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Fingals - Writing and Photography Course
Following last year's first, and hugely enjoyable, writing course at Fingals Hotel in South Devon we are delighted to be heading back in 2012 for another course.
MORE ABOUT FINGALS:
Fingals is situated in an idyllic valley close to the river Dart and within easy reach of Dartmouth, Salcombe and Totnes. It has an indoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub Jacuzzi, a sauna, grass tennis court and croquet lawn and even garden ping pong. However for the less energetic there are many places in the rambling garden to place a deckchair for a quiet read – or snooze. If the weather is British there are fires, a library, comfortable lounge and home cinema, as well as a summerhouse, stream-side orangery and a snooker/games room.
We love spending time here as do many literary folk; it is a favourite place for writers, publishers and people in the creative arts and media, which makes us feel it will suit Ways With Words people.
Richard and Sheila, the owners, have created a friendly, informal atmosphere at this unique hotel. With its funky art and relaxed, stylish interior we think it will be an inspiring place for a Ways With Words course.
Fingals' website will tell you more about the place.
DATES: 29 April - 4 May 2012
Course members will arrive for tea on Sunday 29 April – roughly around 4pm – and leave after lunch on Friday 4 May, around 2pm.
Non-residents are welcome on the course too - see below for details and costs.
THE COURSES : Theme – Time and Place
(mainly Writing, some Photography)
TUTORS:
Writing - (This will cover travel, memoir, fiction writing)
MARK McCRUM - Mark’s work spans a wide cross-section. He has been a travel writer (Happy Sad Land, and No Worries), written a number of articles for a variety of national newspapers and magazines, and been a ghost writer for a number of different books. His first project as a ghost writer was Jack and Zena, the true story of a mixed race couple who eloped to escape Zena’s arranged marriage. After writing companions to various TV series including Castaway and 1900 House Mark then went on to write Somebody Someday, the official biography of Robbie Williams, and Tribe, a companion to Bruce Parry’s TV series of the same name. Ghost writing is now his full-time occupation.
Photography -
KATE MOUNT - Kate is a South West based photographer whose work focuses on documenting various aspects of public and private life in the region. Her speciality is informal portraiture and her work spans various subject areas including the arts, the environment and education.
SOME OF THE TIMETABLED ACTIVITIES – a loose version, subject to change
Writing activities:
Most days there are 2 whole group writing workshops.
There are 2 sessions timetabled for individual seminars.
At some times people follow private work which may have been suggested by the tutor or be self directed.
Photography:
As the surrounding countryside is so beautiful and Fingals itself so photogenic we plan to have 1 afternoon and 1 evening session with a photography tutor. This will be open to all course members. Some may prefer to focus on photography rather than writing. Those wanting to join this course will need to bring a digital camera and a lead so that their photographs can be downloaded onto a computer.
Other Activities:
• Two book groups are usual.
(the titles of the books to be discussed are forwarded before the course starts)
• Two or three evenings – usually after dinner – there is a film or talk or reading.
• There is a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and small gym.
Meals:
• For residents breakfast takes place each day from 8-9am
• Non-residents arrive in time for the first workshop – usually 9.30am
• Coffee and biscuits – usually at 11am
• A Buffet Lunch (varied and delicious) - 1pm
• Tea and cakes – around 4pm
• Non-residents leave around 5.30pm/6pm. They can book and pay for any evening meal separately if desired.
• Dinner – 3 course served meal – usually 7.30pm
The meals are long and leisurely and sociable for those who like to sit and talk.
NB All activities are optional. Those who want to use the space and time to work on their own projects or just to relax and have time out are very welcome. There are many places to be quiet as well as communal spaces to be with others. The time is yours to enjoy as you wish.
COST:
Resident:
Non-resident: £415
A non-refundable deposit of £75 per person is required to book the course. Balances are due Monday 13 February.
The costs include full board and all tuition.
To find out more about this holiday course and to make a reservation please contact us on (01803) 867373 or go to our Contacts Page where you can send us an email.
MORE ABOUT FINGALS:
Fingals is situated in an idyllic valley close to the river Dart and within easy reach of Dartmouth, Salcombe and Totnes. It has an indoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub Jacuzzi, a sauna, grass tennis court and croquet lawn and even garden ping pong. However for the less energetic there are many places in the rambling garden to place a deckchair for a quiet read – or snooze. If the weather is British there are fires, a library, comfortable lounge and home cinema, as well as a summerhouse, stream-side orangery and a snooker/games room.
We love spending time here as do many literary folk; it is a favourite place for writers, publishers and people in the creative arts and media, which makes us feel it will suit Ways With Words people.
Richard and Sheila, the owners, have created a friendly, informal atmosphere at this unique hotel. With its funky art and relaxed, stylish interior we think it will be an inspiring place for a Ways With Words course.
Fingals' website will tell you more about the place.
DATES: 29 April - 4 May 2012
Course members will arrive for tea on Sunday 29 April – roughly around 4pm – and leave after lunch on Friday 4 May, around 2pm.
Non-residents are welcome on the course too - see below for details and costs.
THE COURSES : Theme – Time and Place
(mainly Writing, some Photography)
TUTORS:
Writing - (This will cover travel, memoir, fiction writing)
MARK McCRUM - Mark’s work spans a wide cross-section. He has been a travel writer (Happy Sad Land, and No Worries), written a number of articles for a variety of national newspapers and magazines, and been a ghost writer for a number of different books. His first project as a ghost writer was Jack and Zena, the true story of a mixed race couple who eloped to escape Zena’s arranged marriage. After writing companions to various TV series including Castaway and 1900 House Mark then went on to write Somebody Someday, the official biography of Robbie Williams, and Tribe, a companion to Bruce Parry’s TV series of the same name. Ghost writing is now his full-time occupation.
Photography -
KATE MOUNT - Kate is a South West based photographer whose work focuses on documenting various aspects of public and private life in the region. Her speciality is informal portraiture and her work spans various subject areas including the arts, the environment and education.
SOME OF THE TIMETABLED ACTIVITIES – a loose version, subject to change
Writing activities:
Most days there are 2 whole group writing workshops.
There are 2 sessions timetabled for individual seminars.
At some times people follow private work which may have been suggested by the tutor or be self directed.
Photography:
As the surrounding countryside is so beautiful and Fingals itself so photogenic we plan to have 1 afternoon and 1 evening session with a photography tutor. This will be open to all course members. Some may prefer to focus on photography rather than writing. Those wanting to join this course will need to bring a digital camera and a lead so that their photographs can be downloaded onto a computer.
Other Activities:
• Two book groups are usual.
(the titles of the books to be discussed are forwarded before the course starts)
• Two or three evenings – usually after dinner – there is a film or talk or reading.
• There is a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and small gym.
Meals:
• For residents breakfast takes place each day from 8-9am
• Non-residents arrive in time for the first workshop – usually 9.30am
• Coffee and biscuits – usually at 11am
• A Buffet Lunch (varied and delicious) - 1pm
• Tea and cakes – around 4pm
• Non-residents leave around 5.30pm/6pm. They can book and pay for any evening meal separately if desired.
• Dinner – 3 course served meal – usually 7.30pm
The meals are long and leisurely and sociable for those who like to sit and talk.
NB All activities are optional. Those who want to use the space and time to work on their own projects or just to relax and have time out are very welcome. There are many places to be quiet as well as communal spaces to be with others. The time is yours to enjoy as you wish.
COST:
Resident:
- Shared standard room - £670 per person
- Shared superior room - £720 per person
- Single occupancy standard room - £910
- Single occupancy superior room - £960
Non-resident: £415
A non-refundable deposit of £75 per person is required to book the course. Balances are due Monday 13 February.
The costs include full board and all tuition.
To find out more about this holiday course and to make a reservation please contact us on (01803) 867373 or go to our Contacts Page where you can send us an email.
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