KENT-WEST KENT FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
Registered Charity No. 228183
WEST KENT FEDERATION VISIT TO DENMAN COLLEGE
FRIDAY 27 TO SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2015
TRAVEL BY FEDERATION COACH FROM A ‘PICK-UP’ POINT NEAR YOU
COURSES AND GENERAL INFORMATION SHEETS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS, FRIDAY 30 January 2015
COURSES
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Singing is Fun - Kate Eckersley.
Cost £265.00
‘Singing is Fun’ is for anyone who loves to sing. If you want to learn many interesting songs and
improve the singing voice as well, then this is the course for you. There will be a focus on Christmas
songs.
An exciting course with plenty of songs for everyone. Learn how to breathe correctly, improve
posture and sing out with joy. We will learn different styles of songs, maybe in parts and other
languages! A fun and stimulating course to build the singing voice, gain confidence and enjoy the
music!
We will study songs, maybe in parts and also try out solos if needed. Encouragement will be given in
all aspects of singing, breathing and general musicality. Singers of all levels are welcome.
Kate will supply the music for the course only. If you would like to bring a solo piece remember to
bring a spare copy for the pianist!
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Watercolours: Atmospheric Landscapes – Pat Gove
Cost £265.00
As a medium, transparent watercolour paint lends itself to creating mood and atmosphere in
landscape painting. You will try and capture such effects by looking at how other painters have
achieved it in their pictures. The course will include such subjects as morning and evening skies,
rain, mist, snow and sunsets.
You will be working from photographs and work done by watercolour artists.
Suitable for those who already have some experience in watercolour painting.
There will be no additional costs for students who bring their own materials, although it should be
noted that anything provided by Denman will be charged as used (estimated up to £10).
Preparation for the Course:
* Paper: Saunders Waterford 140lb NOT surface - suggested size 10" x 12"
* Brushes:
Round - Pro Arte, series 100 size 12 - these may be borrowed from the college
Rigger - size 2
Flat brush (one stroke) suggested size 1/2"
* Paints - W & N tubes - suggested colours:
Cadmium yellow, Permanent rose, Ultramarine blue
* Pencils - 2B and 4B
* Putty rubber
* Masking tape (1")
* Board (slightly larger than size of paper) - not essential as college can provide these
Please bring with you any watercolour brushes, paper and paints if you have them. A small selection
of materials are available to borrow or purchase.
Also, please feel free to bring any source material you would like to work from during the course.
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The Christmas Story in Art and Music - Richard Box Carl Attwood
Cost £265.00
A study of artistic expressions from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque periods, but be prepared for
some surprises from recent times...
Give yourselves a weekend of respite care in the midst of this season's frantic rush ! Enjoy a tranquil
time contemplating, listening and understanding how artists and musicians have represented the
episodes surrounding Jesus' birth in many various ways. Explained, and some even demonstrated, are
the mysteries of the techniques of tempera, fresco and oil paint, symbolism, iconography, linear
perspective, compositional devices, sources of rare pigments........to name but a few ! To augment your
pleasure, many of the beautiful images will be held on screen while you listen to appropriate music.
There will be an opportunity to explore what the composers were up to, and why it works so well. Do
not miss this chance of a quiet, serene and even spiritual experience.
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Christmas, Oxford and the Colleges - Anna Steven
Cost £290.00
Explore how Oxford and its colleges bring the Christmas story to life. The course will include visits to
colleges and churches in the quest to explore many age old traditions and some more contemporary
ones too. Bring warmth to your Christmas preparations with a visit of good cheer!
Following a visit to the oldest museum the Ashmolean Museum, we will explore the heart of Oxford
University with a visit to the Bodlian Library and the current temporary exhibition. We then pay a visit
to Jesus College to have lunch and a tour of the college. Then following a visit to the Sheldonian Theatre
we stroll through the Victorian Covered market and City centre to see Christmas lights before the
glorious choral evensong at Christchurch Cathedral.
The whole day will be spent in Oxford but regularly breaks will be planned. The visit will take place
regardless of the weather so please bring sensible shoes and appropriate attire.
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Stained Glass: A Beginner's First Designed Panel - Anna Conti
Cost £265.00
A introduction to stained glass of all sorts of colours and textures. Make your own stained glass panel or
mirror (approx. 30 x 25cms) using traditional stained glass techniques.
You will learn how to draw a simple abstract design, select and cut glass, lead up your panel and learn
how to solder. You will then "cement" and polish it ready for hanging up or installing if you wish.
A selection of designs ideas will be available if you feel artistically challenged so no need to worry. If you
wish to make a panel to install, make sure you have the size of the frame that it will be fitted into!
There will be an informal session in the evening focusing on secular stained glass along with a few
anecdotes about Annas’ experiences in the glass world!
If you have any health issues, such as weak hands or back problems, please let Anna know beforehand.
www.annacontistainedglass.co.uk.
Please bring with you:
Your money for materials - £26
Safety glasses (some will be available to buy for £3 from the tutor if you don't have any)
All stained glass tools will be supplied for use on the course (if you have any already, bring them along
Pencil and eraser
Scrap paper for ideas and two to three sheets of A3 paper
Medium black felt pen with ROUND tip - not chisel. Sharpie or Tesco's equivalent is fine
Ruler and set square
Pliers if you have some already
Plasters- just in case!
¾ inch panel pins (about 6)
Small hammer
Apron or overall
Latex or Marigolds if you don't like dirty hands!
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1 small scrubbing or nail brush (an old one will do) and a clean rag (microfiber is good)
Newspaper or bubble wrap and a bag to take your panel home in
MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY TUTOR:
All materials for the course can be purchased from the tutor at a cost of £26. This does not include red
and ‘antique’ glass but this can be bought at trade price and is normally under £3.
There will be a selection of materials and tools available from Anna at trade price should you wish to
carry on at home.
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World Street Food - Peter Lien
Cost £305.00
Some of the most delicious food in the world isn’t served in fancy restaurants, but from stalls and carts
in bustling markets or on busy streets. Cheap, tasty and accessible to all, these exotic dishes are often
surprisingly simple to make so why not take your tastebuds on a global cookery tour visiting countries
as diverse as Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia, Vietnam and India. You’ll learn how to make pulled pork
tacos, make a range of kebabs including satay and koftes, noodle soups, and many more.
Previous comments about this course and tutor:
"Peter was charming and very patient. He answered all our questions with an obvious depth of
knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend anyone to do this enjoyable course, led so ably."
"As always, new techniques, new food experiences, and food I will cook again and again."
"One (if not the most) enjoyable courses I have been on."
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A Paper Bag: But Not as you Know It! - Marilyn Pipe
Cost £265.00
An exciting course exploring the properties of ordinary printed paper and turning it into a glorious
designer handbag!
This course is a relaxed exploration of the durability of paper, with the rewarding result of turning
discarded magazines into something not only very unusual but useful as well! Paper when screwed up
many times becomes pliable, enabling it to be stitched, and manipulated into a stylish, material lined
designer item. Bring your colourful magazine pages and let your imagination run riot!
An ideal course for both beginners and the more experienced. Only basic sewing machine knowledge is
required to produce a beautiful bag, while the more experienced in free machine stitching may add
extra embellishments
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GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS, FRIDAY 30 January 2015
DEPOSIT: Following the closing date, successful applicants will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit. If
places are over-subscribed, a ballot will be held.
ACCOMMODATION: Please indicate any accommodation requirements. Some bedrooms are located on first
and second floors, only accessed via a staircase as the College does not have lifts. Most residential buildings
involve a walk of around 100 yards. The College has three bedrooms adapted for students with disabilities.
MEALS: Full board. Please indicate any special dietary requirements, including food allergies and special diets.
The Chef is very happy to meet with you on arrival at the college to discuss your requirements.
Off-site Refreshments: When a residential course involves visits out, groups are provided with a selection of
sandwiches from which to choose, on the first full day. For subsequent days, students are asked to indicate their
preferred sandwich fillings on a form provided on arrival. If a course involves the purchasing of food or
refreshments by students when off-site, this has been taken into account when calculating the course fee.
COACH TRAVEL: There will be two Federation coaches starting from different parts of the county, with the first
pick-up at approx 10.30am. All times will be confirmed at a later date. See application form for details of the
‘pick-up’ points. On Friday 27 November, we plan to arrive at Denman College at approx 3.00pm, in time for
afternoon tea at 4pm. We depart after lunch on Sunday 29 November at approx. 1.30pm.
Please note, we cannot offer a cost reduction for members not travelling by Federation coach.
CANCELLATION: Denman strongly advise insuring against cancellation. No one can be sure that they will not
have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, including illness, and the College must adhere to its
cancellation policy. Information on a company called Cancelsure will be sent to you on confirmation of a place
should you wish to use them but please note this is not a recommendation. There are other companies who
offer this kind of service. It is also advisable to check your own insurance policy to see whether you are already
insured.
Cancellation Policy
On cancellation, in addition to the non-refundable deposit, cancellation charges will be made as follows:
8-6 weeks before course start date
- forfeit 50%
6-4 weeks before course start date
- forfeit 75%
Within 4 weeks of course start date
- forfeit 100%
If you hold a Federation or WI Bursary, the Bursary element of you fee can be transferred to a different course
or another member (within the same programme year) should you be unable to attend, however this can only
be done if we receive written confirmation from you Federation or WI. The non-bursary element of the fee is
subject to the cancellation criteria above.
The cost of Federation coach travel cannot be refunded unless your place is filled by a replacement.
BOOKING: Open to WI members only until after the closing date. One application form per member.
Please retain this information sheet, and return your completed application form to:
An information sheet and application form can be downloaded from the Federation website
www.thewi.org.uk/westkent or may be requested by individual members by writing to:-
Mrs Chris Klempau, Sunnymead, Maidstone Road, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent. TN12 7HA
marking the envelope “Denman Visit”, and enclosing a 2cm x 11cm (9”x 4”) STAMPED ADDRESSED
ENVELOPE (either a First or Second Class stamp) for each member’s application.
Closing date for application forms:
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FRIDAY 30 January 2015