SPRING 2016

ART HISTORY
118sp ART AND
NEW
POWER
TOPIC
IN NEW
TUDOR ENGLAND NEW
Monday 9 meetings 10am – 12 noon
Tutor: Gillian White £67.50, £17
In this course we’ll look at the
NEW
relationship
between art and power in
TOPIC
Tudor England,
exploring the way in which the governing classes
used the visual arts to project images of
sophistication, wealth and control. Our road
travels through the political necessity of securing
the new Tudor dynasty at the start of the period,
the dramatic effects of the Reformation, and the
difficulties of a female monarch.
From 4 January
414sp TEXTILE
NEW
STUDY
TOPIC
GROUP NEW
NEW
Thursday 2 meetings 1.30-3.00 pm
Tutor: Sheila Winterton £11.50, No concession
The first session will be an overview and discussion
of textiles in the 20th century. In
NEW
March we shall
look at the history and design
TOPIC
of fashion and
textiles in the 18th and 19th centuries. Sessions
will be illustrated with images and, where
possible, with samples of textiles. Everyone with
an interest in textiles is welcome.
From 4 February and 3 March
505sp THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE
OF ISLAMIC TURKEY
Friday 9 meetings 1.30-3.30 pm
Tutor: Richard Yeomans £67.50, £17
This course of nine slide lectures will look at the
art and architecture of Turkey from the arrival of
the Seljuk Turks in the eleventh century, to the
end of the Ottoman period at the turn of the
twentieth century. Architecture will be the
principle theme supporting the historical narrative
and several lectures will cover the decorative arts,
including ceramics, calligraphy, miniatures, luxury
goods and textiles.
From 8 January
CRAFTS
114sp UPHOLSTERY
Monday 9 meetings 1.30 - 3.30 pm
Tutor: Ruth Brewin £67.50, £17
Continuing class please enquire for vacancies.
From 4 January
Ground Floor
115sp EMBROIDERY CIRCLE
Monday 9 meetings 1.30-3.30 pm
Leader: Jean Riley
£20, No Concessions
A learn-from-one another group with no tutor.
From 4 January
Ground Floor
217sp JEWELLERY MAKING: BEADWORK
& WIREWORK - Beginners
Tuesday 9 meetings 10-12 noon
Tutor: Helen Dugdale £67.50, £17
During the course, we will be covering a variety of
basic beading and wirework techniques. Projects
will include making larger on-trend fashion
jewellery, fine beading techniques using seed
beads and also working with wire and chain.
Come join us to make some stunning pieces of
jewellery. (Please note course fee does not
include materials, these can be purchased
separately from beading suppliers or from
the tutor).
From 5 January
316sp JEWELLERY MAKING: BEADWORK
& WIREWORK - Improvers
Wednesday 9 meetings 10-12 noon
Tutor: Helen Dugdale £67.50, £17
Continuing class please enquire for vacancies.
From 6 January
DON’T FORGET THAT YOU CAN PAY BY INSTALMENTS
We are happy to accept spread payment for most 9/8 week courses if you are paying by
cheque. Simply send us two cheques, one present-dated and one dated 1st February 2016
(each cheque for half the total fees, payable to The Percival Guildhouse).
Please send all cheques with your enrolment form or letter.This facility is not available
for short courses or dayschools.
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