Arts in Residence promotes musical and arts-related events in characterful locations throughout the UK and Europe. Enjoy music more by meeting other music lovers at a themed weekend house party.Read more ...
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Featured Courses | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 46
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesA two day weaving workshop to make your very own fabric - at Ludlow Mascall CentreRead more ...
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesThis is a really easy, fun, tactile activity for both children and adults. You can come and make a simple picture, or wall-hanging or create a 3-D sculptured piece with Fiona Nisbet, Textile Artist, Designer and Maker well known from BBC1 TV programme "Escape to the Country" January 2014Read more ...
Listed on July 23, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThe music of Mozart remains at the very heart of western musical consciousness. We
will consider the range and nature of his achievement, while placing him in the
context of his time. The musical examples using CD and DVD will be played on
excellent hi-fi equipment, and the weekend will conclude with a performance of one
of his greatest works by one of Britain’s leading string quartets. Read more ...
Listed on July 22, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesCourses are suitable for beginners and more advanced learners who wish to make better use of their toolkit or reinforcing their existing skills.
Fiona has been teaching for many years and can share her experience with you. She will give you guidance and encouragement so you’ll go home with your head buzzing with ideas and inspiration.
For more details and information about the courses and techniques please contact Fiona on 01948 871 618 or shropshireweavers@yahoo.co.uk or visit Fiona's website
www.shropshireweavers.com
To book your place please contact Ludlow Mascall Centre on 01584 873 882 or info@ludlowmascallcentre.co.uk
If you are looking for an alternative holiday in the UK or wish to learn in a lovely setting of the rural market town Ludlow why not book to stay overnight, be creative and have a restful break at the same time. Please find details about our accommodation, price for B&B per person is £33.60 with the option of lunch and evening meals a la carte. Make a booking enquiry Read more ...
Listed on July 22, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThe 1870s were years of remarkable creative fertility for Tchaikovsky, with masterpieces such as the opera Eugene Onegin, the ballet Swan Lake and the Fourth Symphony. BRead more ...
Listed on July 22, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur weekend will explore the inspiration painters and composers have drawn from
Man’s relationship with NatureRead more ...
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Boat Building Academy in Featured Coursesmake one of three pieces (chair, side table or wine table). You should be practically minded with some woodworking experience in order to join this course. Fee includes materials. Read more ...
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesProduce basic joints including dovetails and framing joints, lengthening and widening joints. An intensive course suitable for beginners as well as those with a little (perhaps school day) experience.Read more ...
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis popular event offers classical guitarists a unique opportunity to participate in a varied programme of music making, with plenty of time to develop playing and music reading skills. Read more ...
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis week will explore Purcell’s dramatic works such as Dido and Aeneas, King Arthur and the Fairy Queen, his court and other odes for special occasions, his magnificent church music and his glorious instrumental works such as the Fantazias for viols and the two sets of trio sonatas. Read more ...
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course is designed mainly for players of the following instruments; guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, bass, fiddle. Musicians with other instruments would be welcome, subject to their contacting us about suitabilityRead more ...
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOn this course at Dillington we will be covering a variety of techniques incorporating old wires, beads, fabrics and threads, and needlelace stitches. Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesOver a few days, it is your opportunity to construct garments of your choice that will fit you to a high professional standard. Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice.Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is for confident solo singers and is performance based working on the wonderful songs from the world of songs for the stage of all typesRead more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to learn three basic felting techniques i.e. wet felting, needle felting and Nuno felting. This course will study the basic techniques, working sample pieces to a central theme: (e.g. autumn leaves).Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is the course for those people who love textiles and are looking for ways to expand into new areas. You will learn how to recycle cloth to make beautiful papers. Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is a course designed specifically for students eager to improve their working knowledge of Italian and to practise their linguistic skills.Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis practical Summer School in the traditional craft of woodcarving is designed both for complete beginners and for the more experienced who wish to advance their skills. Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis practical Summer School in the traditional craft of woodcarving is designed both for complete beginners and for the more experienced who wish to advance their skills.Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesA weekend to explore the life and music of Richard Strauss, one of the greatest composers of the past two centuriesRead more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesDuring the course of the weekend we will feature all the symphonies, and with the aid of musical and visual illustrations we will explore the relationship between the man and the music as his remarkable career developed.Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThe development of Beethoven as a creative artist can be clearly experienced in the remarkable series of nine symphonies.Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesA weekend with Terry Barfoot, and a concert by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to explore the music of Antonin Dvořák and Johannes Brahms, whose enduring
friendship lasted more than twenty yearsRead more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThe Grange Ellesmere has two places left on its Linocut Printmaking course (11th - 13th July) with printmaker Ian Phillips. If you have ever marvelled at the beauty of linocut prints (and Ian's are particularly spectacular), this course may be your opportunity to learn. Ian has shown us what his beginners can produce after a couple of days and we have been amazed. There is one place on the Summer Bookbinding Course (25th - 29th July) - (for those with a little experience of the craft).Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesThe course will suit confident and experienced singers who can hold a line, singing in the original Italian. Singers are asked to familiarise yourself with your part in advance.Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesDo you long to slow down? This is an invitation to make some space for rest and renewal. Delicious home-cooked food, access to craft studios, pampering therapeutic treatments and gentle work in the flower garden are on offer. Come with a partner or make new friends in a beautiful setting in high summer. Read more ...
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesSpend three days in retreat with inspirational environmental change makers and thought provokers...Polly Higgins, Tim ‘Mac’ Macartney and Jamie CattoRead more ...
