Archive of 2016 | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 9
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Drawing for the Terrified
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAre you terrified of drawing but have a secret longing to learn how to do it? Then enrol on this course where Richard will guide you through certain processes slowly, gently and step by step. If you follow his 'recipes', you will be amazed at what you will be able to draw. Because...
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The Delights of Summer in Beads Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesJoin Stephanie in recreating some of the delights of summer through bead weaving techniques. During the course we may visit the seaside, a stunning garden or even travel further afield. Having fun with colour and texture to produce some stunning jewellery and accessories to keep or give as presents. A really fun...
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Woodcarving Summer School P1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis practical Summer School in traditional woodcarving is open to all and is presented in two parts. Part 1 can be extended by a further two days offering more time to enjoy this creative craft. Individual tuition by demonstration and guidance allows participants to relax and progress at their own pace. An...
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Woodcarving Summer School P2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis practical summer school in the creative craft of woodcarving is open to all and is presented in two parts, see Part 1 for further course details. Beginners start with a simple relief design to familiarise with tools and basic carving techniques before progressing to a more advanced project of their choice. Improvers...
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Magical Silk Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSilk has a magical, shimmering quality, which together with the richness and vibrancy of colour can be transformed into something really special and unique. You do not have to be an accomplished artist to produce something quite spectacular. This course will introduce you to the absorbing process of painting on silk, and is...
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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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Hatha Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesEnjoy a weekend in the lovely surroundings of Knuston Hall. Heather will share a practical guide to bringing mindfulness into a weekend of Hatha yoga and meditation; breathing techniques and relaxation. There will be an opportunity for free time for walking and socialising, which will send you home feeling refreshed and relaxed.
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Read the Russian Alphabet
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAre you planning a trip to Russia? Or are you intrigued by a new language challenge? If you want to learn to read the Russian alphabet, this one-day course is for you. We will quickly learn to recognise all 33 letters of the Russian alphabet by using familiar international words. This will be...
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Why do we act like that? Understanding each other
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesWhy are some relationships such hard work? Why don’t you understand what I’m saying? Why can’t I say ‘no’? This simple model of communication preferences shows us how to: understand ourselves and others better; grasp what people are really saying; predict behaviour and deal with stress; flex what we do for...
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TLC: Tender Loving Care
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is a practical course (non medical, non denominational) for those accompanying or visiting someone at the end of their life. At a time of emotional distress it can be very helpful to be already equipped with an understanding of the stages in dying and how best to offer support. This knowledge may...
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The FM Alexander Technique
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesOn this course you engage with a practical self help approach to promote the health of your spine and prevent unnecessary mental & physical stress in life. This is an opportunity to enjoy your voice and movement with more confidence and greater ease. Thanks to Alexander’s discoveries 100 years ago you will find...
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Paper Cutting & Layered Collage for Beginners
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDuring this day workshop you will be introduced to the main techniques of paper cutting. You will make samples, as well as a beautiful, larger finished piece of your own design. *Materials supplement of £3.00
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Writing Songs in the Folk Style
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course aims to help develop songwriting skills under the broad banner of ‘folk song’. This will include everything from romantic ballads, social commentary and protest to wherever the muse may lead us! We will be writing collectively at times as well as in small groups or individually, leading to a performance and...
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Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study a number of subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice. Learning will continue on Saturday evening with a presentation on painting or travel for example. This course is suitable for both beginners and the more...
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Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study a number of subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice. Learning will continue on Saturday evening with a presentation on painting or travel for example. This course is suitable for both beginners and the more...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Bobbin Lace: Beginners & Beyond
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesHave you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lace maker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course...
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Bobbin Lace: Beginners & Beyond
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesHave you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills? Are you already a lace maker but would like to continue with your work or start a new pattern? Help is at hand! This is the ideal course...
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Patchwork Projects for Summer
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCome and join other patchworkers on a weekend of sewing fun. There are lots of projects to choose from. Bags, jelly roll quilts, pin cushions, placemats, table runners and more. Projects for all skill levels or bring along your own project to work on.
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Special Clothes
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesStudents will be able to construct garments for special occasions, by using luxurious fabrics. Such as Velvet, Silk etc. And by using more complicated dress patterns. With expert guidance all garments will be made to a high standard and special attention will be given to details and couture finishes. Students will have more...
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Discovering English Cathedrals
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis introductory course explores the history, architecture and furnishing of Anglican Cathedrals in England. We start by looking at the ways in which cathedrals work and how they differ from parish churches. From the earliest monastic cathedrals to the more recently upgraded parish churches we will look at each one to identify its...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Screen Printing, Stencilling & Stamping on Polymer Clay
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDuring this course we will explore the techniques of screen printing, stencilling and stamping on polymer clay before creating lovely pieces of jewellery or other decorative items. Screen printing - best known for fabric decoration and relatively new to the polymer clay world - creates beautiful effects quickly and easily. Stencilling is similar,...
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Spring Scrapbook Day
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDuring the day we will create a double 12 x 12 inch layout with lots of fold out sections and a single 12 x12 inch layout. You will need photos to be cut to these sizes:- For the double layout: Six 6 inches wide x 4 inches tall. Five 6...
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Flowers and Butterflies in Beadwork
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDelicate and realistic two and three dimensional flowers and butterflies are worked using just needles, thread and predominantly tiny seed beads, applied to beadwork bases to create unique and desirable necklaces, pendants, lariats, bracelets, earrings and brooches, also napkin rings and bookmarks. Work at your own pace using a number of bead threading...
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A Weekend of Tai Chi and Dao Yin
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpend a weekend enjoying a variety of flowing Chinese exercises and leave feeling relaxed. This course is suitable for men and women, for beginners and those with experience of Tai Chi. You will be encouraged to slow down and exercise smoothly, find your balance and improve your flexibility at your own pace and,...
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German Language Through Literature and Film
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDer Tangospieler by Christoph Hein tells the story of a man desperately trying to re-enter society after 21 months in prison for playing piano in a subversive student cabaret. The book not only gives an insight into various aspects of life in the GDR but also highlights the effects a totalitarian...
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The Egyptian Tomb: Doorway to the Afterlife
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe ancient Egyptians believed that the first doorway to the Afterlife was the doorway of the tomb itself. This Course will look at the development of the Egyptian tomb from the Mastabas of the Old Kingdom, through the rock cut tombs of the New Kingdom, to the tombs of the Graeco-Roman period. The...
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Pastel Pencils and Hard Pastel Basics Introduction
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAn examination of the choices available, the types of suitable paper, the brands of pencil on the market and the basic techniques. Following a look at picture choices, we will explore ways of starting and developing a picture from a photo source, blending colours and adding detail. We will also consider ways of...
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