The eight Impressionist exhibitions between 1874 and 1886 produced many famous paintings by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro, Cézanne, Morisot and Seurat. Join art historian Jan Cox as, over the course of two days, we look at the pictures by these 'big names' but also the lesser-known artists who exhibited there. These exhibitions were not all 'sweetness and light'; there were many tensions and undercurrents at play. We will look at how these exhibitions came about, the people who helped stage them, the reaction of the critics, and the aftermath. Without a doubt, this promises to be fascinating Neighbourhood Stay covering surely the most famous group of artists in the world!
During your stay in the stunning setting of Pennard House, you’ll enjoy the most delicious locally-sourced food as you immerse yourself in the truly home-from-home atmosphere of this Jacobean manor house and grounds.
The course runs from dinner on the first day (3rd November) until lunch on the last day (5th November).
Prices (per-person)
Residential (Single Occupancy - En-suite): £590
Residential (Single Occupancy - Private Bathroom): £550
Residential (Single Occupancy - Shared Bathroom): £530*
Residential (Shared Occupancy - En-suite): £470
Non-resident: £320
*Bathroom is shared with just one other room.
We operate a deposit scheme of £150 per-person for all booking types, with the balance due 4 weeks before the course start date.
(We will send a reminder and secure payment link for the balance on the due date)
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Dr Jan D. Cox received a first-class honours degree from Oxford Brookes University, where he was awarded the Jeanne Sheehy Memorial Prize. An MA from Bristol was followed by a PhD at Leeds investigating the impact of Nordic art in Europe in the 1880s. He has delivered conference papers in Britain, Scandinavia, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany and Canada.
Click here to find out more about Jan Cox and his other available courses
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Pennard House is a Grade II listed Manor House with a homely feel. There are grand reception rooms, luxury bedrooms and a converted Coach House event venue ideal for all manner of parties. All set in 4 acres of lush gardens and surrounded by 180 acres of meadows, woodlands and apple orchards. There’s a croquet lawn, tipis in the garden and even a freshwater swimming lake. At Pennard they have the makings for the perfect event in a truly English setting.
All course rooms, communal and dining spaces have disabled access, but it is worth noting that all bedrooms are located on the first floor with access via stairs only.
There is ample free parking on site.
The postcode is BA4 6TP
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You can book either as a resident or as a non-resident student for this course.
RESIDENT (Single occupancy)
Each booking includes one place on the course plus bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments at break times (tea/coffee etc.) for the duration of the course.RESIDENT (Single occupancy - Private Bathroom)
Each booking includes one place on the course plus bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments at break times (tea/coffee etc.) for the duration of the course. (NOTE: Although not en-suite, you will have a private bathroom for your use only located very close to your room)RESIDENT (Single occupancy - Shared Bathroom)
Each booking includes one place on the course plus bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments at break times (tea/coffee etc.) for the duration of the course. (NOTE: You would be sharing a bathroom with just one other room)RESIDENT (Shared occupancy) [Double or Twin]*
Each booking includes one place on the course plus bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments at break times (tea/coffee etc.) for the duration of the course.*Rooms are for 2 people sharing only. Each guest staying must book one of these tickets.
NON-RESIDENT
Includes one place on the course plus lunch and refreshments at break times (tea/coffee etc.) for the duration of the course.
If, as a non-resident student, you wish to join the group for breakfast or dinner on any of the days then this can be arranged and charged separately. Simply send a request, no later than 2 weeks before the course start date, to info@neighbourhoodlearning.com -
The luxurious bedrooms at Pennard House are either doubles or twins. All of them are either en-suite except for one which has a private bathroom that can be booked at a reduced rate. There are two additional rooms which share a bathroom that can also be booked at a reduced rate.
All rooms come with towels included.
Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We will of course always try to accommodate requests where possible!
Check in is from 16:00 on the day of arrival
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Please note: The following timings are just for guidance. Confirmed timings will be released to students nearer the course start date.
Usual check in for residents is from 16:00 on the day of arrival (Non-residents are welcome to check in from 17:00)
DAY ONE
The course will have a first session from 20:00 - 21:00, after dinner on the first day.DAY TWO
The second day will begin from 09:30 and run with lunch and refreshment breaks until 16:30. There will be another after-dinner session from 20:00 - 21:00.DAY THREE
Our final day will run though from 09:30 until 13:00, at which point the course will finish with lunch. -
A pen and paper might be handy if you wish to make notes and an open mind!
