Wednesday 23 November 2011

How to Look at Art - New Date

Due to popular demand we have added a new date for Lynne Gibson's, How to Look at Art Course here at Farncombe Estate.

Discover how to develop your visual and critical skills by using a strategy for looking at art. This is a simple and flexible approach to analysing and interpreting any piece of art work. The strategy will easily become second nature, giving you the confidence to dispense with the guide books, unplug the headphones and become an active, rather than a passive, viewer!


We will put this strategy into practice by looking at a wide range of art works from across the history of Western art. You will begin to recognize styles and conventions, materials and techniques, and place them within a historical context. Most importantly, you will look with insight and hone your critical skills.

This day school has the simple aim of helping you to achieve a deeper understanding and greater enjoyment of art.
 
Book early to avoid disappointment by calling Mandy on 0333 456 8580.

Monday 21 November 2011

Calling all History Buffs...

Enjoy historic discounts in 2012!

In our drive to run every course in the programme, we need more of you to book at an early stage. Our Early Bird promotion gives you up to 20% off – the earlier you book, the better the deal.

For those of you thaat are interested in History here is a list of the Farncombe History courses which qualify for Early Bird discount in 2012 (January to December.) Click on the links to read all about each course and book your place:


Sir Richard "Ruffian Dick" Burton - Traveller, Adventurer

Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire

The Norman Settlement and Saxon Rebellion post 1066

Stalin, the Soviet Union and the Anatomy of Tyranny

Eighteenth Century London

Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family 1550-1850

Competition and Conflict in the Cotswolds

The Olympic Games through the Ages

'All the Queen's Women': the Female World of Elizabeth I

The Landscapes and Buildings of Tudor England

Pilgrimage & Shrines

Courtiers and Courtesans: The World of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn

Mother Countries, Virgin Territories

Wild Hills and Lawless Folk: The Medieval Scottish Border


Early Bird replaces all other offers, including our Book While You’re Here promotion. However, if you put your name down for a course while on a Farncombe weekend, we will call to let you know if you qualify for a discount. To book your Early Bird place, call us on 0333 456 8580. To see all of our 2012 programme, go online at www.farncombeestate.co.uk

GIFT VOUCHERS

A Farncombe Estate study break makes a thoughtful and original Christmas present. You can buy vouchers of any value, or book your loved on a chosen course. Buy online at http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/about.asp?id=18 or call 0333 456 8580.

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Where to find us and what we do

Farncombe Estate is situated just outside the Cotswold village of Broadway. We are approximately 50 minutes from Oxford, Birmingham and Bristol and easily located from the M5, M40 and M42.

There is a direct rail service from London Paddington to Moreton in Marsh which is our nearest rail station. To help rail travellers we offer a return taxi collection service from the station.

For a location map and further directions please visit our website.