Sussex History - The Bloomsbury Group **COURSE CANCELLED** (HE10U09E)
Course overview
The Bloomsbury Group of world-famous artists, writers and intellectuals is usually associated with the London squares around Bloomsbury, after which they were named. But several of the group lived and worked for much of their lives here in Sussex.
This three-hour course will explore the Sussex-based lives of the writer Virginia Woolf of Monk's House, near Rodmell and her sister the artist and designer Vanessa Bell of Charleston Farmhouse, near Firle.
You will consider how the local landscape inspired much of their work and by the end of the day you will have developed enough knowledge and insight to make future trips to Monk's House and Charleston more rewarding and enjoyable.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm on 14th May 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £32.00.
What you already need to know
No prior knowledge is needed.
What you will learn
- Why Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell came to live in Sussex
- What daily lives at Monk's House and Charleston Farmhouse were like and which famous writers and artists came to visit
- How Sussex inspired them
- What their relationship with the local people was like
- A general overview of their lives and times and the cultural context in which they worked
How you will learn it
Through presentations and audio-visuals, Heloise will help you to explore the lives, work and times of Virginia Woolf, Vanessa Bell and their circle. However, it is through interaction, discussion and activities that you will truly be able to discover your feelings and develop your opinions on the subject.
Bring to the first session
A curiosity to find out more.
A pen and paper (or electronic equivalent) for optional note taking.
Handouts will be provided.
Extra study or practice
None
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
'Tutor very knowledgeable and encouraging'
'Excellent multimedia presentation, lots of handouts and good use of resources'
'Extremely informative with excellent handouts'
'Learning a lot under expert, sympathetic guidance among like-minded people'
'Interested and interesting!'
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published
HSA guidelines.
Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on
www.NHS.uk.
We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.
- ACRES will continue to supply hand sanitisers in all classrooms
- Students will still be able to work social distanced or on separate tables if this is their choice
- Sharing of equipment will continue to be kept to a minimum, and wipes/spray provided for cleaning being handling
- Tutors and students may or may not choose to wear face coverings
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Heloise is a historian who has lived in Kent and Sussex for nearly thirty years and has a special interest in local writers and artists who lived and worked in the region. Join her for discussions on other local writers.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.