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Featured Courses | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 51
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis weekend will present the results of the recently completed excavations at Ham Hill. It will provide a comprehensive picture of the work that has been done over the last three years including discussion of the geophysical survey, the excavations, the finds and the agricultural economy. Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesBeginners and improvers are welcome on this varied weekend, when we shall take a fresh look at the familiar features in the landscape. Most aspiring artists attempt the painting and drawing of skies, hills, trees and water, so with closer study and a little help, you will gain confidence. There will be demonstrations and useful tips on colour mixes and drawing techniques throughout the weekend. Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesMosaic is an absorbing (and addictive!) craft. Create your own mosaic panel working from a selection of glass, ceramic and china pieces. You will learn to design, to cut and shape the tesserae and how to finish and grout your piece. Bring your own design ideas or be guided by Erica. All levels of experience are welcome. Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesThis popular, practical course provides invaluable hints, tips and skills to interest and inspire all levels of jewellery maker. You will practice techniques such as soldering, forging, stone setting and polishing, going home with completed items of jewellery. The teaching style is flexible, allowing for individual progress regardless of ability. Participants should bring work clothes and an apron.Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesWith the Winter Solstice fast approaching and the nights drawing in, we’ll be looking at the theme of containing and holding light through the use of porcelain and its translucent qualities. We’ll be taking these insights and using them to hand build lanterns and tealight holders.Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesAs a species we are realising that we need to take collective responsibility for the future of humanity in harmony with all life. This stimulating weekend is for those who feel that a calling to develop a clear vision and definite next steps to manifest a radiant and loving consciousness in the world.Read more ...
Listed on August 28, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesArt doesn’t come much bigger than Manet, Munch, Vermeer and Picasso. Well, you could make up your own list but these particular artists will feature prominently during the weekend. In addition there will be presentations and discussions about the purpose of the visual arts both in the past and today. Read more ...
Listed on August 28, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course is designed for lovers of photography, from competent beginner to aspiring professional. Whilst there will be a strong element of hands on and practical photography, incorporating primarily portrait and landscape photography there will also be plenty of discussion on photography in general as we look at the work of established photographers and the visual impact of their work. You are also encouraged to bring along your own work for appraisal. All types of cameras are welcome from digital to film to smart phone and time will be spent discussing how to get the best from our cameras by looking at the technical issues of cameras. Read more ...
Listed on August 28, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured Coursest has been said that there is no stronger form than an equilateral triangle. Though normally viewed physically, this also has profound application when considering the spiritual dimension of life. There are many triplicities that contribute to our spiritual growth and development. Yet, none are more essential to human evolution than that of Meditation–Study–Service. Sometimes called The Three Pillars, they are the means that will lead each of us toward the gate of enlightenment and its accompanying joy. These three spiritual practices will therefore be the central theme and focus of this workshop.
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Listed on August 24, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesDuring his short but prolific life, Mozart worked in every current medium. He was, and remains, the most universal of composers. During this weekend we will explore aspects of his mastery, and hear some music by his contemporaries.Read more ...
Listed on August 24, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur weekend will explore the extraordinary artistic developments centred on Paris in the years following the First World War. The art of Pablo Picasso will be explored, with illustrations reflecting his development, while the music will feature compositions by Erik Satie, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Arthur Honegger and others.Read more ...
Listed on August 24, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur weekend will feature music aspiring towards the eternal, in particular Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. There will also be masterworks by Mendelssohn, Schütz, Gabrieli, Strauss and Stravinsky. Read more ...
Listed on August 24, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur music will focus particularly on the nature of heroism and villainy in relation to two operas: Verdi’s tragedy La traviata and Mozart’s opera buffa The Marriage of Figaro. The same theme will also be explored in music by Gluck, Janáček and Berlioz. The event is designed as an informal house party, and guests need only the ability to enjoy music, since no technical knowledge is required. Read more ...
Listed on August 23, 2013 by West Dean College in Featured CoursesExperience hand forging sterling silver using hammers to make a silver spoon – a special gift or a family heirloom.
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Listed on August 21, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesAndrew Sparling leads a new course designed to help candidates for Grades 7 and 8 clarinet. Bring along the pieces you are preparing and he’ll offer you interpretative and technical guidance. We begin at 10 am and finish at about 5 pm, and to help sustain your energy a delicious lunch will be provided.Read more ...
Listed on August 21, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesThe popular Zoë Booth leads another friendly one day workshop, offering tips and encouragement to all flautists of any standard. She’s an expert in pinpointing solutions to problems, and achieves miraculous results with the minimum of fuss. The day begins at 10 am and ends at about 5 pm, and to help sustain your energy a delicious lunch will be provided.Read more ...
Listed on August 21, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA solid grounding on all aspects of enjoying wine, from tasting to choosing wine, valuing wines, food & wine matching, how wines age and when to drink them and we will even touch on faulty wines. You'll taste 15 great quality wines from around the world including whites, reds, fizz and dessert wines and the course will also include advice on choosing wines for Christmas.
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Listed on August 21, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesLearn to manipulate wires to create links and chains in order to make simple pieces of jewellery. The skills and techniques that are taught do not need burners or chemicals, so you will be able to continue them at home. It is important to have reasonable dexterity and good eyesight, or glasses! All tools will be provided by the tutor, but do bring any tools, beads or even broken bead jewellery that you have.Read more ...
Listed on August 21, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course will deal with a range of antiques and collectables from furniture to glass and from silver to ceramics. You will be guided through the methods of dating, shown how items were made, told what’s in fashion and what is not, and how to put a value to an item.
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Listed on August 21, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesLearn three basic French Beading techniques and make roses, stephanotis and gypsophila. The course discusses different ways to use your flowers: assembling bouquets, corsages, table decorations and arrangements for your home. This is suitable for all levels, whether you are new to this style of beadwork or developing your skills.
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Listed on August 21, 2013 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesLearn all you need to know about getting your colony through the winter including: Taking honey off; Treating for Varroa; Assessing feeding requirements; Feeding and getting the bees and hive ready for winter. Course Leader David Wiscombe has half a century of experience as a nationally known apiarist. Read more ...
Listed on August 21, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesThis is great follow-on to Strugglers and Improvers and will cover most acoustic guitar techniques and styles of the '60s and '70s including the Beatles, McTell, Donovan, Dylan, etc.Read more ...
Listed on August 21, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesA themed Weekend for Improvers to learn left and right hand techniques, grooves and licks through the eyes of Clapton, The Eagles, The Beatles and others.Read more ...
Listed on August 20, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesCanal Art is a British folk art with origins in the 19th century, developing as a way of decorating the commercial barges which carried goods through the canal system. You will learn the basic techniques involved in creating roses, daisies, forget-me-nots and leaves with embellishments of borders, swags and flicks to bring your designs to life. We will practise with acrylic paint on paper or papier-mâché objects and you will be able to use the skills learned to work with enamel paint on metal or wood.
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Listed on August 20, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesHave you ever thought you might like to try hand spinning your own yarn? Or maybe you have tried it and would like to refresh your skills. This one day course can offer you something in either case! Working with spindles and with wheels, we will look at the basics of spinning, some fibre preparation, and how to tackle wool, silk and maybe some other fibres. We will supply all of these, enough spindles for all participants, and we will have a few wheels available for the class to use. Read more ...
Listed on August 20, 2013 by Plas Tan Y Bwlch in Featured CoursesA choice of 3 weekend courses for health & wellbeing taking place at Plas Tan y Bwlch in Snowdonia National Park - choose from Meditation, Pilates for beginners or An Introduction to HomeopathyRead more ...
Listed on August 20, 2013 by Plas Tan Y Bwlch in Featured CoursesFor those who want to explore, develop and express ideas through picture making, and who wish to produce artwork for exhibiting, selling gifts and making reproductions for greeting cards. You will have the opportunity to focus on personal choices of subjects and materials.
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Listed on August 20, 2013 by Plas Tan Y Bwlch in Featured CoursesExplore Snowdonia through a series of mountain walks and discover the natural history, historical and cultural heritage of the area, amidst the colours of the autumn fall. The walks planned will visit the National Park’s most interesting and scenic mountains away from the well-trodden paths of popular areas.Read more ...
Listed on August 20, 2013 by Chateau Life Courses in Featured CoursesBe prepared to extend your boundaries during an enjoyable week of hard work and fun in the divine surroundings of the Château and Languedoc landscape. The week includes group sessions as well as one to one tutorials with Pascale.Read more ...
Listed on August 18, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesThis is for those who either want to start playing the guitar or who have started but are getting nowhere fast; it’ll be a small course with limited places covering everything from set-up to basic chord progressions and scales to different strumming patterns and rhythms, focusing on tunes and not just technique.Read more ...
