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May 2014
Open Day at Hawkwood College
Free taster workshops from our extensive 2014 programme, stalls, delicious home-made organic food and ice cream, children’s activities, live music and singing, Maypole dancing and more.
Find out more »Vegetarian Cookery Course
Join the Vegetarian Cookery School for a culinary break in the beautiful surroundings of Château Ventenac, a 19th century stone castle in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Our five day/four night residential course will give you the opportunity to learn seasonal Mediterranean cookery with Rachel Demuth, owner of the award winning Demuth’s Vegetarian Restaurant in Bath for 20 years.
Find out more »Painting – the natural world that inspired William Morris
Tuition will cover colour mixing, washes, brushstrokes, tone, highlighting, techniques for effecting light and shade and texture, and composition. Teaching will be a mix of whole-group and individually-focused to enable those of different abilities to move at their own pace.
Find out more »Scything and Grassland Management
Learn the history, sociology and methodology of scything and grassland management, an opportunity to try before you buy. Suitable for beginners and advanced scythe users.
Find out more »String Orchestra Weekend
Vivaldi wrote over 500 concertos. We will explore some of these amazing compositions with course members taking solo parts if they wish. Harpsichordist Ann Bond will enhance the Baroque experience.
Find out more »Residential Writing Course
Durhamhill’s writing courses are back for 2014 by popular demand! 3 day residential workshops with Margaret Elphinstone & Mary Smith 12th-14th May 2014 / 6th - 8th October 2014.
Find out more »Painting Buildings in Pen & Wash
This day course will inspire you to draw and paint buildings in a quick and easy way, which will give you endless pleasure in the future. All-comers welcome.
Find out more »Calligraphy – learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting!
Your opportunity to learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting! This weekend course is designed for aspiring calligraphers to have fun whilst absorbing themselves in learning ‘roundhand’ and ‘Roman capital’ scripts. The ultimate goal is to understand the foundation strokes of calligraphy, to learn how to use the essential tools and materials to start creating beautiful writing. The importance of how design layout, colour, size and spacing of lettering can convey different moods and messages is also…
Find out more »‘The Wild Life of Poems’ – a Poetry Course with Pascale Petit
Be 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.
Find out more »June 2014
Relax, Renew, Rediscover – A Women’s Re-Treat
This weekend is led by Rosemary Ward and Annabel Wade, both experienced counsellors and both actively involved in personal growth and mindfulness training.
Find out more »Introduction to Beekeeping
This popular course covers all the basics of beekeeping including both practical and theory sessions. Course Leader David Wiscombe has half a century of experience as a nationally known apiarist.
Find out more »Jewellery Making Course
London-trained jeweller and silversmith, Melissa Hunt, is bringing her knowledge and expertise to Shropshire. A tutor at the London Jewellery School, the UKs largest independent jewellery training centre based in world famous Hatton Garden, Melissa, who has family in Shropshire, will be running introductory courses in silver jewellery making at Ludlow Mascall Centre on 23 June.
Find out more »Woodcarving Summer School – Part 1
This 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.
Find out more »Woodcarving Weekend – Summer School Part 2
This 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.
Find out more »Advanced Italian
This is a course designed specifically for students eager to improve their working knowledge of Italian and to practise their linguistic skills.
Find out more »An Introduction to Lino Cutting
This course will introduce you to Linoleum Printmaking. We will discuss two methods of printing: Reduction and Relief, looking at various examples of each method.
Find out more »Papermaking for Textile Artists
This 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.
Find out more »July 2014
Felted: A Weekend of Felt Making
An 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).
Find out more »Yellowstone: Geysers, Grizzlies, Bison & Bighorn
A lunchtime talk at Knuston Hall with Brian Anderson
Find out more »Wish You Were Here?
A three-day course in Travel Photography with Brian Anderson
Find out more »Singing for the Terrified
For complete beginners, the course will show you that everyone can sing – yes even you!
Find out more »Gold in Stumpwork
On this course at Dillington we will be covering a variety of techniques incorporating old wires, beads, fabrics and threads, and needlelace stitches.
Find out more »With A Song in my Heart – Come and Sing Your Favourite Songs Written for the Stage
This 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 types
Find out more »Linocut Printmaking
The 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).
Find out more »Music Workshop – Acoustic Instruments of Any Kind
This 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 suitability
Find out more »Scything and Grassland Management
Learn the history, sociology and methodology of scything and grassland management, an opportunity to try before you buy. Suitable for beginners and advanced scythe users.
Find out more »Creative Arts Summer School
Come to Hawkwood in high summer and try your hand at a range of creative crafts, writing and music within the beautiful surroundings of Hawkwood. Create your own schedule and mix and match the courses to suit your needs.
Find out more »Introduction to Charcoal Burning
Over two days we will attempt to make 60-80 kilos of high quality charcoal in Monkton Wyld's very own petite charcoal kiln. the course will revolve around the basics of charcoal burning including wood selection, kiln management etc. The charcoal will be shared out amongst those on the course.
Find out more »Purcell & The London of His Time
This 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.
Find out more »Russian Summer School
This is an exciting opportunity to practise your language skills with experienced and supportive tutors.
Find out more »Art Deco
We will study works by several practitioners through the 1920s and 1940s. Sculptors such as Chiparus and Preiss, and the fashion designer who used designs by the artist Raoul Dufy, Paul Poiret, as well as the fabulous, iconic paintings of Tamara de Lempicka.
Find out more »The Art of Laura Knight
Dame Laura Knight worked as a war artist and we will study her paintings of men and women working in factories, the army and air force during World War Two, culminating in her interesting portrayal of the Nuremberg Trials. All-comers welcome.
Find out more »August 2014
Drawing for the Terrified
We will start by discovering new ways of observing and then recording our observations using lines and tone. A simple still life group will be used for the duration of the course.
Find out more »Chinese Brush Painting
This weekend course will study subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice.
Find out more »Drawing from the Figure
Drawing from 'Life Models' is a highly respected academic discipline regarded as fundamental to all Figurative Fine Art. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners and experienced artists.
Find out more »The Twentieth Dillington Classical Guitar Summer School
This 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.
Find out more »The Dillington Summer School
Out-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference.
Find out more »Sustainability Summer School
Spend three days in retreat with inspirational environmental change makers and thought provokers...Polly Higgins, Tim ‘Mac’ Macartney and Jamie Catto
Find out more »Bead Needle Weaving
Spend a relaxing weekend making beautiful beaded jewellery with just beads and thread. Your tutor, Olive, has an ever growing selection of easy to follow patterns for you to use, with explanation diagrams as well as words.
Find out more »Ukulele for Beginners with Zachary Taylor
Can’t read music? Never played before? Failed with other instruments? If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this course is aimed at you, because it makes the ukulele easily accessible to complete beginners who need a quick fix to get going without a long hard slog to success.
Find out more »Russian Revolutions: the History from Tsars to Communism
Over this weekend you will explore how and why the Russia of 1855 transformed from a monarchical autocracy with hereditary autocratic tsars, to the communist superpower of post the Second World War.
Find out more »Clothesmaking
Over a few days, it is your opportunity to construct garments of your choice that will fit you to a high professional standard.
Find out more »Hawkwood Rest-ival: Summer Well-being Retreat
Do 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.
Find out more »Spinning – Weaving – Felt Making
Courses 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
Find out more »Felt Making with Fiona Nisbet
This 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 2014
Find out more »Monteverdi’s Third Book: Summer Madrigals with James Weeks
The 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.
Find out more »Textiles into Bookmaking
On this relaxing one day course, you will discover how to design and create a beautiful hard-backed book with your own piece of batik on the cover.
Find out more »September 2014
Scything and Grassland Management
Learn the history, sociology and methodology of scything and grassland management, an opportunity to try before you buy. Suitable for beginners and advanced scythe users.
Find out more »How to build a Low Impact Building
You will learn about design, scheming out, quantity surveying and siting the build with Monkton's resident own eco-builder Lynden
Find out more »Autumnal Landscapes using Acrylic – Painting Course with Colin Steed
This three day course is for anyone who has painted with acrylic before and would like to improve their technique when painting autumn landscapes.
Find out more »Low Impact Woodland Management
A course designed to look at the natural habitat of woodlands, how we have evolved with this environment and how we can use this knowledge to create a diverse and sustainable resource.
Find out more »Paper Marbling
This is a weekend course that will appeal both to those who just fancy a holiday weekend experimenting with a new world of coloured inks and papers, as well as to those who want to pursue a hobby or vocation in paper marbling.
Find out more »Atmospheric Landscapes in Watercolour
This three day course in painting atmospheric landscapes in watercolour will include demonstrations from Bill Lupton and plenty of individual tuition time.
Find out more »October 2014
Residential Writing Course
Durhamhill’s writing courses are back for 2014 by popular demand! 3 day residential workshops with Margaret Elphinstone & Mary Smith 12th-14th May 2014 / 6th - 8th October 2014.
Find out more »Mosaic Workshop with Trudy Britton
On 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.
Find out more »Letterpress Printing
This course with Ken Burnley and Jon Ward-Allen will provide an introduction to the history of printing and will cover basic typography, design and letterpress techniques
Find out more »Bookbinding
This course will focus on non-adhesive bookbinding (i.e. without paste or glue used in their construction) and is perfect for those that want to produce beautiful books and booklets
Find out more »THE SYMPHONIES OF SIBELIUS
During 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.
Find out more »Unravelling the Irish ‘Troubles’
This weekend history course unearths just what a muddle various politicians and religious leaders have created in their wish to reconcile the diverse views, often held passionately, as to whether Ulster should remain within the United Kingdom or be unified with the south
Find out more »Bobbin Lace Making
Whether you are a beginner wishing to unearth the joys of lace making, or you are experienced in this traditional craft, here is the course for you.
Find out more »Pencil Art
Pencils are probably the most common implements used for making marks on paper, and one with which we come to grips before we have learned to write intelligibly.
Find out more »Encaustic Art
In this one day workshop, we will look at producing vivid abstracts, fantasy pictures and landscapes.
Find out more »Weaving with Fiona Nisbet
A two day weaving workshop to make your very own fabric - at Ludlow Mascall Centre
Find out more »Jacobean Tree Tree of Life – Crewel work embroidery
Crewel work is a very old, traditional and historically important embroidery technique, which can also be used with great success in modern design. A course for newcomers and improvers.
Find out more »Mixed Media Workshop with Anthony Barrow
This 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.
Find out more »Making Money from Magazine Journalism
This 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.
A Patchwork Trip around the World
The decorative motifs of different countries have inspired stitchers through the ages, and this course builds on that international inspiration.
Find out more »Colour Coral Reef – creative embroidery and beadwork
This weekend course takes the skills of both embroidery and beadwork and combines them to achieve a unique piece of creative textile art.
Find out more »Ukulele for Beginners
Can’t read music? Never played before? Failed with other instruments? If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this course is aimed at you, because it makes the ukulele easily accessible to complete beginners who need a quick fix to get going without a long hard slog to success.
Find out more »November 2014
RICHARD STRAUSS
A weekend to explore the life and music of Richard Strauss, one of the greatest composers of the past two centuries
Find out more »3 day Photography Course
During your visit to Dumfries and Galloway we aim to explore and photograph some unique and varied locations in the area. We will then spend time, using Photoshop, processing your images, and, if required, we have the facility to print high quality images up to A2 size.
Find out more »Learn Self-Hypnosis to Improve Your Creativity 2 day Courses for Writers
An overview of how creativity can be developed when the conscious and subconscious parts of the mind work together.
Find out more »BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONIC VISION
The development of Beethoven as a creative artist can be clearly experienced in the remarkable series of nine symphonies.
Find out more »Making Christmas Lace
Whether you are a beginner wishing to unearth the joys of lace making, or you are experienced in this traditional craft, here is the course for you
Find out more »A Passion for Pastel – a course with Murray Ince
This six day holiday, focusing on painting with pastels, is suitable for the complete beginner.
Find out more »Christmas Cards in Coloured Pencil
Join 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.
Find out more »Floristry: Christmas Workshop
Prepare 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.
Find out more »December 2014
Gifts for Christmas: Place Mats & Table Runners
Learn 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.
Find out more »Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers
This 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, lead and a large selection of coloured glass will be provided by the tutor for use during the course at an additional charge of £20. Suitable…
Find out more »Dutch Art, Design & Architecture (1890-1939), From Art Nouveau to De Stijl
This 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 in the development of De Stijl and the birth of Modernism. All-comers welcome. Resident fees from £289 (includes tuition, 2 nights en-suite accommodation, full board &…
Find out more »Embellish for Christmas
Embroider, wrap, twist, needleweave, include a simple beaded edging, add a tassel, incorporate the decorative technique of Dorset Crosswheel buttons .....and more .
Find out more »Anyone Can Do It – Build a Simple Website in a Weekend
This course will show you how to design and build a simple web site. No special software or previous technical experience is necessary.
Find out more »Ukulele Weekend for Refreshers and Improvers
This 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.
Find out more »Christmas Concert with Phoenix Brass
What 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 even more of a celebration you can book a three course dinner with coffee for £22 per person.
Find out more »January 2015
15/302 Late Starter Recorders with Evelyn Nallen
Standard : Elementary This popular course focuses on taking participants from the early stages of recorder playing and guiding you through technical and musical matters. This is not a course designed for absolute beginners but will enable participants to develop their skills from the most basic level, giving you the knowledge and impetus to progress with your playing. Please note that you must bring your own instrument(s) and know the essentials of how to read music.
Find out more »15/301 New Year Quartets with the Tedesca with Members of the Tedesca Quartet
STANDARD: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED Nic Fallowfield and his colleagues from the Tedesca Quartet return in 2015 with acourse designed for pre-formed string chamber groups. The course is particularly aimed at string quartets but groups of other sizes and combinations are equally welcome. The course fee also includes entry to the quartet
Find out more »Picture It in Collage and Stitch with Richard Box
Do you want to create one of your own designs and translate it into a picture using the combined techniques of fabric collage and both machine and hand embroidery? Then this is your course! Some experience using a darning foot is necessary.
Find out more »Patchwork and Quilting (OCN Level 1 Unit 2) with Pat Lumsdale
Students will make a comprehensive set of samples by hand and machine- covering the following methods: cathedral window- strip patchwork- curved blocks- and the 'quilt as you go' method of construction.
Find out more »DVOŘÁK AND BRAHMS: A Musical Friendship
A 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 years
Rag Rugs and Recycling with Deborah Hastings
An introduction to four techniques for making rag rugs
Find out more »Coloured Pencil Techniques with Jonathan Newey
This is a course aimed at introducing you to the techniques achievable with coloured pencils. Using photographs supplied by the tutor you will be shown techniques such as colour mixing- layering- blending and sketching.
Find out more »Stained Glass: Beginners and Improvers with Anna Conti
A further introduction to all sorts of glass colours and textures. Make your own panel or mirror using traditional stained glass techniques- but this time with more concentration on design.
Find out more »15/204 Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas with Peter Medhurst
Standard : All New to Benslow Music, renowned presenter and scholar Peter Medhurst, leads this appreciation course devoted to Beethoven
Find out more »Dance Through the Musicals with Annabel Brash
Have fun and learn some routines to a variety of dance numbers from your favourite musicals such as Grease- Mamma Mia- Saturday Night Fever- Chicago- Footloose- Hairspray and Slumdog Millionaire.
Find out more »Bobbin Lace for Beginners with Alison Winn
Have you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills in the art of bobbin lacemaking? This is the ideal course for you.
Find out more »Computer Skills: Get to Know Your iPad with Stephen Green
Thinking of getting an Apple iPad or perhaps you got one for Christmas? This is the course for you! It's a simple beginner's course that will allow you get going with email- photos and more.
Find out more »Pat’s Patchwork Bags with Pat Lumsdale
Discover simple patchwork techniques used to make attractive and sturdy bags. On this course we will be making a sturdy bag suitable for carrying files- shopping- craft work etc. The finished size will be 18
Find out more »Marvellous Marmalades and More with Carrie O’Regan
Our marmalade course is so popular this year we've made it longer! Make the most of this season's sevilles and other citruses to jar up your supply- then use your marmalade in some fantastic sweet and savoury recipes.
Find out more »Creative Writing for Beginners with Helen Hunt
This course will cover a variety of different kinds of creative writing. Are you a poet who doesn
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