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MUSIC
  • Harmonica Workshop - Steve Lockwood
    This event will cover from a complete beginner to intermediate level and will enable people to play along with different styles of music including Irish, Blues, Pop, Classical and show tunes. Harmonicas can be purchased on the day for £8 or bring your own diatonic (blues harp) in the Key of C. Steve has performed with Larry Adler, Lee Oskar and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra amongst others. www.steve.ms
    2 Days (Mon–Tues), 10am – 4pm, £90

  • Music Workshop - Steve Lockwood
    Bring any instrument along and work towards a final performance. This session
    will involve coaching, improvisation, song writing and stage presence. Delivered by
    Steve Lockwood, 60 albums, 3000 concerts, music lecturer for 10 years. Coach vocalist for Stars in their Eyes and coach of various rock competition winners
    including the Cambridge Band competition. Steve runs the Willingham Jam Club on the last Monday of every month.
    2 Days (Wed-Thur), 10am – 4pm, £90
WALKING
  • Walking in Cambridgeshire & beyond - David Thomas
    Exploring some of the Guided Bus Route, following a prehistoric trade route, climbing to the highest point in South West Cambridgeshire and visiting a number of local villages. Walks will range from 8-12 miles. Please book ahead if possible.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £40

CRAFTS
  • Flowers for giving, sharing and enjoying - Julie Woods
    Ever wondered how to master the dreaded mixed supermarket bunch or arrange
    those flowers from the garden? Well here is your chance to create a superb design
    from either. Come and join this relaxed class to enjoy exploring and designing
    with our wonderful plant material for the home, church or celebrations while
    meeting like-minded people. The emphasis of the course is to relax, have
    fun and enjoy the therapeutic properties of working with plant material.
    3 Days (Tues–Thur), 10am – 4pm, £135

  • Calligraphy – The Italic Script - Christine Robinson
    A two day course for beginners and improvers to focus on this elegant script.
    You will learn this calligraphic script by practising the letter shapes, looking at the
    spacing of letters and words and using decorative ways of enhancing your work
    to produce a small block of text. We will also look at the use of colour as a
    background and for the writing. The course is suitable for beginners, left handed people and those with some experience but no artistic ability is necessary.
    2 Days (Tues–Wed), 10am – 4pm, £90

  • Upholstery Workshop - Cindy Mason
    Why not bring that old chair or stool to give it a new lease of life? You will be taught the correct techniques using traditional and modern materials. There will be group demonstrations and individual instruction.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215
OTHERS
  • Refresh your Bridge - Paul Fegarty
    This class is for people having some knowledge of contract bridge. The ACOL
    system of bidding will be used with some extra conventions. Improve your card play
    and learn correct habits and etiquette at the table. No absolute beginners please.
    3 Days (Mon–Wed), 10am – 4pm, £135

  • Bees & Bee Keeping - Dr Bill Block
    A short introduction to the ancient and fascinating art of beekeeping. The course
    covers the biology of bees, their husbandry, beekeeping equipment, swarming, the products of the hive, pests and diseases, and the importance of bees for pollination and conservation. It gives an overview of a vast subject, but it is not a training course in beekeeping.
    2 Days (Mon–Tues), 10am – 4pm, £90

  • Dragonflies for beginners - David Chandler
    A two day introduction to these brilliant creatures, focusing mostly on dragonflies
    you can see locally. Learn about their life cycle, breeding and feeding behaviour, and
    take the first steps in identifying dragonflies for yourself. Weather permitting, we’ll visit local dragonfly sites on both days. Also includes some simple tips on creating a pond for dragonflies.
    2 Days (Wed-Thur), 10am – 4pm, £90

  • Mexican Cookery - Luis Cossio
    Here we have a great opportunity to know and prepare real original Mexican food.
    Explore and try the wide range of colours, textures and flavours in a variety of dishes
    prepared with authentic Mexican ingredients and recipes.
    1 Day (Monday), 10am – 4pm, £45
GENERAL INFORMATION
Venue: Cottenham Village College is in the heart of a beautiful Cambridgeshire village just 6 miles from the city of Cambridge, and in easy reach of Ely and the Fens. All facilities are accessible to the disabled.

Duration: The courses run between the 2nd – 6th August 2010, lengths varying from 1 to 5 days. Each day will start at 10am and finish at 4pm.

Fees: 5 day: £215; 4 day: £180; 3 day: £135; 2 day: £90; 1 day: £45.
The fees include lunch and refreshments. To secure your place, full payment is required by 1st June 2010.
Full time students ONLY may apply for a fee reduction of 25% – proof of status required.

Not included in fees:
Materials, cooking ingredients, minibus travel, and entry fees to other establishments.

Refunds: Please note that 20% of the course fee is non-refundable if you withdraw from the course before 1st June 2010. No refunds will be given after 1st June 2010.

Accommodation:
We do not provide accommodation but can supply a list of local B & Bs if required. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to receive this information.

For a copy of the latest Application Form please pick up a brochure from the College Reception or click the image below to open a new window.

Print a copy of the form, complete it and return to:


Summer School, Community Office,
Cottenham Village College,
Cottenham
Cambridge
CB24 8UA

Booking enquiries : 01954 288751
Fax: 01954 288949
Email: community@cvcweb.net


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SUMMER SCHOOL 2010 : 2 - 6 August
Summer School 2010
Introducing our Summer School
Cottenham Summer School started 16 years ago and has
established itself as first choice for a convivial and friendly
atmosphere, value for money, great food and a constantly
changing list of courses with the best experienced tutors.
We are confident you will find the courses challenging and
inspiring, an ideal opportunity for individuals, couples and
friends seeking a holiday with a difference.

Contact the Community Office at Cottenham Village College on 01954 288751 or email community@cvcweb.net with your enquiries.

TEXTILES
  • Tantalising - Translucent and Manipulated - Pauline Verrinder
    An experimental workshop for the adventurous embroiderer. Working with a variety of transparent fabrics, embroiderers will experiment with manipulation, layering, trapping, distressing, re-constructing, colouring and stitching. Translucent fabrics will be combined with unconventional materials to encourage the exploration of new and original methods of working and creating. Experience with free machine embroidery is essential.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Batik – Dyeing to Discharge - Lee Cresswell
    Students will explore the technique of batik on paper and fabric. They will practice the layering of wax and dyes to achieve depth and will also discover the possibilities of bleach discharge after painting and waxing. Sample pieces can later be incorporated in contemporary quilts or machine embroidery can be applied to further enhance surface design.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Introduction to Weaving - Anna Crutchley
    Learn to weave on a four-shaft loom. In this course you will have the opportunity to sample a variety of different weave structures, experimenting with colour combinations, yarn qualities, surface textures and effects. End results can range from braids and fringes for soft furnishing, to cushion covers and scarves. Looms will be threaded up ready for beginners. Weavers with previous experience are also welcome, and are encouraged to discuss their ideas with the tutor in advance of the course.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Sensational Screen Printing - Ricki Outis
    A week of discovery as you learn different techniques for screen printing onto textiles. This medium is colourful, adaptable and amazingly fast. The focus is on developing your own style and you can print onto lengths of fabric, T-shirts, bags and pillowcases.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Start to Dress make! - Sally Tilley
    Do you want to make your own clothes? Well this course could be the one for you! During the week you will make a basic well fitting skirt, as well as learn a variety of useful techniques which will develop your confidence to go away and create you own clothes at home. Techniques: Seams and seam finishes, inserting zips, pockets, machine finished button holes, hems, waistbands & cuffs.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Patchwork - Cherry Vernon-Harcourt
    Come and learn how to stitch block patchwork and appliqué designs using basic to advanced techniques. Discover how to layer, quilt and bind the results to make cushions, bags or quilts. This course is suitable for beginners who can sew by hand and machine or the more experienced patch worker.
    3 Days (Mon–Wed), 10am – 4pm, £135

  • Geometric knitting - Liz Marley
    Use simple increases and decreases and work on different types of needles to produce shapes you can tessellate, and explore ways of avoiding sewing things up. If you can knit, purl, cast on and off and have a spirit of adventure, your samples could become a bag, cushion, decorative piece or whatever your imagination suggests!
    4 Days (Mon–Thu), 10am – 4pm, £180
DRAWING & PAINTING
  • Botanical Illustration - Georita Harriott
    For students of all abilities, this course covers the entire process of producing a botanical watercolour drawing, from pencil studies to a finished watercolour. Includes an historical talk on botanical art. We will cover theory, colour mixing and watercolour techniques. For those who have already completed two Botanical Illustration Summer Schools, there will be advanced tuition in separate groups.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Painting Landscapes in Watercolour - David Hyde
    Painting is a wonderfully challenging and satisfying pastime. Come and learn an approach to the most classic of all English painting styles: landscapes in watercolour. The course is suitable for beginners and those with more experience. Instruction will be given on drawing and composition as well as technique and colour mixes. Your tutor, David Hyde, is an experienced local professional artist whose friendly and informative style will ensure you have a rewarding and enjoyable week.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • Delights of Drawing - Sheila Bryan
    Working through simple projects, we will cover the basic skills of drawing using a variety of materials. Looking at still life, objects and landscape, we will study light and shade, composition, represent space and form and mark-making. The course is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their drawing skills.
    4 Days (Mon–Thu), 10am – 4pm, £180
JEWELLERY
  • Silver Jewellery - John Rothwell
    This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience who want to learn the techniques to make rings, pendants and earrings as well as stone setting. Day 1 will suit beginners giving them grounding in basic techniques with the opportunity to design and make an item of jewellery. On days 2–5 students will progress daily applying more advanced techniques to new projects and making a new item of jewellery each day. Friday afternoon will be a time for free expression to make any item you wish.
    5 Days (Mon–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £215

  • A General Introduction to Beadwork Jewellery - Gillian Ashwell
    Stunningly individual and intricate two and three-dimensional pieces of jewellery can be created from tiny seed beads of different sizes plus a few larger beads, drops and crystals, and all using just needles and thread. Spend an enjoyable four days working on projects of your choice selected from a huge range and using some of the myriad, fascinating and ancient techniques of beadwork. Suitable for all levels of ability.
    4 Days (Tue–Fri), 10am – 4pm, £180

  • Dichroic Glass Jewellery - Fiona Gooch
    Learn how to cut and fuse coloured and dichroic glass into some unique and stunning pieces. In this session we will cover safety and basic tehniques for handling and cutting and then we will be designing and assembling pendants. Glass needs 6-8 hours in the kiln so the tutor will fire your pieces after the session and they will be ready later in the week or can be posted out.
    1 Day (Monday), 10am – 4pm, £45
HEALTH, FITNESS & DANCE
  • Feldenkrais - Valerie Fabre
    Enjoy greater quality and range of movement with the Feldenkrais® Method. Explore unusual and gentle movements to move beyond limitations of habit. Discover how to move more effectively by clarifying fundamental actions, such as sitting, standing and walking. Everyone welcome. No previous experience required.
    2 Days (Mon–Tues), 10am – 4pm, £90

  • T’ai Chi – going with the flow - Alison Warlow
    A day of movement, stillness and practical philosophy. We will be exploring and rediscovering our part in the dynamic rhythms of life. Bring yourself, all your experience and all your questions.
    1 Day (Wednesday), 10am – 4pm, £45

  • Indian Head Massage - Stephanie Satriawan
    Learn all you need to give your loved ones a rejuvenating and therapeutic massage at home. Find out how stress can affect our muscles and body, and learn to give a restoring massage, concentrating on the upper back, neck, shoulders and head, where we commonly hold our tension. Fun as well as instructive – a great experience to share with a friend or partner.
    1 Day (Thursday), 10am – 4pm, £45

  • Bellydance - Creative Combinations! - Carol Goodwin
    Learn how to put the moves you learn in class together to create clever combinations. Day One - We will explore new technique and incorporate this into 3 and 4 step combinations which can be linked together to create your own choreographies. Day Two - Continuing on from day one we will create further combinations and also include the use of props!
    2 Days (Thur-Fri), 10am – 4pm, £90
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