The Memorial Arts Charity, one of the developments of Harriet Frazer\'s Memorials by Artists business, is offering various training courses in the coming months.

The first is in Cambridge, 2-6 August, tutored by Tom Perkins and Eric Marland. Cost £240.

After that are four long weekends in Wales (and students are expected to attend all four weekends as they are designed as a complete course). They run 13-15 September, 25-27 October, 6-8 December and 17-19 January 2003. Tutor is Ieuan Rees. The cost is £600, payable in instalments (£480 concessions).

Grants for course fees may be available from local arts boards.

The Welsh weekends are modelled on others following the same pattern in Scotland, which are fully booked, although more may be run next year.

There is also a two-year apprenticeship scheme being funded by the Ferwood Charitable Foundation. There are places for two students who want to make lettercutting their career. Commitment and enthusiasm are more important than experience.

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