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March 2015
15/223 Composing with Simon Holt with Simon Holt
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced We
Find out more »MOZART: THE MAN AND THE MUSIC
The 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.
Spring Quilling with Liz Colyer
Quilled designs inspired by spring flowers and colours will be the theme of this course. Designs will suitable for those with some knowledge of the craft. So come and roll- pinch- crimp and shape strips of paper into beautiful unique designs.
Find out more »Willow Creatures with Norah Kennedy
An enjoyable residential course where you will discover simple basket making techniques while you create unique willow creatures using different colours of willow.
Find out more »Silver Jewellery with Pauline Payne
This course covers traditional jewellery techniques such as saw piercing- soldering and polishing to enable you to produce beautiful finished pieces of jewellery.
Find out more »Embroidery and Beading: An Octopus’s Garden with Pat Trott
This course aims to give students the opportunity to combine the traditional techniques of hand embroidery and beadwork and to encourage students to experiment with new techniques and develop individual ideas.
Find out more »Willow Creatures – Day School with Norah Kennedy
An enjoyable Day School where you will discover simple basket making techniques while you create unique willow creatures using different colours of willow.
Find out more »Easter Baking with Carrie O’Regan
The food served at Easter is full of traditions and symbolism- as well as the anticipation of spring. On this course you'll make some of the old favourites as well as new dishes that can be used for entertaining family and friends.
Find out more »Church Choral Music with Carl Attwood
For centuries the Church has been at the forefront of musical innovation
Find out more »15/226 Beyond the Score with Stephen Gutman
Standard : Advanced Heli Ignatius-Fleet
Find out more »15/225 Grade VI Theory and Beyond with Katharine Bramley
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced Following on from her Grade V Theory courses, this course is designed to take those who are interested in progressing with theory to the higher grades. The course will focus on the grade VI syllabus and due to the small class size Katharine can provide guidance beyond this level on an individual basis. Please note that we cannot normally accept anyone under the age of 16 for this course.
Find out more »Rag Rugs and Recycling with Deborah Hastings
An introduction to four techniques for making rag rugs
Find out more »Guitar Masterclass
Craig Ogden: Guitar Masterclass Friday 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 lecturer in guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Visiting Lecturer at London’s Royal College of…
Find out more »Music and medicine in the 19th century
This 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.
Find out more »Wake up Laughing
Come and experience how laughter yoga and natural laughter skills (NLS) inspire, energise and help heal people’s lives.
Find out more »15/107 The Choruses of Acis and Galatea with David Roblou
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced As this year
Find out more »Energy: Understand How To Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact with Tony Duffin
This energy course will help you understand your energy bills- cut through some of the jargon and guide you to reducing costs and environmental impact while staying comfortable.
Find out more »15/316 Clarinet Choir with Shea Lolin
STANDARD: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED Due to popular demand, Shea Lolin, Director of the East London Clarinet Choir, returns for a slightly longer version of his Clarinet Choir course. Shea will be working through a wide-range of repertoire, both original and arranged, and off ers the chance to play in a large ensemble with like-minded players. Please let us know which clarinets you are bringing to the course. Everything from contrabass to E flat very welcome.
Find out more »Authentic Italian with Peter Lien
Learn the art of keeping things simple and using stunning ingredients. Create authentic Italian dishes such as pasta- sauces- risotto- pizza and desserts.
Find out more »Watercolours for Beginners with Michele Floyd
A real opportunity to learn the hows and whys of watercolour painting! We will tackle colour and textures. Plenty of demonstrations- personal care and attention.
Find out more »Literature: Jane Austen’s Juvenilia and Later Works with Hazel Jones
Jane Austen's early works provide a fascinating insight into her developing talent. Murder and mayhem- scoundrels and adulteresses- parodies and burlesques
Find out more »Bookbinding Course at Dillington House
Course participants will be introduced to the use of leather and associated techniques and will be able to complete a half-leather binding, a stronger and better binding than the case-binding of the beginners’ course
Find out more »Modular Knitting: Freeform with Jan Blight
Modular knitting is an addictive method of creating knitted fabric. The course will introduce knitters to the delights of knitting single and multiple freeform modules. All with no sewing up!
Find out more »Stumpwork Embroidery: The Cottage Garden with Joanna Pout
Learn some techniques from an English 17th century form of raised and padded embroidery. Bring your embroidery to life with a 21st century design using the cottage garden as your inspiration. All levels of experience are welcome.
Find out more »Stained Glass: A Beginner’s First Panel with Anna Conti
An introduction to stained glass of all sorts of colours and textures. Make your own stained glass panel or mirror using traditional stained glass techniques.
Find out more »Flower Arranging: Contemporary Spring Flowers with Anna Steven
Come and enjoy a new and stimulating approach to floral design. New ideas- techniques and skills will be explored in a friendly and fun environment.
Find out more »Letterpress Printing with Jon Ward-Allen & Ken Burnley
An introduction to letterpress printing.
Find out more »A Day of Raw Chocolate
A day to learn about the history, its traditional healing uses, and the many health benefits of organic raw chocolate. We’ll make individual chocolates, truffles, desserts and drinks to tickle your taste buds and nourish your soul.
Find out more »15/318 Jazz Piano with Tim Richards
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced Tim Richards returns to Benslow Music following his successful course last year. This
Find out more »Decorative Papercutting for Easter – Day School with Christine Green
Create some cut outs to celebrate Easter. Bunnies- eggs and flowers make for perfect papercutting images. Do bring along your own inspirational pictures to get your creative juices going!
Find out more »Silk Painting – Day School with Mary Day
Come and enjoy silk painting and choose to make a picture or cushion cover- or even a scarf using luminous silk dyes. Its easier than you think!
Find out more »April 2015
Biodynamic Agriculture and its Background
An 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.
Find out more »15/229 Introduction to Wind Chamber Music with Janet Myatt
STANDARD: ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE Janet Myatt returns with another of her popular courses designed to introduce wind players to one-to-a-part playing in groups of similar ability. Janet brings with her a vast library of music to suit diff erent combinations of instruments, so you should be a reasonable sight reader. We are looking for fl utes, clarinets, oboes and bassoon who are of roughly grade 3 standard and above. We may be able to accept a horn player or two closer…
Find out more »15/231 Release Your Voice with Barbara Alden
Standard : Elementary , Intermediate , Advanced With her affable light touch, Barbara Alden, who has worked with some of the world
Find out more »Painted Furniture Workshop: Annie Sloan™ Decorative Paint Techniques
This furniture painting workshop with Kate Gerrish & Bliss Interiors is a fantastic opportunity to learn a wide variety of decorative paint finishes including distressing, use of two colours, ageing, smooth modern or more rustic looks. All Chalk Paint® and materials provided.
Find out more »Viva Verdi!
A 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
Find out more »Making the most of your iPad
Learn the benefits of using an iPad in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere with tutor Susan Mills
Find out more »15/233 Free Up Your Playing with Martin Lawrence
Standard : Elementary , Intermediate , Advanced The course is an exploration of your relationship with your instrument. What drew you to it? What do you love about it? What do you hate? Does it give you pain? Let
Find out more »15/232 Intermediate Piano with Timothy Barratt
Standard : Intermediate This course is designed for pianists of intermediate standard (grades 4 to 6) to join Timothy Barratt for a course taught in a masterclass format. Participants are asked to bring two or three pieces of their own choosing and Tim will offer his usual gentle encouragement and unique insights to help you improve your technique and confidence.
Find out more »Mindfulness & Meditation, A 3-day course for women
In the final years of the last century exciting discoveries were made in neuroscience that brought together the fields of Western Science and Eastern meditational philosophies. It was found that the practice of meditation and mindfulness created changes in the brain which could exert a powerful influence on health, wellbeing and happiness. This weekend is intended to introduce meditation and mindfulness to those who are interested in learning more as well as those who have some experience.
Find out more »15/235 Magic of Vienna: Part II with Julian Williamson
Standard : All This course picks up the story where Part One left off. From the age of Beethoven and Schubert, the phenomenon of the waltz and the Strauss family we move on to look at the Biedermeier age and the volcanic effects of the 1848 revolution. We cover all the great musicians who flocked to work in the city - Rossini, Paganini, Liszt, Wagner, Nicolai - who founded the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. We will then follow the work of…
Find out more »Mindful Drawing
Mindful 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 outcome
Find out more »Dare to be Great! with Polly Higgins
“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.”
Find out more »15/322 Gregorian Chant for All with John Rowlands-Pritchard
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced John Rowlands-Pritchard returns for what is now a regular and popular course in the Benslow Music programme. John, who directs the group Opus Anglicanum, introduces singers of all faiths and none to some of the beautiful repertoire of Gregorian chant, the art form which lies at the root of Western music. Singers of both genders are equally welcome.
Find out more »Taking Textiles Further
These 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.
Find out more »May 2015
Running with the Mind of Meditation
This weekend is for both new, casual or very experienced runners. It is about running and the mind that runs!
Find out more »Hawkwood College Open Day 4 May 2015
An enjoyable day for the whole family! Free taster workshops * tours of the grounds * stalls by tutors, traders and partners. Delicious home-made organic food and ice cream * children’s activities * Maypole dancing and peace dancing. Free entry
Find out more »15/238 Baroque Performance on Modern String Instruments with Judy Tarling
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced Are you HIP? Don
Find out more »15/239 Made in Britain: A Harpsicord Course with Penelope Cave
Standard : Intermediate , Advanced Dr Penelope Cave's practical and stimulating annual weekend harpsichord course will, this year, be examining the influences of Purcell, Handel and Scarlatti on other composers publishing in London. There will be a list for participants, with suggestions of composers and editions, available in the autumn. Reasonable keyboard skills are required, and the course will cover general harpsichord styles and techniques as well as those specific to this repertoire. Those new to the harpsichord are equally…
Find out more »Making Stringed Musical Instruments
A 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 vary considerably and are at your discretion. Please note, this course takes place at Buckinghamshire New University High Wycombe campus.
Find out more »15/241 Developing Your Aural Skills with Katharine Bramley
Standard : Elementary , Intermediate , Advanced For many people taking their Associated Board or more advanced examination, the approach of the section in which you are required to display your aural skills by repeating or writing down a rhythm, melody or harmony or by naming pitches in a chord or identifying a chord sequence gives rise to cold terror. Let Katharine Bramley dispel your fears with her new course, which will also improve your general listening experience.
Find out more »15/240 New Winds with Janet Myatt
Standard : Elementary A friendly course for those up to Associated Board Grade 3 standard with little or no experience of ensemble playing but at least a year
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