Archive of Day Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 18
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Making the most of your iPad
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesLearn the benefits of using an iPad in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere with tutor Susan MillsRead more ... -
Floristry: Christmas Workshop
Listed on October 22, 2014 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesPrepare 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. Read more ... -
Gifts for Christmas: Place Mats & Table Runners
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesLearn 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.Read more ... -
Weaving with Fiona Nisbet
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesA two day weaving workshop to make your very own fabric - at Ludlow Mascall CentreRead more ... -
Felt Making with Fiona Nisbet
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesThis 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 2014Read more ... -
The Dillington Summer School
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOut-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference. Read more ... -
Linocut Printmaking
Listed on June 10, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThe 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).Read more ... -
Creative Arts Summer School
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesCome 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.Read more ... -
The Art of Laura Knight
Listed on May 8, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesDame 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.Read more ... -
Art Deco
Listed on May 8, 2014 by Dillington in Featured Courses 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.Read more ... -
Painting Buildings in Pen & Wash
Listed on May 8, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis 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.Read more ... -
Paper Marbling
Listed on April 22, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis 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. Read more ... -
Encaustic Art
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesIn this one day workshop, we will look at producing vivid abstracts, fantasy pictures and landscapes. Read more ... -
Textiles into Bookmaking
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesOn 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.Read more ... -
Letterpress Printing
Listed on April 21, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis 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 techniquesRead more ... -
An Introduction to Lino Cutting
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course will introduce you to Linoleum Printmaking. We will discuss two methods of printing: Reduction and Relief, looking at various examples of each method. 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Relax, Renew, Rediscover – A Women’s Re-Treat
Listed on December 5, 2013 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis weekend is led by Rosemary Ward and Annabel Wade, both experienced counsellors and both actively involved in personal growth and mindfulness training.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 ... -
Calligraphy – learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting!
Listed on December 3, 2013 by The Grange in Featured CoursesYour 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...
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Painting – the natural world that inspired William Morris
Listed on December 3, 2013 by The Grange in Featured CoursesTuition 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.Read more ... -
Bookbinding
Listed on December 2, 2013 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis 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 Read more ... -
Mindfulness & Meditation
Listed on December 1, 2013 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis weekend is intended to introduce meditation and mindfulness to those who are interested in learning more about it as well as those who have some experience.Read more ... -
Christmas Workshop
Listed on October 19, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Christmas, Featured CoursesGet ready for your Christmas celebrations. Prepare all your 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.Read more ...