🌞 SUMMER 🌞
The Golden Summer of the Edwardians (1902-1914)
Fashion History from the 18th to 20th Centuries: how it defined and shaped society, style and culture
We examine how the social and cultural background of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries influenced British fashion then and now. We focus on aspects of trendsetting style 1700s-2000, such as the voluminous and extravagant court dresses and exuberant hairstyles of the Georgian period and the dapper Regency dandy; Victorian crinoline, bustle and aestheticism; Edwardian Art Nouveau, elegant Art Deco, wartime recycling, swinging sixties, and subculture of mods, rockers, goths, skinheads and punks. We see how the wheel of fashion and style turns again and again.
You will learn how to read fashion and how it informs us and what your clothes say about you. We will analyse key style developments and designers such as Mary Quant and the “Swinging Sixties”. A really exciting and fascinating course that will make you think differently about style, clothing, its influences and origins, and what you and others wear.
Illustrated with masses of fashion illustrations and powerpoint slideshows.
Ref: MACL045D1A 10 weeks Tuesday 1-3pm start 23 April
Fee £152 Half-price concession for those on benefits.
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/fashion-history-from-the-18th-to-20th-centuries-how-it-defined-and-shaped-societystyle-and-culture/
Art Deco and Modernism: Iconic culture in the inter-war years (1918-1939)
For those who love the iconic style of Art Deco and clean lines of Modernism. The smoothly distinctive style dominated all aspects of domestic and cultural life and was notable for its architectural and design features. Iconic and elegant, it was used to furnish homes in a new and exciting fashion, utilizing modern technology and materials, and various electrical devices.
The Decorative Movement, Modernism or ‘moderne’, later described as ‘Art Deco’, was based on classical and other influences, including Egyptian - after the 1922 opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter and Lord Carnaervon .
The distinctive iconic style of space, light and speed, vibrant with colour, its modern designs full of sharp patterns, was also described as "jazzy” and it utilised modern technology and innovations such as plastic, chrome, aluminium and electricity. Smooth lines and geometric patterns featured on architecture, advertising, fashion, jewellery, furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting, metalware, technology and influenced cinema.
The distinctive ‘Modernist’ style dominated all aspects of domestic and cultural life and was notable for its architectural and design features. The elegant style was used to furnish homes in a new and exciting fashion.
Illustrated with colourful powerpoint slideshows and illustrations.
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/art-deco-and-modernism-iconic-culture-in-the-inter-war-years-1918-1939/
Mid-Victorian Life and Leisure (1850-1870)
N.B. History courses may contain outdated attitudes, cultural depictions and language which cause offence today. They have to be viewed from an historic perspective. When discussing the content these views are not those of the tutor. If you feel you may be uncomfortable about this, please do not enrol.
Varndean College at The Church of the Holy Cross Hall, Downsway, Woodingdean (Brighton) BN2 6BD 
Edwardians ‘saw themselves at the beginning of a new century of promise’ (A.J. Taylor). The wealthy were extremely rich and the working-class were beginning to voice concerns. This was a time of struggle for women’s rights and the courage of the Suffragettes. An interesting period of social, domestic and working life. Illustrated with colourful powerpoint slideshows.
🌞 Summer in the City: Exploring Brighton’s Unique History 🌞
If you are interested in the distinctive history of Brighton and how it evolved, and enjoy walking through the city and discovering places you might not know, then you will enjoy this course comprising of three classroom sessions and three field trips.
(3 classroom sessions and 3 Brighton field trips)
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/summer-in-the-city-exploring-brightons-unique-history/
🌞 The Novel as Social History: Books for Summer Reading 🌞
If you love books, reading, social and cultural history, and lots of lively discussion in a relaxed, informal atmosphere then this one-day course is definitely for you.
This is a unique one-day study session comprising literature and social and cultural history. Within the pages of the novel we discover more than a story - enthralling ‘other’ information about people, relationships, class and place.
We discuss books for summer reading from a selection of three or four novels with lots of background social and cultural history to be read before class (whole or part), plus further recommendations.
A different, unusual, exciting way of reading and learning in a friendly, relaxed group. We We also view extracts of one of the novels that was made into a film.
You will be expected to participate in group discussion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Novels are: “A Room with a View “ by E.M. Forster (1908), “Landscape in Sunlight” by Elizabeth Fair (1953) “Travels with my Aunt” by Graham Greene (1969).
Ref MACL144D1A Saturday 8 June 11am-3pm Fee £31
Places limited to 12 - early booking advised
Enrol: https://www.brightonmet.ac.uk/courses/history-the-novel-as-social-history-books-for-the-summer/
N.B. Some novels contain outdated language, attitudes and cultural depictions which cause offence today. They have to be read and viewed from an historic perspective. When discussing the content these views are not those of the tutor. If you feel you may be uncomfortable please do not enrol.
ZOOM:
Food and Fun!
The Regency Cook, food historian Paul Couchman, and social and cultural historian Sarah Tobias will be repeating their informative and entertaining courses and adding some new ones!
FEEDING THE POOR AND FEASTING WITH THE WEALTHY
Social history and historic food showing how the poor ate humbly in comparison to the lavish banquets and dinner parties of the wealthy. Date TBA (very popular 2023)
DALLIANCE AND DINING IN GEORGIAN AND REGENCY PLEASURE GARDENS
Date TBA (very popular 2023)
TAKING TEA ON A SUMMER AFTERNOON
Mar/April/June date TBA (very popular 2023)
Further details and links will appear soon later in year - declare an interest/reserve a place:
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Sarah Tobias MA, BA Hons, Dip Eur Hum
103-105 King's Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
