DillingtonJULY TO AUGUST 2018

PROGRAMME OF COURSES AND EVENTS

DILLINGTON HOUSESomerset’s Premier Events Venue

Dillington "Dillington House is one of England's specialplaces. A truly lovely rural surrounding inwhich to learn and study, to walk and think,to eat well and make new friends.”

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Welcome toDillington House…

Welcome to our new look Summerprogramme for 2018. Once again we have a wide range of courses including our ever popular DillingtonSummer School and our Classical GuitarFestival, now in its twenty fourth year. So,we’re confident you will find something thatappeals to you.

The eagle eyed of you will have noticed thatthis year we have devoted this programmeexclusively to the Summer and have notrepeated all of the courses previouslyadvertised. But don’t forget we run coursesall throughout the year and if you would liketo find out what courses, concerts, talks andevents are running from January to June thenhave a look at our website or call our EventsTeam for a copy of our brochure.

We have been listening to your feedback andhave re-categorised our bedrooms and haveremoved the “superior” category. You willnow find a wider choice of double bedrooms,so if you have a favourite book early as roomswill be allocated on a first come first servedbasis. We now have two deluxe rooms, LordNorth and Room 1, and you will be able toupgrade your booking to a deluxe room for an additional tariff. Full details of ourbedroom categories can be found on page 2 and page 32. Speaking of bedrooms,on certain dates in July we are offering youthe chance to stay at Dillington on a dinner,bed and breakfast only basis for up to threenights. Friends and Patrons of Dillington willreceive a £10 discount on this offer. So, whynot give yourself a special treat? See our“Summer Stays” on pages 8 and 11 for fulldetails.

Stay in TouchSign up to our e-newsletter by visiting the courses page on our websitewww.dillington.com and clicking the link.

Stay in touch throughout the year and receivedetails of new events, additional courses thatwe have slotted in to meet demand, and newsof daily life at Dillington.

Thank YouWe would like to take this opportunity tothank all of our customers, patrons andfriends of Dillington, volunteers, sponsorsand tutors for their continued support. Thanksalso goes to those individuals who have givenus permission to use their photographsthroughout the programme. Whether you are new to Dillington or a familiar face, wecan’t wait to welcome you and hope to seeyou soon.

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Residential Course FeesAgainst each residential course you will find a series of symbols and prices, which give thefees per person, relating to the differentgrades of bedroom and occupancy.

s Double/twin room single occupancyl Double/twin room shared occupancyH Single roomu Non Resident

We also have two deluxe rooms – upgrades toa deluxe room cost £25 per person per night

Additional Nights Subject to availability it may be possible tostay overnight in advance of a day course for which we can offer a special rate for dinner, bed and breakfast. Ask for fulldetails on booking.

Private Study & Reading RetreatsIf you want to stay and catch up with someprivate work or study, rather than attend acourse, then we have a special rate for you.Similarly, if you wish to bring somebody withyou and whilst you attend your course theyrelax and do their own thing then we havespecial rates for that too. Prices start from£255* for weekends on a full board basis Longer periods can be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Place subject to availability.

Field Trips & VisitsCourse fees which include travel and entrance fees for field trips or visits are denoted by thebus symbol.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)See page 32 for FAQs and further informationabout what’s included.

*Charges current at time of going to press.

What you need to know

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Stay connectedThe website is easy to navigate and there you will find all sorts of information about the

courses and tutors together with links to their own websites. You can search by subject, tutor name or keywords.

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Dillington PROGRAmmE OF COuRSES AND EvENTS

July 2017 - June 2018

SOMERSET’S PREMIER EVENTS VENUE

For details of all our coursesand events visit our websiteor call the Bookings Officeon 01460 258613 for acopy of our

2017-18 brochure.

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Friends £25 per annum single subscription £35 per annum joint subscription

❖ Receive the programme in advance of everyone else❖ Priority booking ❖ Exclusive promotions❖ Reserved seating for concerts❖ Reserved seating for talks❖ Receive twice yearly newsletter with all the behind the scenes stories and plans❖ Entry into the annual prize draw

Patrons£300 per annumAll of the above plus…

SponsorsAs you will see a number of our concerts inthe programme have been sponsored byFriends and Patrons of Dillington. We evenhave a group of Friends joining together tosponsor a future concert. If you are interestedin sponsoring a concert in return for somewonderful Dillington hospitality please callour Events Team.

Terms and Conditions❖ membership runs for 12 months from the month of joining.❖ Joint subscriptions apply to two people residing at the same address.❖ Benefits to Patrons apply to a maximum of two people residing at the same address.❖ Priority booking applies to printed programme only.❖ Patron discounts apply to most courses excepting those marked where special payments to third parties are involved.❖ Patrons discount does not apply to pre-concert/pre-talk meals.❖ Patrons discount applies to new bookings only.

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Gift vouchers are an ideal present for Dillington regulars or a treatfor someone new to Dillington. vouchers are available in theamount of your choice and can be purchased from our EventsTeam 01460 258613. Treat someone today and give them thegift of the Dillington Experience.

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Modern Guitar Trio Sunday 29 JulyGraham Devine - Guitar Virtuoso Monday 30 JulyCopenhagen Guitar Duo - Baroque to Brazil Tuesday 31 JulyBranco Stoysin - Above the Clouds Wednesday 1 August Katona Twins Thursday 2 August

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Amedeo Modigliani & Bohemian Paris with Julian Halsby Sunday 7 JanuaryArt Deco Architecture – A Worldwide Phenomenon & The British Response with Mike Hope Sunday 21 JanuaryEmigrants: Why The English Sailed to the New Worldwith James Evans Sunday 4 FebruaryFamine & Plague in Early Modern England with Professor Ronald HuttonSunday 11 MarchEdward Bawden: Artist & Adventurer with James RussellSunday 25 MarchLiverpool “City of Scuplture” with Brian AndersonSunday 15 April

The Extraordinary Story of Dr Samuel Johnson, His Dictionary & His Slave with Tim Moorey Friday 19 JanuaryEnglish Shell House & Grotto Decoration with Dr Gerald & Margaret HullFriday 2 FebruaryExeter Cathedral: A Portrait in Decorated Gothic with Mark CottleFriday 16 February Cleopatra’s Needle, or is it? A Journey from Heliopolis in Egypt to London’s Embankment (via Alexandria) with Lucia GahlinFriday 23 MarchThe Glory of Islamic Art with Wayne BennettFriday 13 April

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Forthcoming Events Dates for your diaryWednesday 14 February Valentines NightSunday 11 March Mother’s Day Afternoon TeaSunday 8 April Gin & Jazz EveningThursday 26 April Wedding Fair Sunday 17 June Father’s Day Carvery with optional clay pigeon shooting

Full details will be published on our website when available

CONCERTS Albion Quartet & Miguel Da Silva Sunday 28 JanuaryColin Booth, Steven Devine & KateSemmensSunday 4 MarchPiatti Quartet & Charles Owen Sunday 13 MayCoull Quartet Sunday 23 September

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Full details of each concert and lecture can befound on our website or call our Events Team fora copy of our July 2017June 2018 brochure.

Please sign up to receive full details of the dates and books to be discussed by sending anemail to dillingtonbookings@somerset.gov.uk

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The Dillington Book Club offers an opportunity for all those lovers ofliterature to meet to discuss a variety of books. The group meets onthe first Tuesday of every month and is led by Elizabeth Rapp, whobrings with her a wealth of literary knowledge and experience.

Discussion is always lively and passionate as members are encouraged tofreely view and express their opinions. Whilst the book club is intended forserious debate there is also a lot of fun to be had and discussions oftencontinue all the way through lunch!

Dates for 2018Tuesday 6 February - 1984 by George OrwellTuesday 6 March - Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Tuesday 3 April - Grief is The Thing with Feathers by max PorterTuesday 1 May - Book Club & Beyond: Doctor Zhivago & The Russian Novel*Tuesday 5 June - madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

*£25 per session (with the exception of 1 may*) starting with coffee at 10.30am and ending with a three course lunch at 1.00pm.

*At the request of regular participants Tuesday 1 may is a special extended Book Club givingextra time to explore more deeply and fully this fascinating novel by Boris Pasternak, writtenin the genre of generations of novels by Russian authors. The day will begin with an overviewof these important novels and the main themes they describe, then during the remainder ofthe day we will study the text and discuss the plot, characters and social revolutions of theirtimes. This day will run from 10.30am – 4.00pm. £44 (includes lunch and refreshments)

Prior booking is essential for all dates as places are limited.main Course *£11 per person (under 10s £6.50)Dessert *£4 per personCall 01460 258648 for further details and to reserve a tableLunch will be served either in the Hyde or the House

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Summer Stays in SomersetDillington is located in a beautiful part ofEngland and Somerset is a county rich inhistory and landscape. Come and stay atDillington and explore the wonderful countyof Somerset and its neighbouring counties ofDorset and Devon. Spend up to three nights inthe beautiful surroundings of DillingtonHouse, enjoy a comfortable nights’ sleep and wake up to one of Dilington’s bountifulbreakfasts. After your day exploring return toa relaxing evening and a delicious threecourse dinner.

Dates available: Monday 2, Tuesday 3 &Wednesday 4 July

£89 per person per night (includes dinner,bed and breakfast)

discount for Dillington Patrons and Friends of Dillington.

Painting for Complete BeginnersMonday 2 July, Monday 9 July & Monday 16 July Fee: £159 This series of workshops, which runs overthree consecutive mondays, is for completebeginners who want to paint withwatercolours. We will begin with traditionaltechniques and colour mixing, then exploresome of the exciting possibilities that makemodern watercolour painting special.Individual help and encouragement at everystage will enable the emerging artist to painta simple landscape, a still life and flowers.Basic equipment will be provided and a smallcharge will be made for paper and paint,payable to the tutor on the day. Tutor: Angela Burton

French Revolutionary Painter Jacques Louis DavidMonday 2 July Fee: £56Academic success, friend of the Frenchrevolutionaries and painter to Napoleon: this study day focuses on the life and work ofJacques Louis David. We will survey the life ofthis great artist and analyse the way headapted his subject matter and style tochanging political times and in particular the propagandistic nature of the paintings he made during the French Revolution. Tutor: Dr Angie Smith

Creative Writing: My Love is Like a Red, Red RoseTuesday 3 July Fee: £54This course will explore the manifold moodsand expressions of love, that most vital humanemotion. We shall study the origins of lovepoetry including the role of the troubadour insouthern France, the poem "Roman de laRose" and the emergence of courtly love. Love in all its aspects, from fulfilment to bitterrejection will be studied through poetry andprose from a variety of nations and centuries.The three writing sessions will provide youwith the opportunity to share your ownexperiences and we will hold discussions in a relaxed and supportive environment. Tutor: Elizabeth Rapp

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Building an Empire: Roman EngineeringTuesday 3 July Fee: £54The Roman army’s fighting skills are wellknown – yet perhaps more important werethere peace time duties particularly in theWestern Provinces, the army was responsiblefor much of the infrastructure that madeRoman life possible. It provided surveyors,architects and engineers, road builders andthe “police force”, as well as overseeingmining and tax collection – all of which will be examined. Tutor: Nick Griffiths

The House of WindsorTuesday 3 July Fee: £54During this day course we will explore thereasons why the House of Windsor cameabout in 1917. Discuss the House of Hanoverand Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and reflect on theHouse of Windsor since 1917 – who is in andwho is out? Tutor: Jane Ferentzi-Sheppard

Drawing PortraitsTuesday 3 July Fee: £64Designed to build confidence in beginnersand improvers who are most welcome on thisuseful and enjoyable day course. We have theuse of a professional model for the whole day,in a step by step programme which allowsstudents to proceed at their preferred pace.We will start with basic drawing instructionand demonstrations, followed by simpleexercises together with individual attention.There will be plenty of helpful tips onobtaining likeness, observation, and use ofcolour etc. The simplest of materials will beenough, boards and easels are provided, andyou will be assured of a great day in thegorgeous setting of Dillington House. Tutor: Stella Murray Whatley

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Day Courses

Registration for most courses takesplace from 9.00am and the first sessionusually begins at 9.45am. Coursesnormally end at 4.00pm with tea andcake. The fee covers not only tuition, butalso a three-course lunch, refreshmentsand any field trip and entrance fees (ifapplicable), unless stated otherwise. Please note that for out and about type courses apacked lunch will normally be provided.

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Creative SkillsTuesday 3 July Fee: £62This workshop is for newcomers and thosewho want to improve the creative quality oftheir images. We will look at various rules andtechniques to create well composed andbalanced images, including; the 6 key visualelements, the rule of thirds, anchor points,viewpoint, juxtaposition and cropping. Thetheory is richly illustrated with examples ofBrian’s landscape, wildlife and people imagesfrom around the world; and you will haveample opportunity to practise the theorytaking shots around Dillington’s house andgardens. This workshop is appropriate for filmor digital cameras, smartphone or iPad users.

Refresher & Technical SkillsWednesday 4 July Fee: £62A workshop for newcomers and those whowant to refresh their technical skills. We willlook at how a camera works, the optics, basiccontrols, types of ‘camera’, lenses and

equipment. We will investigate aperture,shutter and ISO controls and their effect on depth of field. Although this workshop looksat technical aspects, Brian will illustrate andexplain things simply and clearly so everyoneunderstands. To get maximum benefit fromthis workshop you should be familiar with thebasic controls of your camera.

Basic Editing SkillsThursday 5 July Fee: £72Spend the day photographing Dillington’sstunning architecture, gardens and sculpture,then learn how to enhance your images in twoeasy-to-follow editing tutorials. Brian will lookat adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation;cropping, cloning and using basic effects. Youwill then edit your day’s images on yourlaptops or iPads. In addition to your cameraand lenses, you will need to bring a laptop oriPad with your preferred photo editingsoftware installed. This extended workshopwill start at 9.30am and finish at 5.00pm.Please note numbers are limited for this day.

Cities in the Twenty First Century Tea Tuesday 3 - Lunch Thursday 5 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Historically, cities preceded states as the key actors in global affairs (politically,economically and culturally). In more recenttimes, this trend appears to be reappearing,with the mayor of London now having as largean international profile as the British Primeminister. But is this actually a fallacy? Or willthe twenty first century be the “Century of theCity”? Case studies include the expansion ofmayors as leaders, the increased role of citiesin meeting global challenges (from migrationto climate change) and the differentexperiences of city-dwellers across the globe (from prosperity to poverty). Tutor: Max Stafford

With up to 40 bedrooms available,we welcome groups looking to staysomewhere special.For further details contact our Events Team atconferences@somerset.gov.uk

Group Bookings

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Willow Hare Sculpture WorkshopWednesday 4 July Fee: £54Create a unique willow hare sculpture for yourgarden with willow artist, Jo Sadler. Localwillow from the Somerset levels will beprepared for you ready to make a sitting ormoon gazing hare. No experience necessary,just plenty of enthusiasm. All materials will beprepared and provided at an additional cost of£40 payable to the tutor on the day. Tutor: Jo Sadler

The Wonder of the World: A TeenageEmperor at the First MillenniumWednesday 4 July Fee: £54In 983 a three year old Saxon prince inheriteda vast empire that stretched from the Baltic toRome. In 994 he was crowned Emperor OttoIII of the Romans and, regarding himself asthe new Constantine, built himself a palace inRome and set about creating a new RomanEmpire in medieval Europe. This courseexplores the life and times of this remarkableindividual and the nature of his ambitiousprojects cut short by his early death at the ageof twenty one. Tutor: Richard Henderson

Foundations of YogaThursday 5 July Fee: £54Have you ever wondered what Yoga is allabout but not felt confident or flexible enoughto commence general classes? Or have youhad a break from yoga and would like torefresh your practice from the roots up? Thenthis workshop is for you! During the day wewill take a deeper dive into some of thecomponents of yoga including an overview ofthe paths and 8 Limbs of yoga, key principlesof the physical practice, two yoga practicessuitable for beginners and refreshers andbasic alignment of some of the key postures, a closer look at the most commonsun salutations and how to modify yourpractice to suit your individual requirements.The focus of the day will be to enhance yourunderstanding of the broader context ofHatha yoga and build your knowledge andconfidence in your practice. Tutor: Bev Alderson

Summer Stays in SomersetDillington is located in a beautiful part ofEngland and Somerset is a county rich inhistory and landscape. Come and stay atDillington and explore the wonderful countyof Somerset and its neighbouring counties ofDorset and Devon. Spend up to three nights inthe beautiful surroundings of DillingtonHouse, enjoy a comfortable nights’ sleep andwake up to one of Dilington’s bountifulbreakfasts. After your day exploring return toa relaxing evening and a delicious threecourse dinner.

Dates available: Monday 9, Tuesday 10 &Wednesday 11 July

£89 per person per night (includes dinner,bed and breakfast)

discount for Dillington Patrons and Friends of Dillington.

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Summer SketchbookTea Monday 9 – Lunch Wednesday 11 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Enjoy a few days sketching or painting in thebeautiful environment of Dillington Houseand grounds with the guidance of anenthusiastic tutor. All levels are welcome onthis course, including complete beginners.Demonstrations, notes and tips on what tolook for in your chosen subject will make thesessions informative and rewarding. Insideand outside Dillington offers a fund ofmemorable images to fill your book orportfolio, which you can use at a later date.Bring whichever medium you like and plenty of enthusiasm! Tutor: Stella Murray Whatley

Industries Around The Parrett & AxeTea Monday 9 - Lunch Thursday 12 JulyFees (£): s 644 l 562 H 562 u 403This year’s course examines industrialarchaeology in two nearby areas of Somersetand Devon through lectures and field visits.The first visit explores the Somerset moorsbeside the River Parrett, with tours of theWestonzoyland pumping engine and steamcollection, and a willow basket makingoperation. The second visit is to Axminster, fora tour of the working carpet factory, followedby much more down to the sea at Seaton.Everyone is welcome but please be aware thatoutdoor walking is involved and some indoorvisits include steps. No previous knowledgeneeded. Tutor: Dr Peter Stanier

Dillington is the perfect setting for any occasion, such as a birthdaycelebration, wedding anniversary, a

wake, family reunions and Christmas parties. We can seat any number up to 150 for a mealand 200 for a party. With 40 en-suite bedroomswe can accommodate up to 78 guests.

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If the purpose of a meetingor conference is to engage,stimulate and inspire itsparticipants, then thechoice of venue has acritical role to play.

Customer feedback confirmsthat in all of these respectsDillington House delivers.

On arrival, delegates will findample parking and if firstimpressions count, the impactof the main house and itssurrounding gardens isstunning. The contrast of themodern Hyde building withthe architecture of the of themain site works magnificently.An extensive survey of ourcustomers recently revealedthat 93% rate Dillington’s

impression on delegates aseither very good or excellent.Once inside, our staffdemonstrate both friendlinessand helpfulness – 91% ofsurvey respondents scoredour team as very good orexcellent for these qualities.We endeavour to provide aflexible and positive responseto issues on the day which sooften arrive unexpectedly.

Dillington has twelve wellequipped meeting roomsvarying in size to meet mostrequirements and forty stylishen-suite bedrooms forresidential events.

Food always features as a keycomponent in delegates’enjoyment of the day.

Whether it’s a self-service hotfork buffet or afternoon teawith cake, close to 90% ofrespondents perceived thequality of Dillington’scatering to be very good or excellent.

Adding value to your event iswhat Dillington is all about.

If you need furtherinformation on our facilities or pricing for a meeting,conference, business dinneror group accommodationplease contact our EventsTeam on 01460 258613conferences@somerset.gov.uk

Conferences

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Gardens of WessexTea Monday 9 - Lunch Thursday 12 JulyFees (£): s 698 l 616 H 616 u 457Back by popular demand! From our base atbeautiful Dillington House join horticulturist,Christine Pritchard, who will guide you aroundsome more of the most interesting privategardens, both large and small, from the heartof the countryside to the Somerset coast. Inthe company of like-minded enthusiasts, youwill learn about the development of thegardens from the owners or head gardeners.You are sure to take home ideas andinspiration. No particular gardeningknowledge is necessary to enjoy this relaxedcourse.Tutor: Christine Pritchard

Understanding Commercial PatternsTuesday 10 July Fee: £54The success of dressmaking using commercialpaper patterns depends on understanding theinstructions and markings on the paperpattern. This course is for students who want tofully understand how to adapt the pattern andsuccessfully cut out the correct size to fit themand make up the garment. You will need tobring a pattern and calico to make up a toile(sample garment) during the day. All welcomebut you will need a reasonable amount ofsewing knowledge, including the ability touse your own sewing machine, which you willneed to bring with you. Tutor: Jenny Harrison

Words, Words Words: A Brief History of the Dictionary MenWednesday 11 July Fee: £54 Dictionaries and concordances come in allshapes and sizes and are both useful andappealing on many different levels. They coverthe meaning of words; phrase and fable;quotations; classical literature, biography andmany other areas of interest. There are foreignlanguage dictionaries and dictionaries forchildren, often beautifully illustrated and theiruse can be found from the school room toBletchley Park, the home of codes and ciphersduring the Second World War. But who wrotethem? Indeed – who writes them still? Thiscourse will look at several of the men (and yes– it is men who were the first compilers)including Samuel Johnson, John Lempriere,William Chambers, Ebenezer Brewer andNoah Webster not forgetting the surgeon ofCrowthorne and Alexander the Corrector. Tutor: Geraldine Beare

Ukulele Workshop: BeginnersWednesday 11 July Fee: £54Ideal for anyone who has little or noexperience of playing a musical instrument orwho has tried to teach themselves the ukulelebut would like some guidance. You will learnhow to: hold it, tune it, strum it, play fivesimple chords and put them all together in afew familiar songs. In a few short hours youwill be strumming along to familiar songs andenjoying the pleasures of communal musicmaking in a friendly and supportive group.ukuleles are available to loan for the day butplease request one on booking. Please alsoindicate if you are a left-handed player. Tutor: Sally Vaughan

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The Yellow WallpaperWednesday 11 July Fee: £54Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s short story from1892 is a powerful exploration of the positionof women at the end of the nineteenthcentury. Seen by many as a condemnation of a patriarchal society and of a male dominatedmedical profession this story remains relevant.This course will explore the powerful languageand imagery in this story and its contemporarysocial and medical context. Tutor: Dr Greta Depledge

Appliqué Cushion: Exmoor PonyMonday 16 July Fee: £54From a supplied photograph and template,you will be shown how to transfer the imagein to an appliqué pattern to apply onto acanvas cushion front. You will then be guidedthrough the process of embellishment, byapplying appliqué, free motion machining tofinishing the edges and further machinestitching to produce a 2D outcome to adorn asoft furnishing cushion or even later frame asa picture. Finally, you will be shown how toconstruct your cushion which would make agreat addition to any sofa or easy chair; maybeeven as a personal gift for a loved one. Thiscourse is suitable for all levels, from the noviceto the advanced. Tutor: Gary Mills

Ancient Persian Art & ArchitectureMonday 16 July Fee: £54The city of Persepolis and the petroglyphs atNaqsh-e-Rostam are just two of the sites thatwe will be examining during this study daysurveying the art and architecture of ancientPersia. We will be looking at a variety of artforms produced in ancient Persia under theAchaemenids, the Parthians and theSassanians. These will include items made of gold and silver, figurative sculpture andfragments of textile that have survived. Tutor: Angie Smith

Early Christianity in SomersetMonday 16 July Fee: £54Somerset offers us fascinating clues about thelives of our forebears. The county is rich inRomano-British cemeteries and Christian villasites, which show us how the Celtic churchevolved. Somerset contains early monasticsites too, at Street, Glastonbury and elsewhere.Some twenty sites will be considered duringthe morning. In the afternoon, we will focuson sites further afield, and end by exploringsome Celtic poetry.Tutor: Sister Elizabeth Rees

Chinese Painting on Silk & Rice Paper in Meticulous Style: AnimalsTea Tuesday 17 - Lunch Thursday 19 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230meticulous style on silk is a traditionalChinese art form, which is more than twothousand years old, and is used to paintflowers, birds, landscapes, figures andanimals. This course will focus on paintinganimals, including a tiger and a dog. Duringthe course you will learn how to draw finelines, build up colour, layer by layer, andcreate lifelike animal coats. Once you havegained the skills of the meticulous style ofpainting you will develop towards paintingthe subject of your choice. You will also beintroduced to the cultural background behindChinese painting. Tutor: Kaili Fu

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Political Philosophy: In Search of UtopiaTea Tuesday 17 - Lunch Thursday 19 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230For two and a half millennia philosophershave written blueprints for the perfect society,yet still it remains elusive. Beginning oursearch with Plato’s Republic, and progressingthrough to Nozick’s Anarchy, State and Utopia,we will try to answer the question: what is thebest form of society? Tutor: Darren Harper

Yoga, Mindfulness & Stress Awareness GetawayTea Tuesday 17 - Lunch Thursday 19 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Leave behind the busyness of the modernworld, your routine and responsibilities andjoin like-minded people to relax and enjoy afew days of mindfulness, yoga and stressawareness. Suitable for all levels of ability andexperience, from those with a regular yogaand meditation practice to those wishing tosimply discover what these are all about. Theworkshop will include four yoga practices, oneyoga nidra, one mindfulness and meditationsession, a stress awareness session and a talkand meditation focussed on getting a goodnight’s sleep. There will be plenty of timewithin the schedule to rest, read, walk in thecountryside, chat with other guests or simplyrelax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings ofDillington House. Tutor: Bev Alderson

The Novels of Wilkie CollinsTea Tuesday 17 - Lunch Thursday 19 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Wilkie Collins was a contemporary of Dickensand a hugely successful and prolific novelist.most famous for ‘The Woman in White’ and‘The moonstone’ there are, however, manymore novels by Collins that are worthy ofstudy. This course will explore a variety ofnovels by this intriguing and innovativenovelist. Tutor: Dr Greta Depledge

Creative Textile Workshop: Fabulous FoliageWednesday 18 July Fee: £54Learn the gentle art of pure silk ribbonembroidery and surface stitchery to createyour own unique framed piece. We will beusing the glorious colours of foliage in thenatural world as our inspiration. Thistechnique is very easy to master and itproduces impressive effects. Friendly personaltuition will be given at each stage of yourproject. This workshop is suitable for all levelsof ability. There will be an additional charge of£15 for materials payable to the tutor on theday. Tutor: Helen Roskell

Registration for most courses takesplace from 9.00am and the first sessionusually begins at 9.45am. Coursesnormally end at 4.00pm with tea andcake. The fee covers not only tuition, butalso a three-course lunch, refreshmentsand any field trip and entrance fees (ifapplicable), unless stated otherwise. Please note that for out and about type courses apacked lunch will normally be provided.

Day Courses

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Jan van Eyck, The Ghent Altarpiece & Artistic Flowering in 15th Century BurgundyWednesday 18 July Fee: £57Our study of this monumental altarpiece will encompass the rich cultural, social andpolitical context of its production andconsumption during the reign of Philip theGood, continuing with an examination of itscomplex iconography as understood by Pre-Reformation audiences. van Eyck'sinfluence on his Italian contemporaries andthe chequered history of the work itself willalso be explored. Tutor: Joanna Cobb

The Medieval Parish ChurchWednesday 18 July Fee: £54England has some 16,000 surviving medievalparish churches – yet hardly any two areidentical; the day course will look at thegeneral design and regional differences, aswell as what remains of carving, painting andinternal woodwork. How the buildingsfunctioned, and the often surprisingdocumentary evidence, will also be examined. Tutor: Nick Griffiths

The Many Lives of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)Tea Monday 23 - Lunch Wednesday 25 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Composer, conductor, pianist, teacher,television star; all of these roles wereperformed with brilliance by this uniquelytalented musician. In this course we shallexplore Bernstein’s output, including“Candide”, “West Side Story” and “ChichesterPsalms”. We will also observe him as a teacherand in interview, and consider his specialqualities as a conductor in interpretations ofhis favourite music. This course will appeal toanyone with an interest in music and nospecialist knowledge is required.Tutor: Gwyn Parry-Jones

Botanical IllustrationTea Monday 23 - Lunch Wednesday 25 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Botanical Illustration is precise detailed work,a combination of art and science. This studiobased watercolour course is for all abilitylevels; no experience of art or botany isrequired, just commitment. We aim to enjoyworking in an atmosphere of relaxed industry.Students will work at their own pace on thesubject of their choice. The course will coverthe use of basic materials and methods forbeginners and will offer professional advice toadvanced students. The emphasis will be onindividual development. Tutor: Susan Hillier

Jane Austen's 'Emma' & 'Sense and Sensibility' Tea Monday 23 - Lunch Wednesday 25 JulyFees (£): s 391 l 336 H 336 u 230Jane Austen was greatly attached to hernovels, ‘Sense and Sensibility’ and ‘Emma’.Her heroine in ‘Emma’ she described as acharacter ‘whom none but myself may like’.She likened her relationship with ‘Sense andSensibility’ to a mother and a ‘suckling child’.Learn about how Austen crafted theseheroines and spot traces of her novels in herletters and life, consider how vital debatesrelating to gender, social class, education andmarriage in the eighteenth century wererepresented in these iconic novels. This courseexplores ‘Emma’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’through the medium of lectures and groupdiscussion. You will finish the course with agreater understanding of the novels and thecontext in which this famous writer wrote. Beinspired by the writer who has become theface of the £10 note. If you love reading andhave always wanted to know more about why‘Emma’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’ have sucha prized place in English Literature, this is thecourse for you. Tutor: Dr Danielle Grover

Markets to Malls: The History of Shops & Shopping in BritainTuesday 24 July Fee: £59This course covers the history of Britishretailing from the markets of the middle agesto the supermarkets and shopping malls ofthe twentieth century. It tells the story of howshopping turned into a leisure activity in theGeorgian and victorian periods, how shopsevolved to suit changing needs, how retailingturned into big business thanks to the flair ofpioneers like Jesse Boot the chemist and JohnJames Sainsbury the grocer, and how highstreets were transformed by supermarkets and department stores. All comers welcome. Tutor: Philip Wilkinson

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breakfast with a capacity for up to 200 guests for the evening reception.

We are licensed for civil ceremonies in ourromantic Orangery, the elegant Hanning Room

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Aspects of West Country HistoryTuesday 24 July Fee: £54During this day course we will explore theimportant aspects of West Country historyincluding the Dorset and West Countryconnections to slavery, migration from theWest Country in the 1800s and the ConradFinzels – sugar refiners in Bristol. Tutor: Jane Ferentzi-Sheppard

Make a Tuned XylophoneTuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 JulyFee: £133 (includes materials)Why not try your hand at making a xylophone.using traditional greenwood craft skills andtools and sustainably sourced wood, enjoy thetherapeutic activity of green woodworkmaking and tuning your own hand craftedxylophone as well as a range of other simplepercussive instruments (time permitting).Once the making is done and the messcleared away, it’s time to play what you havemade! Tutor: Philip Harwin

Victorian ArchitectureWednesday 25 July Fee: £59The architecture of the victorians wasendlessly inventive and transformed England.This course explores the variety and versatilityof victorian architecture, looking at examplessuch as vast town halls, intricately decoratedchurches, and dazzling theatres. From workers'housing to schools, from the Houses ofParliament to Paddington Station, this courseshows how the victorians built our world. Tutor: Philip Wilkinson

News from the Fronts - The Start of the Last Hundred DaysWednesday 25 July Fee: £54This standalone day course is one of a rollingseries covering the centenary of events as theyunfolded during the Great War. Each coursestarts with a strategic overview across allTheatres thus highlighting the immediateproblems confronting the leadership of themajor belligerents. Thereafter the course willconsider the prosecution of ongoingoperations and how these were reported inthe Press. By July 1918 French initiatives orchestrated bymarshal Foch had led to German withdrawalsfrom their marne salient. This set the scene fora British offensive into the Amiens salient. On 8 August 1918 the British Army with itsCanadian and Australian Corps in the vanlaunched an assault on German positions, the result of which was later described byLudendorff as ‘the black day of the GermanArmy’. The Battle of Amiens finally broke thecrust of trench warfare and heralded the LastHundred Days of mobile warfare. Of morelasting significance was that on the first fewdays of the battle the British Army executedand sustained the prototype of mechanisedwarfare later to be developed by the Germansas Blitzkrieg. Tutor: Mike Shaw

Twenty Fourth Dillington Classical Guitar Summer School Directed by Peter RuefferTea Sunday 29 July - Breakfast Saturday 4 AugustFees (£): s 875 l 795 H 795 u 519 This popular event, now in its twenty fourthyear, offers classical guitarists a uniqueopportunity to participate in a variedprogramme of music making that also allowstime to develop playing and music readingskills. The emphasis is on participation withstudents working in a non-competitive andsupportive environment, performing inensembles both large and small. The course issuitable for players of all levels of ability withthe exception of beginners.

Highlights for 2018 include an originalcommissioned work for Guitar Orchestra aswell as several new arrangements by PeterRueffer. There will also be an opportunity forall to participate in a guitar duet class directedby the Copenhagen Guitar Duo.

Each evening students join the audience atthe Guitar Festival featuring a fantastic line upof international artists. Come and be part of aweek of fun, friendship and performance,you’ll be glad you did.

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The Twenty Fourth Dillington Classical Guitar FestivalThis year we will be celebrating twenty four years of theDillington Classical Guitar Festival with concerts by some oftoday’s leading international ensembles and soloists. The Festival in 2018 welcomes back guitar virtuoso GrahamDevine, the brilliant Copenhagen Duo and the uniquemodern Guitar Trio, returning after an absence of somefifteen years. Also making return visits are one manensemble, Branco Stoysin and the fabulous Katona Twins,“the classical world’s best known Guitar Duo”

Tickets (per concert) £12 (under 18s £6)Festival Season Ticket £50 Pre-concert suppers available at £25All concerts start at 8.00pm

Sunday 29 JulyThe Modern Guitar TrioRoland Chadwick, Roland Gallery, vincent Lindsey-Clarkprogramme features the Trio’s acclaimed compositions

monday 30 JulyGraham Devine - Guitar VirtuosoWorks by Bach and music inspired by Bach

Tuesday 31 JulyCopenhagen Guitar Duo - Baroque to Brazil Alan Sjolin, martin Buonomusic by Bach, Scarlatti and Brazilian composers

Wednesday 1 August Branco Stoysin - Above the CloudsBranco Stoysin with special guest Peter RuefferFeaturing Branco’s lyrical compositions inspired by the folk music of his native Serbia

Thursday 2 AugustKatona Twins Peter & Zoltan Katona Works by Handel, Bartok, Bernstein and Katona

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Join Wayne Bennett, Chris Pollard, Mike Hope and friends for our annual Residential Summer School andenjoy learning with like-minded people in the relaxed and beautiful environment of Dillington. Together we will enjoyeach other's company, learn from each other and have a great time - whatever the British weather throws at us! As you cansee there are two varied programmes, each lasting a week. As well as the daytime course programme, an offering of after-dinner presentations, talks and activities is also organised. All in all each week is a rich mix of learning and pleasure.

Week One offers you a selection ofcourses from which to create your ownspecial holiday with a difference. Chooseto spend the week out and about withmike Hope, take part in a week longpainting course with Clare Duvergier, orput together a programme of shortercourses or self-contained days withofferings from Wayne Bennett, ChrisPollard or Tim Porter.

The courses run from monday – Friday,from 9.30am – 4.00pm, with theexception of the out and about courseswhere times may vary.

For Week Two you may choose to spendthe week out and about with WayneBennett, or for Dillington based courses,immerse yourself in Spanish with ChrisPollard, get creative with Annette Bolton or join mike Hope and mark Cottle whoare offering courses, which include acouple of outings. Dr Jan Cox’s is offeringfive self-contained days on art history.

Fees include course/s of your choice, sixnights’ en-suite accommodation, full board,refreshments and evening activities.

A supplement applies to some courses – seeindividual course descriptions for details.

You may opt out of any of the excursions oractivities during the week but please notethere is no reduction in fee. For thosebooking both weeks please noteaccommodation is not available on Saturday 11th August.

Non Residents Non Residents and Day Attendees may booka place on any of the courses – see individualcourse descriptions for the relevant fee.Accommodation is only available forresidents booking the complete week.Non Residents are welcome to book dinnerand the evening presentations, talks oractivities at £25.

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Houses & Gardens, Public & Private, ofthe West Country with Mike HopeFollowing on the successful formula of lastyear’s Summer School programme, this yearsees another new mix of public and privatehouses and gardens of the West Country. Witha small number of supporting lectures, thehouses have once again been chosen to give arange of period and style to show the wealthof properties and gardens in the region. Themixture of the famous and not so famousgives a really good sense of the quality andindeed quantity of properties and in turnshows off all periods from the late medieval to the twentieth century.

There will be a supplement of £200 for thiscourse towards the cost of transport andentrance fees.

Non Resident Fee: £470 (includessupplement)

Be A More Confident Painter with Clare DuVergier This five day course is designed to challengepainters with some experience. The emphasiswill be on watercolour, especially forpreliminary work but finished studio piecescould be in any medium. Take time in theglorious surroundings of Dillington, tounwind and take a critical look at your ownwork. Be honest, are you stuck in a rut? Areyou producing the same slightly tired andoverworked paintings time and time again? Isthere a better painter lurking within? Togetherwe will examine the essential elements of agood painting to find the better painter thatexists within us all.Non Resident Fee: £270

The Birth of Great MusicalMasterpieces with Tim Porter(Monday to Wednesday)How did music’s greatest masterpieces firstsee the light of day? Handel, Beethoven,Sibelius, Elgar and many others had hugestruggles on their hands when it came tofinishing their scores and presenting them to the public. The results were in turntriumphant, farcical, mysterious or downrightdisastrous, but always a good story. So herewe present music’s great opening nights,telling us so much about personalities, tastes,audiences and attitudes.Non Resident Fee: £162

The Medieval Scottish Border: Peace, War, Buildings & Landscapeswith Tim Porter(Thursday and Friday)Britain’s loveliest region also has the mosthaunting history. Without leaving Dillington,we will survey the border moors, mountains,rivers and ancient castles. We will also travelthe thousand years (600 – 1600), observinghow England and Scotland first arose, andthen related to one another in peace and war.As a story, it is sometimes tragic, butsometimes inspiring: the horror of Flodden is balanced by the glory of melrose Abbey!Non Resident Fee: £108

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This course will offer a comprehensive survey of great painting, sculpture and architecture - with some moments of music to addfurther insight. Each day will look at a century and examine some principal exemplars across the disciplines. We will ask howrepresentative are these important works and what can they tell us about the story of British Art. We will see how art, artists andideas from abroad influenced British taste and how we amassed the huge international holding of artworks that have now found ahome in our great public and private collections. Non Resident Fee: £54 per day

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The SixteenthCenturyRoyal palaces and patronagefeature strongly as does theTudor impulse to create aRenaissance court to rivalanything abroad. The powerof the royal portrait comes tothe fore replacing, as it does,the wholesale destruction ofreligious art and architecture.

The SeventeenthCenturyThe flamboyance of theStuart court and the start of aglobal empire bring newtalent into the British story.Rubens, van Dyck and Lelyplay important parts as dothe aristocrats who began tocollect foreign art and buildgreat houses on anunprecedented scale.

The EighteenthCenturyWith the combination ofglobal economic and militarysuccess, a revitalisedmonarchy and a surfeit ofideas borrowed from ancientRome, Britain became themost important nation inEurope. A huge programmeof ostentatious buildingswere erected to glorifyindividual and nationalsuccess - and to house thevast amount of art beingproduced and imported fromthe continent.

The NineteenthCenturyThe Regency was theflourishing of Georgian tasteand this was followed by astrange combination of sobervictorian taste (laced with agood dose of sentimentality)and a certain extravagancewhich could only be achievedwith some very deep pockets.Technology too had animpact on the arts and theperiod saw the arrival ofpublic galleries andmuseums and great acts ofphilanthropy.

The TwentiethCenturyIn many ways the last centurysaw the slow erosion of manyartistic traditions.Impressionism andmodernism had enormousimpact. The watersheds oftwo World Wars heraldedhuge social, political andcultural change - not just inBritain but around the world.American art in particularinfluenced the second half ofthe century as did corporatepower and money.

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Europe is replete with many great but little known cities. This selection will demonstrate that equally rich histories as well asastonishing cultural treasures can be found away from the familiar ‘honeypot’ city destinations. From origins to the present day thehistory of each city will be told. Famous (and infamous) inhabitants will be encountered along the way and naturally thearchitecture, art and music will be explored in some detail. Non Resident Fee: £54 per day

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Five Great (But Little Known) European Cities with Chris Pollard

Bologna Home of Europe’s oldestuniversity whose studentsincluded Dante, Boccaccioand Petrarch. The city is agreat culinary centre tooextending far beyond thedelight of Tagliatelle allaBolognese! Bugatti wasfounded in Bologna andDucati are stillheadquartered there. Sons of the city include Respighi,marconi, Pasolini and theactor Rossano Brazzi.

Toulouse Sometimes called The PinkCity after its terracotta bricks,the city has Roman andvisigoth foundations. Duringthe medieval period it was agreat Christian centre andlong before the SpanishInquisition it was key to thesuppression of the CatharHeresy. modern Toulouse is amost elegant and artistic cityas well as an economicpowerhouse. It is the homeof the great Airbusmanufacturing company.

OportoAn ancient city with Celticbeginnings and great Britishconnections thanks to ashared Atlantic seaboard andour enthusiasm for fine wine.Oporto sits astride the DouroRiver leading to the city’snickname - the City ofBridges. Portugal’s secondcity, Oporto’s centre is aWorld Heritage Site whichincludes a magnificentRomanesque cathedral. Inaddition to historic buildingsthere are many fine modernbuildings including a mostbeautiful synagogue - one ofthe largest in Europe - and asensational new concert hall.

MalagaThis ancient Spanish port cityhas ancient foundationspredating the Romans. Thecity is also the birthplace ofthe twentieth century’sgreatest artist - Pablo Picasso.Today its historic treasuresand museums are oftenoverlooked in a dash to get toholiday destinations acrossAndalusia. To those who wantto experience it, malagaoffers a delicious blend ofRoman, moorish, Baroqueand modern culture.

HeidelbergThe city of Romberg’sStudent Prince, picturesqueHeidelberg is on the NeckerRiver and home to Germany’smost ancient university andan enviable collection ofBaroque buildings. unlikemany Germany cites,Heidelberg had no strategicsignificance during WorldWar Two and thereforeescaped Allied bombingdespite being an enthusiasticcentre of National Socialismbefore and during the war.

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Historic Towns & Landscapes with Wayne BennettFive days exploring a myriad of interestinglandscapes and historic towns. We willconsider the idea of landscape as a palimpsest - a sort of text from which we canread multiple stories - or whether this notionis too simplistic and too generalised to bemeaningfully useful. Each day we will startwith a short presentation highlighting ouritinerary before we embark on our adventure.Our programme will be flexible to reflect thevagaries of the weather but expect to do somewalking in order to experience a true sense ofbeing in the countryside and in the landscapeabout us.

There will be a supplement of £139 for thiscourse towards the cost of transport andentrance fees.

Non Resident Fee: £409 (includessupplement)

Qué Viva España! with Chris PollardThis course is designed for those with a goodcommand of Spanish who wish to practise andimprove their language skills whilst at thesame time being immersed in a week ofSpanish culture. There will be guidedconversation practice as we grapple with theburning issues of the day and a certainamount of old-fashioned advanced languageteaching with the emphasis on broadeningyour knowledge of vocabulary and idiom. Wewill talk about and listen to some wonderfulSpanish film music as well as watch anddiscuss a recent feature film (with Spanishsub-titles to aid language absorption andcomprehension). We will read and discuss thepoetry of Nobel-prize winning poet OctavioPaz and Dulce Chacón's marvellous novel Lavoz Dormida about the bravery of women inthe Civil War, before watching BenitoZambrano's prize winning adaptation for thecinema. In addition we shall look at the lifeand work of the brilliant sculptor PabloGargallo - a friend and contemporary ofPicasso. Non Resident Fee: £270

The Decline, Fall & Rise of Monasticismin the West Country with Mike HopeThe South West of England can justifiably layclaim to the most famous and arguably oldestmonastic foundation in the British Isles –Glastonbury. This region, as with everywhereelse in Britain, saw between five hundred anda thousand years of ecclesiastical history, art,architecture, design and a whole way of life,ruthlessly swept away between 1536 and1539. We will look at what happened to thedozens of sites across the region. It was alsothis region that saw the first signs of a revivaland the region continues to maintain a linkbetween the glorious medieval monastichistory and the current legacy, through suchabbeys as Buckfast and Downside. The coursewill include two full day visits to importantsites in the region.

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There will be a supplement of £90 for thiscourse towards the cost of transport.

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Stumpwork & Hand Embroidery with Annette BoltonThe project for this exciting course will be a'Garden Embellished Companion'. A practicalcompanion with a theme of beautiful hares ina cottage garden setting, drawing inspirationfrom embroidery stitches of the 1950s, to givea vintage look as well as contemporary ideas.A complete set of embroidered accessorieswill complement the companion, enablingyou to hold all your sewing articles and tools,not only lovely as a keepsake but also adelight to use. If you prefer, there will also be an opportunity to work on a small piece ofStumpwork and delve into its background andhistory. A beautiful raised work techniquewhich was very popular in the 1600s, andrevived in the victorian times.

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Coast and Country: Artists' Colonies & Retreats with Dr Jan. D. CoxThis course, which will appeal to anyone whohas an interest in art, will look at how artistsescaped from the big cities and took refuge inthe country or by the coast. Artists’ coloniesflourished in the nineteenth and earlytwentieth century in many countries acrossEurope, and we will concentrate on Britain,France and Denmark. Featured artists willinclude: Camille Corot, Walter Osborne, BenNicholson, Gauguin, van Gogh, P. S. Krøyer,michael and Anna Ancher, Stanhope Forbes,Philip Wilson Steer, Eric Ravilious, vanessaBell. Non Resident Fee: £54 per day

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Colonies andRetreats: France IWe will look at the earliestart colony at Barbizon.Famous artists includedCorot, millet, Rousseauand Daubigny. A less wellknown retreat was Cernay-la-ville, where paintersfrom different countriesgathered around therealist Léon Pelouse, whomade annual outings withhis ‘gang’ to Brittany.many artists disliked thelack of water at Barbizon,so later moved on to Grez-sur-Loing, on a tributary ofthe Seine. IncludingRobert Louis Stephenson,his artist cousin Bob,Walter Osborne and JohnLavery from Ireland. TheBostonian Frank Chadwickand his Swedish wifeEmma Löwstädt boughtone of the inns in thetown, making it a meccafor both American andScandinavian artists.British artists includedWilliam Stott of Oldhamand Arthur melville.

Colonies andRetreats: Britain IJames macNeill Whistlerand Walter Sickert wereearly visitors to St. Ives inthe 1880s. They werefollowed, by the SwedeAnders Zorn, and the FinnHelene Shjerfbeck. Otherprominent artists wereJulius Olsson, Emily Carr,and Borlase Smart. A newera arrived with BernardLeach’s pottery in 1920,followed later in thedecade by the Nicholsons,Christopher Wood andAlfred Wallis. The townbecame a magnet forEuropean modernismbefore the Second WorldWar, where Naum Gaboand Barbara Hepworthwere key. Later successfulinterpreters of thewonderful light of the portincluded Peter Lanyon,margaret mellis, TerryFrost, Wilhelmina Barnes-Graham, and PatrickHeron.

Colonies andRetreats: France IIIn the great fishing port ofConcarneau, artists frommany nations gathered topaint in the exceptionallight. International artistslike Alexander Harrison, P.S. Krøyer and StanhopeForbes painted localscenes which they hopedwould bring them fame atthe Paris Salon. Inlandfrom Concarneau lay thesmall village of Pont-Aven,which was to becomefamous for the group ofartists who gatheredaround Paul Gauguinfollowing his arrival therein 1886. In 1888 Gauguinspent nine tumultuousweeks with van Gogh inArles, where vincenthoped to establish a‘studio of the south’.

Colonies andRetreats: Denmark(Skagen)The first artist arrived inSkagen at the very tip ofDenmark in 1833, but itsreal heyday was the1880s, when P. S. Krøyer,Christian Krohg, EilifPeterssen, Anna andmichael Ancher, andLaurits Tuxen all paintedthere. Arrivals from Britainincluded Adrian andmarianne Stokes, andThomas Gotch fromNewlyn. A very select andtalented group, thepainters of Skagenproduced a collection ofpictures that receivedinternational recognition,often employing the localinhabitants. They paintednot only fishermen, butboats, landscapes, andcottage interiors.

Colonies andRetreats: Britain IIWe will begin with theNewlyn School, and thehusband and wife team of Stanhope Forbes andElizabeth ArmstrongForbes, with powerfuldepictions of life in thefishing community. OtherNewlyn artists includeWalter Langley, FrankBramley, Norman Garstinand Edwin Harris. We willalso dip into other Cornishlocations, such asLamorna (Birch) andFalmouth (Henry ScottTuke). Other notableBritish coastal coloniesincluded Walberswick(Philip Wilson Steer) andStaithes (Laura and HaroldKnight). We will concludewith artists who gatheredtogether in retreats inSussex, including vanessaBell and Roger Fry atCharleston, and atFurlongs, owned by PeggyAngus, where visitorsincluded Eric Ravilious,maholy-Nagy and JohnPiper.

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Painting in Pen & WashDinner Sunday 19 – Lunch Tuesday 21 AugustFees (£): s 376 l 321 H 321 u 215This course looks at pen and ink techniquesand how to combine them with watercoloursto create line and wash artwork. We will belooking at how to create textures, tones anddecorative patterns with ink and also how topaint various washes and then combine thetwo to produce line and wash effects.Demonstrations, tutor led projects, help andadvice will be given throughout the courseand you should be able to handle yourmaterials with confidence by the end of thesessions. If you have a picture of your own thatyou would like help with, you are welcome italong and the tutor will be happy to adviseyou. Tutor: Jane Beech

God Bless America! Why are theAmericans So Much More ReligiousThan the British?Dinner Sunday 19 – Lunch Tuesday 21 AugustFees (£): s 376 l 321 H 321 u 215From the first European settlers to the civilrights struggle, religion has played a centralrole in American history. Even today, whilereligion has been exiled to the margins ofEuropean society, in the uS it remains apowerful force. Why? This course provides anoverarching narrative of American religioushistory and an introduction to some of itsmore distinctive moments and movements.using that information it explores theinvolvement of religion in the decision toemigrate to America, the American Revolution, America's race relations, andAmerican nationalism. Looking at the latestdata on religious observance, the course willask - are the Americans as religious as wethink? Tutor: Dr Jonathan Rodell

Life In Medieval EnglandDinner Sunday 19 –Lunch Tuesday 21 AugustFees (£): s 376 l 321 H 321 u 215The middle Ages are still all around us in theshape of thousands of churches, castles andhouses; a vast array of letters, court recordsand other documents allow us a fascinatingview of the everyday life that went on in andaround these buildings, at all levels of society,between 1066 and 1500. During this coursewe will explore the evidence and discoverwhat life was like in this period.Tutor: Nick Griffiths

William Hogarth & The FoundlingHospital: A Pioneering Double ActMonday 20 August Fee: £57Through studying the collaboration betweenphilanthropist Thomas Coram, artist WilliamHogarth and composer George FridericHandel at the Foundling Hospital, we willexperience a slice right through mid-eighteenth century London society andculture. Not only effectively Britain’s firstchildren's charity, it was also its first public art gallery, paving the way for the rapidexpansion of exhibition spaces whichfollowed. Tutor: Joanna Cobb

Spoon CarvingMonday 20 August Fee: £64 (includes materials)using fresh green wood to carve yourindividual spoon under expert guidance,enjoy the calm, reflective art of whittling. Youwill learn about the choice of wood, and theuse of tools including the axe, straight bladeknife and curved 'hook' or spoon knife. Thefocus will be on how to use these tools safelyand efficiently. All tools and wood will beprovided on the day and you will receiveadvice on where to buy tools and sourcematerials. Tutor: Philip Harwin

An Introduction to World War Two Sites in the CountrysideTuesday 21 August Fee: £82Our minibus outing searches out a variety ofsurviving World War Two related sites stillhidden in our countryside together with a fewurban sites. David Hunt is an enthusiast andwill explain why they were built and what theydid. We will visit some view points and takeshort country walks. Packed lunches andrefreshments provided. Everyone welcome.Don’t forget to bring your camera! Tutor: David Hunt

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Creative Writing: The River is WithinUs, The Sea is All About Us.... Tuesday 21 August Fee: £54Water covers seventy percent of the surface ofour planet earth and is essential to sustain lifein all aspects of creation. Scientists believethat all living forms emerged originally fromthe sea and we shall study some fascinatingcreation myths on this theme. usingpaintings, music and poetry we shall explorethe many forms of water from the greatoceans, rivers and streams, which werebelieved to be the dwellings of pagan gods, to sacred wells and the ritual sacrifices by thewater-worshiping Celts. A display of paintings,books and photos may serve as a stimulus toour three writing sessions. All levels welcome,both beginners and experienced writers alike.Support and guidance will be provided in arelaxed and encouraging atmosphere.Tutor: Elizabeth Rapp

Professional Finishing Touches For DressmakersTuesday 21 August Fee: £54There are many techniques that give adressmaker the edge to achieve a professionalfinish. This ensures the garment looks well-constructed and less homemade, resulting ina garment that will be worn, rather than left ina cupboard unfinished. During the day thecourse will cover general constructiontechniques, such as understitching, that isused on facings, waistband application,making shirt collars, neatening methods andconcealed zip application. All welcome butyou will need a reasonable amount of sewingknowledge, including the ability to use yourown sewing machine, which you will need tobring with you. Tutor: Jenny Harrison

Sculptural Needle Felting – Woodland SquirrelsTuesday 21 August Fee: £62Love wool! Then you'll love needle felting!Fibre artist, Carla Taylor, of The mouseholeWoolery will guide you step by step throughthe techniques of needle felting, including themore advanced technique of learning how towork around wire to create your own uniquewoodland squirrel out of beautiful wool readyfor you to take home or, if you can part with it,to give someone as a special gift! A fun,creative and inspiring day! Tutor: Carla Taylor

Taster sessions with expert tutors

Wednesday 29,Thursday 30 & Friday 31 August

@ Dillington

Dillington will be introducing tastersessions on a variety of Crafts andHobbies with guidance fromexperienced tutors.

Each morning or afternoon session will be2.5 hours and the price includes coffee andhomemade cake.

Prices start from £19.50(additional charges for materials may apply)Lunch is optional at an additional cost

So fuel your creative curiosity and have a go!

Ever wondered “how do they do that”?

Crafts and Hobbies

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Further details will be posted on our websitewhen available or call the

Dillington Events Team on01460 258613 and sign upto receive full details.

2.5hrsam or pm

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ADVANCE BOOKINGS

Japanese Garden Pop-UpLunch Tuesday 18 – Lunch Thursday 20 September Fees (£): s 424 l 367 H 367 u 259This year we will make a pop-up book thatopens up as you make a journey through itsfolds. We will seek inspiration from classicalimages of Japanese gardens and artefacts likebridges, teahouses, and lanterns, that makethem so enticing to lovers of art the worldover. There will also be an opportunity to add areflective text to the structure. All levelswelcome.

Dillington String Quartet Coaching WeekendLunch Friday 21 - Lunch Sunday 23 SeptemberFees (£): s 504 l 447 H 447 u 339Once again we are thrilled that the membersof the Coull Quartet have agreed to return tolead this extended weekend of coaching forpre-formed string quartets who play to a goodstandard. The Coull are one of the finest andmost experienced quartets in the country andpromise a weekend of serious music-makingand fun. The course includes a seat at theSunday afternoon concert by the CoullQuartet. Tutors: Coull Quartet

Concert with the Coull QuartetSunday 23 September 2.30pmTickets £20 (under 18s £10) Pre-booked lunches available at £18The magnificent Coull Quartet offers a rarecombination of maturity and freshness and weare delighted that once again they arereturning to Dillington. For this year’s concerttheir programme includes Kodaly’s Quartet No.2 Opus 10, Schumann’s Quartet in F Opus 41No. 2 and Dvořák’s Quartet in E flat Opus 51.

Argyll Scottish Country Dancing WeekendDinner Friday 5 - Lunch Sunday 7 October Fees (£): s 421 l 362 H 362 u 244This course is suitable for those who alreadyhave a good working knowledge of commonsteps and formations in Scottish CountryDancing, this weekend will give you anopportunity to improve your technique, learnnew dances and enjoy all social aspects ofScottish Country Dancing. The course startswith dinner on Friday, and social dancing torecorded music on Friday evening andSaturday evenings. There will be two classeseach morning which will include techniqueand the finer points of steps and formations in dances old and new. During Saturdayafternoon there will be an optional workshopor you could take the opportunity to relax inthe grounds of the house or explore thenearby town of Ilminster. The course finishesafter lunch on Sunday. This course is notconsidered suitable for beginners.Tutor: To be confirmedMusician: Robert Mackay

Singing for Larks - Jazz and SwingHarmonies WeekendDinner Friday 19 - Tea Sunday 21 OctoberFees (£): s 424 l 365 H 365 u 259Singing with others is an exhilarating andliberating experience that everybody canenjoy. Singings for Larks workshops, run byFaith Watson, are based on the tradition oflearning songs by ear. This approach makesthe joy of singing with others easily accessibleto those who are new to singing, whilstoffering more experienced singers theopportunity to develop their aural skills. On this Jazz and Swing Harmonies weekendwe shall be exploring the kind of complex,close harmonies found in British andAmerican popular music of the 1920s, 30sand 40s. We may sing some standards fromthis period, unexpected songs that have beengiven the jazz or swing treatment and songsthat have been created purely for theseworkshops. Some of the melodies may befamiliar and therefore fairly quick to pick up,but the harmony parts tend to take longer tolearn and can offer a challenge even toexperienced acapella singers. Expect aswinging weekend of tantalizing melodies,crunchy harmonies and fiendish rhythms.Tutor: Faith Watson

Bobbin Lace – British & EuropeanDinner Friday 26 - Lunch Monday 29 October Fees (£): s 534 l 451 H 451 u 290This is a practical course for all abilities oflacemakers from those who have a knowledgeof only the basic stitches to those who wish tostudy advanced techniques in the British andEuropean laces. many of the continental lacesare taught with the aid of a colour-codeddiagram to help students continue their workat home. Time will be given to relating threadsto patterns and finishing and mounting lace. Tutor: Patricia Bury

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Your Questions AnsweredWHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?... We hope you find all the information you need on this page, but if you haveany further queries please contact our Events Team (see below). Once youhave made a booking we will email your booking confirmation to you. Closerto the course date we will send you a further email containing your coursetimetable, a ‘what to bring list’ and some general information.

HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?...Telephone our Events Team with your booking and payment details.

WHAT ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE?... Dillington House has 40 en-suite bedrooms offering a variety of styles andsizes across three buildings: Against each residential course you will find aseries of symbols and prices, which give the fees per person, relating to theroom type and occupancy.

s Double/twin room single occupancyl Double/twin room shared occupancyH Single roomu Non Resident

We also have two deluxe rooms - upgrades to a deluxe room cost £25 perperson per night.

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis, therefore early bookingis recommended if you have any special requirements.

Your course timetable will provide details of the time of your courseregistration and bedroom check in/check out.

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?...Fees quoted are per person unless stated otherwise. VAT is included whereapplicable.

The residential fee includes tuition, full board and accommodation plus traveland admission for field trips where applicable, unless stated otherwise.

The non-residential fee includes tuition, lunch, dinner and refreshments plustravel and admission for field trips where applicable, unless stated otherwise.

The day course fee includes tuition, lunch and refreshments plus travel andadmission for field trips where applicable, unless stated otherwise. VAT is included where applicable.Registration for most day courses takesplace from 9.00am and the first session usually begins at 9.45am with theday ending at 4.00pm.

We will endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements. Students are generallyresponsible for providing their own materials and individual items ofequipment especially on practical courses. If there are any additional costs,they will be shown on the course information sheet. If the tutor is able toprovide materials or equipment, this will also be shown.

Please note: Dillington House reserves the right to vary the course programme or substitute a tutor should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

WHAT DO I PAY AND WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?... Residential Courses - a deposit* is required when booking all residentialcourses. The balance of your fee will be due four weeks prior to the coursestart date, unless stated otherwise. After this date you will be liable for thefull course fee. (*£50 unless stated otherwise)

Day Courses, Concerts, Lectures, Events, Pre-booked Meals and AdditionalStays are payable in full on booking.

We accept payment by Credit/Debit Card except American Express. Cheques should be made payable to Somerset County Council.

Payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another course orevent. If you cannot attend then you can nominate a substitute at no furthercost. We recommend that you take out your own insurance in case you haveto cancel through illness or unforeseen circumstances.

In the event of Dillington holding a waiting list for places on a course we will attempt to replace your booking. If we are successful, a refund will becalculated based on the difference between your fee and the fee of thereplacement booking, which may not be the same.

CAN I BRING A PARTNER OR FRIEND?... We are happy to accommodate partners or friends who are not attending a course. Likewise, if you wish to stay at Dillington in order to undertakeprivate study, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact ourEvents Team for availability and costs.

CAN I GET TO DILLINGTON ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT?...The nearest railways stations are Crewkerne and Taunton. See our website forfurther details of how to get to Dillington by other means.

WHAT IF MY COURSE IS CANCELLED?... Dillington House reserves the right to cancel a course for whatever reason butwhere this happens we will endeavour to give as much notice as possible. In the event of a cancelled course your fee and your deposit will be refunded.

FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED?... We have 16 fully accessible bedrooms available between the Hyde and theMews. There is a lift in the Hyde and a wheelchair available for use, vibraalarms are available on request, most lecture rooms have induction loops andinformation can be provided in alternative formats. A personal assistant to adisabled person may attend a residential course with a fee reduction of 20%.

DATA PROTECTIONWe follow the data Protection Act at all times when asking for or handlingyour information. Personal and financial data will be processed fairly andlawfully. Data is processed only for the purpose for which it was collected, iskept secure against unauthorised access and loss or damage and is not keptany longer than is necessary.

CHANGES?...Every effort is made to ensure that the courses run as described. However,we can take no responsibility for consequential losses should, in exceptionalcircumstances, any arrangements need to be changed for any reason.

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The Dillington programme may include lecturers or tutors who hold views that may be considered controversial or provocative.In the spirit of free speech we believe it is right that our programme includes challenging view-points, however the granting of a platform does not imply that Dillington endorses or opposesany views expressed.

We hope that those attending will enjoy the opportunity to consider a range of opinions - and challenge them if they wish.

The Dillington challengeWorking Together for EqualitiesAs part of Somerset County Council, Dillington Housepromises not to discriminate unfairly on grounds ofrace, colour, ethnic or national origins, nationality, religion, accent, language, literacy, disability, age,income or social background, sex, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, political or trade union activity.

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