Make a fairly sizeable willow stag for your garden or home. You will be led through the day with written and spoken instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into small manageable steps.This is a fairly full on workshop and some strength in your hands is needed.All materials will be provided. Please bring a pair of secateurs, although there will...
The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of most human societies.This introduction to fashion history traces the evolution of clothing from functional protection and social status indicators in ancient civilizations to a rapid, globalized industry focused on self-expression, sustainability, and technological innovation.We will take a romp through male and female clothing styles. Such changes...
This is the final part of the trilogy of novels by Hilary Mantel's about the life and career of Thomas Cromwell at the court of Henry VIII.It covers the years from 1536 to 1540 which were turbulent both for the king and his first ministerAfter Anne Boleyn's execution Henry had quickly married Jane Seymour, who gave him the son he...
Welcome to the court of Mantua! We are thrilled to invite you to an immersive exploration of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, a masterpiece of passion, betrayal, and one of the most famous "earworms" in musical history.Whether you are an opera aficionado or a total newcomer, this event is designed to pull back the velvet curtain and let you step into the...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of our...
This one day workshop will explore an Italian film while practising the language. The viewing of the film will be in fact accompanied by activities devised to comment on the film in an interactive way. Intermediate level at least required, but everybody is welcome. (Film with subtitles in English or Italian).
An Advent get-together exploring lesser known German traditions and customs, carols and poems whilst enjoying a “Weihnachtsplätzchen” or two and tea/coffee
Always wanted to know more about the rules that govern society. This day course is for non-lawyers and introduces the basic historical concepts relating to English legal history. We will look briefly at global legal history also.So what is legal history?Legal history is the discipline that explains where our laws come from, how they have changed, and what that reveals...
Take a well-deserved break from the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and join us for a delightful, stress-free coach trip to York's award-winning Christmas Festival, St Nicholas Fair!This day out is designed for pure relaxation and festive pleasure. Forget the worry of parking and the long drive; our comfortable coach will whisk you directly to this beautiful, historic city. You can...
Welcome to the streets of 18th-century Seville! We are thrilled to invite you to an immersive exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Don Giovanni—a masterpiece of seduction, supernatural justice, and the ultimate "bad boy" of opera.Whether you are an opera aficionado or a total newcomer, this event is designed to pull back the velvet curtain and let you step into the...
What is a cathedral? What is the difference between a church and a cathedral? And what is the meaning and definition of “cathedral".This day course looks at UK cathedrals. They attract millions of visitors worldwide and demonstrate the greatest achievements of culture, craftsmanship and faith. We will investigate the history, art, architecture as well as the people and the set-up...
Make a beautiful sitting hare for your garden or homeYou will be led through the day with written and spoken instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into small manageable steps.This is a fairly full on workshop and some strength in your hands is needed.All materials will be provided. Please bring a pair of secateurs, although there will be...
We will explore how to construct a four-legged animal with a hollow body using crank clay. While Paul typically demonstrates his method by creating a horse, the techniques taught are applicable to any four-legged creature.The emphasis of the day will be on learning new ways of handling clay together as a group within a light-hearted, supportive atmosphere.Throughout the session, we...
Make an obelisk for your garden and a large dragonfly on a stickYou will be led through the day with written and spoken instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into small manageable steps.This is a fairly full on workshop and some strength in your hands is needed.All materials will be provided. Please bring a pair of secateurs, although...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of our...