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July 2016 - June 2017 Course Brochure Cookery * Craft * Lifestyle
04 COOKERY DAY SCHOOLS
AND MORNING CLASSES
05 Cookery Residential
There’s Courses
something 12 Craft Day Schools
16 Craft Residential Courses
special about 32 BURSARIES
Denman 37 HIGHLIGHTS
40 Lifestyle Day Schools
41 Lifestyle
Residential Courses
56 Course Calendar
62 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
63 HIGHLIGHTS THROUGHOUT
THE YEAR
64 COURSE APPLICATION FORM
For more
information
on courses and
events visit
denman.org.uk
or call
01865 391991
M Price for Current WI Members Premium Course – We are now offering these
exclusive courses that are either taught by a big
NM Price for Non-Members
name in the relevant field or have fewer places
Course was not featured in to allow for more individual tuition. Book without
the previous Denman brochure delay, because we expect them to sell out fast!
SALE Winter Sale Price
Requires Stamina – These courses involve
physical activity, long periods of standing and/
Course Sold Out – If a course you are or require strong hands. If in any doubt as to
interested in is sold out, please call 01865 their suitability, please contact Denman 01865
391991 to add your name to the waiting list and 391991 before booking.
we will keep you informed about future courses
on the same topic.
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Denman makes learning a comfortable and delightful
experience in a setting surpassed by few other establishments.
Founded by the National Set in the picturesque village to papercutting, photography
Federation of Women’s of Marcham, near Oxford, and patchwork – and the courses
Institutes (NFWI) in 1948, the Georgian mansion and are designed to cater for the
Denman offers a wealth of 17 acres of grounds provide complete beginner to the more
opportunities to learn new a relaxing environment accomplished practitioner.
skills on day and residential for learning. Have a browse through our
courses in the fields of cookery, latest brochure and book on
The Denman range includes
craft and lifestyle. Everyone is a course today!
something for every interest –
welcome – men and women,
from curries, cakes and crochet
WI members and non-members.
Once again I have been to Denman and returned
replete, refreshed, and really inspired. I’ve already
booked my next course!
Eileen Brown, Erdelega WI, Essex Federation
Denman and The WI Cookery School are proudly sponsored by:
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 3
I attended my first course in the Cookery School after doing
craft and music in the past and I’m very impressed by the
facilities there. The course was Patisserie with Kelly Mauger –
an excellent tutor. We covered a lot in an unhurried way and
made some delicious goodies to take home. I recommend this
course to anyone, beginner or experienced cook. And the rest
of the Denman experience was excellent as always!
Susan Helen Myburgh, Bloxham WI, Oxfordshire Federation
Knife Skills - Day School Pizza Workshop: Family Day School
COOKERY DAY SCHOOLS 156.1982 16 September 2016 (8-12 Years)
AND MORNING CLASSES A-Z M £149 NM £169 156.1795 11 August 2016
Learn the essential skills needed to M £109 NM £129
prepare meat, fish and vegetables like Enjoy a day of fun in the kitchen,
Chocolates for Christmas - Day School a pro. In one of Denman’s most popular making pizza dough and tomato sauce
167.319 24 November 2016 courses, you’ll master the different from scratch and finishing them with
M £109 NM £129 techniques required to dice, julienne, your own choice of toppings.
and finely chop fruit and vegetables, Mariella Bliss
167.398 8 December 2016
fillet fish and joint poultry. You’ll also
M £109 NM £129 learn how to choose, maintain and WI Baking Day
The tutors will explain and store your knives properly. 156.1621 16 July 2016
demonstrate the basics of working Peter Lien M £129 NM £149
with chocolate and then it will be your If you don’t have time to bake with us
turn to get chocolatey! You will temper Make Your Own Easter Egg and Other on our longer residential courses, join
your own chocolate and discover Chocolate Treats - Day School us for a full day of WI baking inspiration
simple techniques to create several 167.1034 4 April 2017 led by WI member and Cookery School
different chocolates and a centerpiece M £129 NM £149 Manager Kelly.
for Christmas. Kelly Mauger
Luci Corbett and Claire Slade 167.1035 6 April 2017
M £129 NM £149
Cupcakes and Macarons - Day School Learn to temper chocolate and make
156.1983 17 September 2016 your own bespoke Easter egg, as well
M £129 NM £149 as making seasonal chocolate moulded
Thanks to Ladurée and Pierre Hermé, shapes and truffles.
the macaron has become the trendiest Jack Mauger and Kelly Mauger
patisserie on the planet. Learn how
to make perfect colourful shells and Healthy Indian Cookery - Day School
sandwich them with fillings, including 156.2068 29 September 2016
chocolate ganache, jam and lemon M £129 NM £149
curd. Cupcakes still continue to be all An excellent opportunity for all Indian
the rage so you’ll also learn how to food lovers to learn to cook authentic,
bake, ice and decorate a selection to but healthy, Indian cuisine.
take home. Bhavini Mistry
Kelly Mauger
Pasta and Sauces - Day School
Halloween Baking: Family Day School 156.1981 15 September 2016
(6-11 Years) M £129 NM £149
167.142 27 October 2016 Join our authentic Neapolitan
M £109 NM £129 cook and teacher Mariella
Enjoy a day of baking spooky creations to learn how to make
for Halloween, including meringue fresh pasta and extend
bones and ghosts and bleeding red your repertoire
velvet cupcakes. beyond boring
Kelly Mauger bolognaise!
Mariella Bliss
Proud Sponsors of
the WI Cookery School
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Ali’s Favourite Bakes Autumn in the Mediterranean
COOKERY RESIDENTIAL COURSES A-Z 156.1547 1-3 July 2016 167.118 19-21 October 2016
M £350 NM £390 M £330 NM £370
A Taste of Italy 167.872 10-12 March 2017 This October, escape to the
156.1878 24-26 August 2016 Mediterranean with Alex and a course
M £350 NM £390 that will be full of dishes ablaze with
M £330 NM £370 By popular demand, here is a course
Whether you are planning a trip to Italy, colour and full of vibrant flavours from
featuring our top baking tutor Alison
enjoy Italian cuisine or just want to try everybody’s favourite cuisine. Alex
Haigh’s favourite bakes.
out the language to see whether you will start with tasty titbits that you
Alison Haigh
might like to learn it in the future, this is could serve with drinks or enlarge to
the course for you. Over the two days American Baking include in a buffet, then add an autumn
you will learn conversational Italian, 167.1145 26-28 April 2017 explosion of flavour with great local
discover the history and culture of Italy fish, vegetables and wonderful autumn
M £330 NM £370
and then cook up Italian favourites raspberries. He’ll show his tips and
Join Kelly for a trip stateside, as you
in the WI Cookery School. Not to be tricks to make the ingredients here
bake your way through delicious
missed! look and taste as if they were from the
goodies and desserts including
Lindy Wildsmith and Sue Mckenna Mediterranean land and sea.
Florida’s key lime pie, donuts, bagels,
Alex Mackay
whoopie pies and New York’s infamous
A Taste of Spain cheesecake.
156.1863 22-24 August 2016 Autumn Preserves
Kelly Mauger 167.148 24-26 October 2016
M £350 NM £390
Artisan Bread M £330 NM £370
167.1305 22-24 May 2017 As the nights draw in and the trees
M £350 NM £390 156.1609 6-8 July 2016
shed their leaves, join us to preserve
Spain is rightly famous for its simple M £330 NM £370
autumn fruits and vegetables for
cooking using fantastic produce. From Take your bread making to another
the year ahead, using the traditional
classic paellas to the Moorish inspired level by learning the art of sourdoughs
methods championed by the WI.
cookery of Andalucia, this course will and long fermentation dough. Suitable
Vivien Lloyd
cover some of the most popular Iberian for beginners and experienced bakers.
dishes. Paella, a selection of tapas Dede Liss Autumnal Baking Weekender
dishes and some sweet treats too! Artisan Bread Making: An Introduction 167.165 28-30 October 2016
Peter Lien M £330 NM £370
156.2046 19-21 September 2016
WI member Katie has worked as a
Afternoon Teas M £330 NM £370
pastry chef for Raymond Blanc at Le
156.1919 31 August - Learn about stages in bread
Manoir and in London at the Mandarin
2 September 2016 making, the long fermentation method,
Oriental. Now an established tutor,
M £330 NM £370 the role of gluten in bread, different
we’re excited to have her to teach one
flours and shaping different loaves.
167.807 24-26 February 2017 of our famous baking weekenders.
Dede Liss
Katie Johnson
M £330 NM £370
Create high-end afternoon tea pastries, Autumn in Italy Bread and Cheese
cakes and sandwiches with a mixture 167.058 10-12 October 2016
156.1821 18-21 August 2016
of traditional and modern styles. M £330 NM £370
M £535 NM £595
Katie Johnson Italian regional food is governed by the
Join us for a special course which
seasons and the produce they bring.
brings together two of our most
What better way to celebrate the arrival
respected tutors. Spend a fantastic few
of autumn than by creating elegant yet
days learning the artisan skills of both
warming and comforting dishes with
cheese and breadmaking.
colourful fruit, vegetables and nuts,
Alison Haigh and Louise Talbot
Ingredients meat and game?
are included in Lindy Wildsmith
the cost of a
cookery course.
What’s more
they will all be
prepared for you
in advance!
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 5
Breads and Doughs (Level 2) Cordials, Cocktails and Mocktails Edible Gifts
167.534 9-11 January 2017 167.1376 5-7 June 2017 167.338 28-30 November 2016
M £350 NM £390 M £330 NM £370 M £330 NM £370
167.1276 19-21 May 2017 Capture the scents and flavours of the 167.348 30 November -
season and transform them into drinks
M £350 NM £390 to enhance ice cream, jelly, cakes and
2 December 2016
Following the success of Alison’s M £330 NM £370
cocktails. Cocktails and punches don’t
Breadmaking: An Introduction, she
have to be alcoholic, so learn which 167.378 5-7 December 2016
is now offering Breads and Doughs
ingredients pack a punch to your drink M £280 NM £320
(Level 2). So if you have a basic
but allow you to drive home. You will There’s no gift as special as
knowledge of bread, or have completed
of course be making some alcoholic something homemade so join us for a
the introductory course, then join us
drinks too! cookery class that will not only get you
for the next level.
Lindy Wildsmith in the festive spirit but will also help you
Alison Haigh
reduce your Christmas shopping!
Curries of the World
Brilliant Bread for Beginners Kelly Mauger
167.901 13-15 March 2017
167.902 15-17 March 2017
M £350 NM £390 Express Dinner Parties
M £330 NM £370 This course will be a real adventure. 167.705 6-8 February 2017
Join Linda for an introductory course
Take a journey into cuisines that you M £310 NM £350
of bread making as you learn how four
won’t have tried before. Burma, Sri Take the stress out of cooking for
simple ingredients can be combined
Lanka, Laos, The Caribbean, even dinner parties by learning some speedy
to produce wonderful breads, as well
South Africa – they all have their yet impressive starters, mains and
as discovering kneading and proving
own curries so join us to sample desserts to wow your guests.
techniques.
fragrant fish, meat and vegetable Alison Haigh
Linda Hewett
dishes flavoured with spice pastes
Cake Decorating and powders. Fermentation: An Introduction
156.2056 26-28 September 2016 Peter Lien 167.1226 10-12 May 2017
M £330 NM £370 M £330 NM £370
Desserts Discover the processes of pickling,
On this beginner’s course you’ll learn 167.364 2-4 December 2016
to make and decorate cakes using fermentation and brining, and how they
M £280 NM £320 can be used to enhance our menu
fabulous and varying techniques
If you are cooking for family, friends or planning and health. This course will
from our highly skilled cake decorating
hosting a dinner party you can easily cover the techniques and uses of
tutor Natalie.
create a piece of artwork on a plate kombucha making for a health drink
Natalie Green
that not only looks impressive, but also that has many forms and uses,
Cooking for One tastes good. You will create desserts fermentation of vegetables for a variety
that can be prepared in advance and of alternative main dishes, and pickling
167.029 3-5 October 2016
on the day. of fruit and vegetables for nutritionally-
M £330 NM £370 boosted salads.
Katie Johnson
Many of us have a time in our lives Barney Wrobel
when we cook for one and, although Easter Baking
there are many recipes that can be 167.976 29-31 March 2017 Festive Baking
made for more and portions frozen 167.328 25-27 November 2016
M £350 NM £390
for later, it is nice to have ideas that M £350 NM £390
Join us for an Easter special version of
we can cook quickly and simply in a Retreat to the Oxfordshire
our famous baking courses, the WI’s
single portion. countryside and spend a relaxing
own Bake Off...minus the stress and
Jill Brand few days with that special something –
competition!
Alison Haigh a food mixer – and your new best
Cooking the Americas
friends: egg, butter, sugar and flour!
167.615 23-25 January 2017 Easy Entertaining Bake delicious festive treats that will
M £350 NM £390 156.1579 4-6 July 2016 become firm family favourites.
This brand new course is a journey Alison Haigh
M £330 NM £370
through the Americas, with stops in
Take the stress out of dinner parties
Spanish influenced Argentina, Peru,
and midweek meals with a course
Mexico and the USA.
designed around fridge and freezer-
Peter Lien
friendly dishes that can be prepared
in advance.
Laura Pope Proud Sponsors of
the WI Cookery School
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Flavours of Asia
167.218 7-9 November 2016
M £350 NM £390
Asia plays a huge influence on Peter
Lien’s cookery so join him on a journey
through the Far East, stopping off in
Japan, China, South East Asia and the
Indian subcontinent. Starting with a
selection of Pan-Asian street food which
you will prepare for lunch, the course will
include miso glazed salmon, mee goreng,
beef rendang and dal with roti bread.
Peter Lien
French Bistro
167.255 14-16 November 2016
M £350 NM £390
Discover how to create wonderful Gluten, Dairy and Sugar Free Indian Street Food
French bistro food – the style of Italian Cooking 156.1653 18-20 July 2016
cooking that conquered the world. 167.871 8-10 March 2017 M £330 NM £370
Learn how to make the home-style World Street Food has become one
M £330 NM £370
dishes that have become classics. of our most popular courses, so we
Learn how to make gluten free pasta
Peter Lien asked Rama to develop a new course
and other wonderful gluten, dairy and
French Farmhouse Kitchen sugar free Italian dishes. focussing on Indian Street Food. She
Mariella Bliss went to India to research it and here it
167.941 20-22 March 2017
is! Indian street food is very popular and
M £330 NM £370 Gourmet Salads regional varieties are rich in colour and
The French farmhouse kitchen is 167.1490 26-28 June 2017 flavour. It is incredible cuisine. It will also
rich in unique and delicious ways of be a journey that is certain to broaden
M £350 NM £390
cooking, preserving and serving meat your knowledge and experience of
Forget limp lettuce and curling
and poultry for the family table. Confits spices. Learn how to make chicken kathi
cucumbers, salads have gone
of duck and game, to serve as simple- kebabs, pani puri, bhel puri and more!
glam! Salads are no longer an after
to-make, dinner party dishes including Rama Santha Ram
thought or a side dish. They can be
hearty, salted belly pork, rillettes and
a real showpiece of the dinner table.
rillons of pork for mouth-watering Italian Entertaining
Colourful, nutritious, filling and portable,
tartes and rich salads, crepinettes 167.1096 19-21 April 2017
learn the secrets of how to use pulses
(homemade sausages) and ham and M £330 NM £370
and grains alongside fresh or roasted
parsley terrine for a show stopping Keep it simple, keep it authentic!
vegetables, herbs and nuts to create
party centrepiece. Enjoying entertaining your guests
dishes that work as individual meals or
Lindy Wildsmith making new easy to prepare dishes like
buffet table winners.
Fresh Pasta Weekend Peter Lien a moreish danubio brioche, sartu’
di riso and a wonderful selection of
167.568 13-15 January 2017 Indian Cookery mouth-watering, easy to make canapés.
M £280 NM £320 167.318 21-23 November 2016 Mariella Bliss
Go from pasta novice to extraordinaire
M £350 NM £390
in one weekend, you will learn to make Italian Fish and Seafood Specialities
Join Peter to make a selection of his
your own pasta dough, cut tagliatelle 167.658 30 January -
favourite dishes, including curries,
and lasagne, fill ravioli and tortellini. 1 February 2017
pickles, chutneys, breads, and rice,
Mariella Bliss
as he shares his Indian heritage. M £280 NM £320
Gluten Free Cookery Peter Lien Prepare and cook the classic fish and
167.038 5-7 October 2016 seafood dishes enjoyed around the
Adriatic and Mediterranean coats of
M £330 NM £370
Italy, from Liguria in the north, Sicily in
Having to cook recipes that are gluten
the south and back north to Venice.
free can seem daunting but this course
Lindy Wildsmith
will highlight how easy it is to create
easy meals without gluten.
Paul Bellchambers
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 7
Let’s Make Cheese (Level 2)
167.227 9-11 November 2016
M £330 NM £370
167.834 1-3 March 2017
M £330 NM £370
Join farmers wife and cheese maker
Louise Talbot for a fascinating course
in making cheese at home. Louise will
show you how to make clotted cream,
plus range of hard cheeses including
cheddar, Wensleydale and camembert.
She will also share some great recipes
which incorporate cheese.
Louise Talbot
Mediterranean Cuisine
167.666 1-3 February 2017
Italian Street Food Japaneasy M £350 NM £390
167.1306 24-26 May 2017 156.1786 8-10 August 2016 167.1461 19-21 June 2017
M £330 NM £370 M £350 NM £390 M £350 NM £390
Join the feast and make the most If you are interested in the cuisine Join our cruise through the Med
delicious (but inexpensive) food in Italy! of Japan, join award-winning tutor stopping off in the sun drenched ports
Featuring arancini, suppli’ piadine, fried Peter Lien for this brand new course. of the Greek Islands, North Africa,
polenta, focaccia di recco, calzoni, pizza, Learn about key ingredients such as Spain, France and Italy. We’ll make
brioche with ice cream and farinata. dashi and miso, and prepare simple the most of the fantastic ingredients
Mariella Bliss home-style Japanese dishes that are
that the region has to offer. Who needs
guaranteed to please. You will roll
Italian Vegetarian a holiday?
sushi, explore some wonderful noodle
Peter Lien
167.535 11-13 January 2017 dishes, yakitori, and more.
M £280 NM £320 Peter Lien Midweek Baking Break
Italy is a great place to be a vegetarian 167.579 18-20 January 2017
because so many traditional recipes La Dolce Vita:
Sweets and Puddings of Italy M £280 NM £320
are meat and fish free. When your Join us for another of our
tutor Lindy used to cook for friends she 167.1182 3-5 May 2017
famous baking courses, the WI’s
always found the vegetarian option was M £330 NM £370 own Bake Off...minus the stress and
as popular as the main dish. So these Join Mariella for a sweet-toothed trip
competition!
days she cooks one dish for everyone, around Italy, featuring Italian dessert
Linda Hewett
vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. favourites including panna cotta,
Recipes will include risotto with Sicilian tiramisu, rum baba and biscotti. Mindful Baking
almond pesto, classic tomato sauce Mariella Bliss 167.999 1 March-2 April 2017
with tagliatelle, and gnocchi with pesto M £350 NM £390
and broad beans.
Let’s Make Cheese
Lindy Wildsmith 156.1751 3-5 August 2016 167.1360 2-4 June 2017
M £330 NM £370 M £350 NM £390
Jams and Jellies 156.1966 9-11 September 2016 Join us for a weekend of mindful
156.1695 25-27 July 2016 baking, using a range of wholesome
M £330 NM £370
M £330 NM £370 gluten free and unrefined ingredients
Celebrate the soft fruit season by 167.1375 7-9 June 2017 to create healthier alternatives to your
learning how to make traditional jams M £330 NM £370 favourite sweet and savoury bakes.
and jellies. Summer berries and currants Join farmers wife and cheese maker Alison Haigh
are perfect for making jewel coloured Louise Talbot for a fascinating course
jams and crystal clear jellies. Suitable for in making cheese at home. Louise
beginners and experienced preservers, will show you how to make a range of
join us to capture the flavours of summer soft cheeses using domestic kitchen
for the colder months ahead. utensils and cover halloumi, mozzarella,
Vivien Lloyd mascarpone, butter, cream cheese, and
ricotta, as well as a discussion on the
principles of hard cheese.
Louise Talbot Proud Sponsors of
the WI Cookery School
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Moorish and Middle Eastern Cookery Patisserie Preserving: Oranges and Lemons
156.1734 1-3 August 2016 156.2013 22-25 September 2016 167.816 27 February - 1 March 2017
M £350 NM £390 M £535 NM £595 M £330 NM £370
167.706 8-10 February 2017 167.734 13-15 February 2017 The winter months herald the
arrival of citrus fruit ripe for preserving.
M £350 NM £390 M £330 NM £370 Join us to capture their flavours, which
At the crossroads of Europe, Asia 167.1462 21-23 June 2017 you can then eat and cook with all the
and Africa, the region known as the
M £330 NM £370 year round.
Middle East has taken its culinary
This patisserie course will cover Vivien Lloyd
influences from many places and
many of the classics of French pastry
peoples, including the Moors. Learn Professional Chef at Home
work, including sweet shortcrust and
about the traditions of Moroccan, 167.756 15-17 February 2017
choux pastry that can be used to make
Persian and Lebanese cookery and M £330 NM £370
wonderful tartlets and éclairs. You’ll
local ingredients such as sumac, salted A guide to those behind-the-scenes tips
also learn how to make fashionable
lemons, pistachios and rose water. and tricks to help bring the professional
macarons and other decadent petits
Peter Lien kitchen to your home. This course will
fours that will impress family and friends.
Moorish and Middle Eastern Cookery Kelly Mauger explore the art of designing your own
menus, the technique of sous-vide
(Part Two) Patisserie (Part Two) cooking, the methods of flavouring,
167.578 16-18 January 2017 167.644 27-29 January 2017 pre-seasoning and brining, and
M £350 NM £390 M £280 NM £320 finishing dishes like a pro! This course
If you loved Peter’s first Moorish This course is ideal for anyone is suitable for anyone with a flair in the
and Middle Eastern course, join him for who has joined us for our first patisserie kitchen who would like to take their
another course featuring a brand new course and would like to extend their skills to the next level.
programme of dishes from the region. knowledge. It will bring new ideas and Barney Wrobel
The group will prepare a new selection further creative techniques as you
of mezze dishes for lunch on the first make an opera gateau and a Paris Showstopping Bakes
day, and then move on to a range of brest. 156.1804 12-14 August 2016
slow cooked dishes, and sweet treats. Katie Johnson M £330 NM £370
Peter Lien If you want to silence a dinner party
Patisserie Weekender with creative baking using cakes and
Pastry
167.208 4-6 November 2016 biscuits, this course will guide you to do
167.639 25-27 January 2017 your own Great British Bake Off style
M £330 NM £370
M £280 NM £320 This patisserie course will cover many showstoppers.
167.1342 31 May-2 June 2017 of the classics of French pastry work, Katie Johnson
M £330 NM £370 including sweet shortcrust and choux
pastry that can be used to make Speedy Cook
If you are a fan of the Great British
Bake Off or have always found wonderful tartlets and éclairs. You’ll 167.1418 12-14 June 2017
pastry challenging, why not join our also learn how to make fashionable M £350 NM £390
masterclass and take your skills to a macarons and other decadent petits Flavour, texture and eye appeal need
new level by learning how to avoid fours that will impress family and not be sacrificed when time is of the
crumbly pastry, soggy bottoms and friends. essence. Dinner can be delicious, yet
shrinking sides? Kelly Mauger quick to produce, using nutritious fresh
Kelly Mauger ingredients and clever shortcuts.
Pies, Pâtés and Terrines Peter Lien
Pastry Weekend 156.1655 20-22 July 2016
167.247 11-13 November 2016 M £330 NM £370 Summer in Provence
M £330 NM £370 Learn to make traditional pâtés and 156.1933 5-7 September 2016
If you are a fan of the Great British terrines using the best of British M £330 NM £370
Bake Off or have always found produce. Also improve your pastry Raymond Blanc says that “Alex is the
pastry challenging, why not join our making skills and learn to make best home cook and cookery teacher I
masterclass and take your skills to a delicious sweet and savoury pies. know”, he also says that Alex is “more
new level by learning how to avoid Paul Bellchambers French than a Frenchman.” Here is
your chance to cook with him in on a
crumbly pastry, soggy bottoms and
sun-filled course of Provencal cookery.
shrinking sides?
Alex Mackay
Katie Johnson
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 9
Thai Cookery WI Baking Masterclass WI Patisserie Weekender
167.859 6-8 March 2017 156.1590 8-10 July 2016 156.1926 2-4 September 2016
M £350 NM £390 M £330 NM £370 M £305 NM £345
Learn about the exciting flavours of Thai On this mega bake off you’ll get to try This patisserie course will cover many
cookery and the art of balancing the lots of different baking and decorating of the classics of French pastry work,
characteristic taste sensations of sweet, techniques. You will take away some including classic sweet shortcrust and
sour, saltiness and heat. The course delicious new recipes, including an choux pastry that can be used to make
will feature some of the country’s most unusual middle eastern style gluten wonderful fruit tartlets and decadent
famous dishes, including salads, noodle free cake, raspberry ripple cupcakes éclairs. You’ll also learn how to make
dishes and, of course, curries made with two-tone mascarpone frosting, fashionable macarons in a variety of
from homemade curry paste. biscuits iced the professional way, flavours, as well as biscuit garnishes
Peter Lien tasty savoury tarte tatins plus delicious and little cakes fit for tea at the Ritz.
mini meringues. Bake, make pastry As a starting point for this course, it
The Amalfi Coast on Your Table and meringue, try out professional is recommended that you have some
167.1419 14-16 June 2017 piping and have lots of fun in the WI experience of making pastry and lining
M £330 NM £370 Cookery School. tart tins.
Mariella Bliss is taking you to the Amalfi Natalie Green Peter Lien and Kelly Mauger
coast! Cook delicious scialatielli with
prawns and lemon zest, bake seabass WI Baking Weekender World of Cake
with potatoes and make your own 156.1753 5-7 August 2016 167.1213 8-10 May 2017
potato gnocchi, all topped off with a M £330 NM £370 M £330 NM £370
glass of homemade limoncello! WI member Katie has worked as a Join our very own queen of baking,
Mariella Bliss pastry chef for Raymond Blanc at Le Kelly Mauger, for a tour of the world’s
Manoir and in London at the Mandarin most famous cakes. From sachertorte
The Vegetable Bakery Oriental. Now an established tutor, to kugelhopf with stops in Japan, the
167.686 3-5 February 2017 we’re excited to have her to teach one Middle East and Scandinavia, you’ll
M £350 NM £390 of our famous baking weekenders. create some showstoppers to take home
Everybody knows that carrots Katie Johnson and share.
are wonderful in cake, but you may Kelly Mauger
be surprised at what other vegetables WI Bread Weekender
can liven up your baking. Many of 167.126 21-23 October 2016 World Street Food
these cakes use less sugar and some M £350 NM £390 156.1704 27-29 July 2016
are gluten free. You’ll make chocolate M £350 NM £390
beetroot and raspberry cake, zucchini 167.516 6-8 January 2017
carrot and pear, tropical parsnip and M £350 NM £390 156.1816 15-18 August 2016
polenta, and pomegranate, aubergine Alison Haigh grew up in an M £459 NM £519
and rose party cake. artisan bakery and she will be sharing 167.068 12-14 October 2016
Alison Haigh her experience on this special weekend
bread course. You’ll learn how four
M £350 NM £390
Some of the most delicious food in the
Trattoria Classics simple ingredients can be combined to
world isn’t served in fancy restaurants,
167.257 16-18 November 2016 produce wonderful breads.
but from stalls and carts in bustling
M £330 NM £370 Alison Haigh
markets or on busy streets. Why not take
Anybody that loves being on holiday in your tastebuds on a global cookery tour
WI Guide to Patisserie
Italy will have enjoyed some fabulous visiting countries as diverse as Austria,
informal evenings eating good, honest, 156.1618 11-13 July 2016
M £330 NM £370 Spain, Turkey, Mexico and Japan?
simple, food and enjoying the local Peter Lien
wine around a table in a trattoria. This This patisserie course will cover many
course will teach you how to bring the of the classics of French pastry work, World Street Food (Part Two)
flavours of Italy home with you! including sweet shortcrust and choux 167.975 27-29 March 2017
Lindy Wildsmith pastry that can be used to make
wonderful tartlets and éclairs. You’ll
M £350 NM £390
Some of the most delicious food in
also learn how to make fashionable
the world isn’t served in fancy
macarons and other decadent petits
restaurants, but from stalls and carts
fours that will impress family and friends.
in bustling markets or on busy streets.
Katie Johnson
Why not take your tastebuds on a
global cookery tour by joining Peter for
a second instalment of one of our most
popular courses?
Peter Lien
10 Follow us on Twitter and FacebookCOOKING FOR FRIENDS
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As proud partners of Denman, Stoves For prices, please contact the Stoves
are pleased to offer their products Product Information Helpline on
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For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 11Denman does it again! What makes Denman such a special
place and why do I want to return? The fabulous food…the
warm traditional accommodation…the friendship from those
you meet…the serenity and beauty of the grounds…and the
skills learnt on yet another great course! For those who have
never been please do, because you will not be disappointed.
I promise once you have been you will want to return!
Debbie Bull, Swaffham Evening WI, Cambridge Federation
Christmas Stitch Up - Crochet: An Introduction to Tunisian
Craft day schools A-Z Family Day School (8-12 Years) Crochet - Day School
167.283 20 November 2016 156.1984 15 September 2016
M £59 NM £69 M £99 NM £119
Beaded Jewellery Family Day What better way to start the festive Amazingly simple to learn, for absolute
156.1830 15 August 2016 season than a day of fabulous fabric beginners or experienced crocheters
M £74 NM £84 fun? You will make a unique wreath by and knitters alike, this hybrid craft
Learn how to create beaded jewellery ripping and folding or knotting fabric between knitting and crochet is just so
designs using simple stringing and wire on to a former and embellishing it much fun to do. The Victorians used the
techniques. Projects will be suitable for with baubles – highly original and eye most basic stitch to make background
both adults and children and for any catching. Then you will hand stitch a canvases for their crossstitch work, but
ability level. calico Christmas decoration that would there are lots of interesting and easy
WI Member Price – 1 adult,1 child: £74. look great decorating your home, you Tunisian stitches to have a go at that
1 adult, 2 children: £84. might want to make more as they make take it far beyond that narrow ambition,
Non-Member Price – 1 adult,1 child: £84. perfect Christmas gifts. The course producing all manner of textures, colour
1 adult, 2 children: £94. is suitable for everyone, including the work, cables and lace.
Amy Surman novice stitcher. Everything you need Lindy Zubairy
to make your projects will be supplied.
Calligraphy - Day School Festive fun guaranteed! Crochet: Broomstick Crochet -
167.1134 6 April 2017 WI Member Price - 1 adult, 1 child: £59. Day School
M £79 NM £99 1 adult, 2 children: £69. 156.1918 30 August 2016
For anyone who has long admired Non-Member Price - 1 adult, 1 child: £69. M £99 NM £119
calligraphy and wants to know how to 1 adult, 2 children: £79.
167.131 28 October 2016
start. Demonstrations and individual Christine Green
M £99 NM £119
tuition will be designed to cater for your
particular needs. Christmas Wreaths - Day School Celebrate the season learning a
167.334 1 December 2016 new crochet technique that uses
David Nicholls
M £94 NM £114 a conventional hook alongside a chunky
Christmas Stitch Up - Day School Indulge yourself and take a break from knitting needle to create a peacock
167.170 4 November 2016 the hectic Christmas preparations feather style openwork lace fabric. You
and spend a whole day just enjoying don’t need much crochet experience,
M £109 NM £129
and relaxing. Add a personal touch just a little working knowledge of the
What better way to get into the
to your festive décor by making your basic stitches. This irresistible openwork
Christmas spirit than making some
own seasonal door wreath and a pattern is rich with possibilities for
special decorations? Create a fabric
beautiful flower arrangement for your creativity and new design.
wreath made of ripped ribbons of
home. You will learn about using Lindy Zubairy
suitably festive coloured fabrics that
would look great on any door, plus a mechanics to support your designs, Contemporary Embroidery
hand-stitched decoration using calico, conditioning the plant materials,
wiring and using non plant materials
for Beginners - Day School
embroidery threads, felts, beads and
to enhance your arrangements. The 167.1033 5 April 2017
buttons, that you could hang on a tree
or give as a gift. Both items are suitable singing of Christmas songs and carols M £99 NM £119
for the complete crafting novice or the when working, though not essential, is This is embroidery brought right up
more experienced crafter. definitely encouraged! to date, combining traditional stitches
Christine Green Christine Pearce with simple appliqué, mixed threads
and beadwork for a fun, fresh and
contemporary look.
Natalie Green
12Drawing and Painting: Summer Flowers Fabulous Wreaths for Christmas - Festive Willow - Day School
for Beginners - Day School Day School 167.235 11 November 2016
156.1577 8 July 2016 167.393 8 December 2016 M £99 NM £119
M £79 NM £99 M £129 NM £149 167.359 2 December 2016
This is an opportunity to learn the Get into the festive spirit spending the
M £74 NM £94
basic skills of drawing and painting day at Denman making a sumptuous
Put away the tinsel and the fairy
beautiful summer flowers. This is a Christmas wreath with fragrant foliage,
glorious cones, and then add your own lights and spend a rewarding few
class for beginners, where you can days creating your own unique
relax and enjoy individual attention and personal touches with baubles and
other decorations. In addition to the Christmas decorations from willow.
understand the techniques that make You can expect to make several
drawing and painting flowers such a wreath you will also have the chance
to make a festive table centre with items to decorate your home or you
joy. You may wish to continue in the may wish to give them as presents.
next class on the following two days to candles to add that special touch to
your Christmas Day meal. A most enjoyable course and you will
expand development. (see Botanical return home with a great sense of
Art for Improvers on pg 17). David Martin
achievement.
Jan Mehigan Festive Flowers - Day School Norah Kennedy
Drawing: A Different Approach - 167.392 7 December 2016
Day School M £129 NM £149
156.1571 4 July 2016 Create a traditional foliage garland
M £79 NM £99 that will last the festive season. Hang
it on a door or drape it over your
Drawing is about seeing. During this
mantlepiece. Wiring techniques will be
short course for beginners you will
learnt to attach a variety of evergreen
learn how to look at things and interpret
foliage to a central string. Once your Green Heart Crafting Takeaway –
what you see into your drawing through
basic garland is complete you will
a series of extremely useful exercises. decorate it with cones, cinnamon sticks
Day School
David Nicholls ribbon bows and perhaps even the odd 4 November 2016
sparkly bauble or two! M £99 NM £119
Drawing: Portraits - Day School
David Martin 10 February 2017
167.331 30 November 2016
M £99 NM £119 M £99 NM £119
What makes one person recognisable Climate change can be seen
from another? How do we achieve a all around us through increased
likeness? Working in pencil, we will flooding, summer heat waves and
explore the world of portraiture in easy the decline of bee populations.
steps, resulting in several portraits, It is changing the seasons,
including a self portrait using a mirror. affecting crops and flowers,
David Nicholls and disturbing the journeys of
migrating birds. WI members
Eco Print Dyeing - Day School nationally are taking action.
156.1925 3 September 2016 On Valentine’s Day 2017
M £99 NM £119 thousands of people across
Eco print dyeing is a fascinating way the country will be stitching,
of printing onto fabric. This is not a knitting, painting and baking
vegetable dyeing course. Instead beautiful green hearts to show
you will use flowers and leaves their support for the WI’s climate
from your own gardens, the change campaign.
surrounding countryside and the Come to Denman to take part in
beautiful Denman grounds in a this fantastic initiative by signing
direct contact printing method up for one of our Day Schools
that gets them to give up their with NFWI Craft Adviser Clare
colours and patterns. Spender. There will a fantastic
Sue Pearl range of small projects so you’ll
not only takeaway a variety of
green hearts, but you’ll also get
loads of lovely ideas for future
WI craft sessions.
Clare Spender
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 13Needle Felting:
Christmas Robins - Day School
167.366 2 December 2016
M £74 NM £94
Dry felting – or needle felting – is a simple
process in which you create 3D shapes
using wool and a barbed needle. In this
course you’ll make a 3D needle-felted
robin for Christmas. These birds are
brimming with character and can be used
to decorate your tree or home during the
festive season. Your robin will be 3” to 4”
tall, made from fine Scandinavian wool
and he can be finished off with a jaunty
ribbon around his neck.
Sue Pearl
Introduction to Soutache Jewellery - Jewellery: The Basics of Pearl Needle Felting: Christmas Rudolph -
Day School Knotting - Day School Day School
156.2020 20 September 2016 156.1916 4 September 2016 167.367 3 December 2016
M £119 NM £139 M £109 NM £129 M £74 NM £94
Learn how to create beautiful jewellery This course is designed for those Dry felting – or needle felting – is a
using beads and soutache braid. A interested in the whole subject of real simple process in which you create
wonderful technique for anybody who pearls – nature’s only ‘living’ gemstones. 3D shapes using wool and a barbed
enjoys jewellery, stitching, colour, The central aim is to learn how to knot a needle. In this course you’ll make a
pattern and a variety of crafts. pearl necklace or bracelet on silk, using a 3D needle-felted Rudolph or one of his
Amy Surman Chinese knotting tool, as well as learning team mates for Christmas. These little
Indian-wiring as applied to earring- guys are brimming with character and
Jewellery: A Pearl Set - Day School making. It is also a lively and entertaining can be used to decorate your tree or
167.026 7 October 2016 way of learning the many facts, legends home during the festive season. Your
M £109 NM £129 and stories about the history of pearls reindeer will be 7” to 8” tall and 7” to
This course is designed for those over 3000 years. Advanced students can 8” long, made from fine Scandinavian
interested in the whole subject of make additional jewellery. wool and he can be finished off with a
real pearls – nature’s only living Frances Benton jaunty ribbon around his neck.
gemstones. The central aim is to learn Sue Pearl
Learn to Make a Living Willow Dome -
how to make a spaced floating pearl
necklace on jewellery wire, as well as
Day School Parchment Craft with the Groovi
learning Indian wiring as applied to 167.631 27 January 2017 System - Day School
earring making. This is also a lively M £74 NM £94 167.361 28 November 2016
and entertaining way of learning This is a hands-on course where you M £84 NM £104
the many facts, legends and stories will learn how to build a living willow Parchment craft made easy with the
about the history of pearls over 3000 dome for your garden – a very special Groovi system! Parchment Craft is
years. Advanced students can make feature that will go on growing and a beautiful art form, that traditionally
additional jewellery. delighting you over the years, and also
requires great skill, time and patience.
Frances Benton an attractive alternative to the more
The award-winning Groovi range
familiar gazebo.
makes the art of parchment craft
Norah Kennedy
accessible to everyone.
Mosaics: An Introduction - Day School Carole Waechtler
167.630 27 January 2017
M £109 NM £129
Many people have enjoyed doing
a taster session before committing
to a new hobby. This is a chance to
experience some of the joys of using
mosaic materials. You will make a
small piece of work which will give you
an insight into cutting and laying the
tesserae, grouting and finishing. You will
take home something to be proud of.
Priscilla Wheater
14 Follow us on Twitter and FacebookPearl Jewellery: Gifts - Day School
156.1930 5 September 2016
M £109 NM £129
The central aim is to make a gift set
of a either a spaced floating pearl
necklace or bracelet on jewellery wire,
as well as learning Indian wiring, as
applied to earring making. This course
is designed for those interested in the
whole subject of real pearls – nature’s
only living gemstones. It is also a lively
and entertaining way of learning the
many facts, legends and stories about
the history of pearls over 3000 years.
Frances Benton
Silver Clay Jewellery - Day School
167.814 27 February 2017 Stained Glass: An Introduction - Willow Garden Structures - Day School
M £124 NM £144 Day School 167.633 28 January 2017
This is a really exciting and creative 156.1611 11 July 2016 M £74 NM £94
form of jewellery making using silver M £119 NM £139 Have you ever looked at structures in
clay, which can be shaped like clay garden centre and thought ‘I am sure
but when fired is transformed into 156.2060 26 September 2016
I could make one of those if I only had
fine silver. You’ll be taught how to use M £119 NM £139 the willow’? Well now is your chance!
silver clay to create pieces to produce Make your own beautiful On this informative and enjoyable
stunning jewellery. You’ll also learn genuine stained glass small hanging one-day course you will be introduced
some traditional techniques to finish panel or window and learn the art of to different sizes and varieties of willow,
your piece professionally. The cost of traditional stained glass work. An array and learn how it is grown, harvested
the day school will include all silver of coloured and textured glass will be and prepared for weaving. Using
clay, findings and all consumables used available to make your own individual simple tools and some basic weaving
in the workshop. abstract panel. Designs supplied. techniques you can expect to make a
Louise Simmonds Please note: This course involves wigwam, a fan shaped support, a heart
long periods of standing and requires shape and a small trellis.
Silver Clay Jewellery with Fused strong hands. If in any doubt as to its Norah Kennedy
Glass - Day School suitability, please contact Denman
167.533 11 January 2017 01865 391991 before booking. Willow Piglets - Day School
M £99 NM £119 Anna Conti 156.1625 15 July 2016
This course will give you a thorough M £99 NM £119
introduction to this exciting new
167.1211 8 May 2017
medium. You’ll be taught how to design
and create several pieces of silver M £99 NM £119
jewellery using different techniques Using some simple basket making
and also how to incorporate glass techniques and different colours of
into your design to produce stunning willow you will make a delightful piglet
jewellery. You’ll also learn some to display in your home or garden.
traditional jewellery-making techniques Learn how to make the body, floppy
so that you can finish your piece to ears, little fat trotters and a curly tail –
a high professional standard. You’ll the only thing you will not be making is
leave this course with a thorough the squeak!
understanding of how silver clay is Please note: Norah Kennedy
made and how to use it. No previous Stained Glass courses involve
experience is necessary. long periods of standing and
Louise Simmonds require strong hands. If in any
doubt as to their suitability,
please contact Denman
01865 391991 before booking.
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 15Acrylic Painting: Springtime Beaded Decorations for Christmas
CRAFT RESIDENTIAL COURSES A-Z 167.932 20-23 March 2017 167.372 5-7 December 2016
M £435 NM £495 M £290 NM £330
This is a course that will show you Come to Denman and its lovely
A Paper Bag But Not As You Know It how to paint springtime landscapes grounds for a restful break from all
156.1592 6-8 July 2016 using acrylic paint. Using photographs the hectic festive preparations and
M £290 NM £330 supplied by the tutor you will be indulge yourself by creating your own
shown how to paint skies, trees, fields, beaded Christmas decorations. Using
167.310 21-24 November 2016 and flowers in the landscape. Other tiny seed beads and lots of deliciously
M £435 NM £495 techniques will include colour mixing, sparkly crystal beads you will create
167.804 23-26 February 2017 brush techniques and using the paint beautiful beaded baubles and light-
M £435 NM £495 thick and thin. Suitable for beginners catching beaded icicles to hang on your
An exciting course exploring the and students with some knowledge of Christmas tree. They also make the
properties of ordinary printed paper the medium. ideal gift for loved ones that cannot be
and turning it into a glorious designer Jonathan Newey found in any shop, however, after all
evening bag. By mixing prepared your efforts you may find it hard to part
Back to Basics Using a Sketchbook with them! This course is suitable for
magazine papers together with
167.1362 2-4 June 2017 beginners and improvers.
lining, stitch, wax and a little silk
embellishment, you will create a unique M £290 NM £330 Sally Boehme
accessory that you will be proud to Sketchbooks are rewarding in their own
right and an invaluable tool for future Beading for Beginners and Beyond
carry on a night out.
artwork. Improve all round drawing and 156.1850 22-26 August 2016
Marilyn Pipe
painting skills, exploring texture, colour, M £530 NM £590
A Paper Book: From Start to Finish line, shape and different media. For An introduction to the materials and
167.1414 12-14 June 2017 beginners or improvers. some of the techniques, with many
M £290 NM £330 Sue Klemencic samples and demonstrations. Ideal for
An exciting course exploring the beginners, but seasoned beaders are
Beaded and Wired Flowers for Jewellery also welcome to come and learn more
properties of ordinary printed paper and
156.1793 12-14 August 2016 techniques.
turning it into a designer book complete
with handpainted pages. Using easy M £290 NM £330 Pat Trott
techniques, this is a wonderful way 167.613 23-25 January 2017 Beading for the More Experienced
to use those discarded magazines to M £240 NM £280 167.541 9-12 January 2017
produce a stunning, and useful, item Beads and wire used
or two! M £360 NM £420
together to create jewellery make a
Marilyn Pipe If you have attended Beading for
lovely combination. Add glass flowers
Beginners and Beyond at Denman,
and leaves into the mix and you have
Acrylic Painting: Christmas Scenes a result that you will enjoy creating
or elsewhere, and would like to
167.381 7-9 December 2016 learn more techniques and stitches,
and wearing. You will use lovely
M £240 NM £280 attending this course will extend your
enamelled copper wire in delicious
This is a course that will get you into knowledge.
colours, threaded with lots of luscious
the Christmas spirit by showing you Pat Trott
beads to create pretty, sparkly flowers.
how to paint festive scenes with acrylic In addition, bead weaving techniques Beading Reunion
paint. Using photographs supplied by using needle and thread will be utilised 167.692 6-9 February 2017
the tutor you will be shown how to paint to create a lovely crystal flower.
winter landscapes, Christmas card M £435 NM £495
Suitable for beginners and improvers. Beading is therapeutic, relaxing
images such as robins and holly, and Sally Boehme
how to turn them into finished cards. and very addictive. Many wonderful
Other techniques will include colour jewellery items can be made using
mixing, brush techniques and using needle, thread and beads. There are
the paint, thick and thin. Suitable for many different stitches and this course
beginners and students with some offers you the opportunity to learn
knowledge of the medium. some of them. You will begin with an
Jonathan Newey
Materials are not introduction to the materials needed, an
included in the explanation of some of the stitches and
cost of residential the showing of many samples. Each
craft courses different stitch will be demonstrated
and the students encouraged to work
at their own pace. Not suitable for
complete beginners.
Pat Trott
16 Follow us on Twitter and FacebookBeading the Russian Connection: Botanical Art for Christmas with Gold Calligraphy for Christmas
St Petersburg and Russian 167.341 2-4 December 2016 167.343 30 November -
Chevron Chains M £240 NM £280 2 December 2016
167.1374 7-9 June 2017 This is a class for those interested in M £290 NM £330
M £290 NM £330 botanical art that can be used to create Following some beautiful examples
Using just needle, thread and beads, cards for Christmas or birthdays. It of mediaeval illuminated books, you
you will explore two different stitches will be a mixed ability class where you will explore the construction of Versal
and create jewellery pieces that can also enjoy learning from each capitals, so called because they
complement each other but are other. The paintings can be carefully denoted the start of a verse in a prayer
different in design. This course is observed, drawn and painted or book. You will then study various
suitable for beginners and improvers. perhaps experimental and exciting. methods of manuscript decoration, the
Sally Boehme Real gold can also be applied to the use of colour and how to apply gold
designs. with a surprisingly easy and foolproof
Beadweaving Jewellery with Crystal, Jan Mehigan method. The course will be completed
Cubes and Cathedrals with a Christmas card project.
167.205 4-6 November 2016 Botanical Art for Improvers David Nicholls
M £290 NM £330 156.1578 8-10 July 2016
Beads do not have to be round and M £290 NM £330 Calligraphy: An Introduction
the choice of what is available for This is a class for those with some 156.1574 4-6 July 2016
beadweaving reflects that. Bicones, experience to understand the M £290 NM £330
cubes, squares and ovals are all techniques that make drawing and For anyone who has long admired
shapes that are used on this course to painting summer flowers such a calligraphy and wants to know how to
their fullest sparkly effect! Not forgetting joy. It is an opportunity to learn the start. Demonstrations and individual
those lovely cathedral beads which techniques and basic skills of botanical tuition will be designed to cater for your
are square in shape but facetted with watercolour painting. It will be a mixed particular needs.
little metallic effect trims. Discover how ability class where you can also enjoy David Nicholls
adaptable all of the beads are and learning from each other.
how they can be woven into beautiful, Jan Mehigan
sparkly jewellery. Suitable for those Bumper Craft Take Away
with a little beading experience.
167.223 9-11 November 2016
Sally Boehme
M £290 NM £330
Bobbin Lacemaking Try your hand at a medley of different
156.1913 30 August - craft projects with a contemporary twist.
2 September 2016 You will make a number of different
M £435 NM £495 small projects to give you lots of lovely
ideas for your WI craft sessions, to
167.537 9-12 January 2017 decorate your home or give away as
M £360 NM £420 special presents. There will be a range
167.1338 30 May - 2 June 2017 of projects to try using beautiful fabrics,
felts, buttons, threads, beads, papers
M £435 NM £495
and all sorts!
Whether you want to learn basic bobbin
Natalie Green
lacemaking techniques or further
improve your skills and knowledge of
torchon, Bucks point, Bedfordshire,
Bruges flower or Milanese bobbin
laces, this course offers individual
tuition tailored to each student’s
knowledge.
Gwynedd Roberts
For more information on courses and events visit denman.org.uk or call 01865 391991 17Corset for Christmas
167.305 21-24 November 2016
M £475 NM £535
There’s nothing like a corset to give you
an hour glass figure. Learn all the skills
and knowledge to create the perfect
corset, popular for stunning bridal and
evening wear. Be guided through the
various techniques, with lots of theory
and practice to make your corset stand
out. This is a single layer Victorian
shaped corset with boning and front
busk (the metal button and hook down
the front) eyelets and laces down the
back, and binding top and bottom.
June Allnutt
Calligraphy: Copperplate Chinese Brush Painting: Creative Decorative Papercutting
167.1133 23-25 April 2017 Autumn Pleasures 167.183 31 October -
M £290 NM £330 156.1875 24-26 August 2016 3 November 2016
This much-neglected hand was M £290 NM £330 M £435 NM £495
popular during the 18th century and You will paint the last of the lush Paper cutting is THE craft of the
was still taught in schools until early fruit and flower harvest, some of the moment, seen everywhere on posters,
last century. It epitomizes elegance wildlife that is getting ready for winter, book jackets and crockery. And now
and even today is chosen to give and a landscape fading into the mists you can master the basics of this highly
the impression of luxury in wine lists, of autumn. You will be using traditional rewarding, low-cost craft and amaze
menus and wedding invitations. brushes and paper and the Chinese your friends.
This course is suitable for complete way of using the brush to create your Christine Green
beginners as well as those with some compositions. This course is designed
experience and it might also be noted for those with no experience, and Crochet Flowers for Improvers
that this is best calligraphic hand for for those who already enjoy this way 167.121 19-21 October 2016
left-handers to start with. of painting. M £290 NM £330
David Nicholls Jean Turton Turn your hooking skills to flower
making, a beautiful and creative
Calligraphy: Christmas Crafting way to take your crochet skills up to
The Gentle Art of Letter Writing 167.349 1-2 December 2016 the next level, and make a beautiful
167.1292 21-23 May 2017 M £145 NM £165 floral decoration for your home or to
M £290 NM £330 Original craft ideas for accessorise your outfits. This course
For anyone who has long admired making a Christmas decoration, is not suitable for complete beginners
calligraphy and wants to know how to a wreath and a gift to take home. but you only need to have a little bit of
start. Demonstrations and individual Margaret Etherington crochet experience to enjoy the course.
tuition will be designed to cater for your Natalie Green
particular needs. Christmas Textiles
David Nicholls 167.314 24-27 November 2016 Crochet for Beginners
M £435 NM £495 156.1622 11-13 July 2016
Calligraphy: Working in Italics On this three-night course choose M £290 NM £330
156.1852 22-24 August 2016 a longer project in patchwork, a 156.1929 30 August -
M £290 NM £330 Christmas table runner and placemats 1 September 2016
This beautiful hand was developed or a simple wall hanging. Or make a
M £290 NM £330
during the Renaissance and is variety of smaller projects, Christmas
characterized by its forward slope and decorations for the tree and pretty 167.1008 2-4 April 2017
45 degree pen angle. You will study presents of fabric boxes, photo frames M £290 NM £330
the use of the broad edged pen and and gift bags. Crochet is the yarn craft of the moment
the formation of both the upper and Pat Lumsdale so get hooking! Learn some essential
lower case italic alphabets, as well as crochet stitches and take home your
the basics of calligraphic techniques. own completed projects.
Suitable for beginners and intermediate Lindy Zubairy (July and August)
level students. and Natalie Green (April)
Hilary Frisby
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