Archive of 2016 | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 8
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Bedfordshire Lace Summer School Part 3
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesChoosing and discussing patterns together and individually; teaching and discussion of threads and techniques; looking at old and modern lace patterns; looking at lace, old and new; looking at photographs and photocopies of Thomas Lester lace and discussing how the designs and techniques can be translated for modern use; forming a personal progression...
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Ruskin Lace for All
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesRuskin Lace is a form of lace which originated as a cottage industry in the Lake District and has its own distinctive style. It is worked on Linen fabric with linen thread, and uses a combination of drawn thread and cut linen work before geometric designs are created using needlepoint lace techniques. Read more ...
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Botanical Watercolour Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is a perfect opportunity for beginners, as well as the more experienced, to paint in the lovely, peaceful and friendly surroundings at Knuston Hall. The summer is a good time to find a wide variety of stunning flowers to use as subjects. However, if you are new to botanical painting, I...
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Fashionista: Elegant Beaded Ladies
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesFor a change from the Beaded “Mini People”, we are going to create “FASIONISTAS” – beaded elegant ladies, with no apologies to any Divas (living or dead!). The process will be the same as the other beaded people, just slightly longer legs. There will be patterns for the dresses, petticoats, jackets, hats, shoes...
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Patchwork Summer School Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCome and share in a passion for patchwork and the enjoyment of creative sewing, learning new skills in both machine and hand sewing. Enjoy a few days sewing for pleasure with like minded friends. The projects range from beginners to those already with skills. Just let me know by email what you would...
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Bobbin Lace: Bucks Point
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe course covers all the techniques for this type of lace and is suitable for those who are new to Bucks Point as well as for those who are experienced in making this beautiful type of lace. During the weekend you could start a new project or work on / complete an on-going...
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Bedfordshire Lace Summer School Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesChoosing and discussing patterns together and individually; teaching and discussion of threads and techniques; looking at old and modern lace patterns; looking at lace, old and new; looking at photographs and photocopies of Thomas Lester lace and discussing how the designs and techniques can be translated for modern use; forming a personal progression...
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Milanese Lace
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is a course to learn or add to your knowledge of this popular and versatile lace. You will be able to work a traditional design or experiment with colour and a variety of threads. Perhaps create an exciting piece to be worn as “jewellery” It will also be an opportunity to continue...
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Contemporary Wire Bobbin Lace
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAn introduction to/ continuing working with 0.5mm wire. Follow on from course J552 or: Begin by making samples, which could be made up into bracelets, while learning how to use and adapt simple bobbin lace techniques to suit working with wire. Then choose the scale of project you want to do next. It...
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Embroidery Summer School: The River Bank
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe river bank is a wonderful subject for embroidery with all the textures and colours of the flowers, animals (Ratty, Mole, Badger and of course Mr Toad come to mind) birds, insects and water side plants. During this course, by the showing of samples, and through detailed demonstrations, instruction and discussion, both as...
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Bobbin Lace: Bucks Point
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe course covers all the techniques for this type of lace and is suitable for those who are new to Bucks Point as well as for those who are experienced in making this beautiful type of lace. During the weekend you could start a new project or work on / complete an on-going...
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The Beauty of Russian Lace
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesRussian lace is a chain lace which has developed over many years. It gives the lacemaker the opportunity to play with colours and texture and even introduce beads into the lace. Taking part in the course will help broaden participant’s conception of Russian lace and explore its potentials on an individual basis. The...
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Contemporary Wire Bobbin Lace
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAn introduction to working with 0.5mm wire. Begin by making samples, which could be made up into bracelets, while learning how to use and adapt simple bobbin lace techniques to suit working with wire. Then choose the scale of project you want to do next. It could be one of Ann’s, or you...
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Bedfordshire Lace Summer School Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesChoosing and discussing patterns together and individually; teaching and discussion of threads and techniques; looking at old and modern lace patterns; looking at lace, old and new; looking at photographs and photocopies of Thomas Lester lace and discussing how the designs and techniques can be translated for modern use; forming a personal progression...
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Learn How to Create Impressionist Paintings Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe Impressionists created a particular way of working that was a reaction to traditional painting techniques. The course explores various techniques through a series of exercises; building images with brushstrokes, the use of colour and creating more with less; to help any artist progress their own painting style. We will discuss the characteristics...
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Let’s Paint Italy (Including Venice) in Watercolour
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesWe’re painting Italy but there’s no need to leave the country! Using photographs the tutor will lead you through two main projects which include some simple perspective and colour mixing. The tutor will demonstrate how to paint using the layering method and also wet into wet. Ways of improving picture composition will be...
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The History of Classical Music in London
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesOver the centuries London developed into a major centre for musical culture, drawing into it composers and performers from every branch of the arts. This course will follow the story of our amazing capital city from the years of the middle-ages through to the twentieth century. On the way we will look at...
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Beadwork Jewellery Summer School Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpend a relaxing few days creating beautiful and intricate pieces of jewellery in many styles for both everyday and special occasion wear which are constructed using beadwork techniques which require predominantly only seed beads, needles and thread to work. Choose from a wide range of pieces which includes necklaces, pendants, lariats, bracelets, earrings...
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Beadwork Jewellery Summer School Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpend a relaxing few days creating beautiful and intricate pieces of jewellery in many styles for both everyday and special occasion wear which are constructed using beadwork techniques which require predominantly only seed beads, needles and thread to work. Choose from a wide range of pieces which includes necklaces, pendants, lariats, bracelets, earrings...
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Learn How to Create Impressionist Paintings Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe Impressionists created a particular way of working that was a reaction to traditional painting techniques. The course explores various techniques through a series of exercises; building images with brushstrokes, the use of colour and creating more with less; to help any artist progress their own painting style. We will discuss the characteristics...
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Mosaics Summer School Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course enables anyone interested in Mosaic Decoration a chance to explore and learn many aspects of this craft. My love of colour, texture and the art form, gives me a chance to help students to find their own natural creativity. *A supplement of £38 for materials, according to usage is payable...
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Mosaics Summer School Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course enables anyone interested in Mosaic Decoration a chance to explore and learn many aspects of this craft. My love of colour, texture and the art form, gives me a chance to help students to find their own natural creativity. *A supplement of £38 for materials, according to usage is payable...
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The Georgians
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe Hanoverian succession of the British monarchy heralded a period of great political, economic, social and cultural change. Over the reign of five monarchs, and despite ultimately losing the American colonies, Britain expanded and consolidated its global reach through economic and military power. In addition, the Georgian period established an enduring sensibility in...
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The Life and Times of Handel
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThere is a lot more to Handel than his justly celebrated oratorio Messiah or The Water Music. This short course will examine his life, time and achievement. Lavishly illustrated with images, music and anecdotes, we will explore the whole range of his output and demonstrate his complete mastery and genius. Importantly, we will...
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Let’s Paint with Drama Like Van Gogh in Mixed Media
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesA great day to create a mixed media painting inspired by Van Gogh’s colour and light. Come and be creative and original. You could collage using coloured, textured and printed papers, use ink, pastel, acrylic, watercolour or gouache etc. The composition, colour choices and tonal balance of your painting are of great importance...
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Ukulele Summer School: Pick up a Uke and Play
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAimed at total beginners, this fun and light-hearted course will have you playing the ukulele (uke!) in no time at all. Starting with the absolute basics, you will learn how to play through a variety of different sessions, some led by the tutor, others in small break-out groups. By the end of the course you...
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Relax with Circle Dance and Pilates
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course provides participants with an understanding of the fundamentals of Matwork Pilates, focusing on individual postural alignment, lengthening through the spine and pelvis whilst challenging you in a safe caring environment. We dance a mix of traditional and modern Circle Dances that embrace the many different moods, energies and rhythms that are...
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German Language – Intermediate
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDo you have a fair knowledge of German and want to practice and improve your language skills? Then come and join me for a weekend of fun! In a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere we will undertake a variety of activities working individually, in pairs, groups or all together. We will use texts, images...
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Beekeeping Experience Day
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is for people who would like to know about keeping honey bees and to decide if beekeeping would be a suitable intention. Beekeepers within their first two years of keeping honey bees may also find this day beneficial. This may be an opportunity to broaden your beekeeping skills as many aspects...
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Silk Ribbon Embroidery and 3D Stitches in Thread
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesGive your embroidery that raised, textured look. You will be delighted and surprised how beautiful and different traditional favourite stitches look when executed in silk ribbon. A technique that was very popular during the reign of Queen Victoria. Everyone is welcome on this course, from the newcomer to the “addict”, come and see...
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