A photographic print of Industry, Textiles - Wool, Spinning Wheel

LEARNING CRAFTS AT COUNTRY HOUSE CENTRE D/FM At spacious Victorian Gothic Stoke House, set in some 60 acres of pleasant grounds at Stoke Hammond, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, students of all ages and from many countries take residential courses, lasting from a weekend to a month, on arts and crafts. The courses, under the supervision of principal Noel Heath and his wife, with Mr Geoffrey Whiting, an expert potter and Miss Irmgard Schlafer an experienced weaver, include such things as chalk stone and wood carving, calligraphy, bookcraft and basketry, with an emphasis on practicality and an atmosphere of friendly informality. Entertainment, apart from the advantage of the demesne itself, include films and a large and comprehensive collection of classical records. The class groups are small, insuring individual attention, and the fees, which cover accomodation, board and tuition are reasonable. Many authorities make grants to would-be students at the Centre, and it is particularly valuable to teachers with emergency training. PHOTO SHOWS: Miss Ann Regner of Stockholm, Sweden, engaged in spinning at the Stoke House Centre, wearing country 'sabots.' FOX PHOTOS 17th July, 1951 450576 Industry - Wool - Spinning Wheel.