The Age of Discovery - John Company and India
Nov
26

The Age of Discovery - John Company and India

A beautiful, traditional craft that is centuries old - It’s never too late to start your journey into the wonderful world of crochet! Your tutor, Tracy Chapman, will be on hand to guide you through the basic techniques of this incredible craft.

Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside.

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Art History Mysteries
Nov
27

Art History Mysteries

Join us in the stunning surroundings of Haselbury Mill for a delicious 2-course lunch prepared using the very best local, seasonal ingredients. After lunch, we’ll be joined by art historian Richard Kay for a lecture about some of the art worlds greatest mysteries.

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From Reality to Drama: Puccini and Opera
Dec
2
to 4 Dec

From Reality to Drama: Puccini and Opera

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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Christmas Lino Printing Workshop
Dec
4

Christmas Lino Printing Workshop

A beautiful, traditional craft that is centuries old - It’s never too late to start your journey into the wonderful world of crochet! Your tutor, Tracy Chapman, will be on hand to guide you through the basic techniques of this incredible craft.

Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside.

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A Masterpiece on your Mantelpiece: Images on Christmas Cards
Dec
4

A Masterpiece on your Mantelpiece: Images on Christmas Cards

Join us in the stunning surroundings of Pennard House for a delicious 2-course lunch prepared using the very best local, seasonal ingredients. After lunch, we’ll be joined by art historian Richard Kay for a lecture about the often overlooked artwork that appears in many of our houses around this time of year - that of the humble Christmas card.

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A Fresh take on Spring with Watercolour
Feb
10
to 12 Feb

A Fresh take on Spring with Watercolour

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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You The Jury
Mar
10
to 12 Mar

You The Jury

Join us in the stunning setting of Haselbury Mill for this fascinating course where we will be considering three real life cases of murder or suspected murder which occurred in England between 1900-1975, and you the jury will consider the evidence presented, reach your own verdict and then decide whether or not justice was well served by the historical outcome.

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Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England
Oct
22
to 24 Oct

Before the Normans Came: The World of Anglo-Saxon England

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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Loose and Lively Watercolour Painting
Sept
24
to 26 Sept

Loose and Lively Watercolour Painting

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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Beginners Crochet
Apr
30

Beginners Crochet

A beautiful, traditional craft that is centuries old - It’s never too late to start your journey into the wonderful world of crochet! Your tutor, Tracy Chapman, will be on hand to guide you through the basic techniques of this incredible craft.

Our home for the day will be the stunning surroundings of Pennard House, a Grade II listed manor house nestled in the idyllic Somerset countryside.

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The Birth of the Impressionists
Apr
29
to 1 May

The Birth of the Impressionists

Join us for a relaxing residential stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House for a fascinating course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, art historian Dr Jan Cox, will be taking you on a journey through the birth of arguably the most influential artistic movement of them all - The Impressionists.

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