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November 2013
The Big Art Weekend
Art doesn’t come much bigger than Manet, Munch, Vermeer and Picasso. Well, you could make up your own list but these particular artists will feature prominently during the weekend. In addition there will be presentations and discussions about the purpose of the visual arts both in the past and today.
Find out more »January 2014
Visual Art Appreciation
This is a beautifully illustrated series of lectures and discussions looking at some of the world’s finest visual art including masks and costumes of the Venice Carnival; iconic world architecture; a history of early photography; ‘Al Andalus - The Moors in Spain; renaissance sculpture and painting; polar art from C19th/C20th; and finally, to Liverpool - ‘City of Sculpture’.
Find out more »March 2014
Antiques and Collectables
This course with Peter Edwards will deal with a range of antiques and collectables from furniture to glass, and from silver to ceramics.
Find out more »April 2014
Art & The 1951 Festival of Britain
During this course we will look at the Festival of Britain during the turbulent year of 1951, with a particular emphasis on the “60 for ‘51” art competition.
Find out more »July 2014
Art Deco
We will study works by several practitioners through the 1920s and 1940s. Sculptors such as Chiparus and Preiss, and the fashion designer who used designs by the artist Raoul Dufy, Paul Poiret, as well as the fabulous, iconic paintings of Tamara de Lempicka.
Find out more »The Art of Laura Knight
Dame Laura Knight worked as a war artist and we will study her paintings of men and women working in factories, the army and air force during World War Two, culminating in her interesting portrayal of the Nuremberg Trials. All-comers welcome.
Find out more »August 2014
The Dillington Summer School
Out-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference.
Find out more »December 2014
Dutch Art, Design & Architecture (1890-1939), From Art Nouveau to De Stijl
This course, with Mike Hope, will set out to show how the Dutch contribution, in terms of art, design and architecture, developed and burst onto the world stage. The often overlooked flowering of a particular version of Art Nouveau was soon to be challenged and overtaken by a series of movements and exponents, culminating in the development of De Stijl and the birth of Modernism. All-comers welcome. Resident fees from £289 (includes tuition, 2 nights en-suite accommodation, full board &…
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April 2015
Mindful Drawing
Mindful Drawing is an exploration of drawing as meditation and is suitable for all levels. Inspired by the work of Frederick Franck, author of The Zen of Seeing, the emphasis is on process rather than outcome
Find out more »May 2015
Hawkwood College Open Day 4 May 2015
An enjoyable day for the whole family! Free taster workshops * tours of the grounds * stalls by tutors, traders and partners. Delicious home-made organic food and ice cream * children’s activities * Maypole dancing and peace dancing. Free entry
Find out more »August 2015
Screenwriting: bring Characters and Stories Alive
During this week, in a supportive and industrious environment, we will help you apply key principles of good storytelling for film, with the aim of re-invigorating your enthusiasm and commitment to succeed.
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Antiques and Collectables
Addicted to antiques? This hands-on course with Cherry Nixon includes a car boot challenge and the chance to become a dealer for a day!
Find out more »June 2016
THE FOUR SEASONS in Music and Painting
Our weekend will explore the inspiration painters and composers have drawn from the seasons of the year. The featured artists will include Botticelli, Breughel the Elder, Monet, Turner and Friedrich, while there will be music by Vivaldi, Haydn, Delius, Tchaikovsky and others. Abingworth Hall occupies a country estate that dates back some seven centuries and stands beside its own lake in seven acres of parkland within the tranquil Weald. The hotel is well appointed with more than twenty en suite bedrooms. Terry Barfoot writes widely…
Find out more »September 2016
Art Appreciation: Four Major Artists- 1435 – 1903
Giovanni Bellini, Pieter Bruegel, Rembrandt and Cézanne. We will explore some of the work of the four artists. Each was born in a different century and a different country. Each stands, to many, as one of the masters of art within the European tradition. Examples of paintings and drawings by each will be presented, and we will ask what is the impact of each work, what might have been the intention of the artist in his time and how we…
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Screen Printing, Stencilling on Polymer Clay
Screen Printing, Stencilling on Polymer Clay
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Beading & Goldwork Embroidery on Canvas
Beading & Goldwork Embroidery on Canvas
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