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Archive of (3) July - September | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 2
Listed on June 12, 2013 by West Dean College in Featured CoursesLearn hand skills which are sustainable in a home workshop, as you work through each stage in the construction of a specially designed side table. You are shown the principles behind sharpening and maintaining tools (using your own or the College’s). Read more ...
Listed on June 8, 2013 by Arvon in Featured CoursesCome to Lumb Bank, the former house of Ted Hughes and now an Arvon writing house, for a week all about writing poetry. A perfect week if you are new to poetry and looking to gain the confidence to keep writing.
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Listed on June 8, 2013 by Arvon in Featured CoursesA course to help you in your search for the best narrative voice for this particular story, and guide you on that steep uphill journey from rough idea and draft to arriving at your destination.Read more ...
Listed on June 8, 2013 by Arvon in Featured CoursesGames writing demands the scene-setting skills of a playwright, the characterisation of a novelist, the attention to nuance of a poet, and the flexibility to allow your audience into your work. Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesFerret will show you how to prepare a pattern from your own photographs, but you will be supplied a pattern to get you started right away. You will learn how a computer programme can help you produce a pattern, and how stitching holds your pieces together, quilts your quilt and adds detail all at the same timeRead more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesBlow away the blues with a weekend of uplifting gospel singing. Experienced gospel choir director Jo Sercombe will take you through a variety of gospel repertoire, from early spirituals to contemporary American gospel; helping you to free your voice and create that special gospel vocal sound. Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesThis is an opportunity for painters of all abilities to be guided through their own project by a highly experienced artist and tutor. The weekend offers a supportive and stimulating environment where you can learn new techniques, experiment with style and share ideas. Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesAfter a photo-shoot around the grounds of Farncombe Estate, the course will continue with a structured programme that will show the benefits of two important features of the Adobe software – Organiser and Edit.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesHector Berlioz (1803-1869) and Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) were leading figures of musical romanticism, and we will explore various masterworks by these two great French composers. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOut-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference on one of our week long Summer Schools and learn with like-minded people whilst having fun, relaxing and rejuvenating. There are three weeks to choose from.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dillington in A new website, Featured CoursesShakespeare’s comedies are conventionally thought of as being romances – which they are – but they were also meant to amuse his audiences. Sometimes he did this by inserting a comic scene. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesAimed at those who already have a solid grip on harpsichord playing techniques, participants will receive a minimum of 45 minutes dedicated tuition during the week, in addition to what is learnt through observing each other within the group. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThis course will explore Zimbabwean singing traditions. Open to all ages and abilities, this relaxed, family-friendly workshop will allow participants to find confidence in singing, learn about African traditions and get to grips with polyrhythms through hand clapping, singing and dance.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThe week will also include a jazz tutors’ concert and student jam sessions, culminating in a performance by the full ensemble on Friday evening.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesAn introduction to the harpsichord, the instrument and its playing techniques, for pianists who want to explore Bach’s music. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThe all-comers Orchestral Workshops offer a chance for amateurs and future professionals alike to take part in friendly rehearsal sessions culminating in an end-of-week performance in the Great Hall, led by professional conductors.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesWhether you regularly sing in choirs or have never sung before, the Dartington Summer School Choir offers you the chance to take part in friendly rehearsals culminating in a performance with full orchestra in the Great HallRead more ...
Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesMusicians, Poets, Artists, Movers and Shakers, Inspiring Eco speakers and YOU! The Seed Festival inspires a more intimate and personal connection with our living world and our place within it.
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Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesSatish Kumar, a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, invites us to consider and reflect upon how our reverence for the earth, care of the soul and a just order in society represent a trinity of sustainability, spirituality and justice.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Northern College in UncategorisedThemes span distinct locations across three continents and we will look at how social mores and patterns of behaviour influence the way each novel is structured. Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesThis is your chance not only to learn how to play better guitar but how to get that great sound as well.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Embercombe in Featured CoursesExploring values and vision for a truly sustainable world - an experience to guide you towards a life that contributes to creating the world of your longing and also a life of fulfilment and happiness.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Embercombe in Featured CoursesThe Descent is a plunge into the mysterious wild. Leaving the nurturing safety of Embercombe we journey into the dream-world and walk ancient paths that reach inwards and outwards.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Embercombe in Featured CoursesDo you want to...push your boundaries? shape the future? get more out of life than a job? Catalyst is a leading-edge 5-day residential course for young adults aged 18 - 25.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Embercombe in Featured CoursesA 5 day residential programme to undertake a voyage of personal exploration and step towards your true authentic self and towards the worldRead more ...
Listed on May 25, 2013 by Coleg Harlech in UncategorisedLearners on the Welsh Summer School are split into groups according to their level of welsh, this is flexible and you can change groups when you arrive if necessary. The itinerary will follow but will include, a trip an evening at the theatre and social activities such as Welsh country dancing.Read more ...
Listed on May 25, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA weekend residential course in the heart of the East Anglian countryside.Read more ...
Listed on May 25, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesGain a feel for the whole subject of garden design on this one day course, just in time for spring and summer. Read more ...
Listed on May 25, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesHave great fun constructing small freeform textured crochet patches and individual elements - these can then be sewn to a base fabric to start making your own unique wall hanging, or use them to decorate a small bag.Read more ...
Listed on May 22, 2013 by Benslow in A new website, Featured CoursesThis course is ideal for those who have perhaps enjoyed listening to Classic fM or watching the Last Night of the Proms and would like to know more about classical music but don’t know where to begin.Read more ...
