Featured Courses | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 17
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Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study a number of subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice. Learning will continue on Saturday evening with a presentation on painting or travel for example. This course is suitable for both beginners and the more...
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Read the Russian Alphabet
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAre you planning a trip to Russia? Or are you intrigued by a new language challenge? If you want to learn to read the Russian alphabet, this one-day course is for you. We will quickly learn to recognise all 33 letters of the Russian alphabet by using familiar international words. This will be...
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TLC: Tender Loving Care
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is a practical course (non medical, non denominational) for those accompanying or visiting someone at the end of their life. At a time of emotional distress it can be very helpful to be already equipped with an understanding of the stages in dying and how best to offer support. This knowledge may...
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Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study a number of subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice. Learning will continue on Saturday evening with a presentation on painting or travel for example. This course is suitable for both beginners and the more...
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Patchwork Projects for Summer
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCome and join other patchworkers on a weekend of sewing fun. There are lots of projects to choose from. Bags, jelly roll quilts, pin cushions, placemats, table runners and more. Projects for all skill levels or bring along your own project to work on.
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Special Clothes
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesStudents will be able to construct garments for special occasions, by using luxurious fabrics. Such as Velvet, Silk etc. And by using more complicated dress patterns. With expert guidance all garments will be made to a high standard and special attention will be given to details and couture finishes. Students will have more...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Bobbin Lace: Beginners & Beyond
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesHave you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lace maker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course...
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Discovering English Cathedrals
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis introductory course explores the history, architecture and furnishing of Anglican Cathedrals in England. We start by looking at the ways in which cathedrals work and how they differ from parish churches. From the earliest monastic cathedrals to the more recently upgraded parish churches we will look at each one to identify its...
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Screen Printing, Stencilling & Stamping on Polymer Clay
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDuring this course we will explore the techniques of screen printing, stencilling and stamping on polymer clay before creating lovely pieces of jewellery or other decorative items. Screen printing - best known for fabric decoration and relatively new to the polymer clay world - creates beautiful effects quickly and easily. Stencilling is similar,...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Accordian Jazz Weekend
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCome and enjoy yourself while you gain confidence and experience in playing jazz, through practical exploration of some of its more fundamental elements. The course will be centred round a number of practical sessions in which different aspects of playing will be explored and practised. Practical approaches to improvisation will form a significant...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Bobbin Lace: Beginners & Beyond
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesHave you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lace maker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course...
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Spring Scrapbook Day
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDuring the day we will create a double 12 x 12 inch layout with lots of fold out sections and a single 12 x12 inch layout. You will need photos to be cut to these sizes:- For the double layout: Six 6 inches wide x 4 inches tall. Five 6...
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Japanese Embroidery
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for both experienced stitchers and those new to the subject. New students can either embroider a small motif using traditional threads, fabric and stitches, or if they want to make a larger commitment, make a start on the ten phase learning programme. Established students will be able to continue...
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Japanese Embroidery
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for both experienced stitchers and those new to the subject. New students can either embroider a small motif using traditional threads, fabric and stitches, or if they want to make a larger commitment, make a start on the ten phase learning programme. Established students will be able to continue...
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Copperplate Calligraphy
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesMy aim for the course is that the students will gain a basic understanding of the Copperplate alphabet including the capitals and to gain confidence in writing with a pointed nib. Please bring: Flat board or large piece of cardboard to work on, A3 or A4 smooth paper, straight or angled...
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Pastel Pencils and Hard Pastel Basics Introduction
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAn examination of the choices available, the types of suitable paper, the brands of pencil on the market and the basic techniques. Following a look at picture choices, we will explore ways of starting and developing a picture from a photo source, blending colours and adding detail. We will also consider ways of...
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The Egyptian Tomb: Doorway to the Afterlife
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe ancient Egyptians believed that the first doorway to the Afterlife was the doorway of the tomb itself. This Course will look at the development of the Egyptian tomb from the Mastabas of the Old Kingdom, through the rock cut tombs of the New Kingdom, to the tombs of the Graeco-Roman period. The...
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A Weekend of Tai Chi and Dao Yin
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpend a weekend enjoying a variety of flowing Chinese exercises and leave feeling relaxed. This course is suitable for men and women, for beginners and those with experience of Tai Chi. You will be encouraged to slow down and exercise smoothly, find your balance and improve your flexibility at your own pace and,...
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German Language Through Literature and Film
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDer Tangospieler by Christoph Hein tells the story of a man desperately trying to re-enter society after 21 months in prison for playing piano in a subversive student cabaret. The book not only gives an insight into various aspects of life in the GDR but also highlights the effects a totalitarian...
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Flowers and Butterflies in Beadwork
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDelicate and realistic two and three dimensional flowers and butterflies are worked using just needles, thread and predominantly tiny seed beads, applied to beadwork bases to create unique and desirable necklaces, pendants, lariats, bracelets, earrings and brooches, also napkin rings and bookmarks. Work at your own pace using a number of bead threading...
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Looking at the Novel
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesOur focus will be on four finely crafted, highly regarded novels drawn from across a century and more. Each has a distinctive setting. We will explore narrative styles, themes and techniques and approaches to building character. What is memorable about each work and how does this affect or maybe influence our own thinking and enjoyment?...
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Achieving Ways to Tranquility
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesLike winning the lottery or the World Cup, achieving tranquillity can seem an impossible dream. Instructions and advice are everywhere, the choice is endless, but is it possible? Is it easier to pop pills or complain about boredom or busyness? Do you want to find some peace in the moment or peace in...
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Goldwork
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesGoldwork is a stunning form of embroidery most often associated with ecclesiastical vestments. This course will introduce you to the main techniques involved. Students can either stitch pre-set designs such as dragonflies, ivy leaves, tile motifs or work on their own design ideas. All levels are welcome from total beginners to the more...
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Goldwork Embroidery
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesGoldwork is a stunning form of embroidery most often associated with ecclesiastical vestments. This course will introduce you to the main techniques involved. Students can either stitch pre-set designs such as dragonflies, ivy leaves, tile motifs or work on their own design ideas. All levels are welcome from total beginners to the more...
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Style, Image and Colour
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course encourages you to explore and develop your personal style. It aims to encourage a greater sense of confidence in your own self-image through the clothes you wear. It does this by explaining what factors are important and why. It helps you identify your body shape and how best to dress it...
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Pick up the Ukulele and Play in a Day
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAimed at total beginners, this fun and light-hearted course will have you playing the ukulele (uke!) in no time at all. Starting with the absolute basics, you will learn how to play through a variety of different sessions, some led by the tutor, others in small break-out groups. By the end of the course you...
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Pottery for Beginners
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is a structured course for students with little or no previous experience. It comprises of a series of short projects designed to introduce basic making and decorating techniques that allows the student to create interesting and individual pieces. Work will involve using coiling, slab and throwing techniques working with different clays. Surface...
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