Category: Education

With this course, starting on 13th January, the Workers Educational Association are addressing a very different subject to follow their successful autumn course.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish art and architecture over the years from pre-historic cave paintings to the productive 16th and 17th centuries and thence right up to date. There will of course be the usual visual aids and also weekly handouts. The tutor is Catherine Dell who lived and worked for several years in Spain, which gives her valuable backing to lead this course. (Pictured right is Gaudi’s [still] unfinished masterpiece – La Sagrada Família in Barcelona).

The course follows an established pattern of ten Tuesday evenings 8pm to 9.40pm at the Methodist Church Hall with its wheelchair access and loop system, if required. Fees are £43 standard (no concessionary rates possible unfortunately), with nil fees for those on income related benefits or JSA; also financial help should be obtainable if net household income is under £15,050 per annum. If you are unsure whether this course is really for you, please come and sample the first evening free. Further information available from our secretary on 01206 240791.

Jennifer Smith, BFA, B.Ed is offering fun art lessons and activities for year 5 and 6 students, at West Bergholt Methodist Hall, on Tuesdays. The first 6 lessons start on 16th September until 21st October) and are between 5-6 pm. The cost of this short course is £35 pounds with all supplies included. Come along and explore painting techniques, collage and craft, with a little groovy art history thrown in!

Phone 01206 368 464 or email [email protected] for more information and to register. Only 10 children per group.

Currently teaching at a middle school in Suffolk, Jenn has 15 years experience in art education in galleries, schools, and museums in Canada and England. She is CRB cleared and fully insured.

All are welcome to a series of ten talks on ‘Music at the Movies’ beginning at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday 23rd September.

The tutor is Prof. Chris Green who says that even before sound films, music played a major part in films. This series traces the development of film music from the ‘silents’ to current blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones.

The venue is the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lane, West Bergholt and the talks are arranged by the local W.E.A. (Workers Education Association) Standard fee £43. If in doubt come and sample the first evening for free and for further details ring the Secretary on
01206 240791.