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Course BrochureApril - September 2017

Welcome to Westhope’s programme of courses for April to September 2017.

We have included more than 100 wonderful short courses to inspire you. There are boundless opportunities to develop existing interests or to try something new.

Our City & Guilds course programme is hugely popular and we are extending this to include basketry, patchwork and machine embroidery on weekdays. We have some bursaries available to help with course fees; please contact us for details.

Our fees include a light lunch, refreshments and materials costs (unless otherwise stated) and most courses are suitable for beginners. We are pleased to offer a generous loyalty reward scheme.

We hope that you enjoy browsing this exciting new programme and we all look forward to seeing you at Westhope. You will be very welcome.

Alison and the Westhope team

Alison Bentley-PriceGeneral Manager

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Welcome

Orchids in the Westhope College lawns (3000 in June 2016)

1For bookings and enquiries, please call us on 01584 861293

Contents Page

Art 2

Basketry 6

Calligraphy 8City & Guilds 9

embroidery 10

enamelling 13Floristry 14Glass and Mosaic 15

hygge 19

Jewellery 21Patchwork and quilting 24Printmaking 26

Soft Furnishings and upholstery 28

Something new 29Textiles 31Courses at a Glance 35Information and directions 41

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InTrOduCTIOn TO ACrYlICSTutor Stephen Hand Date Wed 5th April (1682) Sat 24th June (1683)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £50 (per session)

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Acrylics are a very versatile medium.In this introductory workshop, you will have fun experimenting with, and investigating the properties of these paints.Learn how colour works, practise and develop a variety of painting techniques and produce a painting from a selection of images provided.

MIxed MedIA

Tutor Clare LinfordDate Tues 11th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1765Fees £50


Using a range of media including watercolour and inks, pastels and resists, create vibrant and exciting images based on still life and other subjects. Demonstrations and help from the tutor mean everyone can succeed with this technique.

Art

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CreATIve SkeTChBOOkSTutor Wendy Riddick Date Tues 11th April (1740) Weds 6th Sept (1741)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £55 (per session)


This one day workshop offers the opportunity to produce sketchbook studies exploring a range of materials and methods. Inspiration for work may be drawn from the beautiful Westhope grounds or from any alternative source material that you wish to bring along. This workshop is suitable for new students and also for those who wish to expand techniques from a previous workshop.


nArrOW BOAT rOSeSTutor Anne DyerDate Wed 12th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1798Fees £45

Spend a day using acrylic paints to learn one of the traditional styles of Narrowboat Art.Please bring with you one or more objects you would like to decorate. These should be made of wood, MDF, china,clay flowerpots or stones for paperweights.

WATerCOlOur MAde eASYTutor Clare Linford Date Wed 17th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1759Fees £50


If you like the effects of watercolour painting but don’t know where to start, this is the day for you. You will learn the basics of using watercolour paints, brushes and paper.Using plenty of demonstrations, the tutor will guide you each step of the way to produce your painting, teaching you skills that you can continue to use in the future.

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Art

drAWInG MAde eASYTutor Clare Linford Date Sun 21st May (1762) Tues 4th July (1763)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £50 (per session)


Two workshops to demystify drawing and to give beginners the confidence to enjoy the craft.The first session will start with the basics of capturing a subject in flowing lines and strong contrasts. The second will look at how the medium you choose can change and enhance your work.


WATerCOlOurWOrkShOPSTutor Clare LinfordDate Tues 25th July (1760) Wed 6th Sept (1761)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £50 (per session)


These workshops, with demonstrations, exercises and interesting subjects, will build skills in the rewarding art of watercolour painting. Each workshop will covera range of skills and subjects, develop confidence in the beginner and challenge the more experienced artist.

leArn TO drAWTutor Vicki Norman Date Wed 30th AugustTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1723Fees £60


Learn the fastest and most accurate drawing methods, then enjoy putting them into practise and see how quickly your work can improve. This workshop will certainly give you some new ways to think about how you approach the creation of an image on paper. Materials: £2

Art

COMPOSInG BeAuTIFul IMAGeS

Tutor Vicki Norman Date Fri 7th JulyTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1724Fees £60


What makes an image beautiful? This workshop will teach you how to make captivating images that really stand out. Develop your eye for design and create beautiful, dynamic pictures in just one day. Through talks and exercises, learn how to employ simple principles and techniques to turn ordinary pictures into extraordinary images.


Art

PAInTInG On lOCATIOn

Tutor Vicki Norman Date Tues 26th Sept Wed 27th SeptRef 1722Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £110


Beginning in the studio, this course will give you the specifi c techniques and methods needed for painting on location. Discover how to plan a successful painting with just a few simple steps and some basic principles. Learn how to capture atmosphere and convey a sense of distance and scale in your paintings. Progress to making outdoor studies of the beautiful surroundings of Westhope College.

“I am a huge fan of Westhope. Since discovering the college a year ago I have tried my hand at numerous new crafts. The tutors are invariably incredibly knowledgeable and kind and generous with their time and advice. The staff are friendly and helpful, the facilities and food excellent and the grounds a tranquil haven. Just being there can lift my spirits. It is a truly unique place and we are so very lucky

to have access to it.”

Bridget (Shropshire) 2017


SquAre WIllOW WeAvInGTutor Eddie Glew Date Tues 25th April Wed 26th AprilTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1594Fees £130


This two day workshop is an introduction to square willow weaving. You will learn a variety of English and French techniques that will enable you to design and create a square basket with an arm handle. Previous willow weaving experience is required for this course. Materials: £10

Basketry

InTrOduCTIOn TO ruSh BASkeTrYTutor Averil Otiv Date Thur 6th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1711Fees £55


Learn how to make a beautiful small rush basket or bag using traditional techniques in this exciting, introductory, one day workshop. Rush has a long history as a very versatile, traditional basket making material.Materials: £5

GArden WOrkShOPSTutor Clare Revera Date Thur 18th May (1713) Thur 22nd June (1714)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £65 (per session)


May Workshop:Enjoy making garden structures. Create a twisted or horizontally woven obelisk for climbing plants in the morning and a trellis or mini hurdle in the afternoon.June Workshop:A fun workshop where you will learn how to make a woven bird house with a roof, a corn dolly dragonfly and a plaited garden snail.Materials: £10 maximum for each workshop.


WIllOW BIrd Or AnIMAl Tutor Eddie Glew Date Wed 14th JuneTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1680Fees £65


Discover the amazing natural material that is willow. Make a small animal or bird in this fun workshop. Learn how to create a duck, goose or even a chicken to start your own willow farm at home!Materials: £10 maximum

COIl POTS

Tutor Eddie Glew Date Sat 19th AugustTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1681Fees £65


Come along and learn this unique basketry technique. Be inspired, design and create both traditional and contemporary sculptural shapes for either practical or ornamental use. Let your imagination flow!Materials: £15 maximum

Basketry

GArden BASkeTTutor Averil Otiv Date Wed 5th JulyTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1712Fees £55


Make a beautiful and practical small woven basket that can be used for picking and storing your garden produce.Learn how to create a small willow frame and then infill using handmade cords of day lily, red hot poker, iris and sweetcorn husks, adding texture and colour to your basket.Materials: £2


CAllIGrAPhY

Tutor Christine Oxley Date Wed 19th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1734Fees £50


Begin with pen, ink and paint. Enjoy the making of letters and the writing of beautiful words with a broad edged pen. This workshop will introduce newcomers to this wonderful craft , and also help those with previous experience revise their calligraphic hand.Materials: £5

CAllIGrAPhY CAPITAlSTutor Christine Oxley Date Wed 14th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1735Fees £50


Capitals both traditional and modern.Understanding the origins of the Capital Alphabet will lead to discovering a variety of capital styles available to the calligrapher. Capitals can be used decoratively or as a contrast to miniscule hand. Explore the techniques used to create Calligraphic Capitals and how to write and space a calligraphic quotation using colour effectively.Materials: £5

CAllIGrAPhYverSAlSTutor Christine Oxley Date Wed 13th SeptTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1736Fees £50


An introduction to colourful and decorative pen drawn capitals. These beautiful letters often opened verses in manuscript books and can be used in many decorative ways.Learn how to write and space a calligraphic quotation using colour effectively.Materials: £5

Calligraphy


COurSe TITleTutor Date Time 10.00am-4.00pmRef Fees £


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Our City & Guilds course programme has been extended again for 2017/2018.

From October 2017, we will be offering courses in:

Basketry with Eddie Glew Glass with Jennifer Brewer

Hand Embroidery with Wendy RiddickMachine Embroidery with Stevie Walker

Patchwork with Sandra Wiggins

Each qualification comprises craft, design and research units. Students will develop skills and techniques to design and create

individual and unique pieces of work.There are no entry requirements and no previous

experience is necessary for level 2 courses. Courses start in October and there will be an exhibition of students’ work in

July 2018. Course fees may be paid in full in advance or in monthly

instalments by standing order. A non-refundable deposit is required on booking to secure a place.

We can offer some accommodation to students who wish to stay in college during their course.

If you would like to receive details of any of these exciting and challenging courses, please email [email protected]

City & Guilds


lITTle STITChedlAndSCAPeSTutor Stevie Walker Date Wed 12th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1694Fees £50


Discover the relaxing benefits of hand embroidery . You will be guided in the use of colour and stitch to create a delightful, small textured landscape using free hand stitching.Designs/templates and stitch plans will be provided, but help will be given to those who would like to interpret their own landscape inspiration.Materials: £10 maximum

STArTInG hAnd eMBrOIderYTutor Sue Greenan Date Thur 6th April (1781) Thur 18th May ( 1793)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £40 (per session)

A relaxing workshop that introduces you to hand embroidery. Learn how to apply 12 different basic embroidery stitches to create a simple country garden scene.You will be guided through each process by your tutor who will then show you how to turn your workinto a beautiful and useful needle case or you may wish to frame your work to hang in your home. Materials: £8 maximum

embroidery

MeTAl ThreAd eMBrOIderYTutor Sue Greenan Date Thur 13th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1787Fees £40

Discover metal thread embroidery in sparkling light catching colours. Learn ancient techniques to apply coloured metal threads, adding texture, dimension and glitz to your hand embroidery. Explore silk shading and padding adding a modern twist to the goldwork technique.Materials: £7 maximum

WedneSdAY WOrkShOPSTutor Stevie Walker Date Wed 26th April (1689) Wed 24th May (1690) Wed 21st June (1691) Wed 26th July (1692) Wed 27th Sept (1693)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £40 (per session)

Explore a wide variety of creative hand and machine embroidery techniques on these monthly workshops. Learn new techniques, inspire each other and soak up the creative atmosphere. Workshop topic to be decided a month in advance. Everyone welcome to join.


embroidery

exPerIMenTAl GOldWOrkTutor Hanny Newton Date Tues 6th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1777Fees £55


Discover a creative approach to goldwork embroidery. By learning the fundamentals of couching, you can open up a world of possibilities to experiment and explore, whatever your stitching ability.Throughout the day you will build up a series of hand embroidered samples which you can use as a ‘tool kit’ of techniques for later work.

STAIned GlASSGeMSTutor Stevie Walker Date Tues 9th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1770Fees £55


This workshop uses reverse applique and machine embroidery to create stained glass inspired textile pieces.Fabrics are layered up and then outlines stitched by machine. Areas are then cut away to reveal the layer you wish to see. This technique lends itself to multi coloured images with strong outlines, perfect for stained glass inspired designs. Basic sewing machine knowledge is required.


MOre exPerIMenTAl GOldWOrk

Tutor Hanny Newton Date Wed 23rd AugTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1780Fees £55


This workshop will explore the possibilities of combining goldwork felt padding with couching and other metal thread techniques. Throughout the day you will build up a series of hand stitched samples and small pieces which can become a ‘tool kit’ of techniques to further your creativity and enhance your artwork.

embroidery

BIrdS, BuTTOnS And BOBBInSTutor Stevie Walker Date Wed 28th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1771Fees £50


An introduction tofree-motion machine embroidery and applique.Learn how to set up your machine for free-motion enabling you to embroider and ‘draw’ your designs.Using snippets of fabric, experiment with bonded applique methods to make fabulous motifs. These can be made up into brooches, buttons, bags, purses, cushions or items of your choice.

SIlk PAInTInGS WITh STITCh Tutor Wendy RiddickDate Wed 7th JuneTime 10.00am-4.30pmRef 1739Fees £55


Learn how to use silk painting and embroidery techniques to produce a miniature image of your own choice. Use images of flowers, herbs, birds, moths and landscapes as inspiration for your work.Learn how to use iron fix silk painting techniques to produce surface colour, and texture followed by experimental stitch embellishment to enhance your design.Methods of presenting your work will be discussed.


enamelling

enAMellInG On SIlverTutor Jill Leventon Date Wed 24th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1732Fees £45

An introduction to the technique of enamelling on sterling and fine silver. Learn how to prepare metal, grind and wet lay enamel, as well as how to shape and use cloisonné wires. You will be shown how to use a hand held gas torch to fire the enamels in addition to firing work in a kiln.Materials: £10 maximum

hAve A GO AT enAMellInGTutor Jill Leventon Date Tues 27th June Time 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1752Fees £45

Enamelling is the art of fusing glass to metal. Learn how to use different techniques of enamelling to decorate copper pieces that can then be made into jewellery. This workshop is primarily for beginners but anyone who has enamelled previously is also welcome. You will complete several items on the day.Materials: £5-£10

All SOrTS OF STenCIlSTutor Jill Leventon Date Tues 8th AugTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1733Fees £45

Stencils come in all forms, from found objects to screen prints, sequin waste to cup cake cases. Experiment with different types, cut your own or prepare a screen for printing. Working mainly on copper and possibly on prepared steel, you can try both powdered and painting enamels to produce individual pieces not possible in other media.Materials: £15 maximum


InTrOduCTIOn TO FlOrISTrYTutor Eileen Avery-Scott Date Thur 6th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1802Fees £50


This workshop is designed as an introduction to the skills of the florist. Create your own special arrangements including a hand held posy and a carnation buttonhole. Students will need to provide their own flowers for the day.

SuMMer TABle CenTreTutor Eileen Avery-Scott Date Thur 22nd June Time 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1801Fees £50


Why not bring your garden into your home.Learn how to get the most from your garden flowers by completing a range of floral designs for your table. Using seasonal materials and containers that you may have around the home, you will leave with an abundance of ideas and designs for future use.

Floristry

The Friends’ wonderful shop is

always well stocked with a wide variety

of craft items, fabric and gifts.

All proceeds from the shop are donated to

Westhope College for the benefit

of students and visitors.

The shop is open during normal

College opening times.

FrIendS’ShOP


Glass and Mosaic

InTrOduCTIOn TO MOSAICTutor Victoria Harrison Date Tues 4th April (1676) Sat 17th June (1677)Time 10.00am-4.30pmFees £65 (per session)


Learn how to create your very own mosaic panel. You will be shown how to apply tesserae and the techniques of using mosaic nippers, adhesives and grouts. You will be delighted with the results and take home an impressive A4 sized mosaic. Both workshops are suitable for anyone from beginners to advanced. Students who wish to learn more advanced techniques can also attend the workshop on 17th June.

lAMPWOrkBeAdMAkInGTutor Becky Haywood Date Tues 11th April (1684) Sat 2nd Sept (1728)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £95 (per session)


An introduction to the exciting art of making beautiful glass beads through the process of lampwork.Learn how to melt glass in a flame, and through simple exercises create your beads. Enhance these with some basic surface decoration and then string together into a simple bracelet or necklace. Student numbers on these workshops will be capped at four to offer intensive and focused tuition.

GlASS POSTCArdSTutor Jo NewmanDate Sat 8th April (1799) Wed 13th Sept (1805)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £65 (per session)


Create a personal glass postcard of your favourite place or scene using coloured glass powders and crushed glass frits. Explore ways to create layers, texture and depth with transparent and opaque glass using brushwork and drawing techniques. You will complete two panels which will be fired and ready for collection at a later date.


GlASS JeWellerYTutor Jennifer Brewer Date Wed 17th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1710Fees £65


Learn how to cut and shape glass and then, with the addition of metal and other inclusions, create unique fused glass jewellery. You will make a number of small pieces during the day which can be transformed into pendants, earrings and brooches by the addition of jewellery findings once they have been fired. Your pieces will be ready for collection at a later date.

Glass and Mosaic

GlASS hAnGInGTutor Jennifer Brewer Date Sun 7th MayTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1791Fees £65


Learn how to cut glass, foil and solder in this fun one day workshop. Make an item of your choice such as a glass bee, dragonfly, ladybird or maybe a light catcher, a moon or a heart. The possibilities are endless!

InTrOduCTIOn TO STAIned GlASSTutor Jennifer Brewer Date Tues 25th April (1706) Wed 26th July (1707)Time 9.30am-4.30pmFees £65 (per session)


An introduction to the skills behind the craft of church windows. Have a fast but fun filled day learning how to use coloured glass, lead cames, solder and leaded light cement to create your own wonderful small panel to take home.

FlOWer In GlASSTutor Jennifer BrewerDate Thur 15th JuneTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1709Fees £65


Explore the grounds at Westhope in search of flowers that can be pressed and sandwiched between layers of glass. Add coloured glass as a surround. Use copper foil and solder to secure in place to form a beautiful glass hanging to take home.


SCulPTurAl lAMPWOrkTutor Becky Haywood Date Wed 5th JulyTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1685Fees £95


An introduction to the exciting technique of sculptural lampwork.Through simple exercises, learn how glass behaves in the flame and how to control it with heat and gravity . You can then go on to make small sculptural pieces such as flowers, fish and small animals. Student numbers on these workshops will be capped at four to offer intensive and focused tuition.

Glass and Mosaic

kIln CArved dISheSTutor Jo NewmanDate Wed 7th JuneTime 10.00am-12.30pmRef 1800Fees £45

This half day workshop is an introduction to the simple but effective technique known as kiln carving. Learn how to create relief patterns and texture adding depth to your work. You will create a pattern or design in fibre paper and then be shown how to use glass and ceramic moulds to create one clear glass and one coloured glass bowl. These will be fired and ready for collection at a later date.Materials: £8


STAIned GlASS WITh FuSInGTutor Jennifer Brewer Date Tues 5th Sept Wed 6th SeptTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1532Fees £165


This exciting course combines two glass disciplines, showing you how to incorporate fused glass into a leaded panel.On day one, you will design your panel and cut the fused glass elements ready for firing overnight.On day two, you will learn the traditional stained glass techniques. Working with lead and soldering you will combine all pieces into a beautiful panel.

Glass and Mosaic

ChInA MOSAICSTutor Victoria Harrison Date Wed 9th AugustTime 10.00am-4.30pmRef 1678Fees £65


Bring along your collection of broken pieces of pottery and china and learn the techniques of cutting and applying them into a mosaic.Create a small plaque or decorate a terracotta pot for your garden or home.

SAnded And STAIned PAnelTutor Jennifer Brewer Date Tues 15th August Wed 16th AugustTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1708Fees £165


An exciting new two day course incorporating sanded and stained glass. Learn how to use a sandblaster to add visual texture and interest to your glass. Experiment with textured resists to form images on coloured and mirrored glass which can then be combined into a leaded or copper foiled panel .


hygge

reJuvenATInGrOSeMArYTutor Penny Thompson Date Tues 16th May (1743) Tues 18th July (1744)Time 9.30am-12.30pmFees £40 per session

Rosemary, a native of the Mediterranean, is commonly grown in our gardens today. It can be used as an antiseptic, a great skin treatment, an energiser and it can support good mental clarity. In this half day workshop you will learn how to harness those gifts to make some wonderful treatments for the skin and body. There will be products to try and products to make and take home.Materials: £4

CAndle MAkInGTutor Rachel ClementsDate Tues 20th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1809Fees £50


Come along and learn the basics of candle making. We’ll be dipping candles, pouring candles and rolling beeswax candles. It’s a fun day, and you will go home well equipped with the knowledge to take your future candle making in any direction you wish.Materials: £5

SOAP MAkInG

Tutor Pip Leslie-RoweDate Tues 18th JulyTime 10.00am-3.00pmRef 1808Fees £40

Handmade soaps make a wonderful gift for any time of the year. Come along to our luscious soap day. During the morning, Pip will discuss and demonstrate this traditional and fascinating process. After lunch, you will make your own batch of natural soaps using essential oils, fragrance and colour.Materials: £10


hygge

lOvelIneSS FrOM The GArdenTutor Penny Thompson Date Wed 23rd AugTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1742Fees £60


In this relaxing workshop, indulge your senses and using nature’s gifts, make natural treats for your skin. You will learn how to create recipes and make a selection of products for your skin, the bath and shower. Ideas for lovely, simple and quick packaging will be demonstrated enabling you to gift wrap your products for family and friends.

Saturday 15th JulySunday 16th July

10am to 4pmStunning exhibits of City & Guilds

students’ work.

Craft demonstrations and Try-it sessions.

Beautiful college and grounds to explore.

Refreshments available.

Join us for this special event in our calendar.

Free admission

Annual Exhibition and

Open Weekend

For bookings and enquiries, please call us on 01584 861293 21

SIlver ClAY leAveSTutor Lori RidgwayDate Wed 19th April (1686) Sat 19th Aug (1687)Time 9.30am-12.30pmFees £50 per session


This half day workshop is designed to introduce you to the amazing qualities of silver clay.You will create stunning silver jewellery from a real leaf through the processes of pasting, sanding and firing. By adding antiquing colour and polishing, transform your leaves into a beautiful necklace or earrings that you can take home with you.

InTrOduCTIOn TO BeAdWOrkTutor Melissa Hunt Date Sat 6th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1727Fees £50


Create a selection of beautiful beaded jewellery to your own designs.Learn how to use pliers, wire and beads to create bracelets or earrings to a professional standard.Materials: £10 maximum

Jewellery

JeWellerY In A dAYTutor Steve O’Keeffe Date Wed 10th May Time 9.30am-4.30pmRef: 1720 Fees £55


Spend a day learning simple techniques to produce your own metal jewellery. No experience is necessary to enjoy this day and you will leave with one or two pieces of unique jewellery.Materials: £10 maximum

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STArTInG SIlver ClAYTutor Lori Ridgway Date Wed 21st JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1688Fees £70


An introduction to the amazing qualities of silver clay. An exciting workshop to create your own unique piece of silver jewellery. Discover the versatility of this medium through rolling, texturing and cutting techniques. Learn how to combine both clay and fireable stones, how to prepare your pieces for firing and how to professionally finish your work to a high standard.

Jewellery

MAke A SIlver rInGTutor Melissa Hunt Date Tues 6th June (1725) Tues 12th Sept (1726)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £55 (per session)


Learn a series of important basic jewellery making techniques and create a beautiful silver ring to your own size and design.Materials: maximum £10

SIlver JeWellerY WeekendTutor Steve O’Keeffe Date Sat 17th June Sun 18th JuneTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1774Fees £110


Spend the weekend learning simple jewellery making techniques and leave with some unique finished pieces. No previous experience is necessary to join this two day workshop. There will be a small charge - no more than £15 - for materials used.


For bookings and enquiries, please call us on 01584 861293 23

Jewellery

PeArl STrInGInGTutor Melissa Hunt Date Tues 4th JulyTime 9.30am-12.30pmRef 1729Fees £40

Learn the traditional skill of pearl knotting and stringing on to silk thread during this half day workshop. Create your own piece of beautiful pearl jewellery to take home. Pearls will be supplied unless you wish to bring along your own to work with.No previous experience is essential but some experience may be useful. Materials: £10 maximum

SIlver JeWellerY MAkInGTutor Steve O’Keeffe Date Sat 12th AugTime 9.30am-4.30pmRef 1721Fees £55


Spend a day learning simple techniques to produce your own metal jewellery. No experience is necessary to enjoy this day and you will leave with one or two pieces of unique jewellery.Materials: £10 maximum

SpecialDays

for Groups

A craft day at Westhope College is a great way to get

together with friends. For celebrations, hen

parties, group trips or simply for the fun of it, we are here to help and organise a

fantastic day.

For further information on group bookings

please contact rhian on 01584 861293 or

email [email protected].


Patchwork and quilting

neW WAYS WITh hexAGOnSTutor Sandra Wiggins Date Tues 16th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1748Fees £45

An exciting workshop experimenting with paper free patchwork piecing.A quick, easy and accurate method of creating traditional, handstitched hexagon patchwork, eliminating much of the preparation and paper templates. Use of the tutors die cutting machine is included in this course. This technique could be used to produce a variety of small items such as a pin cushion, cushion or bag. Materials: £3

CrAZY PATChWOrk & eMBrOIderYTutor Iishkar Everwood Date Sat 8th April (1794) Wed 3rd May (1795) Sat 24th June (1796)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £45 (per session)

Discover exciting new ways to create your own, individual crazy patchwork. Each month create a new sample block using different construction techniques and explore various combinations of both embellishment and stitch. You can complete just one block or a series of blocks, and combine these to make a cushion or a wall hanging.

SAShIkO

Tutor Sandra Wiggins Date Thur 6th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1747Fees £45

SASHIKO is a meditative and relaxing style of stitching. The artistic intent is to concentrate your attention on the smooth repetition of white stitches defining the design on a dark background. This workshop will introduce you to the stitching technique and a range of grid patterns and images to achieve a variety of finished designs and effects. This could be made into a pin cushion, cushion, bag, quilt or wall hanging.Materials: £3

quIlTS FrOM ShIrTSTutor Sandra WigginsDate Thur 1st June Thur 22nd JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1772Fees £100


This two day workshop introduces you to the seven stages for the eff ective recycling of shirts to produce a throw or patchwork quilt.This is an opportunity to gain the knowledge required to make a patchwork quilt by using those unused and no longer loved items of clothing.


Patchwork and quilting

Fun APPlIquÉ

Tutor Sandra WigginsDate Tues 8th AugustTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1745Fees £45

An introduction to modern patchwork and applique techniques to produce small items suitable for the home, gifts or fund raising projects.Using a simple die cutting machine and modern materials, have fun experimenting with various shapes and textures to create your own unique machine applique.Materials: £3

lOOkInG FOr A

SPeCIAlGIFT?

Treat your friends and family to a

Westhope College gift voucher.

A voucher may be purchased for any value, either as a contribution towards a course

fee or full amount.

Available now from Westhope College.

A perfect gift.

drYPOInT PrInTInGTutor Jacqui Dodds and Christine BradshawDate Wed 12th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1672Fees £65


The soft, feathery lines of drypoint lend themselves to playful illustrations or expressive sketches.Learn to make a drypoint plate using inexpensive laminated paper plates.Exploring your own designs and images you will learn about inks and registration and produce an exciting print.

reduCTIOn lInO PrInTInGTutor Jacqui Dodds and Christine BradshawDate Wed 3rd MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1673Fees £65


Learn how to create a two to three coloured reduction lino print. One piece of lino is used multiple times in one print, as the lino plate is recut after each colour. You will also learn about tools, materials and registration techniques in this fun workshop.

Printmaking

WOOdBlOCk WITh ChInCOlleTutor Jo McChesney Date Tues 20th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1785Fees £65


Produce a series of unique, beautiful woodcut prints incorporating collaged areas of pattern and colour.Learn how to design and carve a simple woodblock print and then by using a collage process called Chincolle, experiment by adding delicate pieces of paper to your design prior to printing. These collaged areas will further enhance your unique designs.



MOnO PrInT And COllAGeTutor Jacqui Dodds and Christine Bradshaw Date Wed 13th SeptTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1675Fees £65


Create a line drawing and collage using a mixture of, mono printing, collage and other media.Starting with a simple paper collage you will learn how to design and transfer a mono print drawing on to your collage. Work into this with a choice of pastels, watercolours or coloured inks to create a beautiful layered design.

WOOdCuT PrInTInGTutor Jo McChesney Date Wed 27th SeptTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1786Fees £65


You will design and produce a wood block print using your own collected ideas and imagery. Experiment with basic carving techniques on a sample piece of wood before carving the Japanese plywood block. Learn how to apply ink and then hand burnish the printed block, using a Japanese baren, onto fine paper to create your print.

Printmaking

SIlk SCreen PrInTInGTutor Jacqui Dodds and Christine BradshawDate Wed 5th JulyTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1674Fees £65


Screen printing is one of the most exciting and direct methods of printing.Learn how to cut your own paper stencils, transfer these onto a screen printing frame and produce wonderful printed images onto paper.

InTrOduCTIOn TO SOFT FurnIShInGSTutor Catherine CrowtherDate Wed 5th April (1715) Wed 10th May (1716) Wed 7th June (1717) Fri 7th July (1718) Wed 9th Aug (1719)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £45 (per session)

Learn how to make simple furnishings to brighten your home. For absolute beginners, start with an introduction to using your sewing machine . Surprise yourself how quickly you can progress to making simple cushion covers, lined curtains and Roman blinds. If you have a specific project in mind, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date so that this can be discussed with your tutor.

uPhOlSTerY

Tutor Anita Lewis Date Wed 17th May (1753) Wed 14th June (1754) Wed 19th July ( 1755) Sat 12th Aug (1756) Sat 2nd Sept (1757) Wed 20th Sept (1758)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £40(per session)

Is that dining chair crying out for a new seat, or maybe that tired sofa needs to be loved again! Learn how to upholster using traditional methods including woodwork restoration, webbing, stuffing, springing and covering.Tools are available to borrow. Materials: £5 maximum

Soft Furnishings and upholstery

lAMPShAdeS

Tutor Vanessa Moreton Date Sat 6th May (1775) Wed 16th Aug (1779)Time 10.00am-12.30pmFees £35 (per session)

Have you ever wanted to make a lampshade to match your soft furnishings, or transform that piece of vintage fabric into something useful?This relaxed and supportive half day workshop introduces you to the simple techniques and tools required to make a basic 30cms drum lampshade. A range of attractive cotton print fabrics is available for you to choose from if you wish.Materials: £15 maximum



Something new

leATher WOrkShOPTutor Sarah Williams Date Wed 5th April (1788) Wed 19th July (1789)Time 9.30am-4.30pmFees £95 (per session)


An exciting new workshop that begins with an introduction to traditional hand saddle stitching leather. All basic leather working techniques will be taught including how to cut leather and how to finish products to a high standard. You will make your own leather belt, followed by either a handstitched, unlined leather ipad case or clutch bag from a prepared pattern.All materials included.

TIle PAnel And BOrderTutor Debbie Podmore Date Sat 8th April Sun 9th AprilTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1737Fees £140


A relaxing two day workshop creating your own unique 6 or 8 clay tile panel and border. On day one you will be shown how to choose, cut, texture and model the clay into your chosen design before colouring your work with ceramic slips.Day two will be finishing off and making a ceramic border to complement your work Your panel will be fired and ready to collect 3-4 weeks later.

InTrOduCTIOn TO eMulSIOn PrInT Tutor Rebecca Sarah Date Wed 3rd May (1784) Sun 3rd Sept (1797)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £50 (per session)


A fun workshop designing and printing your own patterns and imagery onto a variety of wooden surfaces.Learn how to transfer images by emulsion printing techniques and create a selection of decorated items. Create your own unique keepsakes such as jewellery boxes, pictures and coasters.Materials: £10 maximum

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Something new

TIle PAnel And BOrderTutor Debbie Podmore Date Tues 15th Aug Wed 16th AugTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1738Fees £140


A relaxing two day workshop creating your own unique 6 or 8 clay tile panel and border. On day one you will be shown how to choose, cut, texture and model the clay into your chosen design before colouring your work with ceramic slips.Day two will be finishing off and making a ceramic border to complement your work. Your panel will be fired and ready to collect 3-4 weeks later.

PAPerMAkInGTutor Stevie Walker Date Thur 15th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1749Fees £45

Learn how to make your own eco-friendly handmade paper. Old envelopes and paper are recycled to make a pulp which forms your base paper. You can then add plant fibres and colourings to create your own unique and beautiful finished sheets. These can be used in card making, handmade books and mixed media textiles.


MInI ShAdeS AndFAIrY lIGhTSTutor Vanessa Moreton Date Sat 6th May (1776) Wed 16th Aug (1778)Time 1.30pm-4.00pmFees £35 (per session)

Mini lampshade making is an ideal course for all abilities. This half day workshop will instruct you how to make a set of 12 LED mini lampshades using PVC backed fabric or paper. Customise your shades with your own embellishments of braids, ribbons and bows. Paper and fabrics are available for you to choose from. Materials: £20 maximum


Textiles

BrAId SOCIeTY ‘TrY IT’ dAYTutor Anne Dyer Date Sun 7th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1750Fees £15 Braid Society members £20 Non-Members

Come to learn or improve your braids, cords, tassels, knots etc. including split-ply & loop braiding. Price of course includes materials. Lunch is available to members and non-members from £3

CAn YOu reSIST IT?Tutor Clare Linford Date Tues 23rd May Tues 30th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1764Fees £100


Dyeing fabric using resists to produce patterns, creates beautiful textiles to use in patchwork, embroidery and a variety of other projects. This introduction to resist dyeing will cover a selection of resists, fabrics and dyes, including using wax and starch, cotton and silk, indigo and acid dyes. Demonstrations and help from the tutor mean everyone can succeed with these techniques.

STArT TATTInG

Tutor Anne Dyer Date Wed 24th MayTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1804Fees £30

Tatting is an old craft used to make a type of lace. Using a shuttle and cotton threads, learn the basic stitch and use this to plan a variety of items.Starting with a small motif, you can make a pendant, earrings or a delicate Christmas tree hanging. You may wish to plan further projects such as motif borders to add elegance to your cardigan necklines and cuffs.

TABleT WeAvInGTutor Anne Dyer Date Thur 15th JuneTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1803Fees £30

A versatile way to weave braids to match your own project, simply (at a speed of about one metre an hour) or by manipulating the warp for very unexpected results.

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Textiles

nATure In BATIkTutor Jenny O’ LearyDate Fri 7th JulyTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1807Fees £50


Seedpods and Plant Forms in Batik.The beautiful shapes of seedpods and various plant forms will be used as inspiration to create batiks on tissue paper and paper. Working with hot wax and resist we will look at bleach and inks to create a selection of imaginative interpretations of the theme.Please bring along images for inspiration, and if you wish, a canvas to work on.Materials: £3

TAPeSTrY WeAvInGTutor Brigitta ShukerDate Tues 18th July (1767) Tues 15th Aug (1768) Tues 12th Sept (1769)Time 10.00am-4.00pmFees £55 (per session)


A series of workshops for students wishing to discover weaving or for those who wish to take their basic weaving skills to the next level.You will be introduced to Kelim methods and tufting techniques as well as joining and finishing . Over the course of these three workshops you will be able to design and weave a beautiful small panel



Textiles

nATurAl dYeInGTutor Brigitta ShukerDate Tues 25th July Wed 26th JulyTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1766Fees £110


Have fun cooking up dyes using natural ingredients and plant material, such as using alum and rhubarb leaves as mordants. Transform neutral protein fabrics ( i.e. wool and silk) into a palette of gorgeous colours. These can be used as inspiration for various textile projects.

dISCOver ChenIlleTutor Sandra Wiggins Date Tues 12th SeptTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1746Fees £45

An opportunity to discover and explore the fascinating possibilities of chenille, the process of creating a fabric that is soft and rich in texture.With the addition of raw edge applique shapes, create an individual and unique piece of work which you will transform into a simple cushion. This exciting technique can be used to create both clothing and furnishings.

BlOCk PrInTInG On FABrICTutor Stevie Walker Date Wed 23rd AugTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1695Fees £50


A fun workshop creating beautifully decorated fabric pieces using fabric paints and acrylics.Learn how to make printing stamps to your own design and then use these to print onto a variety of items. Try out your new skills by decorating blank cushion covers, aprons and tea towels.Materials: £10 maximum.

COlOurFul PrInT And PATTern On FABrIC Tutor Ruth Issett Date Tues 19th Sept Wed 20th SeptTime 10.00am-4.00pmRef 1751Fees £150


Explore a wide variety of printing techniques for patterning fabric. Create unique and individual designs by exploring the use of a variety of printing methods on a selection of fabric weights and textures.Further experimentation with dyes and other print media will allow you to create gloriously coloured fabrics.


Textiles

Westhope College was founded by Anne dyer more than 35 years ago as a supportive and peaceful space where

visitors and students, of all abilities, would come to be inspired and learn their craft.

Creative talents are discovered and developed and friendships are forged.

Anne continues to teach at Westhope each week, always keen to support a new student, always ready to learn a new skill

herself … and always accompanied by her three Jack russells: Sparkle, Puptoo and Trio.


Courses at a Glance DAtE DAY SUBJECt tUtOR £ PAGE REF

4 Apr Tues Introduction to Mosaic Victoria Harrison 65 15 1676

5 Apr Wed Introduction to Acrylics Stephen Hand 50 2 1682

5 Apr Wed Introduction to Soft Furnishings Catherine Crowther 45 28 1715

5 Apr Wed Leather Workshop Sarah Williams 95 29 1788

6 Apr Thur Introduction to Floristry Eileen Avery-Scott 50 14 1802

6 Apr Thur Sashiko Sandra Wiggins 45 24 1747

6 Apr Thur Introduction to Rush Basketry Averil Otiv 55 6 1711

6 Apr Thur Starting Hand Embroidery Sue Greenan 40 10 1781

8 Apr Sat Glass Postcards Jo Newman 65 15 1799

8 Apr Sat Tile Panel and Border Debbie Podmore 140 29 1737

8 Apr Sat Crazy Patchwork and Embroidery Iishkar Everwood 45 24 1794

11 Apr Tues Lampwork Beadmaking Becky Haywood 95 15 1684

11 Apr Tues Mixed Media Clare Linford 50 2 1765

11 Apr Tues Creative Sketchbooks Wendy Riddick 55 2 1740

12 Apr Wed Narrow Boat Roses Anne Dyer 45 3 1798

12 Apr Wed Little Stitched Landscapes Stevie Walker 50 10 1694

12 Apr Wed Drypoint Printing Jacqui Dodds/ Christine Bradshaw

65 26 1672

13 Apr Thur Metal Thread Embroidery Sue Greenan 40 10 1787

19 Apr Wed Silver Clay Leaves Lori Ridgway 50 21 1686

19 Apr Wed Calligraphy Christine Oxley 50 8 1734

25 Apr Tues Introduction to Stained Glass Jennifer Brewer 65 16 1706



25 Apr Tues Square Willow Weaving Eddie Glew 130 6 1594

26 Apr Wed Wednesday Workshop Stevie Walker 40 11 1689

3 May Wed Introduction to Emulsion Print Rebecca Sarah 50 29 1784

3 May Wed Reduction Lino Printing Jacqui Dodds/ Christine Bradshaw

65 26 1673

3 May Wed Crazy Patchwork and Embroidery Iishkar Everwood 45 24 1795

6 May Sat Mini Shades and Fairy Lights Vanessa Moreton 35 30 1776

6 May Sat Lampshades Vanessa Moreton 35 28 1775

6 May Sat Introduction to Beadwork Melissa Hunt 50 21 1727

7 May Sun Glass Hanging Jennifer Brewer 65 16 1791

7 May Sun Braid Society ‘Try it’ Day Anne Dyer 20 31 1750

9 May Tues Stained Glass Gems Stevie Walker 55 11 1770

10 May Wed Introduction to Soft Furnishings Catherine Crowther 45 28 1716

10 May Wed Jewellery in a Day Steve O’Keeffe 55 21 1720

16 May Tues Rejuvenating Rosemary Penny Thompson 40 19 1743

16 May Tues New Ways with Hexagons Sandra Wiggins 45 24 1748

17 May Wed Glass Jewellery Jennifer Brewer 65 16 1710

17 May Wed Upholstery Anita Lewis 40 28 1753

17 May Wed Watercolour Made Easy Clare Linford 50 3 1759

18 May Thur Garden Workshop Clare Revera 65 6 1713

18 May Thur Starting Hand Embroidery Sue Greenan 40 10 1793

21 May Sun Drawing Made Easy Clare Linford 50 3 1762



23 May Tues Can You Resist It? Clare Linford 100 31 1764

24 May Wed Wednesday Workshop Stevie Walker 40 11 1690

24 May Wed Enamelling on Silver Jill Leventon 45 13 1732

24 May Wed Start Tatting Anne Dyer 30 31 1804

1 Jun Thur Quilts from Shirts Sandra Wiggins 100 25 1772

6 Jun Tues Make a Silver Ring Melissa Hunt 55 22 1725

6 Jun Tues Experimental Goldwork Hanny Newton 55 11 1777

7 Jun Wed Kiln Carved Dishes Jo Newman 45 17 1800

7 Jun Wed Introduction to Soft Furnishings Catherine Crowther 45 28 1717

7 Jun Wed Silk Paintings with Stitch Wendy Riddick 55 12 1739

14 Jun Wed Upholstery Anita Lewis 40 28 1754

14 Jun Wed Willow Bird or Animal Eddie Glew 65 7 1680

14 Jun Wed Calligraphy Capitals Christine Oxley 50 8 1735

15 Jun Thur Flower in Glass Jennifer Brewer 65 17 1709

15 Jun Thur Tablet Weaving Anne Dyer 30 32 1803

15 Jun Thur Paper Making Stevie Walker 45 30 1749

17 Jun Sat Introduction to Mosaic Victoria Harrison 65 15 1677

17 Jun Sat Silver Jewellery Weekend Steve O’ Keeffe 110 22 1774

20 Jun Tues Candle Making Rachel Clements 50 19 1809

20 Jun Tues Woodblock with Chincolle Jo McChesney 65 26 1785

21 Jun Wed Wednesday Workshop Stevie Walker 40 11 1691

21 Jun Wed Starting Silver Clay Lori Ridgway 70 22 1688



22 Jun Thur Summer Table Centres Eileen Avery-Scott 50 14 1801

22 Jun Thur Garden Workshop Clare Revera 65 6 1714

24 Jun Sat Introduction to Acrylics Stephen Hand 50 2 1683

24 Jun Sat Crazy Patchwork and Embroidery Iishkar Everwood 45 24 1796

27 Jun Tues Have a go at Enamelling Jill Leventon 45 13 1752

28 Jun Wed Birds, Buttons and Bobbins Stevie Walker 50 12 1771

4 July Tues Pearl Stringing Melissa Hunt 40 23 1729

4 July Tues Drawing Made Easy Clare Linford 50 3 1763

5 July Wed Sculptural Lampwork Becky Haywood 95 17 1685

5 July Wed Garden Basket Averil Otiv 55 7 1712

5 July Wed Silk Screen Printing Jacqui Dodds/ Christine Bradshaw

65 27 1674

7 July Fri Nature in Batik Jenny O’ Leary 50 32 1807

7 July Fri Introduction to Soft Furnishings Catherine Crowther 45 28 1718

7 July Fri Composing Beautiful Images Vicki Norman 60 4 1724

18 July Tues Soap Making Pip Leslie-Rowe 40 19 1808

18 July Tues Rejuvenating Rosemary Penny Thompson 40 19 1744

18 July Tues Tapestry Weaving Brigitta Shuker 55 32 1767

19 July Wed Upholstery Anita Lewis 40 28 1755

19 July Wed Leather Workshop Sarah Williams 95 29 1789

25 July Tues Watercolour Workshop Clare Linford 50 4 1760

25 July Tues Natural Dyeing Brigitta Shuker 110 33 1766



26 July Wed Introduction to Stained Glass Jennifer Brewer 65 16 1707

26 July Wed Wednesday Workshop Stevie Walker 40 11 1692

8 Aug Tues All Sorts of Stencils Jill Leventon 45 13 1733

8 Aug Tues Fun Applique Sandra Wiggins 45 25 1745

9 Aug Wed Introduction to Soft Furnishings Catherine Crowther 45 28 1719

9 Aug Wed China Mosaics Victoria Harrison 65 18 1678

12 Aug Sat Upholstery Anita Lewis 40 28 1756

12 Aug Sat Silver Jewellery Making Steve O’Keeffe 55 23 1721

15 Aug Tues Sanded and Stained Panel Jennifer Brewer 165 18 1708

15 Aug Tues Tile Panel and Border Debbie Podmore 140 30 1738

15 Aug Tues Tapestry Weaving Brigitta Shuker 55 32 1768

16 Aug Wed Mini Shades and Fairy Lights Vanessa Moreton 35 30 1778

16 Aug Wed Lampshades Vanessa Moreton 35 28 1779

19 Aug Sat Silver Clay Leaves Lori Ridgway 50 21 1687

19 Aug Sat Coil Pots Eddie Glew 65 7 1681

23 Aug Wed Block Printing on Fabric Stevie Walker 50 33 1695

23 Aug Wed Loveliness from the Garden Penny Thompson 60 20 1742

23 Aug Wed More Experimental Goldwork Hanny Newton 55 12 1780

30 Aug Wed Learn to Draw Vicki Norman 60 4 1723

2 Sept Sat Lampwork Beadmaking Becky Haywood 95 15 1728

2 Sept Sat Upholstery Anita Lewis 40 28 1757

3 Sept Sun Introduction to Emulsion Print Rebecca Sarah 50 29 1797



5 Sept Tues Stained Glass with Fusing Jennifer Brewer 165 18 1532

6 Sept Wed Creative Sketchbooks Wendy Riddick 55 2 1741

6 Sept Wed Watercolour Workshop Clare Linford 50 4 1761

12 Sept Tues Tapestry Weaving Brigitta Shuker 55 32 1769

12 Sept Tues Make a Silver Ring Melissa Hunt 55 22 1726

12 Sept Tues Discover Chenille Sandra Wiggins 45 33 1746

13 Sept Wed Glass Postcards Jo Newman 65 15 1805

13 Sept Wed Mono Print and Collage Jacqui Dodds/ Christine Bradshaw

65 27 1675

13 Sept Wed Calligraphy Versals Christine Oxley 50 8 1736

19 Sept Tues Colourful Print and Pattern on Fabric Ruth Issett 150 34 1751

20 Sept Wed Upholstery Anita Lewis 40 28 1758

26 Sept Tues Painting on Location Vicki Norman 110 5 1722

27 Sept Wed Wednesday Workshop Stevie Walker 40 11 1693

27 Sept Wed Woodcut Printmaking Jo McChesney 65 27 1786

To book a place on a course, please call:01584 861293Contact us between 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday

For general enquiries , please email us at:[email protected]

Early booking is advisable in order to secure your place.

Courses are often reviewed weeks before their start date and, should enrolments be low, the college reserves the right to postpone or cancel courses.

Details of courses are correct at the time of publication. Westhope College reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the programme. Students will be notified in advance of any changes, wherever possible.



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Fee policyIf you cancel your booking within six weeks of the course start date, we regret that fees paid will not be refunded unless the course was full and your place can be re-sold. Fees already paid will automatically be refunded in full, or (if preferred) a transfer of fees to another course will be arranged, in the following cases:• If a course is cancelled by us before the start of the course.• If a course has been rescheduled to a different time to that which was advertised.• If the stated course aims have been changed significantly.

We can help you• A course information sheet will be sent to you upon payment of the full fee and is

available upon request prior to enrolment. The information sheet will contain details of any items which you should bring with you to the course.

• We welcome participation from learners with disabilities. We have a range of assistive technology and wheelchair access is available to most parts of the College. Please call us to discuss any particular additional needs before your course.

• We can cater for most special dietary requirements; please notify us prior to the start of the course.

Any photographs taken of students and their work are the property of Westhope College and may be used by the college for marketing purposes. Please let us know if you would prefer not to be photographed.

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BOOkInG InFOrMATIOnWhAT dO COurSe FeeS InClude?Residential Courses: Tuition and full board. For those wishing to be resident, we will contact you to discuss your accommodation.

Day Courses: Tuition, tea/coffee, lunch and materials, unless otherwise specified. For non-residential courses we can provide details of B&B accommodation.

Payment detailsPayment may be made by card or by cheque payable to Westhope Charity. Day Courses: The course fee must be paid in full, on booking, to secure a place.No reservations of places can be taken.Residential Courses: There are two stages to a residential course:• Payment of a non-refundable deposit

of £50 at time of booking.• Payment of the balance one month

before the course starts. If a balance is not received, we reserve the right to offer that place to another applicant.

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