Archive of (1) January - March | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations
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Rest and Restore Retreat
Listed on December 12, 2016 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesEscape for a long weekend and truly rest and recover. Experience complete relaxation and find deep rest.
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Pilates – Strong to the Core
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis short course is aimed at developing the skills and understanding necessary to practice the Pilates method effectively and safely. Read more ... -
Spin Your Own Yarn – Beginners Long Draw
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesWheels, wool and alpaca fibre are provided, so no previous experience or equipment is necessary. This is a relaxing and informal course led by two inspirational tutors, for beginners or spinners who want to become more accomplished and creative.Read more ... -
Stained Glass for All Levels
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is the ideal opportunity for students to develop new ideas and to try out traditional kiln painting techniques, or work on a larger project if combined with course E317 15-17 January 2014.Read more ... -
Stained Glass for All Levels
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesUsing traditional stained glass materials, tools and techniques, we will produce a unique stained glass window, so whatever your skill level, this open course is a great chance to learn this art form, make new friends and find that creative spark. Read more ... -
How To Write for Newsletters, Magazines and Newspapers
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDiscover the basic skills needed to write news, features, vox pops and other articles for newsletters, magazines and newspapers from a Fleet Street professional. Read more ... -
Bookbinding
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course with Sarah Jarrett-Kerr is intended for all levels from the complete beginner to the more experienced. Read more ... -
The Tudor & Stuart Dynasties
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course focuses on the personalities and achievements of the different monarchs, and seeks to answer the question of why the Tudors were one of the most successful royal families of the early modern ageRead more ... -
The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesExplore the history of the different theatres and how the buildings were used and developed over the centuries.Read more ... -
Acoustic Guitar Improvers Weekend
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis relaxed weekend guarantees a wide range of music played in good company, opportunities for individual advice and chance to expand your horizons! Read more ... -
Exploring Beads and Jewellery
Listed on December 10, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA glorious weekend of jewellery making - learn to knot, wind wire and wrap beads, finish necklaces, and make earrings - all with techniques that you can continue at home without the need for lots of tools or heat and chemicals.Read more ... -
Gentle De-Toxing and Real Nourishment after the Festive Season
Listed on December 8, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesA one day practical course in de-toxing strategies and techniques at Hawkwood College with food writer Judy Barber.Read more ... -
Tai Chi Taster Day
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesTai Chi is a holistic approach to mental, physical, and spiritual health. Learn more on this day course at Missenden Abbey with Steve GorwitsRead more ... -
Antiques and Collectables
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course with Peter Edwards will deal with a range of antiques and collectables from furniture to glass, and from silver to ceramics. Read more ... -
Making Stringed Musical Instruments
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA workshop at Buckinghamshire New University High Wycombe campus offering the opportunity to construct a stringed musical instrument of your choice with advice and guidance from the tutor. Read more ... -
Meddling with Mixed Media
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThere are so many exciting materials and new approaches to painting these days. This course will give artists an opportunity to experiment, meddle and create pieces of work using a variety of media in different ways.Read more ... -
Making the Most of your iPad
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to be guided through the benefits of using an iPad and to gain confidence in embracing the new technological advances. Read more ... -
Chinese Painting for Beginners
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesDemonstrations and individual guidance on how to use the materials and achieve the strokes and methods characteristic of Chinese painting.Read more ... -
Bead Embellished Cabochons
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesExplore four different bead-weaving techniques for beading around cabochons of all shapes and sizes and adding an embroidered embellishment. Read more ... -
Japanese Embroidery
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course with Janet Cronin is designed for everyone regardless of whether they have done Japanese Embroidery before or not. Read more ... -
Journeying through Creativity
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA workshop for learners to explore creatively, those inner images we all have but don't always know how to express. Read more ... -
Make an Embroidered Panel or Art Quilt (weekend residential course)
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesDiscover how to create a work of art in a weekend in the heart of the Suffolk countryside - a course tutored by Annette Morgan organised by Anglia Leisure Learning.Read more ... -
Street Café in Watercolour
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDo you feel envious as you dash past people relaxing and having a snack under the shade of a café umbrella? Well why not paint the scene, hang it on your wall and then you can imagine yourself there too.Read more ... -
A Simple Website in a Weekend
Listed on December 6, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesStarting with the very basics, this course at Knuston Hall will show you how to design a simple yet very effective web site.Read more ... -
Coastal View in Watercolour
Listed on December 5, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCome along to this day course where you will complete a watercolour of a coastal view that incorporates a boat and shoreline.Read more ... -
Summer House in Watercolour
Listed on December 4, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured Courses The combination of garden landscape and a simple structure like a summer house can be the basis for an excellent painting. Read more ... -
Pastels and charcoal for absolute beginners
Listed on December 3, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesIf you have always wanted to draw and paint, but are not sure where to begin, this is the course for you. Discover the charm and freshness of pastels, their purity of colour and their immediate response when applied to paper. Read more ... -
Machined Textured Landscapes with Gina Ferrari
Listed on December 2, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesHere is the ideal course for anyone who likes machine embroidery. Gina will show you how to apply an exciting range of free machine embroidery techniques with the focus on colour and texture.Read more ... -
An introduction to short story writing
Listed on December 1, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesThis weekend course organised by Anglia Leisure Learning will unveil the essential elements of the short story and how to put them together.Read more ... -
Puppet Making
Listed on November 30, 2013 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesSpend the weekend designing and constructing a beautiful handmade puppet with Kathy Kelly. Read more ...
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