Blog - Denman College

Spring Sale

20th January 2020

Save 20% on selected courses this Spring From 9am on Monday 20th January 2020 until midnight on 26th April 2020, enjoy 20% off selected courses taking place in March or April 2020 in when you book online or over the phone. Online bookings Go online and find your course or day school (must feature in […]

Christmas Opening Hours

16th December 2019

Please find our Christmas and New Year opening hours. If you urgently need to speak to a member of staff during this period then please either email info@denman.org.uk or alternatively please call and leave a message which will be dealt with when a member of staff is next in the office. We wish you all […]

Save 3% When Booking Online

2nd December 2019

We’re delighted to offer 3% off future online bookings for any course or event that is displayed on our website. This promotion starts on the 1st December 2019 and will continue for a limited time, so don’t delay and get booking today! How to book Pick your Course or Event from the website Make the […]

10% off Selected Courses taking place in December 2020

25th November 2019

We’re delighted to offer readers of WI Life an exclusive 10% discount on selected courses for December 2020 when booked online. From 24th November until midnight on 31st December 2019, enjoy 10% off selected courses taking place in December 2020. The courses that you can enjoy the 10% discount are as follows: Cookery Festive Preserves 2 […]

Join us at the Creative Craft Show Birmingham 31 October – 3 November 2019

16th October 2019

Come see us at Creative Craft Show Birmingham 31 October – 3 November 2019 and save £2 on entry*

Save 5% with Crafts Beautiful this Winter

25th September 2019

Crafts Beautiful readers can now save 5% on selected craft courses this winter…

Save 20% on residential courses this Winter

25th September 2019

Save 20% on selected courses this winter. There’s plenty to discover at Denman, take a look for yourself….

A fantastic fabric sale thanks

25th September 2019

Thank you to everyone involved, you’ve helped raise over £3,500! Wow.

Escape with Denman on Tour in 2020!

25th September 2019

Plan a trip away in 2020 with like minded people and discover plenty more, plus of course you get a to see us here at Denman too!

Join us at the Creative Craft Show Birmingham 31 October – 3 November 2019 (Save £2 with special ticket offer)

23rd September 2019

Come see us at Creative Craft Show Birmingham 31 October – 3 November 2019 and save £2 on entry*

Join us for a Kalettes Denman Day on 11 November 2019

23rd September 2019

Join Kalettes for an interesting and engaging Denman Day on Monday 11th November. FREE. WI members only.

WI Life discount offer October/November 2019

23rd September 2019

Be sure to read your latest edition of WI Life where you’ll find a delightful discount offer on the Denman page. Be quick, this offer won’t last forever!

Come cook with Valentina Harris

27th June 2019

Food Writer, Cookery Teacher and Chef. With a heritage like Valentina’s, it is no wonder she is such a well-respected authority on Italian food and food culture. We’re delighted to have Valentina share her passion here at Denman.

Christmas Lunches at Denman 2019

26th June 2019

Book now for your Denman Christmas Lunch 2019! Don’t miss out, call us today for availability on 01865 391991 ext 240.

Q&A with Denman tutor Jude Karnon!

8th May 2019

Jude Karnon started making jewellery as a hobby over ten years ago. When redundancy from a website and communications role loomed, Jude decided to turn her hobby into her business and Jude Karnon Jewellery launched in November 2015. Jude works in both silver and gold and makes all pieces using traditional techniques and hand tools. Her passion is designing alongside her clients to create jewellery that encapsulates their personality, style and individualism. Jude joined as a Denman tutor in 2019.

DO I NEED TO BE AN EXPERT?

21st March 2019

This is the first in a series of blogs by one of our tutors, Melanie Blaikie. Come back each Thursday for a new installment! Now is a great time to be teaching crafts. Why? TV programmes like Pottery Throw Down, Bake Off and the Sewing Bee have made ‘making’ fun again.

Missing Book

1st February 2019

Our tutors Trish Zachariah and Paula Bray have lost a precious book, can you help?

Learning to Sew to Refresh Your Wardrobe, Boost Your Mood and Make New Friends

23rd January 2019

As part of a campaign last year to reduce textile microfibre pollution, the WI also encouraged its members to repair clothes, instead of simply throwing them away. From patchwork and embroidery to dressmaking and soft furnishings, not only can you learn valuable and practical sewing techniques, but you will also benefit from meeting new people and sharing creative ideas.

7 Questions with New Denman Tutor Janine Kilroe…

4th January 2019

Janine Kilroe has created images for the last 30 years, initially as an Editorial Advertising Photographer commissioned by many international blue-chip companies. For the past 9 years, she has focused on creating a truly unique one-off style of hand painted fine art photography. In 2019, she embarks a new challenge… Teaching at Denman!

Denman Q&A: Charles Hanson – Antiques Expert

19th November 2018

We were able to exclusively interview Charles Hanson and he kindly answered our most pressing questions about the world of antiques…

Floral Tutorial: Bright Sunflowers with Anna Stevens

8th November 2018

Brighten any room in an instant with a fantastically fresh arrangement that will bring a smile to your face.

The Denman Calendar Has Arrived!

2nd November 2018

It’s here! At long last, the Denman 2019 Calendar has arrived in print!

Floral Tutorial: Contemporary Roses with Anna Stevens

18th October 2018

Contemporary thinking? Using no foam in your flower arranging! Learn how to achieve a floating roses look in this step-by-step guide with tutor Anna Stevens.