Lessons in Life ; When MURRAY MARSHALL Retired, He Decided to Study Art at College. Would He Fit in with the Youngsters and the 16 Women Students?

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After 25 years in publishing, churning out careers books and leaflets advising school-leavers to get themselves some training by going to college, I found myself retired and wanting to do some serious art. Market research suggested the best buy was a part-time art foundation course at my local further education college. How could I resist? It was less than pounds 400 for 30 full-day sessions - not much more than the price of some recreational evening classes. Better value than the golf club, too.

For readers unfamiliar with art and design education, foundation courses are mainly for students who take an initial year's course to find what aspect of art they might like to …