I am thrilled to announce an exciting new series of four thematically linked Day Schools at UWIC, which will explore Folklore, Literature and Tradition Through the Seasons.
The Day Schools will focus on some of the most influential festivals, customs and traditions that have been important for centuries and are very much part of our year cycle today: Halloween, the Twelve Days of Christmas, and Spring and Summer Festivals.
I will be teaching these courses alongside internationally-acclaimed folklorist Dr Juliette Wood.
Here are the titles and dates for all four Day Schools:
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Things that go Bump in the Night: Halloween in Literature and Folklore, Saturday, 15th October 2011, 10am-3pm
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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Customs, Traditions and Literature from Christmas to Epiphany, Saturday, 10th December 2011, 10am-3pm
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Valentine Hearts, Easter Eggs and Beltane Fires: Spring Festivals in Folklore and Literature, Saturday, 25th February 2012, 10am-3pm
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Midsummer Nights: Summer Traditions and Literature, Saturday, 12th May 2012, 10am-3pm
You can book now for our first Day School on Halloween! Each Day School costs £70 which includes:
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4 hours of taught sessions
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handouts and suggested further material
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refreshments
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lunch
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a certificate for attendance
This is a great opportunity for teachers looking for staff development and inspiration, as well as people who work in cultural or creative industries. And, of course, just the perfect educational environment for people interested in folklore, tradition, literature and popular culture!
Special offer!!! Book onto all Day Schools before 15th October at the discounted price of £240! Speciall offer!!!
