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Programme of Courses & Events

October 2017 – March 2018

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

Telephone: (01604) 362200

Email: [email protected]

First For Wellbeing – working in association with Northamptonshire County Council

Knuston Hall, Irchester, NN29 7EU

www.knustonhall.org.uk

Bank Holiday Monday 28 August 201711.00am to 4.00pm

• Free Entrance and Parking

• Balloon Art

• Hog Roast

• Craft Demonstrations

• Live Music

• Local Organisations

• Bar

• Homemade Refreshments

• Pudding Club

• Pimms

• Art Demonstrations

• Stalls & Attractions

• Woodcarving Demonstrations

• Craft Suppliers

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Dear Friends of Knuston HallWe are delighted to send you this programme of courses and learning events stretching months and even years into the future. As a result of a number of changes in the way we develop this programme, we are now able to have hundreds of courses online at www.knustonhall.org.uk

Many of you will have visited Knuston recently and seen for yourself the amazing changes to key parts of the indoor environment; mainly I refer to the refurbishment of The Dining Room, The Lounge and the remainder of the West Wing bedroom accommodation. I have never seen such excitement and obvious appreciation. I think everybody will agree that the way in which this refurbishment programme has been carried out and the quality of the results has left many people speechless when seeing the results for the first time.

It was with great sadness that we received news earlier in the month that Kim Patenall, our Domestic Supervisor, had passed away after a short battle with cancer. Since joining the team here at Knuston Hall over three years ago, Kim had shown great pride in all aspects of the interior environment and had gone to great lengths to ensure that all areas of this beautiful building were being given the right level of tlc. Our thoughts are with Kim’s family at this difficult time.

In April last year, Knuston Hall was part of the coming together of Northamptonshire County Council and First For Wellbeing to offer a wide range of wellbeing-related services and activities to the public. If you think you would like to know a little bit more, please log on to www.firstforwellbeing.co.uk and discover what is on offer, particularly for those who are residents of Northamptonshire.

Best Wishes

Eamonn Flanagan Knuston Hall Centre Manager

Centre Manager: Eamonn Flanagan Deputy Centre Manager: Sharon WardBusiness Development Manager: James HayterFacilities Supervisor: Paul GreavesHead Chef: Lee RobinsonDining Room Supervisor: Sharon Greenhalf

Administrator: Nicola WrightAdministrator: Julia PerkinsDomestic Supervisor (acting): Michelle ClissittDuty Manager: Michele LyonsDuty Manager: John Wilson

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The enrolment deposit is £40. See page 2 for details.Booking two ‘back to back’ residential courses attracts a 10% discount.Enrolment & General Information

Enrolling, Deposits and Balances

Each course booking requires a deposit of £40. Day courses and shorter events require the full fee payable on enrolment. You can enrol using the telephone, email or in person. Unfortunately it is not possible to reserve a place unless the deposit is paid or is on its way in the post, in which case the place will be held for five days. Once the deposit has been paid, this is taken as confirmation that the course is booked and you will attend. A receipt and full course details will follow when they are available. The balance of the fee is due one month before the course. If the balance is not settled, we reserve the right to offer that place to another applicant.

Catering/Special Dietary Requirements

All meals and refreshments are included in the residential price of courses. Meals and refreshments are also included for those who choose to join a course as a non-resident with the exception of breakfast.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 mention your special diet EVERY time you enrol so that records can be kept up to date. If you have any serious allergies to food types, please inform us when you enrol, and remind us on arrival.

Arrival and Departure Times

Many courses have standard ‘weekend’ timings, so unless your course details state otherwise, arrival on day one is usually from 5.30pm in time for the meal at 7pm. We now have a lunch talk programme on specific Fridays, so weekend guests can have the option of arriving early. See pages 26 and 27 for details. If there is no lunch talk, why not come for lunch anyway? Call 01604 362200 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.

Cancellations, Refunds and Transfer of Fees

We suggest you take out your own insurance in case you have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances.

Residential Courses: If cancellation is as a result of a medical condition for which you can provide certification, your deposit is transferable and your balance is refundable. If, however, it is not as a result of a medical condition and it is more than two weeks before the course starts, your balance is refundable and your deposit transferable apart from a £10 ‘admin fee’. If it is not as a result of a medical condition, and is within two weeks of the start of the course, no refund or transfer of fees is possible. A deposit can only be transferred as a deposit on a new enrolment. No fees can be transferred to another person.

Day Courses: More than two weeks before the course, the fees are refundable apart from a £10 admin fee. If it is not as a result of a medical condition, and is within two weeks of the start of the course, no refund or transfer of fees is possible.

Dinner Talks, Out To Lunch Plus, B&B: Full refund if we are informed before the event.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Knuston Hall is committed to providing equal opportunities, without discrimination, for all people. We wish to ensure that each student is treated fairly and has an equal 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 circumstances for you. This could include issues such as any mobility difficulties, hearing or visual limitations, special learning needs or allergies. Whatever it is, we will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to help.

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

HUMANITIES AND LITERATUREAchaeans in Anatolia ...................................................... 23Artists on Film ................................................................ 37Berlin Wall ...................................................................... 16Bloomsbury Coterie ........................................................ 33Egyptology ..................................................................... 17Film History ........................................................ 10, 23, 35Four Artists, Four Centuries .............................................. 7History of Theatre ........................................................... 29Minoans and Mycenaeans .............................................. 23Musicals: Social History and Satire .................................. 30Ottoman Empire ............................................................. 12Russian Culture .............................................................. 19Shakespeare: Henry VIII .................................................... 8Spanish Inquisition ......................................................... 33

LANGUAGESFrench ..................................................................... 12, 31Irish Language ................................................................. 8Russian .......................................................................... 18

MUSIC/APPRECIATIONAccordion......................................................................... 5Music of Josquin and A.N. Other. .................................... 11Quartets – Tedesca .......................................................... 4Renaissance Music at Easter .......................................... 38Saxophone ..................................................................... 31Sibelius .......................................................................... 29Single Reeds .................................................................... 7Strings Weekend ............................................................ 32Tedesca Concert ............................................................. 4Ukulele ................................................................. 6, 31, 37Windband ...................................................................... 17

PRACTICAL ARTS AND CRAFTS3-D Fabric Illustration ..................................................... 17Art and Creativity for Wellbeing ........................................ 6Beadwork ....................................................... 6, 14, 32, 36Book Restoration ............................................................ 31Botanical Painting ..................................................... 23, 37Calligraphy ..................................................................... 10

Canal Art........................................................................ 15Chinese Brush Painting ............................................... 7, 35Coloured Pencils......................................10, 11, 14, 15, 35Decorative Notebooks ..................................................... 17Dorset Buttons and Brooches.......................................... 37Eco-Dyeing Cards and Fabrics .......................................... 8Embroidered Books .................................................... 6, 36Embroidery (various) ................. 5, 6, 17, 18, 28, 29, 30, 32Fabric Boxes .................................................................. 36Japanese Temari Balls .................................................... 18Lacemaking ....................4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 28, 31, 34, 35Lights in Pictures .............................................................. 5Mosaics ....................................................................11, 37Parchment Craft ........................................................... 4, 5Patchwork ................................................................ 16, 34Polymer Beads / Clay ................................................ 16, 33Scrapbooking ........................................................... 10, 29Silver Jewellery .......................................................... 8, 36Stumpwork....................................................................... 8Tailoring ..................................................................... 7, 35Watercolour............................................................... 9, 34, Woodcarving ............................................................ 15, 30

WELLBEING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTBallroom Dancing ........................................................... 29Circle Dancing ................................................................ 33Cryptic Crosswords ........................................................ 28Mindfulness: Every Breath You Take ................................ 33Tai Chi ..................................................................... 16, 28Yoga .............................................................................. 28

SPECIAL EVENTSSeasonal Celebration ...................................................... 20Murder Mystery Weekend ............................................... 22

Dinner Talks & Events ...........................................24–25Out To Lunch Plus .................................................26–27Forthcoming Courses ...........................................39–42Tutor Biographies ..................................................43–47

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

L901 Bucks Point: Bobbin Lace

Friday 29 September 2017Tutor: Jackie Poulter One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62The course covers all the techniques for this type of lace and is suitable for those who are new to Bucks Point as well as for those who are experienced in making this beautiful type of lace. During the weekend you could start a new project or work on/complete an ongoing one, learn a new ground, or how to redraft or design your next project. Geometric and floral techniques are included. Students benefit from individual tuition and group demonstrations. Please contact the tutor prior to the course with details of your intended project. See course L512 below.

L512 Bucks Point: Bobbin Lace

Weekend: 29 September – 1 October 2017Tutor: Jackie Poulter Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThe course covers all the techniques for this type of lace and is suitable for those who are new to Bucks Point as well as for those who are experienced in making this beautiful type of lace. During the weekend you could start a new project or work on/complete an ongoing one, learn a new ground, or how to redraft or design your next project. Geometric and floral techniques are included. Students benefit from individual tuition and group demonstrations. Please contact the tutor prior to the course with details of your intended project. See course L901 above.

L559 Tedesca String Quartet Coaching Weekend

Weekend: 29 September – 1 October 2017Tutors: Tedesca Quartet Standard Weekend Price: See aboveFollowing on from the great success of the first such course at Knuston in September 2015 the Tedesca Quartet returns for a weekend of chamber music. Groups will receive coaching from each of the four members of the quartet and will also

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have free entry to the Saturday evening concert, the programme of which will include string quartets by Mozart, Shostakovich and Dvorak. The course is intended for preformed string quartets: however, interested individuals are encouraged to contact the quartet directly (via their website – www.tedesca.co.uk) and every effort will be made to put them in touch with players of similar standard who might be interested. String trios and quintets are also welcome to apply. Tedesca Quartet members have been widely praised for their deep commitment to coaching for amateurs and students alike.

L814 Tedesca Quartet Concert

Saturday 30 September 2017

M700 Parchment Craft Techniques

Sun – Wed: 1–4 October 2017Tutor: Pauline Loweth Shared bedroom occupancy: £346.00Single bedroom occupancy: £397.00Non-resident: £265.00This course is suitable not only for those who already have a basic to advanced knowledge of parchment craft, but for beginners as well. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns of pictures to frame. However, these patterns can be easily adapted to create greetings cards etc. Apart from traditional parchment craft designs there will be a selection of designs exploring a completely different approach to the craft. These are suitable for complete beginners as well as the advanced, dedicated parchment crafter. See courses M300 and M500 below.


Wed – Fri: 4–6 October 2017Tutor: Pauline LowethShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00This course has the same details as M700 above; see M500 below.

Dinner Talk – See Centre Pages

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Standard Weekend PricesSingle: £299 Shared: £264 Non-resident: £198


Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.


Weekend: 6–8 October 2017Tutor: Pauline Loweth Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course has the same details as M700 above; see M300 above.

M900 Japanese Embroidery

Friday 6 October 2017Tutor: Janet Cronin One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*This course is suitable for both experienced students and those new to the subject. New students can either embroider a small motif using traditional threads and fabric or, if they want to make a larger commitment, make a start on the ten-phase learning programme. Established students will be able to continue stitching their current project. All students will be taught individually and will work at their own pace. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are required. See course M502 and M702 below.


Weekend: 6–8 October 2017Tutor: Janet Cronin Standard Weekend Price: See above*This course is suitable for both experienced students and those new to the subject. New students can either embroider a small motif using traditional threads and fabric or, if they want to make a larger commitment, make a start on the ten-phase learning programme. Established students will be able to continue stitching their current project. All students will be taught individually and will be able to work at their own pace. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are required. See course M900 above and M702 below.


Sun – Tues: 8–10 October 2017Tutor: Janet Cronin Standard Weekend Price Applies*

This course has the same details as M502 above. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are required.

M545 Paper Magic with Light

Weekend: 6–8 October 2017Tutor: Kay Gugliotta Standard Weekend Price: See above*This course aims to entice you into the magical world of paper crafting and simple electronics. You will produce a beautiful 3D picture that actually lights up as it reacts to an environmental trigger – a sound, light or contact, and gain the skills required to enable you to develop your own designs beyond the course. This course is suitable for all levels of crafting ability, especially beginners. If you can doodle a simple flower, cut and stick then you’re good to go…Come along and make a unique gift for someone special or just yourself. *There will be a supplement of £25 for essential course materials, payable to the tutor.

M542 Accordion Jazz Weekend

Weekend: 6–8 October 2017Tutor: Bert Santilly Standard Weekend Price: See aboveCome and enjoy yourself while you gain confidence and experience in playing jazz, through practical exploration of some of its more fundamental elements. The course will be centred round a number of practical sessions in which different aspects of playing will be explored and practised. Practical approaches to improvisation will form a significant part of the earlier sessions. Examples of jazz standards, giving scope for differing aspects of our work will be studied and played through the weekend. Approaches to composition will also form part of the practical sessions. We will record our pieces and recordings can be made available to students. Informal jam sessions will follow the evening sessions (for those who have the stamina)!), and an informal concert will take place on Saturday evening.

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M932 Mandala Masterclass: Art for the Soul

Saturday 7 October 2017Tutor: Freyja MontaliOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*Get in touch with your creative side whilst exploring the ancient Eastern art of mandalas.You don’t have to be a master artist to create beautiful artworks – anyone can do it! Paint, draw and design your way to well-being by harnessing the therapeutic benefits of creativity. Spend the day in a relaxing environment creating your own beautiful images, and engaging in experiential art activities to promote and enhance your sense of well-being. *There will be a supplement of £10 for essential materials, payable to the tutor.

M931 Intermediate Ukulele

Saturday 7 October 2017Tutor: Chris Gammon One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*Aimed at players who have a basic knowledge of the ukulele (e.g. basic chords of C, F, G, A, D), this fun and light-hearted course will help you develop and progress your skills. With a mix of tutor-led and breakout sessions, and a careful selection of songs, we will progressively move through new chords, barre chords, strumming patterns and other techniques allowing you to develop your ukulele skills. By the end of the course you will feel more confident in playing your instrument and have had great fun jamming with the other players! *You must bring your own ukulele (Uke hire is available for an additional £10, but must be booked in advance).

M102 Making Embroidered Books, ‘Bound to Please’

Mon – Wed: 9–11 October 2017Tutor: Frances PickeringShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00Make a quick and simple hardback journal/book with a board cover which is covered in stitched

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fabric and with a fabric spine. The pages will be an interesting mixture of paper and cloth. These will be embellished with printed and painted decoration and of course stitch. In their book students will learn how to make and include: envelopes, pockets, hanging beads, book marks, foldouts, etc.

M304 Beautiful Blackwork – Hand Embroidery

Wed – Fri: 11–13 October 2017Tutor: Pat TrottShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00An opportunity to design and create a beautiful piece of Blackwork embroidery using very simple stitches and only one colour of thread to produce a stunning tonal piece of work. See course M513 below.

M513 Beautiful Blackwork – Hand Embroidery

Weekend: 13–15 October 2017Tutor: Pat Trott Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course has the same details as M304 above.

M508 Festive Beadwork

Weekend: 13–15 October 2017Tutor: Gillian Ashwell Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThe festive season is approaching and this weekend is an opportunity to prepare well in advance! Make Christmas decorations of your choice selected from a large range which will adorn your tree and table in style or, alternatively, choose jewellery from a selection designed especially to enhance your party-wear over Christmas and the New Year. All pieces are made using just needle and thread, and predominantly tiny seed beads with the addition of some accent beads and Swarovski crystals to add plenty of sparkle! Suitable for all levels of ability.

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M511 Trousers That Fit

Weekend: 13–15 October 2017Tutor: Jeanine Hickman Standard Weekend Price: See aboveStudents will be able to construct a pair of trousers of their choice, adjusted to their personal measurements to a professional standard. The course emphasis will be on good fitting with a zip fly, waistband and lining. Trouser patterns adaptation will be covered if necessary and a toile can be made before making the trousers to ensure a perfect fit. All students receive individual attention and we work in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

M530 Clarinet and Saxophone – The Best of Both

Weekend: 13–15 October 2017Tutors: Debbie Scherer and Sarah Jobson Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThe clarinet and saxophone are both wonderful instruments that allow us to express ourselves musically in so many ways. This course will allow those who play both instruments to combine their interests in a weekend of diverse music making through participation in ensembles of various sizes. Everyone will have the opportunity to play both saxophone and clarinet. Participants must be able to sight-read. Help and guidance will be given about technique and how to continue to improve at home.

M303 Chinese Brush Painting

Wed – Fri: 18–20 October 2017Tutors: Pauline Cherrett and Claire SeatonShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00This course is a special one – involving both Pauline (retiring) and Claire (your new tutor)! We will divide the subjects between us, showing flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, enabling skills to be learned and reinforced. Examples will be provided for use during the course, which will be taught in the traditional way of demonstration

and practice. A presentation on Wednesday and Thursday evenings will allow learning to continue in a more relaxed manner and to showcase another culture. Special requests at least two weeks beforehand please. See course M505 below.


Weekend: 20–22 October 2017Tutors: Pauline Cherrett and Claire Seaton Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis special weekend course will be with Pauline (retiring) and Claire (your new tutor). We will split subjects between us, showing flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice. Learning will continue on Saturday evening with a presentation. This course is suitable for both beginners and more advanced. New learners will be able to see what they may be able to achieve in future courses. Calming music helps to aid concentration while painting. Subjects will vary from the midweek course. See course M303 above.

M528 Using Lace 8 For Bobbin Lace Design

Weekend: 20–22 October 2017Tutor: Jackie Poulter Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThe course is for students who have some knowledge of computers, and who want to learn how to use this bobbin lace design programme to produce accurate patterns for making any of the Midlands Bobbin Laces. Each student will be taught on an individual basis to their own needs, but will benefit from group teaching. As well as individual projects and class lessons on aspects of the programme, I will cover saving and storing patterns, organising files, printing patterns, basic set up and preferences and many other aspects of general computing as they relate to Lace8.

M566 Four Artists, Four Centuries: Van Eyck, Titian, Turner, Picasso

Weekend: 20–22 October 2017Tutor: Alan Caine Standard Weekend Price: See above

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Four centuries and four countries: each artist has made a profound mark on European art and we will look with care at a variety of their works, including drawings and paintings. Why does the impact of their work still matter? How are they affected by their countries of birth and the century in which they live?

M851 Ancient Greek Theatre with Trudy Hillier

Friday 27 October 2017

M555 Shakespeare: Henry VIII

Weekend: 27–29 October 2017Tutor: Trudy Hillier Standard Weekend Price: See aboveShakespeare’s last history play explores significant moments in the reign of Henry VIII and ends with the birth of Elizabeth, the future Queen of England. Controversial and politically sensitive in its own time we will identify the main themes of the play through reading and discussion – particularly how Shakespeare uses historical fact – and consider the play in performance by looking at recent productions.

M556 Creating Silver Jewellery

Weekend: 27–29 October 2017Tutor: Stephen O’Keeffe Standard Weekend Price: See above*This is a practical course with regular teacher demonstrations to provide step-by-step instruction.A range of traditional skills will be used to create several unique pieces of jewellery using silver and other metals, also semi-precious stones. The teaching style is flexible, allowing for individual progress regardless of experience and ability. Achievement is invariably higher than expectation. *All materials and equipment for this course will be provided by the tutor. The cost will be dependent on the choice of projects, but should be no more than £15 – £20.

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M538 Modern Irish Language: Intermediate

Weekend: 27–29 October 2017Tutor: Kaarina Hollo Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course is ideal for those who wish to consolidate their mastery of the Irish language at an intermediate level. We will engage in a range of activities to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Small group work will alternate with whole class and individual tasks. A range of materials will be used, including newspaper articles, poems, short stories, and resources from the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge site. Bígí linn agus bain sult as deireadh seachtaine Gaelach!

M506 Stumpwork – 3-Dimensional and Free Standing Embroidery

Weekend: 27–29 October 2017Tutor: Kay Dennis Standard Weekend Price: See aboveTraditional stumpwork embroidery has padded, raised and three-dimensional elements, by adding separately made components, which lay over the background embroidery, the finished embroidery has more interest and depth. These separately made components can also be stunning soft sculptures in their own right and although they have to look good all round, are not as difficult as they seem. Students will be given a variety of ideas to choose from, including birds, animals, fruits and berries. See course M701 below.

M701 Stumpwork – 3-Dimensional and Free Standing Embroidery

Sun – Wed: 29 October – 1 November 2017Tutor: Kay Dennis Shared bedroom occupancy: £346.00Single bedroom occupancy: £397.00Non-resident: £265.00This course has the same details as M506 above.

M926 Eco-Dyeing Cards and Fabrics

Tuesday 31 October 2017Tutor: Jenny JonesOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*

“Out To Lunch Plus” – See Pg 26 & 27

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Eco-dyeing is a method of the transfer of colours and patterns from leaves and flowers onto paper or fabrics, a kind of direct contact printing. You can use plants from your garden, we can forage the Knuston Hall garden, and I can provide a plentiful supply. This course has been arranged at a time when the sap has risen and plants are at their full vigour. Join me on this journey of discovery of the amazingly beautiful designs and patterns you and nature can create. The results may be turned into greetings cards, scarves or pictures. *There is a supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to the tutor.

M815 An Illustrated History of Wellingborough with Jon-Paul Carr

Thursday 2 November 2017

M906 European Bobbin Lace Day

Friday 3 November 2017Tutor: Patricia BuryOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62This course is designed both for students who need only have a knowledge of the basic stitches and the more experienced lacemakers who wish to further their knowledge of the continental laces. They can choose from Torchon, Brugge Bloemwerk, Flanders, Binche, Parijse, Valenciennes, Idrija, Chantilly, Tønder and Chrysanthemum laces. A good opportunity to try something new. See course M504 below.

M504 European Bobbin Lace

Weekend: 3–5 November 2017Tutor: Patricia Bury Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis is a practical course for all abilities of lacemakers. From those who only have knowledge of the basic stitches to those who wish to study advanced techniques. Many of the laces are taught with the aid of colour-coded diagrams to help students continue to work at home. Laces available to study are: Torchon, Flanders, Binche, Parijse, Chantilly, Brugge, Valenciennes, Tønder,

Idrija and Chrysanthemum lace. See course M906 above.

M901 Bobbin Lace For Christmas – Beginners Welcome

Friday 3 November 2017Tutor: Alison WinnOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*Enjoy a day making lace for Christmas. If you are a new lacemaker you will be able to learn the basic stitches while working a small Christmas motif/decoration. You will learn sufficient to enable you to finish at home if there isn’t time in the day. If you already make lace come and spend an enjoyable day making a small piece of lace for Christmas. You may even get a second piece started. Lace will be mainly Torchon and a selection of patterns will be available for you to choose. Why not turn this day into a long weekend, see weekend details M503. If you wish to simply spend the day working lace already started you are also welcome to join the course. *Beginners Kit available to purchase from the tutor at a cost of £30.

M503 Bobbin Lace – Beginners and Beyond

Weekend: 3–5 November 2017Tutor: Alison Winn Standard Weekend Price: See aboveHave you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lacemaker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course for you. Enjoy a few days developing your lacemaking skills and knowledge. See course M901 above *Beginners Kit available to purchase from the tutor at a cost of £30.

M526 Pen and Watercolour Wash – Woodland Colour Through the Seasons

Weekend: 3–5 November 2017Tutor: Di Lorriman Standard Weekend Price: See above


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Using various watercolour/pen techniques, Di will be showing ways to depict trees through the seasons. It might be a spring bluebell wood, autumn silver birch woodland with bracken, light filtering on a woodland clearing, or possibly a path through winter trees in snow. Di will have examples of these and you will be able to follow her demonstrating working on two projects or choose your own subjects from a selection of photos available.

M523 Christmas Calligraphy: Paper Crafts with Writing

Weekend: 3–5 November 2017Tutor: Nancy Ouchida-Howells Standard Weekend Price: See aboveWhether for Christmas or any other special occasion, this creative calligraphy course can include card making, paper crafts, gift wrap, bags, tags and boxes etc. whether making use of peel-ons, or just improving your own handwriting, this is a very flexible mini-course in calligraphy just for you. Left-handers, beginners and those with experience welcome.

M928 Scrapbooking: Day Workshop

Saturday 4 November 2017Tutor: Julie Houlston-EavesOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*We will create two layouts during the day. The first will have a fun, playful feel using an alphabet of monogram letters. You will need to bring up to five photos, that will be trimmed to around 2 ¼“ tall by 1” wide. (Fit inside the ovals inside some letters). The second layout features a focus 6” wide by 4” tall photo and a further four 6” wide by 4” tall photos incorporated under flap. Photos can be trimmed to size on the day. *A kit containing papers and embellishments is available from the tutor at a supplement of £10.

M103 Film History: When Movies Got (Techni-) Color

Mon – Fri: 6–10 November 2017Tutor: Peter Kendrick

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Shared bedroom occupancy: £443.00Single bedroom occupancy: £511.00Non-resident: £340.00Movies had colour from their beginning and in 2015 the Technicolor company had its centenary. Nevertheless it was only in 1968 that filming in black-and-white ceased. Meanwhile for two decades (1935-1955) some high-budget films were shot in ‘Glorious Technicolor’: films of all types. We shall learn of the trials of this firm whose magnificent filming process eventually (in 1955) gave way to simpler technology, leaving Technicolor as makers of prints of films shot in colour by other processes. Films to be shown on the course: A Star is Born (1937); The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938); The Four Feathers (1939); The Wizard of Oz (1939); The Thief of Bagdad (1940); The Gang’s all Here (1943); Western Approaches (1944); Black Narcissus (1947); She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949); An American in Paris (1951); Moulin Rouge (1952); The Band Wagon (1953); The Court Jester (1955); documentary material.

M919 Pastel Pencils and Hard Pastels: Lane to Clovelly

Tuesday 7 November 2017Tutor: Peter WeatherillOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62An opportunity to spend a day working on an approximately A4-sized picture of this scene. For those with pastel experience, a larger version may be attempted. With time to look at alternative methods, we hope to complete this picture in hard pastels and pastel pencils from a variety of manufacturers, during the day. Your picture should be ready to frame, if desired. Students with their own pastel media are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. See courses M920 and M921 below.

M920 Pastel Pencils and Hard Pastels: Northamptonshire Snow

Wednesday 8 November 2017Tutor: Peter WeatherillOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62

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An opportunity to spend a day working on an approximately A4-sized picture of this scene. For those with pastel experience, a larger version may be attempted. With time to look at alternative methods, we hope to complete this picture in hard pastels and pastel pencils from a variety of manufacturers, during the day. Your picture should be ready to frame, if desired. Students with their own pastel media are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. See courses M919 above and M921 below.

M921 Pastel Pencils and Hard Pastels: Stormy Sunset

Thursday 9 November 2017Tutor: Peter WeatherillOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62An opportunity to spend a day working on an approximately A4-sized picture of this scene, or a very similar one. For those with pastel experience, a larger version may be attempted. With time to look at alternative methods, we hope to complete this picture in hard pastels and pastel pencils from a variety of manufacturers, during the day. Your picture should be ready to frame, if desired. Students with their own pastel media are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. See courses M919 and M920 above.

M805 With A Song in my Heart – The Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald with Tricia Thompson


M858 We’ll Meet Again – The Life and Music of Dame Vera Lynn with Tricia Thompson

Friday 10 November 2017


Friday 10 November 2017This Talk is with Afternoon Tea – See page 26

M907 Learn the Basics of Mosaics Day

Friday 10 November 2017Tutor: Priscilla WheaterOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*This course is an introduction to the basic techniques for mosaics. You will learn how to cut the tesserae, gluing and grouping. You will work on a project to produce a small piece of work that can be used in your home, or perhaps make a little gift for Christmas. If you have some experience and want to learn anything specific I will be happy to teach you or improve your techniques. See course M517 below. *There will be a supplement of about £12.00 for materials depending on your usage, payable to the tutor.

M517 Mosaics Weekend

Weekend: 10–12 November 2017Tutor: Priscilla Wheater Standard Weekend Price: See above*Make a special gift for Christmas for your family or friend. A personal gift is always appreciated. You could create a small picture or a house number plate; a plant pot for a plant which can always be added to the decorations. If you have your own idea then you can create any image that would be appreciated by someone special. See course M907 above. *There will be a supplement of about £35.00 for materials depending on your usage, payable to the tutor.

M532 The Music of Josquin and A.N. Other

Weekend: 10–12 November 2017Tutor: Peter Syrus Standard Weekend Price: See aboveNo composer, great or small, exists in a vacuum. In seven of the eight sessions we shall examine a variety of connections between our central player



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(c.1455-1521) and one other figure. He may stem from an earlier generation (Binchois, Ockeghem), be a direct or younger contemporary (Pierre de la Rue, Richafort, Willaert), or one who admired and later recast the work of ‘Le bon pere de la Musique’ for his own time (Palestrina, Lassus). The final session will attempt to summarise the legacy of this supremely important but sometimes elusive composer. The course will be predominantly practical, and is intended for singers and players of early instruments (A=440) confident in a one voice or instrument per part situation. Your application should detail what you intend to offer by way of voice and/or instrument(s), especially if you are not already known to the tutor.

M534 French (Advanced) Le Théâtre De Jean Anouilh

Weekend: 10–12 November 2017Tutor: Monique MeagerStandard Weekend Price: See aboveNous discuterons du théâtre de Jean Anouilh, notamment de L’Alouette et du Voyageur sans bagages, mais également de toute autre pièce dont vous aurez envie de parler. Dimanche matin, vous ferez une petite présentation au reste du groupe sur un sujet qui vous tient à cœur.

M533 The Fall of the Ottoman Empire

Weekend: 10–12 November 2017Tutor: Bob DaviesStandard Weekend Price: See aboveFor over 600 years the mighty Ottoman Empire bestrode the Middle East. Events of 100 years ago were to see that Empire fall. We will look at the stories of those who oversaw its demise and who sought to create a brave new world, men who would become Kings and Presidents, but also an Oxford scholar, a Yorkshire landowner and the first female major in the British Army.

M703 Milanese Lace and Lace Jewellery

See page 13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace WeekSun – Tues: 12–14 November 2017Tutor: Jenny MacPherson Standard Weekend Price Applies

November 2017

This is a course to learn or add to your knowledge of this popular, versatile lace. You will be able to work a traditional design or experiment with colour and a variety of threads and perhaps create a piece to be worn as ‘jewellery’. It will also be an opportunity to continue with an ongoing project or design a piece of your own. So bring along any ideas you may have. See course M200 below.

M200 Milanese Lace and Lace Jewellery

See page 13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace WeekTues – Thurs: 14–16 November 2017Tutor: Jenny MacPherson Standard Weekend Price Applies This course has the same details as M703 above.

M704 The Beauty of Russian Lace

See page 13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace WeekSun – Tues: 12–14 November 2017Tutor: Ingrid Le Count Standard Weekend Price Applies Russian lace is a chain lace which has developed over many years. It gives the lacemaker the opportunity to play with colours and texture, and even introduce beads into the lace. Taking part in the lace will help broaden participants’ conception of Russian lace and explore its potentials on an individual basis. The course will appeal to both the beginner and the experienced lacemaker alike. See course M201 below.

M201 The Beauty of Russian Lace

See page 13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace WeekTues – Thurs: 14–16 November 2017Tutor: Ingrid Le Count Standard Weekend Price AppliesThis course has the same details as M704 above.

Knuston Hall World Lace Week

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Knuston Hall World Lace Week

12–16 November 2017Each of the three courses below will take place during Part 1 of World Lace Week.

The same three courses will then be repeated during Part 2. Students can book one course, two different courses or stay with the same tutor throughout.

Part 1: 12–14 November 2017Arrival:* In time for Dinner at 7pm: Sunday 12 November 2017Depart:* Tea and Cake at 3.30pm: Tuesday 14 November 2017

Part 2: 14–16 November 2017Arrival:* In time for Dinner at 7pm: Tuesday 14 November 2017Depart:* Tea and Cake at 3.30pm: Thursday 16 November 2017

*Each part has the timings and timetable of a standard weekend course.

Course Title: Take Your Pick: Polychrome de Courseulles or An Introduction to Mechlin Lace

Tutor: Alex StillwellDetails: See page 14

Course Title: Milanese Lace and Lace JewelleryTutor: Jenny MacPhersonDetails: See page 12

Course Title: The Beauty of Russian LaceTutor: Ingrid Le CountDetails: See page 12

Course Prices (per person per part)Single Room: £299* each | Sharing: £264* each | Non-resident: £198* each

*10% off both when you book two courses back to back making the whole period (Sunday–Thursday) in a single room £538.20

Knuston Hall, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EU 01604 362200www.knustonhall.org.uk | [email protected]

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M705 Take Your Pick: Polychrome de Courseulles or An Introduction to Mechlin Lace

See page 13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace WeekSun – Tues: 12–14 November 2017Tutor: Alex Stillwell Standard Weekend Price AppliesPolychrome de Courseulles is made using workers and gimps of different colours, the results can be stunning. Being one of the point ground family some experience of Bucks Point is required. Mechlin lace is one of the Flanders family of laces with ground that is a mixture of plaits and twists, and the designs usually floral in appearance. This is for the experienced bobbin lacemaker who wishes to try something new. If you wish to learn both subjects you need to book both sessions, as only one subject can be covered in each course. See course M202 below.

M202 Take Your Pick: Polychrome de Courseulles or An Introduction to Mechlin Lace

See page 13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace WeekTues – Thurs: 14–16 November 2017Tutor: Alex Stillwell Standard Weekend Price AppliesThis course has the same details as M705 above.

M905 A Day of Bedfordshire Lace

Friday 17 November 2017Tutor: Denise VickeryOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62This course is designed for a range of students from those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire Lace through to the more experienced who wish to advance their techniques. Students may start new projects or complete ongoing work and will benefit from individual tuition as well as from group discussions. See course M512 below.

November 2017

M512 A Weekend of Bedfordshire Lace

Weekend: 17–19 November 2017Tutor: Denise Vickery Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course is designed for a range of students from those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire Lace through to the more experienced who wish to advance their techniques. During the weekend, students may start new projects or complete ongoing work and will benefit from individual tuition as well as from group discussions. See course M905 above.

M904 McQueen Beaded Bauble

Friday 17 November 2017Tutor: Stephanie BurnhamOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62This design was inspired by a visit to the Alexander McQueen exhibition at the V & A. It has a simple structure of netting but is then ‘blinged’ to the max with over 100 4mm crystals! It is fun and really easy to work, and it certainly won’t be missed on your festive tree! See course M512 below.

M510 Winter Glamour in Beading

Weekend: 17–19 November 2017Tutor: Stephanie Burnham Standard Weekend Price: See aboveWe all need some sparkle around this time of year and these new designs certainly deliver that! So why not join Stephanie for a fun weekend creating some lovely pieces to wear or make as presents. Students will be able to choose from a selection of lovely pieces whilst enjoying the company of likeminded people. See course M904 above.

M909 Coloured Pencils: Primate on Black Paper

Friday 17 November 2017Tutor: Jonathan Newey One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62

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This is a one-day course that will show you how to draw a primate’s face on black paper. During the day you will be shown how to create fur, wrinkles, eyes and also how to mix and blend colours. By the end of the course you will have produced one drawing to take home. Ideal for beginners and students with some experience. See course M512 below.

M524 Coloured Pencils: Animals on Black Paper and Grey Board

Weekend: 17–19 November 2017Tutor: Jonathan Newey Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis is a weekend course that will show you how to draw animals such as primates and elephants on black paper and grey mountboard. During the course you will be shown how to create fur, hide, eyes and also how to mix and blend colours. By the end of the course you will have produced a couple of drawings. Ideal for beginners and students with some experience. See course M909 above.

M903 One Day Woodcarving

Friday 17 November 2017Tutor: Peter Schwartz One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*This one-day course enables you to try your hand at woodcarving, with the option of continuing over the weekend (M509) allowing a more extensive crafting experience. Beginners are introduced to woods and tools and learn some basic skills by creating a simple relief carving. On-hand tuition with individual guidance allows more advanced students to develop their skills, carving in relief or in the round. A wealth of patterns and reference material provide inspiration for your project ideas. *There will be a supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price.

M509 Woodcarving Weekend

Weekend: 17–19 November 2017Tutor: Peter Schwartz Standard Weekend Price: See above *

This practical weekend course in the craft of woodcarving is open to all. It presents the option of continuing your creative experience from the one-day course, M903. Beginners start with a simple relief design to familiarise with tools and basic carving techniques before progressing to a more advanced project of their choice. Improvers will be encouraged to develop their skills on more challenging projects, carving in relief or in the round. *There will be a supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price.


Mon – Wed: 20–22 November 2017Tutor: Alison WinnShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00Enjoy a couple of days 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/decoration and might have time to start a second piece that you can continue at home. If you already make lace come and spend an enjoyable couple of days making lace for Christmas. Lace will be mainly Torchon and a selection of patterns will be available for you to choose. These could be tree decorations, start a table runner or a garland for a Christmas cake etc. If you wish to simply spend the weekend working lace already started you are also welcome to join the course. *Beginners kit available to purchase from the tutor at a cost of £30.

M104 Decorative Canal Folk Art

Mon – Wed: 20–22 November 2017Tutor: Tim WhitelockShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00Decorative Canal Folk Art takes many forms originating with ‘Roses and Castles. It is generally done using hand skills to enrich, highlight and decorate surfaces that may otherwise be a little dull. This course includes a variety of flower pattern

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exercises using enamel paint. The exercises will be a ‘painting by numbers style’ with everyone welcome. Please bring your own items to decorate by adapting the exercises you are guided through. Ensure that your own items have a dark colour base coat.

M108 Tai Chi Winter School

Mon – Wed: 20–22 November 2017Tutor: Amanda EganShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident: £204.00If you have always wanted to try Tai Chi, this is an opportunity to join in gently with a variety of flowing Chinese exercises, learning at your own pace. For those already familiar with Tai Chi, this winter school offers you the time to refine your forms and relax further into Dao Yin exercises (including some using baton). Fan Form optional. Flowing through exercises in a group, helps each person gain confidence, balance and coordination. We will sit down in between to discuss background and traditions.

M812 The Truth Behind Les Misérables with David Price


M934 The Berlin Wall

Friday 24 November 2017Tutor: David Price One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62The Berlin Wall was originally built in 1961 and it became a very visible symbol of the Cold War division in Europe. But in November 1989, it was dismantled by the East German authorities and the city became united once again. This course will look at the reasons why the Wall was built in the first place, its effects on the populations of East and West Berlin, and how the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe brought about its demise.

November 2017

M902 Christmas Patchwork Projects

Friday 24 November 2017Tutor: Helen Coverley One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62Christmas is coming and it’s time to make those decorations for the house or a special present for someone special. I have an extensive collection of Christmas projects for you to choose from, table runners, tree skirts, crackers, decorations and cards. All projects are suitable for beginners and those more experienced. Sewing machines required. Christmas projects are not compulsory, so if you would like to bring your own project that I can help you with, please do so. See course M507 below.

M507 Christmas Patchwork Projects

Weekend: 24–26 November 2017Tutor: Helen Coverley Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course has the same details as M902 above.

M910 Polymer Clay: A Snowflake Cane

Friday 24 November 2017Tutor: Sally Boehme One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*Spend the day creating a delicately pretty snowflake pattern in polymer clay before creating beads in a range of shapes and sizes of your choice, to string for a necklace, pendants, bracelets, earrings etc or as a pretty decoration to hang on your tree this Christmas. *A small supplement for essential materials, will be payable to the tutor. See course M529 below.

M529 Polymer Clay Decorations for Christmas

Weekend: 24–26 November 2017Tutor: Sally Boehme Standard Weekend Price: See above*Take a creative break from the hectic lead-up to Christmas and make some unique decorations for your home or as a gift. We will create a number of projects, including a sweet little gingerbread


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house, hanging Christmas decorations, a stained-glass effect nightlight holder and some festive jewellery for the big day too. In fact, you may solve all your Christmas present problems on just this course! No previous experience is necessary. *A small supplement for essential materials, will be payable to the tutor. See course M910 above.

M535 Wind Band Weekend

Weekend: 24–26 November 2017Tutors: Paul Egan, Philip Burditt and Andy JohnsonStandard Weekend Price: See aboveWe tackle a wide range of music of all ages and styles in this enjoyable weekend. A high proportion of the sessions are for full band and 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 ensembles flourish in the free period. Help and advice on technique, instrument maintenance and repertoire selection is always available.

M933 Mothers of Pharaoh: The Great Queens of Ancient Egypt

Saturday 25 November 2017Tutor: Ruth Thomas One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62The role of mother was highly regarded in ancient Egypt. This was especially true of the ‘Mut Nesut’ or ‘Mother of the Pharaoh’. Since the king was regarded as divine their mothers were accorded an elevated and respected status. Throughout the long history of Egypt great queens have taken on the role of regent for their young sons and whole dynasties have been shaped by the influence these powerful women exerted. A few of these queens even reigned in their own right. Our course will examine the role of ‘Mother of the Pharaoh’ and also look in more detail at these charismatic women.

M105 3D Fabric Illustration – The Snowman

Mon – Wed: 27–29 November 2017Tutor: Joanna PoutShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00*Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00*Non-resident: £204.00*

Learn various techniques including needlefelting, embroidery, die-cutting and collage. Use a mixture of different textile and craft materials and together with these techniques, make items and elements to assemble on a felted fabric background. A comical snowman figure in the centre, within a frozen landscape using beads, buttons and found objects creating an overall decorative picture. The three-dimensional effect gives charm and vitality to a unique textile illustration. *There will be a supplement of £10 for this course, payable to the tutor.

M106 Decorative Leather Notebook Bindings

Mon – Wed: 27–29 November 2017Tutor: Doug MitchellShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00*Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00*Non-resident: £204.00*Let your imaginations run wild as the intention of this course is to utilise historical book structures into making special notebooks you may wish to give to family or as gifts to friends. You will be working with Vellum, Leather and Card and sewing in various styles including Coptic and Medieval Longstitch and will have the opportunity to design your own fastenings. No previous experience is required, just good hand skills. I look forward to meeting you all. *There will be a supplement of £25 for this course, payable to the tutor.

M301 Goldwork Embroidery

Wed – Fri: 29 November – 1 December 2017Tutor: Hazel EverettStandard Weekend Price AppliesGoldwork is a stunning form of embroidery most often associated with ecclesiastical vestments. This course will introduce you to the main techniques involved. Students can either stitch pre-set designs such as insects, dragons, floral motifs or work on their own design ideas. All levels are welcome from total beginners to the more experienced. Everyone will work at their own pace and guidance will be given through explanations, demonstrations and individual tuition. See course M501 below.

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M813 The Man Who Fell to Earth – The Life and Music of David Bowie with Tricia Thompson


M862 Funny Ladies – Victoria Wood and Julie Walters with Tricia Thompson

Friday 1 December 2017

M863 I Won’t Dance – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with Tricia Thompson

Friday 1 December 2017This Talk is with Afternoon Tea – See page 26

M501 Silk Shading Embroidery with Goldwork

Weekend: 1–3 December 2017Tutor: Hazel Everett Standard Weekend Price: See aboveSilk shading is also referred to as painting with the needle. It creates beautiful naturalistic effects,

November-December 2017

especially when depicting flowers where it gives the illusion of looking three-dimensional. During the course the mysteries of this delightful form of stitchery will be explained and put into practice on a small floral design. The motif could later be enhanced with touches of Goldwork Embroidery. A choice of designs will be available or students could work upon their own projects. See course M301 above.

M516 Japanese Temari Balls and Chinese Rice Dumplings

Weekend: 1–3 December 2017Tutor: Pat Trott Standard Weekend Price: See aboveJapanese Temari Balls Decorative baubles made with either polystyrene balls or a soft wadding core, wrapped with sewing thread to form a ball, which is then divided into sections and sewn with contrasting threads to form many simple and complex patterns.Chinese Rice Dumplings (3-D silk wrapped earrings)A basic shape is made from card and then wrapped with silk threads in colour schemes to match your favourite outfits, to give you that total, complete, colour co-ordinated look.

M809 Midwinter Celebrations in the Far North with Rachel Farmer

Thursday 7 December 2017

M912 Russian Language

Friday 8 December 2017Tutor: Rachel Farmer One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62In this course we will build on your knowledge of the Russian language, regardless of your starting point. You will need to have at least an elementary knowledge of the alphabet. If you have not yet learned the Russian alphabet or have forgotten it, please request the alphabet course notes in advance. After some practice, you should be able


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to keep up. It would be helpful if you could state your level of knowledge and any special interests when you book. It is guaranteed to be a bit of a sleigh ride for all, however much you already know! See course M537 below.

M537 Russian Culture

Weekend: 8–10 December 2017Tutor: Rachel Farmer Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course will explore some of the rich and fabulous highlights of Russian culture, with a special focus on the contrasts between the time of the tsars, the Soviet era and today. We will consider themes of everyday life, literature, architecture, music and the arts, as well as ideology, world view and values. Our exploration will be full of colour, sound and beauty, as well as some very grim reality. When booking, please state any areas of special interest that you have. See course M912 above.

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Dinner Talks and Events at Knuston Hall

With Dinner, 6.30pm for 7pm £23.95. See p24–25.

Talks start at noon. Lunch at 1pm £15.95. See p26–27.

See p13 for details of Knuston Hall World Lace Week

World Lace Week


Knuston Hall Seasonal Celebration 2017Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 December 2017

Arrival: 10am on Saturday 16 December 2017Departure: 3.30pm on Sunday 17 December 2017

£130 per person (full board with no single supplements!)

Relax in the warm and welcoming environment of Knuston Hall without any course, timetable or urgent deadline to worry about. Join us on your own,

with friends or why not treat a friend as a Christmas present?

PricingEnjoy the whole package for only £130 per person (Code M600)Knuston Hall, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7EU

| 01604 362200 | [email protected]

Arrive around 10am for morning coffee and biscuits, check into your bedroom and prepare for ‘Mistletoe and Wine – Remember those wonderful Christmas Number 1’s’

with Tricia Thompson. This will be followed by lunch.

Following lunch you have the afternoon to relax and perhaps take a stroll along Rushden High Street, visit the new ‘Rushden Lakes’ development, or visit the local

Country Park. The Duty Manager will be able to advise!

Afternoon tea and cake will be available around 4.00pm.

Arrival and Saturday Afternoon

Dinner will be served at 7.00pm followed by a Christmas-themed quiz with Tricia. Then as the evening quietens down, you can retire to bed at your leisure.

Saturday Evening

Breakfast will be served a little later than usual from 8.45am – 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 Tricia for an optional demonstration of Christmas Floral arrangements.

Sunday Morning

At 12.30pm there will be an aperitif served in the entrance hall followed by Sunday lunch served in the Dining Room at 1pm. There will be roast turkey

and all the trimmings as part of the three course meal.

After Sunday lunch, you will be treated to mulled wine, mince pies after which, you can join Tricia in a good old sing-a-long of all your Christmas favourites as we say Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – a great way to get in the mood for the

Festive Season.

The afternoon will come to a gentle end around 3.30pm.

Sunday Afternoon

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

at Knuston Hall ~ December 2017

A Christmas Carol with Steve DimmerTuesday 12 December 2017 £23.95

Bar open from 6pm: Dinner at 7pm: Talk at 8.15pm (booking code M806)

A one-man reading of Dickens immortal classic of the miser Scrooge and his miraculous transformation. Meet the ghosts, imagine the sites and rejoice in the amazing emotions this timeless

tale evokes. God bless us, every one.

Boys Will be Boys! Or Will They? The Pantomime with Tricia Thompson (with 2 course lunch)

Friday 15 December 2017 £15.95Talk at 12pm: Two-course Lunch at 1pm (booking code M856)

After a light hearted and fun-filled look at the history of the Panto, we will find out some more interesting facts about the cross-dressing Dame and Principal Boy. He’s behind you – or is it she?

Boys Will be Boys! Or Will They? The Pantomime with Tricia Thompson (with Afternoon Tea)

Friday 15 December 2017 £15.95Talk at 2pm: with Afternoon Tea at 3pm (booking code M857)

After a light hearted and fun-filled look at the history of the Panto, we will find out some more interesting facts about the cross-dressing Dame and Principal Boy. He’s behind you – or is it she?

Yule be Surprised! with Steve DimmerThursday 21 December 2017 £23.95

Bar open from 6pm: Dinner at 7pm: Talk at 8.15pm (booking code M807)

A sideways look at the traditions of Christmas that we take for granted. Why a partridge in a pear tree? When did Santa first begin coming down the chimney? And Christmas trees were not introduced by Prince Albert. A fascinating and light-hearted journey through the festive season

guaranteed to inform and delight!

Knuston Hall, Irchester, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7EU | 01604 362200 | [email protected]


MID-WINTER MURDERS Weekend 5-7 January 2018Twelfth Fright: A Murder Mystery Weekend

Arrivals from 5.30pm on Friday 5th January 2018 Finish with Lunch on Sunday 7th January 2018

Full Board with Shared Bedroom £229ppFull Board with Single Bedroom £249pp

Booking Code: M539Perdita Osbourne was a brilliant student researching into the circumstances of spontaneous combustion. This is the bizarre phenomenon in which a person instantly bursts into flames. A year ago tonight at this very venue, Perdita met a similar end. At the time the police were baffled and the case has lain on the files ever since. Tonight’s suspects are gathered to try and solve the death of Perdita. As you will discover, all of them had a special relationship with Perdita which made them unique in her life, but not all special relationships are healthy. Some are warped, suffocating and even deadly dangerous. Could it be that Perdita was not the subject of a strange inexplicable incident, but was in fact the victim of an evil calculating killer? This is the burning question you will have to answer this evening… you will have to take the part of an amateur sleuth to solve a most perplexing case.

After breakfast the following morning, your investigations continue until you are able to accuse someone before lunch. The end of ‘case one’ means you can have some relaxing time that afternoon to recharge your little grey cells.

Saturday afternoon Steve will do a Multimedia Murder Mystery Quiz from 4pm. You can be sure that some of the questions will link towards the second murder later the same day.

Saturday evening brings everyone back together again for case two – a serial killer is on the loose, picking off people at random, unless you can find some perverse logic in his choice of victim and recognize a pattern that will save some of his intended victims. Put on your deerstalker thinking caps as the circumstances are recreated for you to sift through. Meet the suspects, question them and filter out the red herrings. Just before bed, some last minute clues will be revealed.

After breakfast the next morning, your investigations continue until a final complete solution is unveiled. This is followed by a triumphant last lunch before detectives take their leave knowing justice has at last been done.

During the weekend you meet all the suspects involved in both adventures, your only role is to be the detective deciding who is innocent and who is guilty.

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M802 Maurice Chevalier: Song and Dance Man with Peter Kendrick

Thursday 11 January 2018

M850 The Late Marilyn Monroe: Her Life with Peter Kendrick

Friday 12 January 2018

M550 Film History – Lesser Known Musicals of 1940’s

Weekend: 12–14 January 2018Tutor: Peter Kendrick Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThe theme of the course is to show lesser-known examples of Hollywood musicals, and to compare the styles of films from major studios in the 1940s. Each studio had its own stars under contract, and their abilities – as singers, dancers, etc – often determined the style of their pictures. In the 1940s the most prolific were MGM, Paramount, Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Brothers. Films to be shown on the course: Babes in Arms (1939); Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942); Holiday Inn (1942); Cabin in the Sky (1943); Meet me in Saint Louis (1944); Rhapsody in Blue (1945); Mother Wore Tights (1947); Summer Holiday (1948); Take me out to the Ball Game (1949). These bring to the screen Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Eddie Anderson, Lena Horne, Lucille Bremmer, Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra – among others.

M541 Botanical Watercolour Painting

Weekend: 12–14 January 2018Tutor: Kate Nuttall Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists to paint in the peaceful and friendly surroundings at Knuston Hall. Please bring something you feel inspired to paint or that will challenge you. If you are new to botanical painting

and are wondering what to start with, I will provide something suitable for beginners and guide you through each stage to completion. Whatever you decide upon, everyone should be able to go home with a beautiful botanical watercolour, either complete or near to completion.

M800 British Boys’ Story Papers: From Sweeny Todd to Rockfist Rogan with Ray Aspden


M913 Achaeans in Anatolia

Friday 19 January 2018Tutor: Ray Aspden One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62The Mycenaean kings of the Palaces of Greece are anonymous, unless those of myth and legend are accepted as real people. In the Hittite cuneiform clay tablet archives of Anatolia, however, are references to Lords of Ahhiyawa from across the Aegean, two of which are named. The course will look at almost 250 years of little known Late Bronze Age history in western Asia Minor. The narrative history and legend will involve heroes and villains who were active in the well-known sites of Pergamum, Ephesus, Miletus, Xanthus and Troy.

M540 Minoans and Mycenaeans

Weekend: 19–21 January 2018Tutor: Geoffrey Toms Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course illustrates the two great civilisations of the Aegean Bronze Age in the second millennium BC. In Crete a range of palaces centred on Knossos, Phaestos and Mallia with a culture of elegant sophistication, was one of the great archaeological discoveries of the early 20th century. Likewise at Mycenae, Tiryns, Pylos and elsewhere remarkable royal citadels grew which were the centre of a maritime empire stretching throughout the Aegean, Crete and the Eastern Mediterranean.





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Dinner Talks and Events at Knuston Hall

M813 The Man Who Fell to Earth – The Life and Music of David Bowie with Tricia Thompson

Thursday 30 November 2017David Bowie’s musical career lasted more than five decades. His last album, Blackstar, was his final burst of creativity and was released on his 69th birthday, just two days before he died on 10 January 2016. Come and spend the evening listening to the music of this legend of pop and find out about his life.

M809 Midwinter Celebrations in the Far North with Rachel Farmer

Thursday 7 December 2017Throughout the ages people have celebrated midwinter: nowhere more so than in the countries of the north, where the nights are the longest. With music, feasting and fire, people have celebrated the rebirth of the sun and looked forward to the spring. Join us for a tour of these celebrations.

M806 A Christmas Carol with Steve Dimmer

Tuesday 12 December 2017A one-man reading of Dickens’ immortal classic of the miser Scrooge and his miraculous transformation. Meet the ghosts, imagine the sites and rejoice in the amazing emotions this timeless tale evokes. God bless us, every one.

M807 Yule be Surprised! with Steve Dimmer

Thursday 21 December 2017A sideways look at the traditions of Christmas that we take for granted. Why a partridge in a pear tree? When did Santa first begin coming down the chimney? And Christmas trees were not introduced by Prince Albert. A fascinating and light-hearted journey through the festive season guaranteed to inform and delight!

M802 Maurice Chevalier: Song and Dance Man with Peter Kendrick

Thursday 11 January 2018Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) was an entertainer, singer and actor. Find how he achieved world-wide

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L814 Tedesca Quartet Concert

Saturday 30 September 2017Regular visitors, the Tedesca Quartet, return to Knuston with a programme of Czech and Russian music. They begin with three of Dvorak’s charming Cypresses, originally love songs which the composer himself arranged for string quartet. Then comes the last quartet by Dvorak’s compatriot Martinu, a characteristically rhythmic, joyful piece with a slow movement of exceptional beauty. After the interval, Tchaikovsky’s quartet no.1 with its blend of classicism, Russian extravagance and of course the ever-popular Andante cantabile. The concert will include a short interval during which you can mingle with the performers over a glass of wine.

M815 An Illustrated History of Wellingborough with Jon-Paul Carr

Thursday 2 November 2017An illustrated overview of the history and development of Wellingborough over 2,000 years. It highlights social and industrial aspects, town buildings and personalities as well as key events in the town’s history.

M805 With A Song in my Heart – The Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald with Tricia Thompson

Thursday 9 November 2017Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums and was often referred to as the First Lady of Song. Over 100 years after her birth, her voice still has the capacity to move the listener.

M812 The Truth Behind Les Misérables with David Price

Thursday 23 November 2017Les Mis is truly phenomenal, but what are the origins of the show and is it a faithful adaptation of the novel on which it was based? What is the historical background to the story? With slides and musical extracts.


fame, with a career spanning 70 years … and hear and see him sing, in clips from his films on the big screen.

M800 British Boys’ Story Papers: From Sweeny Todd to Rockfist Rogan with Ray Aspden

Thursday 18 January 2018A century of Ripping Yarns about; boarding schools; crime and detection; wars and adventure; with quotes and illustrations from the wealth of popular magazines that were enjoyed from Victorian times through to the end of the Second World War.

M801 Cryptic Crosswords Explained with Henry Howarth

Thursday 25 January 2018This entertaining talk tells the story of the cryptic crossword. It explains where these puzzles came from, how they work and who does them. It’s the story of a unique and quintessentially British form of the written word that beguiles and delights people every day.

M808 Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroines, Heroes: The Archers: Not so Everyday Stories of Countries’ Folk! with Ian Russell Lowell

Thursday 1 February 2018Robin Hood, William Tell, Homer’s Odysseus, Mahãbhãrata’s Arjuna and more from the past to modern day comic book/TV Arrow, The Hunger Games’ Katniss Everdeen: the archer has been the hero or heroine of the oppressed. We explore the not so everyday stories and legends of such famous archers.

M804 From Leeches to Laxatives – Victorian Quackery with Tricia Thompson

Thursday 8 February 2018We’ve all heard the saying that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is and this is certainly true for the Victorian ‘cures’ that claim to clear up everything from baldness to toothache, to paleness – sometimes all at once. Enjoy this fun-filled romp

through the Victorian world of medical quackery as we look at the cures of days gone by and just be thankful that you live today!

M810 Tutankhamun: His Life, Death and Rediscovery with Steve Dimmer

Thursday 22 February 2018We explore the life of the Egyptian boy king and examine the theories surrounding his death. Then we fast forward to the 20th century to follow the amazing search for his tomb and the stunning treasures found in it. This timeless story, 5,000 years in the making, never fails to intrigue and stimulate and even those familiar with its mysteries will find something new in this fascinating talk.

M814 The Life and Art of David Hockney with Wayne Bennett

Thursday 1 March 2018Admired around the world he is, without doubt, Britain’s most successful and popular artist. Come and hear the story of his journey from post-war Bradford to his superstar status today.

M803 The Life and Time of Arthur Miller with Trudy Hillier

Thursday 22 March 2018Arthur Miller – married to screen legend Marilyn Monroe, summoned to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee and arguably one of the 20th century’s greatest writers. Why do his plays still speak so powerfully to modern theatre audiences?

M811 About Fez: The Comedy of Tommy Cooper with Steve Dimmer

Thursday 29 March 2018Arguably Britain’s funniest man, this talk traces the life of the hilarious hapless comedy magician from his modest beginnings to his place as a national treasure. Along the way we’ll see many of Tommy’s best loved routines (BOTTLE, GLASS, GLASS, BOTTLE!) and set pieces. This is a celebration of a wonderful entertainer. Be prepared for a fun-filled evening that’ll happen ‘Just like that!!’.

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The Bar will be open from approximately 6pm • With Dinner, 6.30pm for 7pm £23.95

• With Coffee only, 8pm for 8.15pm £12.95 • Bed & Breakfast £60 single/£40 pp sharing

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M851 Ancient Greek Theatre with Trudy Hillier

Friday 27 October 2017An illustrated talk that looks at ancient Greek theatre, the shape, the staging conventions, who went and what were they going to see – why so important then and why so important to us now?


Friday 10 November 2017Born on 20 March 1917, Vera Lynn began her performing career at the age of seven. Known as the Forces Sweetheart, she played a great part in keeping morale high during the Second World War and in 2000 was named the Briton who best exemplified the spirit of the 20th century. This talk will look at the life and music of this grand Dame of song.


Friday 10 November 2017Talk 2pm: with Afternoon Tea at 3pmBorn on 20 March 1917, Vera Lynn began her performing career at the age of seven. Known as the Forces Sweetheart, she played a great part in keeping morale high during the Second World War and in 2000 was named the Briton who best exemplified the spirit of the 20th century. This talk will look at the life and music of this grand Dame of song.

Details for Out To Lunch Plus talks are as follows:

• Lunch Talk starts at 12.00 noon unless otherwise indicated

• Two-course lunch at 1pm

• £15.95 per person

• Want to sit with friends? Please mention when booking

M862 Funny Ladies – Victoria Wood and Julie Walters with Tricia Thompson

Friday 1 December 2017The superb writing of Victoria Wood and the fabulous acting of Julie Walters have produced some of the funniest moments of comedy ever. Come and celebrate the life and works of Victoria Wood and her partner Julie Walters in this talk showcasing two fantastic comediennes – and don’t forget your Woman’s Weekly.

M863 I Won’t Dance – Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with Tricia Thompson

Friday 1 December 2017Talk 2pm: with Afternoon Tea at 3pm Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were stars of the silver screen from 1933 – 1949 making a total of ten iconic films together. Although their chemistry on screen was legendary, they were not such good friends off screen. This talk looks at the lives and music of the duo – and gives a glimpse at some of the tension that beset their partnership.

M856 Boys Will be Boys! Or Will They? The Pantomime with Tricia Thompson

Friday 15 December 2017After a light hearted and fun-filled look at the history of the Panto, we will find out some more interesting facts about the cross-

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dressing Dame and Principal Boy. He’s behind you – or is it she?

M857 Boys Will be Boys! Or Will They? The Pantomime with Tricia Thompson

Friday 15 December 2017Talk 2pm: with Afternoon Tea at 3pmAfter a light hearted and fun-filled look at the history of the Panto, we will find out some more interesting facts about the cross-dressing Dame and Principal Boy. He’s behind you – or is it she?

M850 The Late Marilyn Monroe: Her Life with Peter Kendrick

Friday 12 January 2018Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) moved from model, through bit-player to sex symbol in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and ‘Some like it Hot’ and to serious actress in ‘Bus Stop’ and ‘The Misfits’. This presentation uses documentary – and film-clips to tell her story.

M860 More Rhymes and Reasons: Clichés, Old Chestnuts, Citations, Quotes, Chapter, Verse … with Ian Russell Lowell

Friday 2 February 2018They trip off the tongue — touch wood — but where do they come from and what do they mean? An entertaining, illustrated investigation of the phrases we use and hear. But, mum’s the word, so keep it under your hat!

M853 Funny Fellas – The Two Ronnies with Tricia Thompson

Friday 9 February 2018The partnership of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett gave us some of the most superb comedy ever seen on TV. Their programme, The Two Ronnies, became one of the most successful and long running light

entertainment shows on British television, at its peak being watched by 17 million viewers a show. This talk will look at the lives and work of these two very funny fellas – giggles guaranteed!

M854 Funny Fellas – The Two Ronnies with Tricia Thompson

Friday 9 February 2018Talk 2pm: with Afternoon Tea at 3pmThe partnership of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett gave us some of the most superb comedy ever seen on TV. Their programme, The Two Ronnies, became one of the most successful and long running light entertainment shows on British television, at its peak being watched by 17 million viewers a show. This talk will look at the lives and work of these two very funny fellas – giggles guaranteed!

M861 Ship of Dreams; The Story of the Titanic with Steve Dimmer

Friday 2 March 2018No other maritime story has the grandeur, romance and ultimate tragedy of RMS TITANIC. This talk examines its build, launch and maiden voyage, exploring the different classes on board, their amenities and those fateful elements that combined to create a perfect storm to consign this ‘Ship of Dreams’ into the stuff of legends. Liberally illustrated with period detail, this talk also shows the only known footage of RMS TITANIC’s launch. It is a story too impossible to be true, yet it was.

M852 Restoration Theatre with Trudy Hillier

Friday 23 March 2018An illustrated talk that looks at Restoration Theatre, the shape, the staging conventions, who went and what were they going to see – why so important then and why so important to us now?

Please Note: whilst most of the talks on this page are accompanied by a two course lunch, the four talks that are boxed are accompanied by afternoon tea.

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Weekend: 19–21 January 2018Tutor: Alison Winn Standard Weekend Price: See above*Have you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lacemaker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course for you. Enjoy a few days developing your lacemaking skills and knowledge. *Beginners kit available to purchase from the tutor at a cost of £30.

M927 Tai Chi and Dao Yin

Saturday 20 January 2018Tutor: Amanda Egan One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62Spend a day enjoying flowing Chinese exercises and leave feeling relaxed. (Suitable for men and women). For beginners this course will be a gentle introduction to Dao Yin exercises and a section of even-paced Tai Chi. Those already familiar with 24 Form Tai Chi can choose further work on balance or intention. Flowing through the exercises together helps each person gain confidence and coordination and relax into the mindful movement.

M801 Cryptic Crosswords Explained with Henry Howarth


M914 Cryptic Crosswords for Improvers

Friday 26 January 2018Tutor: Henry HowarthOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62This practical course improves the solving skills of people who already understand the principles of how cryptic clues work and have some solving experience. The course works through progressively more challenging puzzles, with

reviews on aspects of clue construction to extend knowledge and solving techniques. At the end of the course you will be familiar with the tricks of the trade that regularly feature in the national broadsheet puzzles.

M546 Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners

Weekend: 26–28 January 2018Tutor: Henry Howarth Standard Weekend Price: See above*This comprehensive course teaches beginners how to solve cryptic crosswords, starting with the simplest ideas and easiest types of clue. The course is delivered in a relaxed and friendly manner, with clear explanations of each topic followed by practical activities to develop solving skills. An enjoyable and engaging course that leads to a stimulating new pastime. *There will be a supplement of £15 for the course book, payable to the tutor.

M518 Hatha Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness

Weekend: 26–28 January 2018Tutor: Heather Mackness Standard Weekend Price: See aboveEnjoy a weekend in the lovely surroundings of Knuston Hall. Heather will share a practical guide to bringing mindfulness into a weekend of Hatha yoga and meditation; breathing techniques and relaxation. There will be an opportunity for free time for walking and socialising, which will send you home feeling refreshed and relaxed.

M519 Crewelwork – Hand Embroidery

Weekend: 26–28 January 2018Tutor: Pat Trott Standard Weekend Price: See aboveCrewel work is a very old, traditional and historically important technique, which can also be used very successfully in a modern design. If you are a newcomer to embroidery and would like to learn some of the lovely hand stitches available, crewel work is the ideal technique with which to begin, as it employs a wide variety of stitches which can also be used in other forms of embroidery techniques.


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These include stem, chain, satin, long and short, and laid work. Shaded effects and graduation of colour and tone are achieved in varying ways.

M808 Legends of Gods, Goddesses, Heroines, Heroes: The Archers: Not so Everyday Stories of Countries’ Folk! with Ian Russell Lowell

Thursday 1 February 2018

M860 More Rhymes and Reasons: Clichés, Old Chestnuts, Citations, Quotes, Chapter, Verse… with Ian Russell Lowell

Friday 2 February 2018

M925 Stages of Development: A Brief History of Theatre

Saturday 3 February 2018Tutor: Ian Russell Lowell One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, defined theatre as comedy or tragedy, but he preferred poetry. We look at how theatre developed from its classical origins into the variety of forms it takes today. Ballet, opera, pantomime and circus share a common origin in this country, in the Theatres Royal set up by Charles II. The scope for interpretation of contemporary events is shared by the staging of pantomime, opera and Shakespeare’s plays. Please take your seats, the performance is about to begin…

M929 Scrapbooking: Day Workshop

Saturday 3 February 2018Tutor: Julie Houlston EavesOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*We will create two layouts during the day. The first will use yarn wrapped letters to form part of the title. The title will need to include the word YOU. (e.g. Love you, You are my sunshine, you and me). Photo requirements of one x 6” wide by 4” tall and

a 3” square photo. The second layout features four photos that are 4” x 3”. The photos will be placed at about a 45 degree angle. Photos can be trimmed to size on the day. *A kit containing papers and embellishments is available from the tutor at a supplement of £10.

M525 Sibelius – The Guiding Light of Finnish Music

Weekend: 2–4 February 2018Tutor: Julian Williamson Standard Weekend Price: See aboveHistorically Finland fought constant battles with other countries (notably Sweden and Russia) in attempting to assert its own independence. It was during the lifetime of Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957) that many of these struggles were resolved with independence declared in 1917 and it was this great composer who showed his country that it could also have an artistic independence. It was he who, through the wide range of his music, pointed the way to a genuine ethnic Finnish sound drawing on many national artistic traditions, in particular the ancient epic poetry of the ‘Kalevala’, from which he drew much of his orchestral and vocal inspiration. During this course we will look at the development of Finnish music and show how Sibelius gave it a focus and international recognition on which it has lived ever since.

M558 Ballroom Dancing

Weekend: 2–4 February 2018Tutor: Doris Schierer Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course will introduce you to popular Ballroom and Latin American Dances. You’ll learn the basic steps for the Waltz, Jive, Cha-Cha-Cha and social Foxtrot. We’ll discuss music and rhythm, and practise how to lead and follow. There will be some time set aside for individual or small group tuition where you can reinforce and refine the moves or learn other dances.

M306 Goldwork Embroidery

Wed-Fri: 7–9 February 2018Tutor: Hazel Everett Standard Weekend Price Applies



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Goldwork is a stunning form of embroidery most often associated with ecclesiastical vestments. This course will introduce you to the main techniques involved. Students can either stitch pre-set designs such as insects, dragons, floral motifs or work on their own design ideas. All levels are welcome from total beginners to the more experienced. Everyone will work at their own pace and guidance will be given through explanations, demonstrations and individual tuition. See course M520.

M804 From Leeches to Laxatives – Victorian Quackery with Tricia Thompson


M853 Funny Fellas: The Two Ronnies with Tricia Thompson

Friday 9 February 2018

M854 Funny Fellas: The Two Ronnies with Tricia Thompson

Friday 9 February 2018This Talk is with Afternoon Tea – See page 27

M520 Silk Shading Embroidery with Goldwork

Weekend: 9–11 February 2018Tutor: Hazel Everett Standard Weekend Price: See aboveSilk shading is also referred to as painting with the needle. It creates beautiful naturalistic effects, especially when depicting flowers where it gives the illusion of looking three-dimensional. During the course the mysteries of this delightful form of stitchery will be explained and put into practice on a small floral design. The motif could later be enhanced with touches of Goldwork Embroidery. A choice of designs will be available or students could work upon their own projects. See course M306.

M924 One Day Woodcarving

Friday 9 February 2018Tutor: Peter SchwartzOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*This one-day course enables you to try your hand at woodcarving, with the option of continuing over the weekend (M559) allowing a more extensive crafting experience. Beginners are introduced to woods and tools and learn some basic skills by creating a simple relief carving. On-hand tuition with individual guidance allows more advanced students to develop their skills, carving in relief or in the round. A wealth of patterns and reference material provide inspiration for your project ideas. *There will be a supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price.

M559 Woodcarving Weekend

Weekend: 9–11 February 2018Tutor: Peter Schwartz Standard Weekend Price: See above*This practical weekend course in the craft of woodcarving is open to all. It presents the option of continuing your creative experience from the one-day course, M924. Beginners start with a simple relief design to familiarise with tools and basic carving techniques before progressing to a more advanced project of their choice. Improvers will be encouraged to develop their skills on more challenging projects, carving in relief or in the round. *There will be a supplement of £5 for essential materials, payable to the tutor. Lime wood is also available at cost price.

M549 In Tune With the Times: Social History and Satire in Musicals

Weekend: 9–11 February 2018Tutor: David Price Standard Weekend Price: See aboveEver wondered about the historical background to musicals like Les Misérables, the Phantom of the Opera or West Side Story? This course reveals the motivation of the writers, the history that forms the basis of the story, the messages conveyed through the songs and scenarios enacted. Other shows



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include: the Merry Widow, Show Boat, Oklahoma, Cabaret, and the Sound of Music. With slides and, don’t worry, plenty of music too!

M560 Pick Up the Ukulele and Play! Beginner Ukulele

Weekend: 9–11 February 2018Tutor: Chris GammonStandard Weekend Price: See above*Aimed at total beginners, this fun and light-hearted course will have you playing the ukulele (uke!) in no time at all. Starting with the absolute basics, you will learn how to play through a variety of different sessions, some led by the tutor, others in small break-out groups. By the end of the course you will be able to play a variety of chords and songs as part of our own mini orchestra! Please note that participants must bring their own ukulele (soprano or concert recommended) or can hire one as below. *You will need a ukulele! If you have one bring your own otherwise you can hire one for an additional £10, this must be booked in advance.

M706 Saxophone Week

Sun – Friday: 11–16 February 2018Tutors: Sarah Jobson and Debbie Scherer Shared bedroom occupancy: £544.00Single bedroom occupancy: £612.00Non-resident £417.00This popular course provides saxophonists with the opportunity to play in ensembles of various sizes. There will be full saxophone choirs (sopranino down to bass) as well as quartets and other smaller groupings. Established quartets are welcome to attend and will receive some specific tuition as well as having the opportunity to participate in larger ensembles. Groups are changed every session and players will be matched with those of similar ability. The vast library provides a comprehensive range of original works as well as transcriptions and arrangements.

M923 A Day of Bedfordshire Lace

Friday 16 February 2018Tutor: Denise VickeryOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62

This course is designed for a range of students from those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire Lace through to the more experienced who wish to advance their techniques. Students may start new projects or complete ongoing work and will benefit from individual tuition as well as from group discussions.

M557 A Weekend of Bedfordshire Lace

Weekend: 16–18 February 2018Tutor: Denise Vickery Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course is designed for a range of students from those who have a basic knowledge of Bedfordshire Lace through to the more experienced who wish to advance their techniques. During the weekend, students may start new projects or complete ongoing work and will benefit from individual tuition as well as from group discussions.

M544 Fun with French

Weekend: 16–18 February 2018Tutor: Monique Meager Standard Weekend Price: See aboveVenez vous plonger dans un bain de français! We will discuss Jean-Paul Didierlaurent’s bestseller Le liseur du 6h27, attempt to solve any language problem you might have and you will be able to present an article to the group. Above all, we shall have fun speaking French all weekend.

M543 Bookbinding and Restoration

Weekend: 16–18 February 2018Tutor: Doug Mitchell Standard Weekend Price: See above*If you love books here is a chance to give them new life by bringing at least two that are in need of some TLC. You will be learning some basic repair and restore techniques using modern materials, but keeping as much of the original as is practical making it once again structurally sound. Cloth bindings will be easier to repair but leather bound books will take longer. You do not need any previous experience, just good hand skills. *There will be a supplement of £25, payable to the tutor for this course.

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M810 Tutankhamun: His Life, Death and Rediscovery with Steve Dimmer



Friday 23 February 2018Tutor: Janet CroninOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*This course is suitable for both experienced and those new to the subject. New students can either embroider a small motif using traditional threads and fabric or if they want a larger commitment make a start on the ten-phase learning programme. Established students will be able to continue stitching their current project. All students will be taught individually and will work at their own pace. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are required. See course M521 below.


Weekend: 23–25 February 2018Tutor: Janet Cronin Standard Weekend Price: See above*This course is suitable for both experienced and those new to the subject. New students can either embroider a small motif using traditional threads and fabric or if they want to make a larger commitment, make a start on the ten-phase learning programme. Established students will be able to continue stitching their current project. All students will be taught individually and will be able to work at their own pace. *There will be a supplement of £20 for this course if kits are required. See course M908 above.

M911 Deco Pendant – Geometric Beading

Friday 23 February 2018Tutor: Stephanie BurnhamOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62

This pendant is a great introduction to geometric beadwork. Students will be working with size 11 Delica beads as well as encasing an 18mm soft touch cabachon – so this class is packed with techniques you can incorporate with other bead pieces. Basic knowledge of peyote stitch required. See course M531 below.

M531 Beaded Ropes – All You Need to Know!

Weekend: 23–25 February 2018Tutor: Stephanie Burnham Standard Weekend Price: See aboveBeaded ropes are fantastic to make and so useful! They make fabulous necklaces and bracelets, whilst incorporating all sorts of bead shapes and sizes that give fantastic results. The featured pieces for the weekend range from the simple uncluttered look through to showstoppers – the choice is yours! See course M911 above.

M551 Weekend for String Players

Weekend: 23–25 February 2018Tutors: Christopher Wellington and Frances Mason Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis well-established and popular course offers a weekend of stimulating music making for string players. The main sessions are devoted to playing as a string orchestra. Over the years a remarkably wide-ranging repertoire has been explored. The 2018 programme will include: PURCELL (Suite ‘The Virtuous Wife’); BACH (Violin Concerto in E); MOZART (Salzburg Divertimento in D); PARRY (Lady Radnor’s Suite); TREVOR HOLD (Sestina); DELIUS/FENBY (Late Swallows); ELGAR (Serenade for Strings).

M814 The Life and Art of David Hockney with Wayne Bennett

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M861 Ship of Dreams; The Story of the Titanic with Steve Dimmer

Friday 2 March 2018

M935 The Spanish Inquisition

Friday 2 March 2018Tutor: Wayne BennettOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62Spend a day looking at its origins, methodologies and the impact of one of Spain’s most feared and reviled institutions. We will see how the Church became an instrument of the state and in doing so Spain both became a nation and took so many wrong turns. The lessons for us today are informative. See course M562 below.

M562 Bloomsbury and Bohemia

Weekend: 2–4 March 2018Tutor: Wayne Bennett Standard Weekend Price: See aboveLove or revile them, members of the Bloomsbury coterie were at the vanguard of cultural change at the beginning of the 20th century. Bohemian London more generally will also come under the spotlight and you will be appalled and delighted in equal measure. The lives of artists, writers, poets, musicians and some very naughty socialites will be discussed. The course will be illustrated throughout. No prior knowledge will be assumed. See course M935 above.

M915 A Polymer Clay Beads Day

Friday 2 March 2018Tutor: Sally BoehmeOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*Spend a day creating beads for jewellery in innovative shapes. The theme is loops and circles using two diverse techniques. The first creates a design of bead with decoration inspired by none other than a Saville Row suit! Using a vivid or sparkly embellishment can be subtle (just like a silk lining). The second technique uses an extruder to create the pattern assembled into flat pieces to create

lovely jewellery in time for the spring sunshine! *A small supplement for essential materials, will be payable to the tutor. See course M547 below.

M547 Polymer Clay: Imitative Techniques

Weekend: 2–4 March 2018Tutor: Sally Boehme Standard Weekend Price: See above*This weekend will explore the fantastic ability of polymer clay to imitate other materials such as wood and abalone. In so doing, you can create pieces in the size and shape of your choice, like beads, cabochons, geometric shapes or naturalistic forms. The benefit is that the resulting jewellery, is light and comfortable to wear. *A small supplement for essential materials, will be payable to the tutor. See course M915 above.

M936 Mindfulness – ‘Every Breath You Make’

Saturday 3 March 2018Tutor: Liz WilliamsOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62Knuston is a lovely place which you can visit for painting, sewing, playing, eating, sleeping, relaxing, talking, learning ……… but breathing? Don’t you just breathe? Well, not exactly. You might breathe enough to stay alive but there’s more. Respiration provides the fuel for each cell and function of your body and every activity that you do. Natural breathing patterns get disturbed because of illness, trauma, age, stress, posture, fatigue or habit. You don’t notice how, why or when but the effects build up – forgetfulness, tiredness, weakness, wobbliness and much else. Let this be the day you start learning how to breathe naturally again – effectively, efficiently and enjoyably. ‘Every breath you make’ – it is your life!

M548 Circle Dancing: The Pollen Path

Weekend: 2–4 March 2018Tutor: Judy Harvey Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThe course will provide participants with an understanding of Circle Dance and an experience of dancing in a contained and supportive group.


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The Pollen Path is a Navajo Indian illustration of the path of life. Over the weekend we will look at the differing rhythms and energies of dances which reflect the symbols on this life journey. The dances are drawn from many countries and cultures and the course will culminate in a ceremonial celebrator on the final morning.

M536 Patchwork Projects

Weekend: 2–4 March 2018Tutor: Helen Coverley Standard Weekend Price: See aboveDuring this weekend there will be lots of projects to choose from: jelly roll quilts, baby quilts, bags, raggy dolls, sewing machine cover and mat, bags for rulers, mats and rotary cutters and much more. If there is a specific project, please email the tutor. You may also have a project that you want to start or finish, please bring along. All projects are suitable for beginners.

M916 Watercolour – An Abandoned Boat

Tuesday 6 March 2018Tutor: Di LorrimanOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62Using a photo of an abandoned boat as a starting point you will be encouraged to use imagination in simplifying what you see and also adding a bit of drama to the painting. You will need to use light against dark and dark against light to complete effectively. You will be shown ways of getting hard and soft edges in watercolour and adding penwork. This day course is suitable for all abilities and as always Di will give individual tuition on improving watercolour techniques throughout the day. See course M917 and M918 below.

M917 Watercolour – This Simple Greenhouse

Wednesday 7 March 2018 Tutor: Di LorrimanOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62On this one-day course Di will show you a very simple way to draw and plan this scene. You will

be shown how to use different greens and how lessening tone, decreasing size and overlapping things all help to gain perspective. You will end up with a painting to be proud of whilst at the same time absorbing painting skills. We are sure you will enjoy the day and feel more confident in painting afterwards. Individual tuition will support you on the day. If you have a photo of any other greenhouse you would prefer to use please bring it. See course M916 above and M918 below.

M918 Watercolour – A Snowy Postbox

Thursday 8 March 2018Tutor: Di LorrimanOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62Painting a snowy scene is mostly in the planning. Deciding which bits of paper will remain white is important from the start. Di has chosen a typically English postbox scene, but alternatively you may bring any snowy scene you choose – she will have other snow photos available. This project involves negative painting, dry brush and subtle use of blues as the sky colour is reflected on the snow. This day course is suitable for all abilities and as always Di will give individual tuition on improving watercolour techniques throughout the day. See course M916 and M917 above.


Wed – Fri: 7–9 March 2018Tutor: Alison WinnShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident £204.00See course M515 below.Have you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lacemaker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course for you. Enjoy a few days developing your lacemaking skills and knowledge. *Beginners kit available to purchase from the tutor at a cost of £30.

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Weekend: 9–11 March 2018Tutor: Alison Winn Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course has the same details as M305 above.


Wed – Fri: 7–9 March 2018Tutor: Claire SeatonShared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident £204.00The strokes, skills and techniques of Chinese brush painting will be taught and reinforced through various subjects such as animals, birds, flowers, figures and landscapes. Students will learn through the traditional method of demonstration, practice and use of examples. Beginners will be introduced to the basics of this art form. More experienced painters will be encouraged to create their own compositions. The evening sessions will enhance the learning about Oriental culture in a more relaxed manner, including video presentations. See course M527 below.


Weekend: 9–11 March 2018Tutor: Claire Seaton Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course has the same M308 above.

M922 Coloured Pencil Basics – An Introduction

Friday 9 March 2018Tutor: Peter WeatherillOne day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62The day will go through the advantages and possible problems of the media, the choices of pencil brands (with an opportunity to try a selection), a look at the different papers that can be used, and the basic techniques for producing a picture. There is plenty of opportunity for questions and answers, and a selection of step-by-step exercises is available for students to purchase at

modest cost to take home and try later. Students who have artist quality pencils should bring them. See course M552 below.

M552 Coloured Pencil Landscapes – Weekend

Weekend: 9–11 March 2018Tutor: Peter Weatherill Standard Weekend Price: See aboveWhilst we look at development of a landscape picture chosen for the weekend by the tutor, other subjects are available and will be supported. We progress through the stages of a picture with demonstrations and individual advice where required. The programme for the weekend is tailored to the needs of the students attending and the course has a flexible structure. All abilities are welcomed, but some prior knowledge of coloured pencil techniques is assumed. See course M922 above.

M554 Speed Tailoring

Weekend: 9–11 March 2018Tutor: Jeanine Hickman Standard Weekend Price: See aboveA jacket is a key garment. We will learn to make a lined tailored jacket using the speed tailoring method with Vilene H410, one of the easiest methods to make a tailored jacket, with welt pockets, bound buttonholes, two-piece sleeve, collar and revers to a high professional standard. The course will cover pattern adaptation, if required and a toile can be made before constructing the jacket to ensure a perfect fit. Students receive personal attention and we work in a friendly and convivial atmosphere. If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact me.

M107 Film History: Forgotten British Studios – and Their Memorable Films

Mon – Fri: 12–16 March 2018Tutor: Peter KendrickShared bedroom occupancy: £443.00Single bedroom occupancy: £511.00Non-resident £340.00

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In 1939, 22 studios around London made feature films, but by 1960 two-thirds of these had made their last. Most were very small and lacked continuity of production. Now there are only half-a-dozen British studios. We shall trace the histories of those formerly at Beaconsfield, Denham, Isleworth, Hammersmith, Twickenham, Walton-on-Thames, and one of the several at Elstree, and be entertained by films which they made. Films to be shown on the course: Sally in our Alley (1931); The Battle of the Sexes (1960); Nell Gwynn (1934); The Scarlet Pimpernel (1935); Things to Come (1936); The African Queen (1951); Fire over England (1937); The Way Ahead (1944); Henry V (1944); The Seventh Veil (1945); The Happiest Days of your Life (1950); The Ghost Camera (1933); The Last Journey (1935); Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960); The Pickwick Papers (1952); documentary material.

M101 Making Embroidered Books ‘A Few of my Favourite Things’

Mon – Fri: 12–16 March 2018Tutor: Frances PickeringShared bedroom occupancy: £468.00Single bedroom occupancy: £536.00Non-resident £359.00‘Brown paper books, some tied up with string …’ Working with brown paper and calico, using hand or machine stitch and incorporating: doors, windows, pockets, fold-outs, envelopes, etc. in order to create a very personal book with places to hide some of your ‘Favourite Things’.

M307 Fabric Covered Boxes – Hand Embroidery

Wed – Fri: 14–16 March 2018Tutor: Pat Trott Shared bedroom occupancy: £266.00Single bedroom occupancy: £299.00Non-resident £204.00Come and learn the craft of making a box from card and fabric. Your box could be a Des Res where you could build your own fantasy dwelling, where housework never has to be done and the garden never needs weeding! Sounds too good to be true? – well, it can easily be achieved if you build your

house from card and embroidered fabric. You will design, embroider and construct a box which could be used for anything from a jewellery box, a bit box, to a house or a Tardis. Traditional box making methods will be used. See course M522 below.

M561 Silver Jewellery; Bracelets, Rings and Earrings

Weekend: 16–18 March 2018Tutor: Beccy Gillatt Standard Weekend Price: See above*This course is an introduction to a variety of traditional silver jewellery making techniques, but is also suitable for those with some experience. You will use the techniques to construct at least two wearable items choosing from a pendant, earrings, cufflinks or bracelet. The course will cover saw piercing, faceted stone setting, chain making, soldering, texturing, shaping and polishing to name just a few. *There will be a supplement of £40 for essential materials, payable to the tutor.

M522 Fabric Covered Boxes – Hand Embroidery

Weekend: 16–18 March 2018Tutor: Pat Trott Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis course has the same details as M307 above.

M553 Beadazzled: A Weekend of Beadwork Jewellery

Weekend: 16–18 March 2018Tutor: Gillian Ashwell Standard Weekend Price: See aboveThis wonderfully creative and self-indulgent weekend will appeal to both the beginner to beadwork and those who already have some experience. Select designs of your choice from a huge range of samples of stunningly individual pieces of jewellery for both every day and special occasion wear, then construct them in the colours of your choice, working with predominantly tiny seed beads and needle and thread. This is an opportunity to use and explore at your own pace some of the many techniques of bead threading and weaving.

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M564 Botanical Drawing and Painting in Watercolour

Weekend: 16–18 March 2018Tutor: Yvonne Glenister Hammond Standard Weekend Price: See aboveSnowdrops perhaps? Or crocus or daffodils? Early tulips? Primroses maybe? Or perhaps you would rather paint fruit? All make beautiful subjects for botanical paintings. Bring whatever inspires you or draw what is available in class. Learn how with Yvonne Hammond, an award-winning tutor and RHS Gold Medallist. Whether you are a beginner or an improver, it should be possible to take home with you a finished or nearly finished painting.

M565 Four Painters’ Lives in Film

Weekend: 16–18 March 2018Tutor: Nick Hammond Standard Weekend Price: See aboveExplore how four very different film-makers have interpreted the lives and work of four very different artists – Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Caravaggio and Frida Kahlo. We shall view Korda’s Rembrandt (1936), Huston’s Moulin Rouge (1952), Jarman’s Caravaggio (1986) and Taymor’s Frida (2003). Students will be able to discuss in a relaxed way how the films have treated the work of the artists and how they reflect the times when they were made.

M803 The Life and Times of Arthur Miller with Trudy Hillier


M852 Restoration Theatre with Trudy Hillier

Friday 23 March 2018

M939 A Mosaic Taster Day

Friday 23 March 2018Tutor: Priscilla Wheater One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*

This is a chance to experience the joys of working with Mosaic materials using glass, porcelain and vintage china to create a small piece of work. *There will be a supplement of about £12 for materials, depending on your usage, payable to the tutor. See course M567 below.

M567 Creating Mosaic Images

Weekend: 23 – 25 March 2018 Tutor: Priscilla Wheater Standard Weekend Price: See above*This course is designed to help you to transfer an image or photograph into a mosaic picture. If you prefer you can use the course to develop ideas of your own choice. Please contact the tutor for further information if this will help [email protected] *There will be a supplement of about £35.00 for materials, depending on your usage, payable to the tutor. See course M939 above.

M930 Ukulele: Finger Picking and Tab Reading

Saturday 24 March 2018Tutor: Chris Gammon One day non-residential course9.15am – 4.45pm £62*This light hearted and fun course will show you a different way of playing your uke and how to transform the sound it makes. Finger picking will show you how to use your right hand to pluck one string at a time in a certain order producing a rolling effect. Tab is a form of notation that ukulele players use to play tunes and songs; we will learn how to read it and then put it into practice. This course will show you new ideas on how to play your ukulele and make all your fellow uke players jealous of your new found skills! *You must bring your own ukulele (Uke hire is available for an additional £10, but must be booked in advance).

M938 Dorset Buttons: Buttons and Brooches

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Dorset Buttons are very versatile with a variety of designs and can be the finishing touch on your latest project, but they can also be so much more as the basis for a piece of jewellery or a wall hanging. This course focuses on either buttons or brooches. Kits will be available for a cost of £3-£4 or you can bring your own threads to match a piece of work you are doing.

M811 About Fez: The Comedy of Tommy Cooper with Steve Dimmer


M601 Renaissance Music at Easter

Sat – Tues: 31 March – 3 April 2018Tutors: Alison Crum, Peter Syrus and Roy Marks Shared bedroom occupancy: £370.00Single bedroom occupancy: £421.00Non-resident £284.00


Talks start at noon. Lunch at 1pm £15.95. See p26–27.

March 2018

This course is intended for singers and players of viols, curtals, sackbuts, and cornetts: all should be sufficiently experienced to be capable in a ‘one to a part’ situation. People who both sing, play and who enjoy the satisfying mix in this repertoire, are particularly welcome. All participants should be confident sight-readers and should be able to read from more than one clef. Sessions throughout are predominantly practical, though there will be some opportunity to experiment in a workshop or ‘illustrated talk’ environment. Acceptance on the course will depend on there being a suitable balance of voices and instruments. Pitch for the course will be A=440.

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3–6 April 2018

Saxophone Extended Skills

Sarah Jobson, Debbie Scherer

5 and 6 April 2018

Canal Art Days Tim Whitelock

6–8 April 2018

Stumpwork Kay Dennis

Canal Art Tim Whitelock

Picture it in Collage Richard Box

Saxophone Extended Skills


Irish Language Kaarina Hollo

8–11 April 2018


13–15 April 2018

Recorders Polyphonica Trio

20 April 2018

Japanese Embroidery Day

Janet Cronin

20–22 April 2018

Japanese Embroidery Janet Cronin

Silver Jewellery Stephen O’Keeffe

27 April 2018

Bucks Lace Day Jackie Poulter

Beds Lace Day Denise Vickery

27–29 April

Card Making with Calligraphy

Nancy Ouchida-Howells

Bucks Lace Jackie Poulter

Beds Lace Denise Vickery

2–4 May 2018

Coloured Pencils Jonathan Newey

4–6 May 2018

Chatelaine Embroidery Pat Trott

Film History: Leslie Howard

Peter Kendrick


8–11 May 2018

Sewing Machine Know How

Kathie Selwood

11 May 2018

Woodcarving Day Peter Schwartz

Beadwork Jewellery Stephanie Burnham

11–13 May 2018


French Advanced Monique Meager

Woodcarving Peter Schwartz

16–18 and 18–20 May 2018

Goldwork Hazel Everett

23–25 May 2018

European Bobbin Lace Patricia Bury

25–27 May 2018

European Bobbin Lace Patricia Bury

German Advanced Monika Lind

29 May – 1 June 2018

Beaded Jewellery Gillian Ashwell

1 June 2018

Patchwork Day Helen Coverley

Polymer Clay Beads Sally Boehme

1–3 June 2018

Accordion Jazz Bert Santilly


Patchwork Helen Coverley

5 June 2018

Japanese Embroidery Day

Janet Cronin

6–8 June 2018


Bobbin Lace Alison Winn

8–10 June 2018



Special Clothes Jeanine Hickman

Tai Chi Amanda Egan

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13–15 June 2018

Yucatan – Mexico Ray Aspden

18–20 June 2018

Mosaics Summer School

Priscilla Wheater

20–22 June 2018

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Pat Trott

English Parish Churches John Vigar

Mosaics Summer School

Priscilla Wheater

22–24 June 2018

Yoga Heather Mackness

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Pat Trott

27–29 June 2018


29 June 2018


29 June – 1 July 2018

German Intermediate Monika Lind



2–4 July 2018


3 July 2018

Mixed Media Art Di Lorriman

4–6 July 2018


Watercolour Painting Di Lorriman

9–11 July 2018


15–20 July 2018

Embroidery Summer School

Hazel Everett, Kay Dennis, Pat Trott

20–22 and 22–27 and 27–29 July 2018

Lace Summer School

30 July – 1 August and 1–3 August 2018


3–5 August 2018


Saxophone Summer School


5–10 August 2018

Saxophone Summer School


10–12 August 2018


Clothes Making Jeanine Hickman

Chinese Brush Painting Claire Seaton

12–15 August 2018



15–17 August 2018



12–17 August 2018


Clothes Making Jeanine Hickman

19–24 August 2018

Art Master Class Richard Box

24–26 August 2018

Film History: Hitchcock Peter Kendrick

Calligraphy Nancy Ouchida-Howells

26–31 August 2018


28 and 29 August 2018

Beaded Jewellery Days Stephanie Burnham

28–31 August 2018

Embroidered Books Frances Pickering

31 August – 2 September 2018

German Advanced Monika Lind

Shibori Beads Sally Boehme

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Please Note: Where appropriate, we will send out a materials list in advance of the course, particularly in the case of craft courses.Forthcoming Courses

5 September 2018

Goldwork Day Hazel Everett

5–7 September 2018


Mountmellick Embroidery

Pat Trott



Mountmellick Embroidery

Pat Trott

Cartoons Di Lorriman



14 September 2018

Coloured Pencils Peter Weatherill



Coloured Pencils Peter Weatherill

21 September 2018

Mosaics Day Priscilla Day


Abstract Art Richard Box

Mosaics Priscilla Day


Sewing Machine Know-How

Kathie Selwood

28 September 2018

Bucks Lace Day Jackie Poulter


Bucks Lace Jackie Poulter

Sewing Machine Know-How

Kathie Selwood

30 September – 5 October 2018


5–7 October 2018


5 October 2018


5–7 and 7–9 October 2018


10–12 October 2018

Blackwork Embroidery Pat Trott

12–14 October 2018

Blackwork Embroidery Pat Trott


Trousers that Fit Jeanine Hickman

15–17 October 2018

Embroidered Books Frances Pickering

19 October 2018

European Lace Patricia Bury

19–21 October 2018

Yoga Heather Mackness

European Lace Patricia Bury

26 October 2018


26–28 October 2018


Canal Art Tim Whitelock

2 November 2018

Bobbin Lace Day Alison Winn

2–4 November 2018




Watercolour Painting Di Lorriman

4–7 November 2018


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

14–16 November 2018




Windband Paul Egan, Philip Burditt

23 November 2018

Patchwork Day Helen Coverley

Coloured Pencils Day Jonathan Newey


Mosaics Day Priscilla Wheater





Mosaics Priscilla Wheater

25–27 and 27–29 November 2018

World Lace Week TBC

30 November 2018

Beds Lace Day Denise Vickery

30 November – 2 December 2018

Christmas Embroidery Pat Trott

Beds Lace Denise Vickery

Your group at Knuston Hall

Individuals often spend time at Knuston Hall ‘doing their own thing’ whilst their partner

is on a course. Did you know that groups of all sizes from 2 up to 50 people also choose Knuston as the venue for their hobby group, specialist craft group, walking group or even a music rehearsal group, for periods ranging from

half a day to a whole week?If you are part of a group and you would

like to consider such a visit, you can contact Knuston on 01604 362200

or by email using [email protected]

Alternatively, it may be useful to talk to someone who already acts as the organiser

for such a group? Ask for details.

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Ashwell, Gillian (pages 6, 36)www.beadworkjewellery.co.ukGillian has been fascinated by, and working with, beads since she was a child, and has been a teacher of beadwork for in excess of 30 years, passing on the skills and thrills of working with beads. She is a member of The Bead Society of Great Britain and The Beadworkers Guild.

Aspden, Ray (pages 23, 25)Ray is active in running U3A classes in Worcester and Droitwich in which he packages the intricacies of the Ancient World into well-illustrated presentations for non-specialist audiences. The Knuston sessions are the cream from that crop.

Bennett, Wayne (pages 25, 32, 33)After a first career in the theatre, Wayne studied fine art and art history at Camberwell School of Art and then Goldsmiths College. He then worked for the Contemporary Art Society and moved to Dorset. For 23 years he was Director of Dillington House, Somerset – a leading residential college. He has also been involved in archaeological research and now divides his time between lecturing, research and writing.

Boehme, Sally (pages 16, 33)Sally has been playing with polymer clay for over 20 years and teaching polymer clay and beading techniques for nine years at various venues around the country. She also runs workshops at her home studio in rural Herefordshire, sells her pieces and works to commission.

Burditt, Phillip (page 17)Philip conducts and plays in a variety of wind groups for which he composes and arranges music. He produces recordings of live concerts and plays in a rock band.

Burnham, Stephanie (pages 14, 32)www.thebeadscene.comStephanie has been designing bead work for the past 20 years. She has written six books, guest presented on several craft channels, taught extensively in the UK and, in 2006, was invited to teach in Japan. Stephanie has her own studio where she spends her days designing and teaching. Outside of that her favourite place to teach is Knuston Hall.

Bury, Patricia (page 9)Patricia has been teaching Bobbin Lacemaking for almost 40 years, specialising in European Laces and their techniques. Patricia has exhibited lace in Europe and Japan and been a judge at international events. Being a founder member of OIDFA and The Lace Guild, Patricia believes in fostering friendship through lace and passing on her knowledge.

Caine, Alan (page 7)Alan Caine is a teacher and an artist. For 30 years he was responsible for the art programme in Leicester University’s adult education department and one of the founders of the Attenborough Arts Centre.

Cherrett, Pauline (page 7)www.chinesebrushpainting.co.ukPauline has been a longstanding national tutor, author of several books and editor of the CBPS Newsletter. She will soon be retiring from teaching after 35 years.

Coverley, Helen (pages 6, 34)I have been teaching for the past 30 years having sewn all my life. I design my own projects and have a wide knowledge of needlework subjects. I hope to pass on my enthusiasm of the subject to you so that your time spent at Knuston is a happy learning experience.

Cronin, Janet (pages 5, 32)Janet has been embroidering all her life and started learning Japanese Embroidery when she wanted a new challenge. She is now a fully qualified tutor and teaches in both adult education and to students privately. It has provided her with a new challenge in her embroidery life.

Crum, Alison (page 38)Alison has earned world renown as a player and teacher of the viol. Described as the doyenne of British viol teachers, and author of two books on technique, she has made over 100 CD recordings.

Davies, Bob (page 12)Bob Davies has lectured on the subject of travel writing and the history of the Middle East. He has a particular interest in the life and times of Lawrence of Arabia.

Dennis, Kay (page 8)www.kaydennis.co.ukKay is a freelance professional hand embroiderer who specialises in stumpwork, needle lace and three dimensional embroidery all of which Kay has been teaching for 30 years. Kay combines teaching for groups around the country, together with creating her own distinctive embroideries and working on commissions.

Egan, Amanda (pages 16, 28Amanda first tried Tai Chi over 30 years ago. She continued to train both locally and in China and became an instructor in 1994. Her focus is on flowing, even-paced Yang style Tai Chi and on sets of Dao Yin exercises for wellbeing. She enjoys teaching a wide variety of people and believes that learning to relax is important for all.

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Egan, Paul (page 17)Paul is an experienced Wind Band Director and course leader.

Everett, Hazel (pages 17, 18, 29, 30)Hazel is a professional embroiderer with over 25 years’ experience. She served her apprenticeship at the Royal School of Needlework in Kensington and specialises in Goldwork Embroidery and Silk Shading. In 2011, she released a book through Search Press: Goldwork – Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration.

Farmer, Rachel (pages 18, 19, 24)Rachel first visited Russia in the 1970s. She frequently works there as a trainer and is passionate about developing her own knowledge of Russian culture in this fast-changing country. She is always researching new information and loves sharing her knowledge with others.

Fenney, Kate (page 37)Kate is an accredited National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) Craft Demonstrator, working in a wide range of materials. She is interested in how design ideas can be drawn from a wide range of crafts to be applied with different techniques. It is from this experience that she recognised the potential for Dorset Button techniques.

Gammon, Chris (pages 3, 31, 37)www.ukulelewithchris.co.uk Having spent four years at Leeds followed by a further year doing a teaching degree, I moved to the area to take up a job in a local secondary school Music department. That’s my day job, but in my spare time I run a choir, lead a ukulele orchestra and teach ukulele privately, and to local community groups.

Gillatt, Beccy (page 36)www.beccygillat.wordpress.comAn award winning experienced silversmith who works from her studio in the beautiful town of Olney where she makes her own collection and also works to commissions. Beccy has been tutoring jewellery making for over 12 years at a range of levels from adult learning courses to degree level and also 1:1 in her home studio.

Glenister Hammond, Yvonne (page 37)www.hammondbontanics.comYvonne is an experienced tutor who has been painting and exhibiting since 1995. She has won two RHS Gold Medals for paintings of tulips and is an award-winning tutor for the Society of Botanical Artists’ distance learning course with students worldwide. She very much enjoys teaching students at all levels, including absolute beginners.

Gugliotta, Kay (page 5)www.pinkfrog.co.ukWith over 40 years’ experience working in various creative industries, Kay has designed for Harrods of London, Berkertex, the MOD and retail outlets throughout the UK. Kay delights in sharing her passion for design with students of all ages and ability.

Hammond, Nick (page 37)Nick has been a Knuston tutor since 1993. Among his lifelong passions are art history and film. His career has been mainly in the communication of nature conservation. He is the author of 13 books, five of which were about art.

Harvey, Judy (page 33)Judy studied ballet as a child until injury forced her to retire. After serious illness, she re-found dance through circle dance, dancing for

21 years. Since doing training she has taught regular groups, day and weekend workshops. She also takes dance into the hospice and other healing environments.

Hickman, Jeanine (pages 7, 35)Jeanine is a qualified adult tutor and she has a background of couture work from Paris.

Hillier, Trudy (pages 8, 25, 26, 27, 37)Trudy studied Theatre Studies at the University of Warwick and has worked as a theatre studies tutor since 2001. She teaches at Knuston Hall and is a speaker for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Hollo, Kaarina (page 8)Kaarina holds a doctorate in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University, and has over 25 years of experience of teaching Irish to university students and adult learners alike. She is a lecturer in Irish at the University of Sheffield.

Houlston-Eaves, Julie (pages 10, 29)Julie loves to create things and scrapbooking in particular is a passion. She has been teaching scrapbooking for over 10 years and still enjoys every class. Her aim is to create a friendly atmosphere for pupils of all abilities to enjoy this wonderful hobby.

Howarth, Henry (pages 25, 28)Henry is a qualified teacher with a lifelong interest in crosswords. He has taught cryptic crosswords to over 400 adults, is the author of ‘Learn How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords’ and the U3A subject advisor for crosswords.

Jobson, Sarah/Scherer, Debbie (pages 7, 31)Debbie and Sarah are experienced performers on both clarinet and saxophone with an interest in all

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forms of music. Both are qualified teachers who specialise in adult education. They play with the quartet, SaxShades, the internationally recognised Yorkshire Saxophone Choir and the versatile Quirk Ensemble.

Johnson, Andy (page 17)Andy is a highly qualified brass specialist, experienced music teacher and windband conductor.

Jones, Jenny (page 8)Jenny has had a love of and fascination for textiles since childhood. She is a qualified tutor of soft furnishings and upholstery, and has developed an interest in producing unique textiles, including patchwork, feltmaking, weaving and fabric design through a variety of dyeing processes.

Kendrick, Peter (pages 10, 23, 24, 27, 35)A retired Chartered Engineer and holder of a PhD, in 2018 he enters his twelfth year teaching film history at Knuston. An experienced tutor on adult courses, he takes pride that many participants return repeatedly, as he explores different facets of the subject which he has studied for decades.

Le Count, Ingrid (pages 12, 13)Although concentrating initially on Bedfordshire Lace, Ingrid has more recently, become intrigued by Russian lace with its scope for introducing colours and textures. She has successfully held a number of well-attended courses for lace groups and also here at Knuston.

Lorriman, Di (pages 9, 34)www.dilorriman.co.ukDi is a qualified teacher, Fellow of Nottingham Society of Artists, Past President of Leicester Sketch Club. See her varied work at www.dilorriman.co.uk

Lowell, Ian Russell (pages 25, 27, 29)Ian enjoys stories: and stories can and have been told in many forms. Over this day Ian shares his interest in how stories have been staged and presented as theatre — comedy and tragedy — over the millennia as drama, melodrama, masque, opera, ballet, vaudeville, pantomime and musical from the earliest times to the present.

Loweth, Pauline (pages 4, 5)www.parchmentexpress.comPauline has taught parchment craft since 1994 and currently holds the C&G Further Adult Education Certificate together with ‘ParchCraft’, Australia’s Instructors’ Certificate. She is PCA’s official examiner of instructors.

Mackness, Heather (page 28)Heather has practised Yoga since 1981 and has been teaching since 1994. She lived and worked at the Yoga For Health Foundation Ickwell, Bedfordshire for eight years, where she did much of her training in general and remedial Yoga. Heather is currently teaching nine classes a week and running seven retreats a year.

MacPherson, Jennifer (pages 12, 13)www.bobbinlace.co.ukJennifer has been teaching lace making for more than 30 years. She successfully gained both parts 1 and 2 City & Guilds and was awarded the silver medal for her part 2 work. She now specialises in Milanese lace and has recently published her first book on lace jewellery.

Marks, Roy (page 38)Roy is a painter, a player of the viol and lute, and enjoys composing music to play with friends.

Mason, Frances/Wellington, Christopher (page 32)Christopher and Frances have worked together for many years, notably as viola and leader of the Rasumovsky Quartet. Experienced both as soloists and teachers, they lead this weekend in a committed and enthusiastic fashion.

Meager, Monique (page, 12, 31)Monique has dual nationality and is fully bilingual. She graduated from the Sorbonne and has been running courses at Knuston since 1990.

Mitchell, Doug (pages 17, 31)A Conservator/Binder for over 40 years, Doug was a five year apprentice gaining a City & Guilds distinction, later working for the British Museum and the Foreign Office. Doug joined the British Library Centre for Conservation in London in 2001 where his all-round skills flourished. He gained a level 3 NVQ qualification to become a mentor to interns and foreign students.

Montali, Freyja (page 6)Freyja is a local artist who enjoys working in a wide variety of different mediums. She also attained a Psychology degree at Leicester University and a masters in Art Therapy at Derby University allowing her to work combining two of her passions.

Newey, Jonathan (pages 14, 15)www.jonathannewey.comJonathan Newey is an award winning artist with over 20 years of experience in teaching. He is well known for his realistic animal studies using coloured pencil and is a founding member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society.

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Nuttall, Kate (page 23)www.katenutall.co.ukKate is a member of the Society of Botanical Artists and exhibits annually at the Society’s Open Exhibition in London. She has three paintings in the collection of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation at the Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. Kate runs regular botanical watercolour painting courses in her local area as well as at Knuston Hall.

Ouchida-Howells, Nancy (page 10)Nancy is a friendly and sharing tutor, who loves to make and write cards, poems, books and gifts. She has been teaching at Knuston Hall since 1980s. She has an MA degree in Art/Design and has worked as a graphic designer and calligrapher. She is a full member of Letter Exchange, HFCLAS (Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society) and an approved tutor of CLAS & SSI.

O’Keeffe, Stephen (page 8)Stephen is a teacher first and a craftsman second. He has been developing new ways of bringing the craft of jewellery making to his students for more than 25 years.

Pickering, Frances (pages 6, 36)www.frannyp.co.ukFrances is a textile artist, embroiderer and bookmaker. She makes handmade books which are richly embellished, illustrated and stitched. Her work is inspired by travel, nature, folklore and poetry. She teaches throughout the country and has published two books ‘Page After Page’ and ‘Under the Cover’.

Pout, Joanna (page 17)Joanna has been working in Arts and Crafts for many years and enjoys passing her knowledge on to enthusiastic students! She likes

to work in needle and thread, while incorporating her art skills into drawing, colour and design. She holds City & Guilds certificates in a variety of embroidery/textile disciplines and in teaching.

Poulter, Jackie (pages 4, 7)Jackie has been teaching bobbin lace for more than 30 years. Alongside this she has used various versions of IlSoft’s software to design and redraft patterns for many years. She also has a good working knowledge of design, having completed City & Guilds in Lacemaking here at Knuston.

Price, David (pages 16, 24, 30)David specialised in modern history at university and is the author of Cancan! which is a history of the dance. He teaches adult education courses in six counties and regularly gives talks to various groups: history societies, U3A etc.

Santilly, Bert (page 5)Bert Santilly is well known in the accordion world as a teacher and performer. His teaching work includes individual tuition and a number of successful jazz accordion workshops as well as more generic workshops involving disabled and able-bodied musicians working together. He is part of the Bungalow Boogaloo Band, the duo Café Mondiale and Shakey Breaks The Ice. In 2004 he was honoured by the Centro Didattico Musicale when a cast was made of his handprint. This is now exhibited in the Recuaro Terme Museum of the Accordion.

Scherer, Debbie/Jobson, Sarah (pages 7, 31)Debbie and Sarah are experienced performers on both clarinet and saxophone with an interest in all forms of music. Both are qualified teachers who specialise in adult education. They play with the quartet, SaxShades, the internationally recognised Yorkshire

Saxophone Choir and the versatile Quirk Ensemble.

Schierer, Doris (page 29)Doris has been dancing, competing and teaching Ballroom and Latin American dances for over 30 years. She’s a qualified IDTA Dance Teacher who likes nothing more than to bring dance to people of all ages and abilities.

Schwartz, Peter (pages 15, 30)www.woodpeckerstudios.co.ukPeter is a professional woodcarver with his ‘Woodpecker Studio’ based on the Knuston Hall site. As an experienced adult education tutor, Peter enjoys sharing his expertise and enthusiasm for this traditional craft.

Seaton, Claire (pages 7, 35)Claire has been a student of Pauline Cherrett for almost 20 years. She has served on the national Chinese Brush Painters Society (CBPS) committee and her work has featured in their calendars and newsletters. She now runs workshops and has exhibited her work in several locations. She has set up a facebook page and website to promote Chinese Brush painting.

Stillwell, Alex (pages 13, 14)Alex holds a Teacher’s Certificate, has been lacemaking for over 50 years and written eight books on lacemaking. Her lace has been on exhibition in eight countries and she has taught at lace conventions in USA and Australia.

Syrus, Peter (pages 11, 38)Peter is a lecturer at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He has enjoyed considerable experience in the performance of Renaissance music as both singer and instrumentalist. As well as being in constant demand for running workshops for the various

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Early Music Forums up and down the country, he has taught at several northern universities.

The Tedesca String Quartet (pages 4, 24)www.tedesca.co.ukSince its formation in 2011 the Tedesca Quartet has gained a reputation for performances of great integrity and maturity and is in increasing demand from chamber music societies throughout the country. Its members have been widely praised also for their deep commitment to coaching for students and amateurs alike.

Thomas, Ruth (page 17)Formerly a museum professional who curated historical collections I am now a freelance lecturer and tutor in adult education. I have worked with ancient Egyptian artefacts, organised exhibitions and given talks and lectures on the subject of ancient Egypt. I am also Chair of Northamptonshire Ancient Egypt Society.

Toms, Geoffrey (page 23)Geoffrey has a lifetime of experience in lecturing in classical archaeology. Formerly Head of Education at the Museum of London for 20 years, he has become a full-time freelance lecturer and study-tour leader in the history and archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Trott, Pat (pages 6, 18, 28, 36)www.pattrott.co.ukPat is a well-known national and international teacher, author, professional embroiderer and beader. Her main love is traditional hand embroidery and passing on her considerable knowledge and skills.

Vickery, Denise (pages 14, 31)Denise began making lace in 1981 and received a good grounding in English Laces from some excellent teachers. She has been teaching for over 25 years and now specialises in Bedfordshire Lace.

Weatherill, Peter (pages 10, 11, 35)www.penciltopics.co.ukPeter has been teaching pencil-based courses at Knuston for ten years and has been working in pastel for over 20. Past Chairman of the UKCPS and current Chairman of the Winslow & District Art Society, Peter has demonstrated for a number of pencil manufacturers in the past, and is keen to pass on his experience to those new to the pastel medium.

Wellington, Christopher/ Mason, Frances (page 32)Christopher and Frances have worked together for many years, notably as viola and leader of the Rasumovsky Quartet. Experienced both as soloists and teachers, they lead this weekend in a committed and enthusiastic fashion.

Wheater, Priscilla (pages 11, 37)As a Creative Design teacher, specialising in mixed media. Priscilla taught adults and children before working as a consultant in the craft industry. Her return to her first love of teaching mosaics and creative crafts gives her so many opportunities to introduce various art forms to students.

Whitelock, Tim (page 15)Tim is a member of the Waterways Craft Guild, Guild of Essex Craftsmen and holds the London Certificate in Art

& Design. His interest in Canal Folk Art stems from an interest in canals that goes back over 40 years. Tim was a Design and Technology teacher for over 35 years having been trained as a furniture designer/cabinet maker.

Williams, Liz (page 33)Liz has studied and taught yoga and bodywork for over 30 years. Combining ancient traditions and modern research, Liz promotes ‘self-help’ techniques for stress-release, body awareness and mindfulness. Her aim is to help individuals understand how bodies and minds function in order to improve health and well-being, particularly in relation to breathing and mobility.

Williamson, Julian (page 29)For some 40 years Julian has led a dual career as conductor and lecturer. As conductor he has given concerts at major halls at home and abroad and as a lecturer he has led courses on a wide variety of musical subjects in establishments all over the country.

Winn, Alison (pages 9, 15, 28, 34, 35)Alison has been making lace for over 30 years and has been teaching for some 18+ years. She helps people to work at their own pace while they develop lace-making skills. She designs her own patterns for new lace-makers. She holds C&G lace-making and teachers’ certificates.

Telephone: 01604 362200Email: [email protected]

Internet: http://www.knustonhall.org.uk

ENROLLING could not be more straightforward

Meals and RefreshmentsEnglish/continental breakfast is served from 8.15am, lunch at 12.45pm (1pm on Sunday), and the evening meal at 7.00pm. Morning coffee with home-made biscuits is served at 11am with afternoon tea and cake at 4pm. Each bedroom has tea/coffee making facilities.

Road/Rail TravelTurn to the inside back cover of this brochure for details of local roads and rail links.

AccommodationSleeping accommodation is available in single, twin, double and three-bedded rooms, all of which are ensuite. Some bedrooms are up two flights of stairs and a small number are on the ground floor.

Please advise us of your bedroom requirements when booking. We have no facilities for pets with the exception of guide dogs.

Private StudyIt is sometimes possible to provide accommodation and meals for guests who wish to spend some time engaged in private study. This option is often taken up by those sharing a twin or double room with a guest on a course. It is rarely possible to allocate a single room for ‘private study’ due to the demand for such rooms, but such a request may be possible at short notice. Special reduced rates are now available. Please contact the office.

Knuston BarKnuston Hall has a small bar which opens at lunch time and in the evening until 11pm.

Personal EquipmentIt is assumed that all personal belongings and equipment brought to Knuston by guests are covered by their own insurance and are fit for use in every way.

Personal and Sensitive InformationPlease feel free to contact Knuston Hall on 01604 362200 to discuss any personal or sensitive information, if you think that by being aware of this information, we will be able to cater for your needs before and during your visit.

Please also let us know whether you are happy for the information to be disclosed to other staff/tutors where relevant and appropriate. Alternatively you may inform us that you would prefer this personal or sensitive information not to be disclosed to any other person.

When telephoning Knuston Hall you may ask to speak to any of the members of staff mentioned on Page 2 of the brochure.

l Pick up the phone, dial 01604 362200 and discuss all your enrolment details with a member of the team. You can do this between 8.30am – 9pm Monday to Saturday and between 8.30am – 3.30pm on Sunday. To pay, you can give your credit card details or reserve your place for five days while you send in your cheque.

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.

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How to find Knuston 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 01604 362200.

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 Wellingborough 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 office.

Bus Service: Final decisions about new bus routes in the area are currently being made. The small number of guests who currently use the bus service are advised to check very carefully or opt for taxis. The Knuston Hall office team will keep up-to-date with new timetables as soon as they are confirmed.

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Since 1951, adult education courses have

been held at Knuston Hall under the

auspices of Northamptonshire County

Council. Since April 2016 these courses

have been offered to the public in

association with First For Wellbeing.

The Hall is an elegant 17th century

building of attractive proportions set

in magnificent countryside in East

Northamptonshire. Its excellent facilities

and relaxing atmosphere combine to

create an ideal environment for so many

courses and activities.

Courses at Knuston Hall are open to any

person over the age of 19 years and are

generally directed towards those with a

lively interest in a subject rather than those

with previous experience or an academic

qualification.


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



Since 1951, adult education courses have been held at Knuston Hall under the auspices of Northamptonshire County Council.

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

Courses at Knuston Hall are open to any person over the age of 19 years and are generally directed towards those with a lively interest in a subject

rather than those with previous experience or an academic qualification.

Prices in this brochure are fully inclusive of the course, full catering and accommodation in ensuite bedrooms.

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

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