Layers of heavy tyvek, machine stitched together and zapped back with a heat gun There was one small thing that caused one or two niggles over the 2 days at Denman, the taking of photographs without permission. With so many different types of camera now available – from phones to digital video – it is becoming increasingly easy to just snap away and not necessarily think about what you’re taking an image of, why you are taking it and how you are going to use it. I think most tutors are happy to have general shots of themselves and their work taken for sketch books or to show friends. It is quite a different matter when these images are posted onto blogs and websites. This infringes all kinds of copyright issues. It is important to ask permission to take photographs before you do so. Close up and detailed images of samples and someone else’s work are a very contentious issue. I had a particular run in with a lady who was very busy with her small digital video camera. It is dif

  Denman College I spent 2 very hot, busy and exciting days at Denman College on Monday Tuesday this week. Denman College is the WI's home of cookery craft and lifestyle courses in Marcham, Oxfordshire - inspiring students each year to develop their skills or try a new craft or activity. The Georgian house, set in 17 acres of beautiful grounds is complimented by a suite of teaching rooms fitted out with the latest equipment. Most of the money needed to buy, develop and maintain the College over the years has been raised by members of the Women’s Institute. www.theWI.org.uk A secluded spot in the walled garden The fountain Various tutors that run courses at Denman were demonstrating what they do best and promoting their courses. It was great to have 2 days to play with all the new materials I have and meet so many interested ladies. We all had great fun and to top it all we had to eat hog roast and WI scones and clotted cream everyday. OOhh!! It was a nightmare – not