
By Stream and by Shore: Artists’ Colonies in England, France & Denmark
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.



Autumn Watercolours
Join us for a residential stay in the stunning setting of Haselbury Mill for a fascinating practical course, some delicious locally-sourced food and a truly home-from-home atmosphere. Our tutor, artist Shari Arnott, will be leading a seasonal exploration in watercolour.

Monarchy, Society and Culture in Plantagenet England 1154 - 1399
Explore the Plantagenet dynasty with historian Mark Cottle as we go on a journey spanning eight generations of English kings from 1154 to 1399. In a period that witnessed much change, and included notable cultural achievements in architecture and art, it produced some of England's greatest kings and some of its less able rulers.

Between two wars: the music of the 1920s and 30s
The music of the 1920s and 30s is full of excitement and colour. Brilliant talents such as Dimitri Shostakovich, Benjamin Britten, George Gershwin and many more appeared, and novel elements such as jazz and neo-classicism were developed. But it was also a period of tension and anxiety, as the threat of hostilities remain ever-present; that too is reflected in the great music of the time. Gwyn Parry-Jones navigates an amazing journey through the music of this fascinating period and explores is lasting legacy in this Neighbourhood Stay.

You The Jury
Join us in the stunning setting of Haselbury Mill for this fascinating course with Diane Janes 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.

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.

Three Great American Artists: Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, George Bellows
Join us in the stunning setting of Haselbury Mill for this fascinating course analysing the qualities that made artists Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe and George Bellows, giants of modern America in the early twentieth century.

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.

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.

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.