Featured Courses | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 45
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Carnival! Samba Percussion Weekend
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesThis fun course introduces you to the different rhythms and percussion instruments of Samba in practical, hands-on playing sessions. All instruments provided.Read more ... -
Dare to be Great! with Polly Higgins
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured Courses“Polly is inspirational. With warmth, soft humour and deep passion she shared her personal journey and shows us just how we can dare to be great.”Read more ... -
Running with the Mind of Meditation
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesThis weekend is for both new, casual or very experienced runners. It is about running and the mind that runs! Read more ... -
Mindful Drawing
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesMindful Drawing is an exploration of drawing as meditation and is suitable for all levels. Inspired by the work of Frederick Franck, author of The Zen of Seeing, the emphasis is on process rather than outcomeRead more ... -
Viva Verdi!
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesA fun opportunity to have a weekend singing Italian opera choruses in the Cotswolds! Led by Gavin Carr, tenor and conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus Read more ... -
Biodynamic Agriculture and its Background
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesAn introduction to biodynamic farming and gardening, through three training sessions. Each module builds on the preceeding one while being complete in itself. A practical component is included in each session.A Hawkwood training programme.Read more ... -
Music and medicine in the 19th century
Listed on February 13, 2015 by Madingley Hall in Featured CoursesThis course explores the physicality and psychology of musical depictions of sickness, health, doctors and medicine on the operatic stage. It examines notions of the body – in particular, those associated with 'female' illness, including consumption, hysteria and madness – and of the virtuoso musician as superhuman, hypnotist, or magician. Read more ... -
Guitar Masterclass
Listed on February 9, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesFriday 20 March 2015 - Sunday 22 March 2015 A masterclass opportunity to study with one of the best classical guitarists of our generation. An intense weekend study course on classical guitar led by Craig Ogden. Suitable for experienced players and advanced students. There will be ensemble work as well as masterclass tutorials. Craig Ogden is principal...
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Wake up Laughing
Listed on January 19, 2015 by Hawkwood College in Featured Courses Come and experience how laughter yoga and natural laughter skills (NLS) inspire, energise and help heal people’s lives. Read more ... -
Writing nature: poetry in stone and bark
Listed on December 19, 2014 by Madingley Hall in Featured CoursesJoin us to study 20th and 21st century poetry that emerges from a philosophy of deep engagement with place, landscape and nature. The course coincides with a major exhibition of the work of poet and artist Ian Hamilton-Finlay at Cambridge gallery Kettle's Yard, and will also consider the work of Richard Long and land artists Andy Goldsworthy and David Nash.Read more ... -
Myths and rituals in religion
Listed on December 19, 2014 by Madingley Hall in Featured CoursesMyths and rituals create, sustain and disrupt religious and cultural systems. This course examines how religious myths and rituals evolve and affect religious and secular life. Looking at different approaches we will consider a variety of myths and rituals from different religions and cultures, including pilgrimage, food, texts and rites of passage.Read more ... -
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: re-reading a classic at 150
Listed on December 18, 2014 by Madingley Hall in Featured CoursesAlice's Adventures in Wonderland celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015. Carroll's text famously ushers in a 'golden age' of children's literature, in which fantasy and imagination begin to receive as much attention as pedagogy in books for children. This course will explore the origins, development and transformation of the text across the last 150 years, and consider why Wonderland still matters as much in 2015 as it did in 1865.Read more ... -
Introduction to evolutionary psychology
Listed on December 15, 2014 by Madingley Hall in Featured CoursesThis course provides an introduction to the application of evolutionary theory to psychology. You will learn how this approach has been used to understand topics such as social behaviour, mate choice, family dynamics, language, culture and mental health.Read more ... -
Fabulous Flamenco at Dillington!
Listed on December 14, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesAnother opportunity to take part in this dynamic and passionate dance practised by both men and women and one of the principal forms of social enjoyment at festivals and fiestas throughout Andalucía. You will be dancing with a partner, but it is not necessary to come with a partner to participate in the courseRead more ... -
Floristry: Christmas Workshop
Listed on October 22, 2014 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesPrepare all your Christmas decorations, including a door wreath ready for the festivities. New ideas and inspiration for new and repeat learners and an opportunity to cover a wide range of skills in a relaxed workshop environment. Read more ... -
Christmas Cards in Coloured Pencil
Listed on October 22, 2014 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesJoin Jill Winch at Missenden Abbey and learn how to produce your own Christmas card with coloured pencils. Jill will also give advice on having it printed in order to send to friends and family. Read more ... -
Anyone Can Do It – Build a Simple Website in a Weekend
Listed on October 14, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course will show you how to design and build a simple web site. No special software or previous technical experience is necessary.Read more ... -
Embellish for Christmas
Listed on October 12, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesEmbroider, wrap, twist, needleweave, include a simple beaded edging, add a tassel, incorporate the decorative technique of Dorset Crosswheel buttons .....and more .Read more ... -
Ukulele Weekend for Refreshers and Improvers
Listed on October 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is offered to anyone who wants to refresh or improve their ukulele playing. Please Note: You will need to bring a ukulele to the course.Read more ... -
Christmas Concert with Phoenix Brass
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesWhat better way to get you into the Christmas spirit than a concert of festive tunes, along with some old favourites and a few carols for you to sing along with. Join friends and family to start your festive celebrations off with a bang, mince pies and mulled wine. To make it...
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Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis is an exciting course, with Aza Adlam, who will take you through all the stages of completing a ‘leaded’ stained glass panel – how to cut all kinds of beautiful coloured glass, how to lead and solder the panel together and finally how to cement and polish for the finished effect. All tools,...
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Dutch Art, Design & Architecture (1890-1939), From Art Nouveau to De Stijl
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course, with Mike Hope, will set out to show how the Dutch contribution, in terms of art, design and architecture, developed and burst onto the world stage. The often overlooked flowering of a particular version of Art Nouveau was soon to be challenged and overtaken by a series of movements and exponents, culminating...
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Gifts for Christmas: Place Mats & Table Runners
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesLearn the techniques for making professional gifts that anyone would be really happy to receive as their Christmas present. All-comers welcome but please note you will need basic sewing knowledge, including the ability to use your own sewing machine, which you will need to bring with you.Read more ... -
Making Money from Magazine Journalism
Listed on September 6, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesThis weekend is for anyone who would like to see their name in print and earn some money at the same time. Maureen Moody’s practical workshop, covering non-fiction writing, is an inspirational introduction to magazine journalism for adults of all ages and backgrounds.Read more ... -
A Life at Work Career Change Weekend
Listed on September 5, 2014 by A Life at Work in Featured CoursesWould you welcome the chance to get away from it all and spend some time contemplating your work, career and vocation in life? If you find yourself answering yes to these questions, this retreat is for you.Read more ... -
A Passion for Pastel – a course with Murray Ince
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis six day holiday, focusing on painting with pastels, is suitable for the complete beginner.Read more ... -
Mixed Media Workshop with Anthony Barrow
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis five day mixed media painting course will consist of painting the landscape in acrylics, how to paint a portrait in acrylics and charcoal, painting the urban and some experimental work using collage and painting flowers.Read more ... -
Mosaic Workshop with Trudy Britton
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesOn this four day mosaic workshop, students will explore all aspects of mosaic-making, from drawing up original designs, to creating a finished piece of work. No previous experience is required.Read more ... -
Atmospheric Landscapes in Watercolour
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis three day course in painting atmospheric landscapes in watercolour will include demonstrations from Bill Lupton and plenty of individual tuition time. Read more ... -
Autumnal Landscapes using Acrylic – Painting Course with Colin Steed
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis three day course is for anyone who has painted with acrylic before and would like to improve their technique when painting autumn landscapes.Read more ...
