The Institute is hosting two events for local writers in the annual Ipswich Arts Festival. For details of a Fiction Master Class with M J Hyland and a Writers Workshop with Andrew Burton see the Ip-art website at http://www.ip-art.com/
posted 10 May 12
The Institute will be closed for the public holidays on:
- Monday May 7th
- Monday June 4th and Tuesday June 5th
posted 04 May 12
You are now browsing the Ipswich Institute's redesigned website - launched May 4th, 2012.
The aim of the site is to publicise the many activities available at the Institute and details about how to become a member.
Feedback on or queries about information on the website are always welcome.
posted 13 Apr 12
Below are a selection of up coming events, click here to see more
Fynn Valley Golf Club
26 May 12 10.00 - 16.00
A one day course introducing the two main forms of the game - Golf Croquet, an easy-to-learn format which is very sociable and growing fast and Association Croquet, an intriguing game that has been called “chess on grass”.
No previous experience is required.
Members Only
Become a member
posted 16 Apr 12
John Stubbs
Reading Room, 15 Tavern Street
14 Jun 12 1930
For details see:
http://www.sbl.org.uk/meetings.html
Open to Public
posted 19 Apr 12
M J Hyland
Admiral's House
30 Jun 12 10.30 - 16.00
In this practical workshop, Booker-shortlisted author M.J Hyland teaches the fundamentals of writing great short stories.
See Ip-art website: http://www.ip-art.com
Open to Public
posted 16 Apr 12
Mark Beesley Thursday 10.00 - 12.00
This five week course is for those who feel they would enjoy modern art more if they understood it better. It will examine some of the main developments in art over the last 50 years in straightforward terms and does not assume the student has prior knowledge of art theory or the jargon it uses.
The course will look at pop art, minimalism and new forms of sculpture using found or industrial materials; conceptual art and land art; and how, despite predictions to the contrary, painting is alive and well.
Tony Shearman Friday 2.00 - 4.00
Using the commonly used Acol system of bidding, this 8 week continuation course will teach you the rules and get you playing the greatest card game.
If you have experience of Acol bidding, Stayman and Transfers and would like a ‘refresher’ course in a friendly atmosphere, you are welcome to join the group.
Please note: the course is not suitable for complete beginners.
Dr Alan Collett Thursday 2.00 - 4.00
The French philosopher Michel Foucault (1926-84) aimed to show, via a study of history, how our current practices and institutions came into being. More fundamentally, he argued that many of our beliefs and moral certainties are constituted by history and are thus contingent and open to change. The way we think about the self, power, criminality, sexuality, madness and even philosophy itself are all challenged by his radical views.
The course discussion will be based on the book "How to Read Foucault" by Johanna Oksala; each week a different topic will be introduced by the tutor.
