westhope course brochure 2014 web

COURSEBROCHURE

WESTHOPECRAFT COLLEGE

INCLUDES NEW

COURSES!

SPRING

2014

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Welcome to the Westhope Craft College Brochure for Spring and Summer 2014. Our aim always at Westhope is to inspire you to try new skills and resurrect old ones.

This new programme offers an array of exciting opportunities for you to take advantage of our facilities, meet up with friends old and new, and sample our delicious food prepared by our in-house catering team.

Don’t forget about our Early Bird Discount; book and pay for a course in full, four weeks in advance of the course start date and receive a discount.

We also offer course gift vouchers for those who want to give something unique to their loved ones. Presented in a card produced by a local artist, you can be sure that it will be appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you at Westhope.

Bronia I. Gardner,

Principal

Westhope Craft College, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9JL01584 861293 [email protected]

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CONTENTS PAGE

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12-13

14-15

16-19

10-11

BOOK ART

EMBROIDERY

TEXTILES

PATCHWORK & QUILTING

TASTER TUESDAYS

LIFE DRAWING

GLASS & POTTERY

‘HAVE A GO’ DAYS

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

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OTHER COURSES

COURSES AT-A-GLANCE

LIFESTYLE 20

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JEWELLERY & ENAMELLING

GENERAL INFORMATION 27

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING 19


Our ‘Have a Go’ days have proved a very successful way to introduce first time and existing students to new crafts. Each day and evening course gives a taste of one craft, with a skilled tutor ready and willing to guide even complete beginners through the process. Suitable for all, including accompanied children (aged 10 or over), you will go home having learned a new skill and with a unique piece of craftwork.

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HAVE A GO – ENAMELLINGAn opportunity to try the ancient art of enamelling. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this course will let you experience the excitement of creating your own enamelled jewellery or picture.Date: Wed 12th FebTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 758

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 3:30pmFees: £30

HAVE A GO – WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPESLearn some of the tricks of the trade to create the wonderful effects of watercolour painting. With a combination of demonstrations, tuition and exercises, create moody skies, distant hills and interesting foreground effects.Date: Sat 22nd FebTutor: Clare LinfordRef: 730


HAVE A GO – STRAW MARQUETRYDiscover how to cross flattened straw with patchwork and appliqué methods. Use this skill to cover a small box or book cover. Materials will cost from £2.Date: Thurs 6th MarchTutor: Anne DyerRef: 729Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 3:30pmFees: £30EARLY BIRD: £25 (Expires 06/02/14)

Visit www.westhope.org.uk for our latest news and courses. To book call our friendly team on 01584 861293


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HAVE A GO – DROP SPINDLEDrop spinning is an easy introduction to spinning, an interesting and portable craft in its own right. Spinning is both relaxing and challenging and a great additional skill for weavers, felters, embroiderers and more. On this workshop, you will learn the basics of spinning and have a go at drop spindling. You will take away your own handspun and some ideas for how to use it in other crafts. Bring your own drop spindle if you have one or a spindle and fibre are available to buy for £7 on the day.Date: Sat 8th MarchTutor: Sophie MasonRef: 759Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 4pmFees: £30EARLY BIRD: £25 (Expires 08/02/14)

HAVE A GO – BRAIDSCome to learn to improve your braids, cords, tassels, knots, etc. including ply-split and loop braiding. The tutors are Anne Dyer, Julie Hedges and Jenny Thomas with Braid Society members attending. All abilities are welcome and materials are supplied, but bring your own equipment if you wish. The workshop is free to Society Members and £5 to non-members. Lunch is available at £3.Date: Sun 9th MarchTutor: VariousRef: 739Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 4:00pmFees: £5 non-membersFree for Braid Society Members £3 Lunch

HAVE A GO – UFO DAYDo you have any Unfinished Objects (UFOs)? Finish that thing that you are stuck on, or start something new. When booking, please state which craft you are interested in.Date: Sun 23rd MarchTutor: Sue Greenan & Anne DyerRef: 740Level: All abilities



HAVE A GO – TRANSFORM WITH TRANSFER PAINTSA lovely day messing around with paint, fabric, irons and stencils! Transfer paints and crayons are first painted onto paper, they are later ironed onto synthetic fabric to give instant and fabulous results. Transform your dull synthetics into beautiful fabrics for patchwork, stitch, appliqué or make collages out of the papers and fabrics.Date: Sat 26th AprilTutor: Stevie WalkerRef: 741Level: All abilities


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HAVE A GO – RAKU FIRINGHave a go at the wonderful process of Raku firing. Ready prepared vessels will be provided for you to glaze and fire allowing you to experience the ancient Raku firing method. Approximate cost £10 per vessel, hand thrown by the artist.Date: Sun 25th May Tutor: Neil RichardsonRef: 734 Level: All abilities



“A thoroughly enjoyable experience made especially so by the staff and early morning walk with Anne.”C Fisher


HAVE A GO AT ENAMELLINGAn opportunity to try the ancient and exciting art of enamelling. As well as having a go at a new skill, you will be able to finish one or more pieces of jewellery, or a small enamel picture to take home. This course is suitable for beginners, but those with some experience are also welcome. There will be a cost for materials.Date: Wed 30th AprilTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 772Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 4pmFees: £30 EARLY BIRD: £25 (Expires 02/04/14)

NEW COURSE!

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LIFE DRAWING

LIFE DRAWING 1Traditional Mixes – pencil, graphite, charcoal, ink… clay & featherA modern relaxed approach to life drawing. This is a chance for everyone who attends, be they beginner or more a more experienced “lifer”, to enjoy, experiment and express themselves. Using multiple styles and media, the class will be fun and sometimes fast and furious. We will begin with traditional media and then experiment with mixing media and techniques to produce not only life model drawings, but also ‘full-of-life’ drawings. Examples of artists from across the generations will provide inspiration and ideas for the use of a variety of techniques. By the end of the class you will have produced some vibrant and energetic pieces through a mix of short and longer poses. Whatever your level or age, drawing the human form in all its amazing glory is a very rewarding art form.

Each of the three courses will explore the subject through different themes and media – they can be taken individually or at a discount when booked together. The cost of three courses will be £180 full price or £150 early bird price. Materials will cost £8 per person.

LIFE DRAWING 2Drawing at length – warm-up & longer poses using bamboo, inks & traditional mixes

LIFE DRAWING 3Collage freestyle – warm-up & longer poses using collage & traditional mixes

Date : Sat 22nd FebTutor: Meryl Vincent-EnrightRef: 767

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 4pmFees: £65

Date : 8th MarchTutor: Meryl Vincent-EnrightRef: 768Level: All abilities


Date : Sat 22nd MarchTutor: Meryl Vincent-EnrightRef: 769Level: All abilities



NEW COURSE!

PAPER CUTTING FOR ARTISTS’ BOOKSThis workshop is suitable for total beginners and the already happy cutters. We will be looking at a variety of cutting techniques and simple book structures that lend themselves to cut work, before getting down to some serious cutting, creasing and folding to make a book with a difference.

CALLIGRAPHY FOR BOOK ARTSWe will look at ways of using calligraphy in artists’ books as lettering, decoration and background. We will work on the basics of a script using a broad edged pen and a large nib which we will make. We will prepare paper to be used for calligraphy in future books. There will be a small additional charge for materials.

Date: Tues 11th FebTutor: Mellie LaneRef: 648

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 3:30pm Fees: £35

Date: Tues 25th FebTutor: Kris BettertonRef: 679

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 3:30pm Fees: £35

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PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR BOOK ARTS: USING LAYERSCreating photomontages and text layers through an understanding of layer management and applying layer styles. For beginners and those with experience.Date: Tues 11th MarchTutor: Heather BlackhamRef: 662Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 3:30pm Fees: £35EARLY BIRD: £30 (Expires 11/02/14)

BOOK ART

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FOR BOOK ARTS: USING EFFECTSApplying filters and effects to images and text for the creation of pages for book arts projects. For beginners and those with experience.Date: Tues 25th MarchTutor: Heather BlackhamRef: 663Level: All abilities



BOOK ART

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OBJECT, SEQUENCE, NARRATIVEUsing objects as the starting point for imaginative storytelling, exploring possibilities for creating Artists’ Book installations.Date: Tues 29th AprilTutor: Rebecca FinneyRef: 650Level: All abilities


RESOLVING A BOOK IN PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTSHow to create pages utilising the image manipulation skills developed in Photoshop Elements to produce an artist’s book.Date: Tues 6th MayTutor: Heather BlackhamRef: 703Level: All abilities



EXPRESSIVE POP-UPS & FOLD-OUTS FOR ARTISTS’ BOOKSA day of folding and making, using templates as well as participants’ experimental designs. Discussion will centre on how pop-ups can be used appropriately and meaningfully.Date: Tues 13th MayTutor: Lin CharlstonRef: 671Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 3.30pm Fees: £35 EARLY BIRD: £30 (Expires 15/04/14)

“Westhope College is a wonderful place to stay, all your staff are very friendly, helpful, supportive & very professional. You go to extra lengths to make your guests feel valued and comfortable.”Pam W

MAD ABOUT METALBy using gorgeous metals and preparing them for embroidery, you can turn them into works of art and can make innovative jewellery, vessels or bags etc. You could also use the work to enhance your other embroidered pieces.Date: Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Feb Tutor: Dorothy SymondsRef: 715



EMBROIDERY

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DYE, PRINT & STITCHStevie has been experimenting with combining lino printing with her usual textile techniques. Join her in this 4 day course. Day one – dyeing the background fabrics, day 2 learn to cut blocks, day 3 printing onto papers and fabrics, day 4 stitch your piece. Use your gorgeous printed fabrics for practical projects or for a piece of textile art.Date: Wed 26th March, 2nd, 9th & 23rd AprilTutor: Stevie WalkerRef: 745

Level: All abilities Time: 10am - 3:30pmFees: £160EARLY BIRD: £140 (Expires 26/2/14)

STAINED GLASS GEMSWith beautiful stained glass as our inspiration we will learn how to use free machine ‘drawing’ techniques on soluble film. Using nets, transparent fabrics and creative stitch patterns we will build up small masterpieces that can be framed as a picture, or used as a box top or book cover. Some experience of machine embroidery is desirable. You will need a darning foot and you must be able to lower the feed dog (teeth) on your machine.Date: Wed 30th April & Thurs 1st May Tutor: Stevie Walker Ref: 773

NEW COURSE!

Level: Beginner or IntermediateTime: 10am - 3:30pmFees: £80EARLY BIRD: £70 (Expires 02/04/14)

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EMBROIDERY


QUILTY, PAINTY LANDSCAPESCombining machine quilting, fabric painting and inventive hand stitch to make quirky interpretations of the wonderful Shropshire Hills landscape.Date: Wed 28th & Thurs 29th May Tutor: Stevie WalkerRef: 731Level: All abilities


LACY MUSLIN SCARVESDelicate lacy scarves using machine pulled work. This is the machine version of the hand embroidery technique which used to be worked to give delicate lace effects. Learn the technique of pulled work on the machine and then make beautiful scarves with muslin and silk. Suitable fabric will be available to buy at approximately £5 to £8 per metreDate: Wed 7th MayTutor: Stevie WalkerRef: 713Level: All abilities


“Thank you I have had a great three days at Westhope, I have learnt a great deal and met some lovely people.”Gill R

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LEADED PANELS – THE TRADITIONAL WAY (4)Two days spent designing and making a small glass panel using coloured glass and lead. Although the technique is age old, the designs can be contemporary. Part of a series of five workshops.

GLASS & POTTERY

GLASS BOWLS – SLUMPING & FUSINGStudents will design and make a piece of glass for fusing. We can use coloured glass and a range of inclusions. For those with previous experience, more challenging designs can be attempted. Glass & inclusions will be supplied at around £10 - £20 depending on the size of bowl made.Date: Sat 8th MarchTutor: Jane RadfordRef: 751Level: All abilities


These courses are a continuation of a series of five workshops. Our students have been developing their skills in glass craft during the latter part of 2013. These courses are versatile. If you have missed the first two sessions, don’t worry as each course can be taken separately and all are suitable for beginners.

Date: Tues 18th Feb & 4th MarchTutor: Jane RadfordRef: 635


MAKING MARKS ON GLASS (5)Two days spent learning how to make permanent marks on glass using etching, engraving and painting. Students who have completed one or more of the other glass classes may wish to add to a finished panel or prepare glass to use in a future project. Alternatively, interesting finished pieces can be produced in 2 days. Part of a series of five workshops.Date: Tues 18th March & 1st April Tutor: Jane RadfordRef: 636Level: All abilities



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GLASS & POTTERY

INTRODUCTION TO RAKUThis course gives an introduction to wheel throwing and hand building ceramics, ready to glaze and fire by the ancient and exciting Raku firing method. The first weekend is for making the items; the Saturday of the second weekend is for the Raku glazing. Date: Sat 10th & Sun 11th May, Sat 24th May Tutor: Neil RichardsonRef: 736

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 5pmFees: £295EARLY BIRD: £275 (Expires 12/04/14)

HAVE A GO – RAKU FIRINGHave a go at the wonderful process of Raku firing. Ready prepared vessels will be provided for you to glaze and fire, allowing you to experience the ancient Raku firing method. Approximate cost £10 per vessel, hand thrown by the artist.Date: Sun 25th May Tutor: Neil RichardsonRef: 734Level: All abilities



COURSES AT-A-GLANCE

Date Code Subject Tutor EB £ Full £ Page

Feb 1 712 Sculptural Felt Wrap Caroline Merrell £80 £90 23

9 749 Colour on Metal - Aluminium Jane Radford £40 £45 16

9 763 Pattern Making on Jewellery Jill Leventon £40 £45 16

11 648 Paper Cutting for Artists’ Books Mellie Lane £30 £35 8

12 758 Enamelling Jill Leventon £25 £30 4

18 635 Leaded Panels - The Traditional Way Jane Radford £70 £80 12

18 775 The Simple Cushion Rachel Poole - £30 22

19 757 Simple Automata (Suitable for Children 10+) Jill Leventon £60 £70 24

20 762 Polyclay Buttons (Suitable for Children 10+) Jenny Thomas £25 £30 16

22 730 Watercolour Landscapes Clare Linford £25 £30 4

22 715 Mad About Metal Dorothy Symonds £70 £85 10

22 767 Life Drawing 1 Meryl Vincent-Enright £55 £65 7

25 679 Calligraphy for Book Arts Kris Betterton £30 £35 8

26 764 All Sorts of Stencils Jill Leventon £40 £45 16

March 5 754 High Firing for Special Effects Jill Leventon £40 £45 17

6 729 Straw Marquetry Anne Dyer £25 £30 4

8 759 Drop Spindle Sophie Mason £25 £30 5

8 751 Glass Bowls - Slumping & Fusing Jane Radford £40 £45 12


9 739 Braids Various - £5 5

11 662 Photoshop Elements for Book Arts Heather Blackham £30 £35 8

11 776 Fused Jewellery Jane Radford - £30 22

12 756 Small Scale Metal Forming Jill Leventon £40 £45 17

16 788 The Great Daffodil Appeal 2014 Clare Linford - £40 19

18 636 Making Marks on Glass Jane Radford £70 £80 12

22 744 Bee Skeps Rachel Poole £50 £60 24


23 740 UFO Day Greenan/Dyer £25 £30 5

EmbroideryBook Art

Life Drawing

Glass & Pottery

Have a Go Days Textiles Patchwork

& Quilting


Date Code Subject Tutor EB £ Full £ Page

23 742 Herb Planter and Obelisk Rachel Poole £55 £65 24

24 743 Hedgerow & Willow Frame Baskets Rachel Poole £50 £60 25

25 663 Photoshop Elements for Book Arts Heather Blackham £30 £35 8

26 745 Dye, Print & Stitch Stevie Walker £140 £160 10

26 746 Make a Scrappy Patchwork Quilt Sandra Wiggins £70 £80 21

April 3 761 Micro Macramé Jenny Thomas £30 £35 17

12 747 Small Folded Japanese Bag Sandra Wiggins £35 £40 21

12 750 All That Glitters Radford/Highfield £80 £90 18

12 771 Knitted Wire Jewellery Marietta Alker £40 £45 17

16 725 Drawing & Designing for Textiles Bobby Britnell - £45 23

22 777 Die Cut Brooches Rachel Poole - £30 22

26 741 Transform with Transfer Paints Stevie Walker £25 £30 6

26 770 Silver Jewellery Making Steve O’Keeffe £85 £100 18

29 650 Object, Sequence, Narrative Rebecca Finney £30 £35 9

30 772 Enamelling Jill Leventon £25 £30 6

30 773 Stained Glass Gems Stevie Walker £70 £80 10

May 6 703 Resolving a Book in Photoshop Elements Heather Blackham £30 £35 9

7 713 Lacy Muslin Scarves Stevie Walker £35 £40 11

7 753 Enamelling on Silver for Beginners Jill Leventon £40 £45 19

9 752 Woodcarving Mike Painter £190 £210 25

10 736 Introduction to Raku Neil Richardson £275 £295 13

10 708 Adding Colourful Resin to Jewellery Clare John £85 £100 18

13 671 Expressive Pop-Ups & Fold-Outs Lin Charlston £30 £35 9

24 748 Deep Relaxation, Meditation & Mindfulness Nick Wilkes £40 £45 20

25 734 Raku Firing Neil Richardson £50 £60 13

27 778 Casual Bag Rachel Poole - £30 22

28 731 Quilty, Painty Landscapes Stevie Walker £70 £80 11


Lifestyle Jewellery & Enamelling

Other Courses

Taster Tuesdays

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Watercolour Painting

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COLOUR ON METAL – ALUMINIUMSpend a day adding permanent colour to anodised aluminium using dyes, pens, stencils and stamps. Once the colour is fixed, the metal can be used for jewellery, collage or in panels. There will be a charge for materials, around £2 - £5.Date: Sun 9th FebTutor: Jane RadfordRef: 749


ALL SORTS OF STENCILSLearn different ways of including stencilling to enhance your enamel pictures. Techniques will include bought stencils, found materials and screen printing. Materials will be charged as used.Date: Wed 26th FebTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 764


PATTERN MAKING ON JEWELLERYUsing copper as the base, rubber stamps and stencils will be used to create patterns in enamel. The fired pieces can be made into items of jewellery. Materials will be charged as used.Date: Sun 9th FebTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 763


POLYCLAY BUTTONSCome and learn how to be creative with polymer clay. Make your own unique set of buttons. Materials will cost approximately £2 - £4.Date: Thurs 20th FebruaryTutor: Jenny ThomasRef: 762

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 3:30pmFees: £30 Adult £15 Child


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SMALL SCALE METAL FORMINGUse thin copper sheet to make three-dimensional shapes which can be enamelled if wished. Hammer thicker copper sheet to create fascinating forms. There will be an additional charge for materials as used (about £5 - £15).Date: Wed 12th MarchTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 756Level: All abilities


HIGH FIRING FOR SPECIAL EFFECTSStudents will sample a variety of enamels both singly and in combination to discover which will alter their characteristics at high temperatures, and so can be used for special effects. Materials will be charged as used.Date: Wed 5th MarchTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 754Level: All abilities


MICRO MACRAMÉLearn some basic Macramé stitches on a small scale and make a beautiful beaded bracelet. There will be a small charge for materials.Date: Thurs 3rd AprilTutor: Jenny ThomasRef: 761Level: All abilities


KNITTED WIRE JEWELLERYLearn how to knit with wire! Using fine wire and beads you will be able to knit yourselves heart shaped brooches and earrings.Date: Sat 12th AprilTutor: Marietta AlkerRef: 771Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 4pmFees: £45 EARLY BIRD: £40 (Expires 15/03/14)

NEW COURSE!


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ADDING COLOURFUL RESIN TO JEWELLERYThis two day workshop will introduce the colourful world of resin techniques to jewellers and makers of craft. Resin has been used in modern jewellery for over 40 years and has come a long way in that time. Using a range of coloured, transparent, sparkle and metallic resins, with embedded photos, beads, dried flowers and other materials, students will create their own colourful jewellery pieces.Date: Sat 10th & Sun 11th MayTutor: Clare JohnRef: 708Level: All abilities

Time: 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm SunFees: £100EARLY BIRD: £85 (Expires 12/04/14)

SILVER JEWELLERY MAKINGThis course offers the beginner an invaluable introduction to the techniques of the jewellery maker. There is also much to interest and inspire those with some prior experience, and those who want to continue to develop skills acquired on previous courses. Techniques covered include forming, sawing, soldering, stone setting and polishing. No specialist tools required. There will be an additional cost of £10 - £20 for materials as used.Date: Sat 26th & Sun 27th AprilTutor: Steve O’ KeeffeRef: 770Level: All abilities


ALL THAT GLITTERS – SET YOUR OWN CABOCHONWe will begin by making a number of glass cabochons. Whilst these are being fired in the kiln, students will design and begin work on a copper brooch or pendant. On the second day students can set one of their cabochons in a silver bezel on their brooch or pendant. Glass, copper, silver bezel and solder will be available for £6 - £8. If students want to work in silver rather than copper, the cost will be approximately £15 but prior notice is needed.Date: Sat 12th & Sun 13th AprilTutor: Jane Radford & Jo Mollart- HighfieldRef: 750

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 4pmFees: £90EARLY BIRD: £80 (Expires 15/03/14)

NEW COURSE!


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ENAMELLING ON SILVER FOR BEGINNERSLearn the different methods of preparing sterling and fine silver ready to be enamelled. Grind and wet-lay enamel onto a piece and learn how to include wire in your work.Date: Wed 7th MayTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 753Level: All abilities



THE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL 2014 Marie Curie Cancer CareAs well as an optimistic sign of Spring, the daffodil is the symbol of the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity. Come along to this workshop to learn how to capture the beautiful shape and colour of daffodils in watercolour and at the same time raise money for Marie Curie. You will go away with a series of drawings and watercolour sketches, and possibly a more developed painting, after an absorbing and rewarding day. Suitable for all abilities, accompanied children welcome. Max 12 students. Students to bring watercolour paints, brushes and paper if they have them. Additional materials and flowers will be supplied.A percentage of course fees will be in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. £40 to include a light lunch.Date: Sun 16th March Tutor: Clare LinfordRef: 788


WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

HAVE A GO – WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPESLearn some of the tricks of the trade to create the wonderful effects of watercolour painting. With a combination of demonstrations, tuition and exercises, create moody skies, distant hills and interesting foreground effects.Date: Sat 22nd FebTutor: Clare LinfordRef: 730


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DEEP RELAXATION, MEDITATION & MINDFULNESSAn enjoyable day to yourself of guided relaxation and meditation for both beginners and advanced, with a series of guided sessions throughout the day to develop your personal skills and deep relaxation and meditation. Sessions vary from 10 to 30 minutes, to be decided by the group. You will gently experience the beautiful feelings of inner stillness that arise with meditation and discover your body’s natural ‘Instinctive Relaxation Response’. Mindfulness skills extend the feelings of relaxation and meditation into your daily life, helping you to deal with challenging events even more successfully. There will be several outdoor walking and sitting meditations in the beautiful grounds of Westhope, weather permitting. There will be time for questions and discussion around how meditation works and how it can be successfully integrated into your individual lifestyle and circumstances. Nick’s techniques are a blend of ancient traditional meditation and modern scientifically researched stress management skills. There is not a religious content to the teaching. Every course participant will have free unlimited email access to the tutor for on-going support with meditation practice.Date: Sat 24th MayTutor: Nick WilkesRef: 748Level: All abilities


LIFESTYLE

“Thank you so much for making my stay at Westhope so welcoming & enjoyable! It’s such a wonderful place - I can’t wait to come back!”Emma, Yorkshire


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SMALL FOLDED JAPANESE BAGA hand-stitched folded patchwork technique, using silk or cotton fabrics. This is an opportunity to use those precious fabrics in this delightful small portable project.

MAKE A SCRAPPY PATCHWORK QUILTThis is an opportunity to gain knowledge of an easy machine patchwork technique which looks impressive when finished. If you wish to use your own fabrics, this is a great way to use up those charm square packs.

Date: Wed 26th March & 2nd AprilTutor: Sandra WigginsRef: 746Level: All abilities


Date: Sat 12th AprilTutor: Sandra WigginsRef: 747Level: All abilities


PATCHWORK & QUILTING


“Just a note to thank you all for a really great weekend. The food and hospitality was fantastic as usual, (especially appreciated by those with special diets), and the crafts were enjoyed by all. Thanks also from those of us who stayed on for making us so welcome and for accommodating all the glass paraphernalia. Looking forward to next time!”Miriam & the gang

Taster Tuesdays are an opportunity for you to try a new craft or simply to enjoy a day crafting. Suitable for beginners and people of all abilities, you will make something unique. £30 per person per session or £50 for 2 people coming together (1 must be a first time student). Price includes materials, tea, coffee and a light lunch.

SIMPLE CUSHIONA great starter project; make a simple scatter cushion with appliqué design. Date: Tues 18th Feb Tutor: Rachel Poole Ref: 775 Level: All abilities Time: 10am - 4pm

FUSED JEWELLERYLearn to fuse dichroic & other types of glass to make stunning jewellery. Date: Tues 11th March Tutor: Jane Radford Ref: 776 Level: All abilities Time: 10am - 4pm

DIE CUT BROOCHESUse a die cut machine in conjunction with sewing & folding in order to produce 3D brooches.Date: Tues 22nd April Tutor: Rachel Poole Ref: 777 Level: All abilities Time: 10am - 4pm

CASUAL BAGCome and make a reversible low-slung shoulder bag worked in modern fabrics and style. Date: Tues 27th May Tutor: Rachel Poole Ref: 778 Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 4pm

TASTER TUESDAYS


Cushion by Sharon Walkerof The Tweet Factory, Sheffield.

Die cut brooch by Laura Smith of Made by Lolly

Casual bag by Our Little Craft Co

SCULPTURAL FELT WRAPOn this 2 day workshop you will learn how to add 3 dimensional sculptured frills, tassels and flowers using needlefelt based on a technique taught by Elina Saari from Finland (www.feltfaction.fi) to produce a sumptuous wrap to be worn for any occasion! You will also learn finishing techniques to produce your items to a high standard. Hand-dyed needlefelt will be available from the tutor at approximately £17/sq m if required.

TEXTILES

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Date: Sat 1st & Sun 2nd FebTutor: Caroline MerrellRef: 712


DRAWING & DESIGNING FOR TEXTILESA course which shows ways of arriving at designs for original pieces of textile work through accessible and enjoyable exercises using a variety of mixed media approaches. Reference will be made to artists and designers as a means of learning and ultimately students will leave the course feeling delighted by their results. This course also supports Bobby’s charity Hands Up for Uganda. Materials will be supplied for £5.Date: Wed 16th AprilTutor: Bobby BritnellRef: 725

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 4pm Fees: £45


FULL. MORE

COURSES COMING SOON!

SIMPLE AUTOMATADiscover some of the techniques of making moving models. Design and make your own automata using a variety of materials, including enamels. There will be an additional small cost for materials (about £5) as used.Date: Wed 19th & Thurs 20th FebTutor: Jill LeventonRef: 757

Level: All abilitiesTime: 10am - 3:30pmFees: £70 Adult£45 Child


OTHER COURSES

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BEE SKEPSYou will be making a traditional bee skep using a range of traditional weaves and coloured willows - a beautiful and functional addition to any garden. Give your bees somewhere to chill-out with other bees. They can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy pollen collecting season, find a place to swarm whilst awaiting your local bee-keeper, or a cosy place to hole up for the winter hibernation! Willow will be provided and is included in the course fee.Date: Sat 22nd MarchTutor: Rachel PooleRef: 744Level: All abilities

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pmFees: £60EARLY BIRD: £50 (Expires 22/02/14)

HERB PLANTER AND OBELISKYou will produce a woven willow collar which fits onto a herb planter (lifts off in winter to prolong life) and make a willow plant support or obelisk which will fit into the planter, should you wish to use the two together, for sweet peas, clematis, runner beans etc. You will be using a modern twisted weave for both projects. Materials will be provided and are included in the course fee.Date: Sun 23rd MarchTutor: Rachel PooleRef: 742Level: All abilities


OTHER COURSES

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HEDGEROW & WILLOW FRAME BASKETSLearn how to make a small frame basket using beautiful coloured willows, hedgerow materials, seagrass and/or twines - great for berry picking, mushrooming, egg collecting or similar. Each basket will be unique in shape and design - some may be organic in shape due to the nature of the worked material. A gentle introduction to the art of basket making. Materials are provided and are included in the course fee.

Date: Mon 24th MarchTutor: Rachel PooleRef: 743Level: All abilities



WOODCARVINGOpen to wood carvers of all abilities. Carry out your own project with Michael’s expert help and guidance. Michael Painter is one of Britain’s most experienced and sought after Master Carvers. This course is always popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. Students are welcome to use the college’s residential facilities for this course. To stay for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, the cost will be an additional £180 per person (ensuite room) or £165 (non-ensuite). Please advise when booking the course. Date: Fri 9th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th MayTutor: Michael PainterRef: 752Level: All abilities


“Excellent accommodation and facilities, beautiful gardens and I enjoyed the early morning walk with Anne.”Irene D

Special OccasionsAre you planning a special celebration for your friends

and family?

Are you looking for the perfect place to host your event?Westhope Craft College may just be what you are looking for.

Our Gertrude Jekyll inspired gardens with their air of tranquillity, and our newly refurbished Dyer family dining room, are available

to hire for a variety of events including:

Birthday PartiesWedding Anniversaries

ChristeningsFuneral Teas

Our experienced catering team can cater for formal or buffet style meals. A range of menu options is available and we are

happy to cater for special dietary requirements.


General InformationHow to Book:The College booking office is open 9:00am-4:30pm Telephone: 01584 861293By telephone: contact the College and pay by credit or debit card.By post: with a cheque made payable to Westhope Charity.Early booking is advisable in order to ensure your place and to help us make a decision as to whether the course is viable. Courses are often reviewed weeks before their start date and should enrolments be low the college reserves the right to postpone or cancel courses.

WHAT DO COURSE FEES INCLUDE?Residential Courses• Tuition and full board. Day Courses• Tuition, tea/coffee and lunch.

FEE POLICYFees already paid will automatically be refunded in full, or (if preferred) a transfer of fees to another course will be arranged, in the following cases:• If a course is cancelled by the college before the start of the course• If a course has been rescheduled to a different time to that

which was advertised.• If the stated course aims have been changed significantly.

PAYMENT DETAILSDay Courses:Full fees are payable at the time of booking.Residential courses:There are two stages to a residential course:• Payment of a non-refundable deposit of £50 at the time of booking.• Payment of the balance one month before the course starts. If balances are not received, we reserve the right to offer that place to another applicant.

WE CAN HELP YOU• A course information sheet will be sent to you upon payment of the full fee and is available upon request from the College prior to enrolment if required.• We welcome participation from learners with disabilities. We have a range of assistive technology available and wheelchair access is available to most parts of the College. Please call us to discuss any particular additional needs before your course.• We can cater for most special dietary requirements; please notify us prior to the start of the course.

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