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Buckden Learning Group ("BLG")
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The Buckden Learning Group meets for face-to-face courses at the 12th century site of one of the Palaces of the Bishops of Lincoln; it has connections to Katherine of Aragon and other royal visitors. The venue is approximately 1 minute from the A1 and has ample free parking. Meetings are normally held on the ground floor of a Victorian mansion that dates back to 1872. Occasional meetings are held in the King's Room in the 1485 brick tower. In addition to face-to-face courses some courses are run on Zoom to utilise distant tutors.
Courses of 10 weeks include a half term break.
There will be a 15 minute break during each session.
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Course Title: Isaac Newton – his Life and Works
Course Description: An exploration of Isaac Newton's life and works, and the personal convictions that drove his mathematical philosophy and his unorthodox research into alchemy, theology and biblical prophecy.
Tutor: Paul Ranford
Venue: ZOOM
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Date: 29/04/25
No. of Weeks: 4
Fee: £
Course Title: Monet: More than Haystacks & Water Lilies
Course Description: This course will explore a wide range of French Impressionist Monet’s work. As well as some of the more familiar & famous aspects such as his paintings of haystacks and water lilies, we will consider examples of his early paintings illustrating his changing style as well as his much less documented pencil & pastel sketches. By comparing these different aspects of Monet’s work it will highlight the full creative spectrum of this famous artist. Fully illustrated with discussion.
Note: there will be a one week gap, date to be confirmed in 2025.
Tutor: R Holland-Hargreaves
Venue: ZOOM
Day Of Week: Tuesday
Start Time: 10:00
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Date: 03/06/25
No. of Weeks: 6
Fee: £
