teaches textile design and Cherrett, Pauline bespoke beadwork for special beading in the UK, Japan and the (see page 9, 40) occasions such as weddings. Debbie USA. Her inspiration is derived from Pauline has taught at many adult is also a member of the Beadworkers’ different cultures and trends within residential colleges for nearly 30 Guild. the fashion industry and she has years. Author of several books on the written five books. subject, her work features in many Ashwell, Gillian collections including Chinese. (see page 8, 40) Bury, Patricia Gillian has been fascinated by and (see page 10) Cronin, Janet working with, beads since she was Patricia has taught for over thirty years (see page 5, 25) a child and has been a teacher of at venues throughout the country. She Janet is an experienced tutor, beadwork for the past twenty-seven was a founder member of The Lace having completed the accreditation years, teaching extensively throughout Guild and acted as a judge for them programme of the Japanese Bedfordshire and further afield. and for OIDFA. Her lace has featured Embroidery Centre. She loves to share in several books and been exhibited in her enthusiasm for the subject by Baker, David Europe and Japan. teaching both private students and (see page 17, 28, 34) groups in adult education. David is a former NASA space Caine, Alan scientist turned geopolitical historian (see page 6, 33) Crum, Alison specialising in the conflicts of the 20th Alan is an artist and lecturer, teaching (see page 41) century and the history of technology, practical courses and lecture Alison has earned world renown now an author, broadcaster, editor and courses devoted to the history and as a player and teacher of the viol, lecturer. appreciation of art. Until his retirement described as the doyenne of British in 2002 he was responsible for the teachers. She has published several Blunden, Victor Art programme in the University books on technique. (see page 20) of Leicester’s Department of Adult Victor studied Egyptology at the Education. With colleagues, he was Curley, Simone Universities of Manchester and involved in the development and (see page 22) Liverpool. He now works for Ancient building of the Richard Attenborough Simone studied the recorder with Egypt magazine and lectures for the Centre for Disability and the Arts and some of the most prestigious recorder WEA and to Egyptology Societies was its Associate Director. players in Europe. Having completed throughout the UK. His main areas of a Masters Degree and a Fellowship in interest are Egyptian religion and art. Performance Simone is in demand as 46 Tutor Details both a soloist and chamber musician. many years, and is highly conversant Farmer, Rachel Simone performs regularly both in the with nineteenth and twentieth century (see page 15) UK and Europe and is an experienced German literature and history. He is of Rachel first visited Moscow in the 70’s teacher. Anglo/German parentage, is a native as a student. She has taught Russian speaker and was formerly Principal of language and literature in schools, Danbury, Graham Wansfell Residential College in Essex. colleges, university and prisons, in (see page 22) fact anywhere where people will Graham is the Musical Director of the Dron, Ray share her enthusiasm. She frequently Society of Recorder Players (Mid Herts (see page 4, 30) works in Russia and Kazakhstan, is branch) and the Hersom Consort. He Ray initially studied violin, piano, passionate about Russian literature is also a regular recorder tutor at recorder and church organ and was and has written a range of published Knuston Hall. frequently seen around the Fens language courses for beginners. Ask singing to guitar or accordion. Has her about her adventures working in Daniels, Joy been dancing and playing with Mepal Russia for a Grimsby fish merchant! (see page 8, 25) Molly Men (believed to be the only Joy has been teaching calligraphy traditional Molly side in the Country) Fernandez, Esperanza and craft classes to adults for over since 1980. Founder-member of (see page 6, 12) 25 years. She worked as a sign writer “Eel Pie” ceilidh band, he has also Esperanza was born in Logrono (La and now concentrates on calligraphic played with local bands The Cherry Rioja) in Northern Spain. She came to commissions and handmade Hinton Band, Fen Blow and Hoofbeat. England to learn English, got married, wedding stationery. She has run the He has worked in Community had children, went to university and Copperplate Special Interest Group Education for over 20 years, teaching decided to teach Spanish to adults. since 2005. Cinematography, German Language She has been teaching for 20 years and Music. In 2007 Ray left England and still loves it. Davies, Bob and now lives in South West France. (see page 24, 27) Ray believes that real pleasure Forss, Derek Bob has lectured on the history of in music can only be gained by (see page 40) travel writing for over 20 years for performing with and to others. Derek has been organising holidays Nottingham and Keele Universities, and courses for 18 years. His approach WEA and numerous adult residential Eaves, Julie is hands-on, encouraging students to centres around the country. (see page 14, 33) progress beyond the convenience of Julie has been a scrapbooker for 7 the ‘auto’ button to Program, turning Day, Mary years and teaching scrapbooking a snap into a photograph. Students (see page 16) for 5 years. She enjoys many crafts are often surprised at the difference, Mary’s interests span a whole range but paper crafting and in particular particularly as it only requires a little of art and craft activities, but always at scrapbooking is her passion. understanding of photography. His the forefront of any project embarked digital photographs also appear in upon has been attention to detail. With Egan, Paul books and magazines, including this in mind Mary enjoys teaching (see page 16) ‘Northamptonshire, The County in skills to enhance silk painting. Paul is an experienced Wind Band Colour’ published by Countryside Director and course leader. Books. Dennis, Kay (see page 10, 35, 36) Everett, Hazel Glenister Hammond, Yvonne Kay is City and Guilds qualified and (see page 17, 34, 35) (see page 13, 31) a life member of the Embroiderers’ Hazel is a professional embroiderer Yvonne is an award-winning tutor for Guild and an experienced adult with over twenty years’ experience. She the Society of Botanical Artists, holds education tutor of over 25 years. Kay specialises in goldwork embroidery three gold medals and four silver-gilt has written four books on stumpwork having served her apprenticeship at medals from the Royal Horticultural and needlelace. the Royal School of Needlework. Her Society and has paintings in public work includes teaching City & Guilds and private collections throughout the Drews, Walter goldwork and workshops for a variety world including that of the Highgrove (see page 4) of organisations and venues. Florilegium. She particularly enjoys Walter has been teaching German sharing her knowledge and skills with language courses at all levels for adult students. 47 Tutor Details Tutor Details

Goodall, Janet and weekend workshops. She also Jobson, Sarah/Scherer, Debbie (see page 22, 29) takes dance into hospices and other (see page 10, 18, 32) Janet Goodall is an experienced healing environments, including work Debbie started her music career teacher of adults and active with the elderly, disabled and people at Rowan College of New Jersey researcher, with qualifications in with learning disabilities. where she completed a BA in both theology and education and music education and subsequently longstanding women’s history. Hickman, Jeanine gained a Masters’ Degree in Music Her courses are always lively and (see page 4, 35) Performance. She has performed interactive. Jeanine is a qualified adult tutor and and taught in USA, Japan and she has a background of couture work Germany. Sarah has been involved Gugliotta, Kay from Paris. with education throughout most of her (see page 6, 18, 35) working life. Both Debbie and Sarah Kay runs an IT consultancy, Holmes, Gianfranco play several instruments including PinkFrog, which specialises in (see page 9, 28, 30) woodwinds and ukulele. They run a Internet Marketing, Web Design and Gianfranco is a native Italian speaker multi-instrumental teaching practice Hosting, E-Commerce and Content and an experienced language teacher in North Yorkshire where they Management Systems. She is also an of over 5 decades, particularly of specialise in adult education. Both are experienced, qualified teacher of ICT. mixed-ability and adult groups. In members of performing ensembles addition, he is a national examiner and founded the highly regarded Hales, Geoff (NEAB and OCR), with a leaning Yorkshire Saxophone Choir. (see page 27, 33) towards both schools of learning: Geoff is an actor and tutor who has “grammar” and “informal”; also Keeling, Pam taught at the University of Tonga, at possessing a supposedly inexhaustible (see page 5, 30, 31) ARCA Colleges and in Cambridge. As fund of Italian detail and trivia. Pam has recently retired after 25 an actor he performs one-man shows years teaching several different City all over the country. He has a PhD on Hunt, Barry & Guilds Courses at all levels, so the novels of George Orwell. (see page 22) her knowledge and experience in Barry has been a song-writer and many different aspects of textiles is Hammond, Nicholas performer since the 1970s and has vast. She has a wide experience of (see page 12, 31) an MA in song-writing along with teaching day schools and workshops Nick has been director of other music teaching qualifications. to adults, through her connection with communications at the RSPB and He currently runs a successful the Embroiderers’ Guild, as well as chief executive of the Wildlife Trust guitar school and runs workshops teaching at a local College. She has for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire in song-writing all over the UK. He been creating a wide variety of textiles and Northamptonshire, where he has produced 3 original CDs and all her life and has incorporated was closely involved in developing performs live with his daughter Chloe individually dyed fabrics and threads its Living Landscape projects. He in theatres, clubs and festivals. into her work many times. has also been involved in schemes in Wales. An authority on wildlife art, Jarvis, Johanna Kendrick, Peter he is an award-winning author of 12 (see page 9, 25, 29) (see page 5, 21, 29) books. He has been tutoring courses Johanna has been passionate about Now in his sixth year at Knuston at Knuston for almost 20 years. astronomy from a young age and teaching film history, Peter is an now enjoys a mix of professional experienced tutor of short courses Harvey, Judy astrophysics and freelance for adults – with film history as a (see page 30) communication and consultancy. favourite subject. He has studied it Judy studied ballet as a child until Utilising her limitless enthusiasm, for over half-a-century and has run injury forced her to retire. After practical and theoretical knowledge of film societies since the 1950s. As a serious illness she re-found dance astronomy she educates all ages and film-maker, he has won top awards in through circle dance, and has been abilities about the amazing Universe international competitions. dancing for thirteen years. Since we live in. doing a teacher training course, she now teaches two regular groups, day

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Lorriman, Di craft courses at Knuston for over ten Mason, Frances/Wellington, (see page 15, 39) years. She also teaches workshops Christopher A qualified teacher, Di has enjoyed for Poppy Patch in Earls Barton and (see page 34) teaching art to adults for many years. Tudor Rose Patchwork in Oakley and Christopher and Frances have worked An enthusiastic artist, she is a fellow ran a successful evening class in her together for many years, notably as of the Nottingham Society of Artists as own village which has now become a viola and leader of the Rasumovsky well as a successful cartoonist and thriving weekly Patchwork group. Quartet. Experienced both as soloists illustrator for publications for people and teachers, they lead this weekend of all ages. Mackness, Heather in a committed and enthusiastic (see page 18, 25) fashion. Loweth, Pauline Heather has practised yoga for 25 (see page 8, 38) years and has been teaching it for the Meager, Monique Pauline has taught parchment craft last 15 years. She lived and worked (see page 15, 16, 23, 33) since 1994 and currently holds at the Yoga for Health Foundation Monique has dual nationality and is the C&G Further Adult Education in Ickwell for 6 years where she did fully bilingual. She graduated from Certificate together with ParchCraft much of her training. Heather now the Sorbonne and now specialises in Australia’s Instructor’s Certificate. teaches nine classes a week including teaching French to adults in England. She is PCA’s official examiner of general, gentle and remedial sessions. She has been running courses at instructors. Knuston since 1990. Markham, Sarah MacDonald, Stuart (see page 32) Mitchell, Doug (see page 32) Experienced course tutor Sarah (see page 16, 32) Stuart has been a professional player, teaches saxophone at the Royal Doug was a five year apprentice repairer and seller of everything College of Music and the Universities gaining a distinction in Bookbinding woodwind for the last 35 year. His of Huddersfield and Sheffield. A and Print Finishing, later working main instrument, the saxophone, graduate of the Royal Northern for the British Museum Bindery and his love of vintage saxophones, College of Music and the University of and Foreign Office Press and now brought him to set up Woodwind Massachusetts, Sarah has performed currently employed as a Paper Exchange 20 years ago. His breadth as a soloist all over the UK and abroad Conservator, Book Restorer and Gold of knowledge and level of skill from and is a member of the Northern Finisher at the British Library centre performer to purveyor, demonstrate Saxophone Quartet, and Tribune for Conservation in London. that this practitioner knows both his Saxophone Octet. instrument and his craft. Newey, Jonathan Marks, Roy (see page 12) Mackay, Jane (see page 41) Jonathan is an award winning artist (see page 8, 31) Although Roy played the piano and is well known in the coloured Jane worked in universities for since childhood and the guitar since pencil artist community as one of the many years. Herself a graduate of 3 adolescence, it was as an artist that top coloured pencil wildlife artists in universities, she was the Sir Evelyn he always considered his vocation to the country. Wrench speaker to the English be. Roy studied at the Royal Academy Speaking Union in America throughout in London and for many years Nuttall, Kate the 90s. Her love of literature has led taught painting and drawing in adult (see page 21) to her founding of ‘Literature Live’, education. In his late thirties however, Kate is a member of the Society a project which contains a series of upon hearing someone playing of Botanical Artists, having gained over 100 lectures on the great writers Telemann, he put down his brushes a Distinction on the Society’s of the world, recorded live by her in and has since devoted himself almost Distance Learning Diploma Course. England and the U.S.A. in CD format. entirely to Early Music, studying first She exhibits annually at the Open www.literature-live.net the recorder, then the viol and, latterly, Exhibition of the Society in London and the lute. As well as teaching and has work in the collection of the Hunt Mackenzie, Penny performing, Roy also composes music Institute for Botanical Documentation (see page 9, 10, 14) for period instruments, some of which in Pittsburgh, USA. In 2011, her work Penny has been teaching fabric box- has been performed and recorded. appeared on the cover of the Auricula making, patchwork and Christmas Society’s Yearbook.

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Nyman, Michael Ross, Michael Smith, Gerald (see page 6) (see page 24) (see page 5, 21, 26, 27, 34) Michael took his Masters degree Michael has a 1st Class Honours Gerald has regularly given talks and in Modern History at Oriel College, Degree in fine art/glass from central/ lectures in various venues in and Oxford and also studied at the Ruskin St Martin’s London and an MA in outside the county and has articles School of Art. Both a publisher and product innovation. He has worked published in local and London editor in his time, he is himself a in stained glass for 20 years and his newspapers. published author on both travel and creative talents have been put to good Arts subjects as well as being a use on many churches and period Sumner, Jane well-travelled professional Guide. buildings. (see page 13, 32) As a speaker, he presents facts with Jane has 28 years experience in accuracy but communicates his Scherer, Debbie/Jobson, Sarah beauty and image industry. She has enthusiasms in a lively, never ‘dry-as- (see page 10, 18, 32) a wealth of experience dealing with dust’ way. Debbie started her music career both men and women from all walks at Rowan College of New Jersey of life, all seeking help to make them Oates, Patrick where she completed a BA in feel and look their very best by finding (see page 7, 27, 36) music education and subsequently out what is special and unique about Patrick is the retired Head of Oldham gained a Masters’ Degree in Music themselves. Jane has worked both School of Art with over 35 years of Performance. She has performed with individuals and groups in both teaching to Adult and Community and taught in USA, Japan and the private and corporate sector and groups, encouraging a passionate Germany. Sarah has been involved is an excellent communicator and interest in Lifelong Learning in the with education throughout most of her experienced presenter within her Visual Fine Arts. working life. Both Debbie and Sarah field of expertise. She is passionate at play several instruments including providing her customers with expert O’Keeffe, Stephen woodwinds and ukulele. They run a image consultancy enabling them (see page 21) multi-instrumental teaching practice to improve their self confidence and Stephen is a teacher first and a in North Yorkshire where they self worth through the programme craftsman second. He has been specialise in adult education. Both are provided. developing new ways of bringing members of performing ensembles the craft of jewellery making to his and founded the highly regarded Syrus, Peter students for more than 25 years. Yorkshire Saxophone Choir. (see page 41) Peter is a lecturer at the Royal Pickering, Frances Schwartz, Peter Northern College of Music in (see page 33) (see page 13, 20, 32) Manchester. He has enjoyed Frances is a textile artist, embroiderer Peter is a professional woodcarver considerable experience in the and bookmaker. She makes handmade based at his ‘Woodpecker Studio’ performance of Renaissance music books which are richly embellished, on the Knuston Hall site. He is an as both singer and instrumentalist. illustrated and stitched. Her work is established tutor with more than As well as being in constant demand inspired by travel, nature, folklore and twenty years’ experience in teaching for running workshops for the various poetry. She teaches throughout the this traditional craft. Peter’s interests Early Music Forums up and down country and has published the book include countryside crafts and the country, he has taught at several ‘Page After Page’. conservation. northern universities.

Poulter, Jackie Seaman, Gerald Thomas, Ruth (see page 6) (see page 7) (see page 7, 16, 26, 30, 40) Jackie has been teaching bobbin Gerald, formerly Professor of Ruth was formerly a museum lace for 30 years. She has the Musicology at the University of professional who worked with benefit of learning Bucks Point lace Auckland, is well known internationally historical collections at Northampton from Vi Bullard here at Knuston as a writer and lecturer. He is currently Museum. She is now a freelance local and has completed City & Guilds in on the staff of Oxford University. historian and curriculum specialist in Lacemaking. She also has a wide adult education. knowledge of many other types of bobbin lace.

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Thompson (previously Dibb), Weaver, Anthony and guides groups and individuals Tricia (see page 38) towards self-help for a variety of (see page 4, 8, 24, 26, 38) Born in Warwickshire, Anthony has a problems of mind and body. She also Tricia tutors at adult residential background in modern languages and teaches Touch for Health, a mind/body colleges throughout the country. An tourism and organises retreat holidays balance system to improve health and experienced teacher and associate of in European monasteries. Living in performance. Trinity College of Music, she continues Covent Garden, he enjoys annual to perform professionally and also pilgrimages and sings in a Welsh Male Williamson, Julian writes, directs and produces song Voice Choir. (see page 34) shows and children’s workshops. For some 40 years, Julian has led a Wellington, Christopher/Mason, dual career as conductor and lecturer. Toms, Geoffrey Frances For the first he has given concerts (see page 23) (see page 34) in major concert halls at home and Former Head of Education, Museum Christopher and Frances have worked abroad and for the second he has of London. Expert in classical together for many years, notably as taken courses on a wide variety of archaeology. Extensive traveller and viola and leader of the Rasumovsky musical subjects in establishment all leader of study tours in Italy and the Quartet. Experienced both as soloists over England. Eastern Mediterranean. and teachers, they lead this weekend in a committed and enthusiastic Wilson, Jeffery Trott, Pat fashion. (see page 10) (see page 7, 15, 22, 35, 41) Jeffery was a visiting lecturer Pat is a well known national and Whitelock, Tim in composition, saxophone and international teacher, author, (see page 9) improvisation at the Utrecht professional embroiderer and beader. Tim is a full-time teacher of Design Conservatorium from 1986 until Her main love is traditional hand & Technology, teaching eleven to recently and now teaches single embroidery and passing on her eighteen year olds. His interest in reeds at the Colchester Institute. He considerable knowledge and skills. canals goes back almost forty years. is also a professor and coordinator of He is a member of the Waterways composition at Junior Guildhall and Vickery, Denise Craft Guild, Guild of Essex Craftsmen on the panel of supervisors for the (see page 11, 31) and Inland Waterways Association. music faculty at Cambridge University. Denise began making lace in 1981 He enjoys his role as advisor for and received a good grounding in Wheater, Priscilla Trinity Guildhall Exams on jazz and English Laces from some excellent (see page 10, 11) saxophone related matters. teachers. She has been teaching for Although Priscilla is involved in many over 25 years and now specialises in aspects of the visual arts, her passion Winn, Alison Bedfordshire Lace. is creating mosaic pieces often in an (see page 11, 12, 22, 36) organic way – letting her collection of Alison has been making lace for Weatherill, Peter materials influence her design and approx 30 years and teaching for (see page 37) finished piece. She considers herself around 15 years. She holds C&G Lace Peter Weatherill is a past chairman as a non-teaching teacher and loves and C&G Teacher’s certificate. She and signature member of the UK to have the opportunity to share her also enjoys embroidery, stumpwork, coloured Pencil Society and has passion with others. beading, crocheting and tatting. tutored coloured pencil courses at Knuston for several years. Peter Williams, Liz teaches beginners’ groups in a (see page 10, 11, 28) wide variety of media and works Liz has been sharing her knowledge mainly on landscape, townscape and of yoga as a BWY teacher for over coastal subjects. Peter hosts a major 20 years, having started her own coloured pencil techniques web site at exploration of practices over 10 www.penciltopics.co.uk years before. She continues to study yoga therapy with internationally- recognised yogacharya, Dr M V Bhole

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l Pick up the phone, dial 01933 312104 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. l 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.

Telephone: 01933 312104 Fax: 01933 357596 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.knustonhall.org.uk

Meals and Refreshments Knuston Bar English/continental breakfast is served from 8.15am, Knuston Hall has a small bar which opens at lunch lunch at 12.45pm (1pm on Sunday), and the evening time and in the evening until 11pm. meal at 7.00pm. Morning coffee with home-made Personal Equipment biscuits is served at 11am with afternoon tea and It is assumed that all personal belongings and cake at 4pm. Each bedroom has tea/coffee making equipment brought to Knuston by guests are covered facilities. by their own insurance and are fit for use in every Road/Rail Travel way. Turn to the inside back cover of this brochure for Personal and Sensitive Information details of local roads and rail links. Please feel free to contact Knuston Hall on 01933 Accommodation 312104 to discuss any personal or sensitive Sleeping accommodation is available in single, twin, information, if you think that by being aware of this double and three-bedded rooms, all of which are information, we will be able to cater for your needs ensuite. Some bedrooms are up two flights of stairs before and during your visit. and a small number are on the ground floor. Please also let us know whether you are happy for the information to be disclosed to other staff/tutors Please advise us of your bedroom requirements where relevant and appropriate. Alternatively you when booking. We have no facilities for pets with the may inform us that you would prefer this personal exception of guide dogs. or sensitive information not to be disclosed to any Private Study other person. It is sometimes possible to provide accommodation When telephoning Knuston Hall you may ask to speak and meals for guests who wish to spend some time to any of the members of staff mentioned on Page 1 engaged in private study. This option is often taken of the brochure. 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.

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How to find KnustonWollaston Hall By Road: Knuston Hall is situated on the B569 between Irchester and Rushden in East Northamptonshire. Drivers should approach through Irchester from the A45 from where the hall is clearly signposted. Signs direct Eastbound drivers onto the Westbound carriageway into Irchester. Whilst Higham Ferrers and Rushden offer a wide variety of shops and interesting buildings for guests with a little free time, some junctions in these areas do not make it clear where Knuston Hall is located. Therefore, travellers are advised to stick to major routes. If you experience problems, please phone Knuston on 01933 312104.

By Rail: Wellingborough station is 5 miles away (London St. Pancras approx 1hr). Bedford 14 miles (approx 45mins).

Taxi Service: Taxis are usually waiting at the railway station. They will take you to the hall at a reasonable charge. The cost will be considerably more from other stations. Taxis for the return journey can be booked in the college office.

Bus Service: Bus Service X46 runs between Northampton and Raunds, via Rushden and Wellingborough. There is a stop outside the gates of Knuston Hall between the town of Rushden and the village of Irchester. The buses currently run on all days of the week except for Sundays when there is no service. 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. ItsIts excellentexcellent facilitiesfacilities and relaxing atmosphere combine to create an ideal environment for so many courses and activities. rather than those with previous experience or an academic qualification. Courses at Knuston Hall are open to any person over the age of 19 years Prices in this brochurebrochure areare fullyfully inclusive and are generally directed towards inclusiveof the course, of the full course, catering full andcatering and those with a lively interest in a subject accommodation in ensuite bedrooms.

Contact Details: Knuston Hall, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 NN29 7EU 7EU

Telephone: (01933) 312104 Fax: (01933) 357596

Email: [email protected] www.knustonhall.org.uk

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