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| 4 Day Courses 10am - 4pm: fee £160 |
- Delights of Drawing - Sheila Bryan
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
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.
- Birds (and more) for Beginners - David Chandler
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Ever wondered what that bird was? This course will help you
work it out, with sessions on equipment and identification as
well as daily field trips. Most of the course will focus on birds, but some time will be spent looking at other wildlife too,
especially dragonflies. The course tutor, David Chandler, is a
writer and environmental educator.
- Bricklaying for All - Brian Reynolds
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
A practical course that will enable novices to become
competent bricklayers. If you want to build your own
barbeque, an extension or something in between, this is the
course for you. The relevant theory is covered in the practical
sessions.
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| 3 Day Courses 10am - 4pm: fee £120 |
- Fun with Flowers - Julie Woods
Mon, Tues, Wed
This course explores both traditional and modern floral
designs, catering for all abilities. Some traditional styles
will be shown, all to be adapted for the home or church. The
modern styles will use some manipulative techniques with
an emphasis on using bold and dramatic flowers and foliage
while experimenting with different mechanics. All designs will
be demonstrated and a comprehensive list sent on enrolment
with some materials available to order from the tutor.
- Knitting Freedom - Liz Marley
Mon, Tues, Wed
Freeform knitting uses deceptively simple techniques to get a
surprisingly complex result. If you can knit, purl, cast on and
off and have a spirit of adventure, you could make a piece of
knitted fabric which might become a scarf, cushion, bag or
wall-hanging. The only limit is your imagination!
- Bridge for Beginners - Paul Fegarty
Mon, Tues, Wed
This class is for people with some knowledge of contract
bridge. The ACOL system of bidding is used with some extra
conventions. Improve your card play and learn correct habits
and etiquette at the table. No absolute beginners, please.
- Belly Dance – Finger Cymbals for the Terrified - Carol Goodwin
Mon, Tues, Wed
Learn the basic moves involved in belly dance, or perfect
those you already know. You will also learn how to use finger
cymbals and play them while dancing. We will then put this
all together to create a simple but effective choreography to
perform for fun! All welcome: beginners or those with some
experience.
- A General Introduction to Beadwork Jewellery -
Gillian Ashwell
Tues, Wed, Thurs
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 three 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 abilities.
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- Belly Dance: Drum Solo Technique - Carol Goodwin
Thurs, Fri
Learn the popular rhythms used in drum solos and how to
interpret them. You will learn how to use those moves to create
a dynamic drum solo. Suitable for improver/intermediate level
dancers.
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Some of these topics may also feature
in the evening and Saturday Day School Programme
offered by Fen Edge Patch throughout the year.
Please contact Cottenham Village College for
more information or look on the web site.
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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 2009 : 27 July - 31 July |
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Introducing our Summer School
Cottenham Village College is in the heart of a beautiful
Cambridgeshire village at the edge of the Fens and just
6 miles from the city of Cambridge. The Summer School,
which started 13 years ago, 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.
Come and join us, along with other people, for a week
where learning is simply a pleasure.
Courses will run from l0am till 4pm each day with a twocourse
buffet lunch, coffee and tea, and free entry to
the swimming pool at the end of every session included
in the fee. Not included in the course fee: materials,
minibus travel, entry fees.
Children and young people aged 14+ may be accepted
on a course provided individual tutors are in agreement.
Child care facilities: we are unable to provide these,
but we may be able to give you information about
possibilities of child care in the Cottenham area.
Please enquire.
Contact the Community Office at Cottenham Village College on 01954 288751 or
email
community@cvcweb.net with your enquiries.
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| 5
Day Courses 10am - 4pm: fee £195 |
- Fragmented: Stitch & Mixed Media - Pauline Verrinder
With new approaches to using mixed media, paper, fabric
and stitch, fragments of textile art will evolve from designed
experimentation. Limited only by your imagination, your
collection of stitched fragments will be transformed into pieces of
textile art. Experience with free machine embroidery essential.
- 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.
- Stained Glass - Jill Fordham
Day 1: Suitable for complete beginners to learn and make a small
sun catcher using copper foiling technique.
Days 2 to 5: Make a leaded stained glass window. Learn the
ancient art focusing on traditional-style painting on glass after
taking inspiration from the work of traditional glass painters. If
you have other ideas for a stained glass window, please apply and
let the tutor know.
- 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 before the course.
- 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 emphasis is on the experimental and you can
print onto lengths of fabric, T-shirts, bags or pillowcases.
All levels welcome.
- Start to Dress make! - Sally Tilley
Do you want to make your own clothes? 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 to develop
your confidence to go away and create your own clothes at home.
Techniques: seams and seam finishes, inserting zips, pockets,
machine finished button holes, hems, waistbands & cuffs.
- Introduction to Egg Tempera Painting - Rebecca Merry
Learn the basic techniques of egg tempera painting on this
popular course. Egg tempera uses egg yolk and pigment to make
a bright durable paint as used by the Renaissance masters before
the introduction of oil paint. Learn how to make gesso (plaster)
panels, gilding and tempera paint to create your own painting.
- Abstract Painting in Oils - Jenny Eadon
This course is for those who wish to try their hand at abstraction
and those already familiar with it. Working in oils, acrylic and
mixed media, and getting inspiration from both objective and
non-objective sources, we will cover composition, alignment,
colour and texture. Start thinking about it now.
- Tapestry Weaving - Christine Elliott-Grey
Tapestry weaving is an ancient process so simple in principle that
it may be taken in many directions, from the creation of complex
imagery to bold colour-field pieces. Play with texture and colour
and learn a range of techniques. Bring along ideas for a project
of your own or play with the geometry of the warp. It is suitable
for students of all abilities from beginners to those with some experience.
- 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.
- Digital Photography Workshop - Malcolm Clarke
A practical workshop to improve your digital photography
from beginner to intermediate. There will be field trips,
demonstrations, presentations and analysis/discussion by our
international photographer tutor of digital terminology and
equipment, portraiture, landscape and travel, documentary, sport
and action, architecture, macro and other topics of photography.
- Silver Jewellery - John Rothwell
This course is suitable for beginners and those with some
experience who want to learn the techniques needed to make
rings, pendants and earrings as well as stone setting.
Day 1 will suit beginners, giving them a grounding in basic
techniques with the opportunity to design and make an item of
jewellery.
Days 2 to 5: students progress daily, applying more advanced
techniques to new projects and making a new item of jewellery
each day. Friday afternoon is a time for free expression to make
any item you wish.
- 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.
- Pottery - Helen Humphreys
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs plus glazing day Sat 8 August
On this practical course, you will learn how to pinch, coil,
press-mould and slab-build clay to make beautiful and useful
items. You can make anything from decorated bowls, tiles
and buttons to frostproof garden sculpture and house signs.
Suitable for beginners and the more experienced.
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- Walking
in Cambridgeshire - David Thomas
Explore the footpaths and ancient tracks of this beautiful
county. Some local walks plus 11 miles around stud farms
near Newmarket, a walk from Tempsford, and a ramble
around the ancient village of Croxton. Please book ahead if
possible.
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