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Silk Scarf Painting
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis is a beginners course for those who want to learn simple but effective painting techniques on fabric. Monika will teach you how to create ideas for scarf designs and how to apply them to silk or other similar materials.
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Drawing for the Terrified
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesAre you terrified of drawing but have a secret longing to learn how to do it? Then enrol on this course where Richard will guide you through certain processes slowly, gently and step by step. If you follow his 'recipes', you will be amazed at what you will be able to draw.
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Felt Teddy Bear Making
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesUsing needle felting techniques and colourful Merino fleece we will create cute teddy bears to keep or give as presents. No experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided. There will be a charge of £5 per person to cover materials used, payable to the tutor. Be prepared to create a family of bears!
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Taking Textiles Further
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThese workshops are for those who have completed City & Guilds courses in textile related subjects to diploma level (or equivalent), who are committed to further develop their own personal creativity within a design-led context. Learners are encouraged to work independently to explore experimental approaches and contextual issues.
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How to Write your Life Experiences and Memoirs
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWe all have a rich treasury of anecdotes to share. But where do you start? Enjoyable exercises will help trigger memories and tell your story in a way that's lively and engaging. Whether you're writing for publication, family and friends, or simply to understand the meaning of your own life, this course will smooth the...
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Tai Ji Quan
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesTai Ji Quan and Qigong (Tai Chi & Chi Kung) stimulate the mind, balance energy levels and strengthen the immune system. Through practice and exercise, you will feel encouraged by improved vitality and feelings of well being. The work can be adapted to individual fitness and health needs.
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Dyeing the Blues
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesLearn how to prepare fabric using Japanese Shibori resist techniques. After experimenting with stitching, tying, clamping and wrapping techniques you will dye the results with indigo, that most magical of dyes, to produce a range of samples for future reference or to be turned into a unique project.
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Vibrant Watercolours – A Taste of India
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesImmerse yourself in a weekend of vibrant colour and rich pattern. Using bold dyes, watercolours and simple print techniques, we will explore those exotic elements that we associate with India and use them as the basis for creating your own striking and colourful paintings.
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Blackwork Embroidery
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesBlackwork embroidery became popular during the reign of King Henry VIII. Introduced into the Tudor court by Queen Catherine of Aragon, the traditional style is worked on linen using the weave as a basis to count stitches. A variety of different stitches will be taught using a range of different weighted threads. Butterflies were popular...
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Botanical Illustration – Spring Flowers
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesSpring is an exciting and unique time for flowers; learn how to compose a picture, prepare precise pencil drawings and how to use watercolours skilfully to produce accurate, vibrant illustrations. Individual help ensures that beginners and experienced artists can work at their own pace but with strong support.
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Spring Landscapes in Acrylic
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course will show you how to paint spring landscapes with acrylic paint. Techniques covered will include thick and thin paint, colour mixing, working from dark to light and glazing. The course will include spring landscapes in an impressionistic style from photographs supplied by the tutor.
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An Introduction to Stained Glass
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis is a practical course suitable for beginners and those who wish to improve their skills. Learn to make a stained glass panel using traditional tools and materials. Students work on their own project with individual guidance from the tutor. Prepared designs are available from the tutor or bring your own.
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Eastern Influences
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesDesign and make a small project such as a wall hanging, cushion or bag, taking inspiration from Japan or Japanese textiles. A variety of machine and hand stitched techniques will be demonstrated and discussed for you to choose from to begin work on your chosen project.
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Honiton Lace
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course covers basic techniques for lacemakers who are new to this classic English lace. For experienced Honiton lace makers it is an opportunity to expand skills and understanding of this lace and gain inspiration and guidance on interpretation and design development. Whatever your level, enjoy the magic of lace making!
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Wild Seas – Crashing Waves in Watercolour
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWhat can be more emotive than wild seas crashing onto rough, rugged rocks! Really let your colours flow on this exciting weekend of watercolour wonderment. Let your senses run riot and try out some different techniques with this stimulating subject.
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Chinese Brush Painting – Mist and Waterfalls
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThrough tutor demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, beginners will learn the basic skills of landscape painting in free hand style, painting trees, rocks, mountains and waterfalls and mist. More experienced artists will develop and expand skills in all aspects of landscape painting. You will also learn how to mount a picture in the traditional Chinese way.
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Woodcarving
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThese courses take learners from complete beginners to the very advanced through a carefully planned series of projects covering traditional and modern carving styles such as foliage ornament and frame or architectural mouldings, figure and animal carving in the round, lettercutting and abstract sculpture. Design skills are also included. Learners can enrol on single courses...
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Woodcarving
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThese courses take learners from complete beginners to the very advanced through a carefully planned series of projects covering traditional and modern carving styles such as foliage ornament and frame or architectural mouldings, figure and animal carving in the round, lettercutting and abstract sculpture. Design skills are also included. Learners can enrol on single courses...
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Japanese Sumi-e – Traditional art form of Japanese ink painting
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesAn introduction to Sumi-e, the ancient art of creating Japanese ink pictures or Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, these paintings feature subjects from the natural world such as flowers and birds. The Japanese experience painting as a form of meditation that brings peace and harmony to the artist and the finished pieces are intended to inspire...
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Make an Occasion Hat for a Summer Event
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course will help you complete your outfit for your special event: Ascot, weddings, the Derby etc! These require Occasion Hats - so find your outfit and come along to create your exclusive accessory, from start to finish. You will receive styling guidance on what suits you, along with help to complete your design. Only...
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Bridge – The Weak Twos (Benjamin Acol)
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA half-day course practising Benjaminised Acol, the system of weak twos in the majors and strong twos in the minors, which is a very popular convention for players with some experience who want to increase their competitive edge and enjoy the benefits resulting from adding this very competitive tool to their bridge knowledge.
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Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWork alongside award-winning portrait artist Peter Keegan on this day course where you will capture unique portrait subjects in charcoal. Using photographs provided by the tutor, or ones you bring with you, you will explore a range of techniques including beginning a drawing, capturing tonal values, facial details and ultimately a likeness.
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One Day Wine Course
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis one day course provides a solid grounding on all aspects of enjoying wine, from how to taste wine and evaluate the quality, to tips for food and wine matching, to how wines age and when they are best to drink. You'll taste 15 great quality wines from around the world including whites, reds, 'fizz'...
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Make a Mosaic for your Garden
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesCreate a mosaic that’s specifically designed to go outside! You can make a mosaic sign or panel to adorn your garden, or mosaic a pot or other decorative object. This course is for students of any ability, beginners or experienced mosaicists. Course materials are available from the tutor; please see the course information sheet for...
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Floristry Masterclass
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA really inspirational course for students with existing skills. Come and experiment with some cutting edge ideas. We take our lead from the best contemporary florists in the world and will use new techniques and innovations to develop and create beautiful designs.
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Art History – The Dukes of Burgundy
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThe Burgundian Dukes were the real winners of the Hundred Years War between England and France. With lands from Burgundy to the Low Countries, the Dukes were wealthier than the French Crown and from their courts came the most extraordinary arts of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
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The Romans in Buckinghamshire
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWho were 'the Romans' and what were they doing in Buckinghamshire? Learn about new evidence of local Roman life. Based on sound archaeology, local sites will be explained, to provide a flavour of life and death in this turbulent time.
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Woodcarving
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThese courses take learners from complete beginners to the very advanced through a carefully planned series of projects covering traditional and modern carving styles such as foliage ornament and frame or architectural mouldings, figure and animal carving in the round, lettercutting and abstract sculpture. Design skills are also included. Learners can enrol on single courses...
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Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWork alongside award-winning portrait artist Peter Keegan on this day course where you will capture unique portrait subjects in charcoal. Using photographs provided by the tutor, or ones you bring with you, you will explore a range of techniques including beginning a drawing, capturing tonal values, facial details and ultimately a likeness.
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Making Stringed Musical Instruments
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA workshop offering the opportunity to construct a stringed musical instrument of your choice with advice and guidance from the tutor. Projects may include guitars, lutes, mandolines, dulcimers and ukuleles. The choice of materials and construction methods will be discussed and advice will be given to complete any unfinished instruments. Please note that costs may...
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