Archive of Day Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 8
-
Magnificent Masterpieces 14th Century to the Present Day – Part 1 – The 14th to 16th Century
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesSuitable for everyone: newcomers to art history, as well as those with a passionate interest in particular periods. Richard will introduce you to the objective, emotional and spiritual manifestations of Western art from the 14th century to the present day, exploring many aspects of paintings and sculptures through an adventure of nearly a thousand years...
Read more ... -
Magnificent Masterpieces 14th Century to the Present Day – Part 2 – The 17th to 21st Century
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesSuitable for everyone: newcomers to art history, as well as those with a passionate interest in particular periods. Richard will introduce you to the objective, emotional and spiritual manifestations of Western art from the 14th century to the present day, exploring many aspects of paintings and sculptures through an adventure of nearly a thousand years...
Read more ... -
Floristry Masterclass
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA really inspirational course for students with existing skills. Come and experiment with some cutting edge ideas. We take our lead from the best contemporary florists in the world and will use new techniques and innovations to develop and create beautiful designs.
Read more ... -
Graphology – Explore the Personality through Handwriting
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThe fascinating science of graphology, combined with simple psychological theories, enable understanding of the dynamics of relationships and of the criminal mind and why some people take the anti-social route. There will be practical investigation of well-known cases through handwriting samples and participants are invited to bring samples of handwriting for analysis. An ethical approach...
Read more ... -
Abstract Sensations in Encaustic Wax
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesLearn how to create fantastic, powerful abstract paintings in coloured waxes, using irons, hot styluses and hot air guns. This course is going to take you places that you have never been before, so prepare to be amazed. A fun and informative course guided by an enthusiastic and talented teacher.
Read more ... -
Achieving Colour Harmony using Acrylics
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesExplore exciting ways to implement colour theory in a practical “hands on” course focused on colour mixing in the context of acrylic and oil painting. Demonstrations and guidance by a professional artist makes the course suitable for all artistic ability levels.
Read more ... -
Discovery Day Wine Tasting
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis one day course, with 15 great quality wines, explores how your wine preferences are influenced by your taste buds! Discover why you prefer certain styles and how wine and food work best together. We also cover how to spot common wine faults, how glass shapes change the way wines taste, plus tips for ordering...
Read more ... -
Easter and Spring Cake Decorating Techniques
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesLearn key cake decorating techniques, such as icing and decorating a spring-themed cake. This will include some piping techniques and using moulds and stencils to make spring sugar flowers, such as daffodils and tulips, as well as Easter and spring modelling.
Read more ... -
Making Stringed Musical Instruments
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA workshop offering the opportunity to construct a stringed musical instrument of your choice with advice and guidance from the tutor. Projects may include guitars, lutes, mandolines, dulcimers and ukuleles. The choice of materials and construction methods will be discussed and advice will be given to complete any unfinished instruments. Please note that costs may...
Read more ... -
Colour Theory and Mixing
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis one day workshop will show you how to improve your colour mixing using colour theory and practice with watercolour and/or acrylic paint. Subjects covered will include how to use a colour wheel, categorising colours and how to darken and lighten your colours.
Read more ... -
Dynamic Life Sketching
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA unique opportunity to sketch from a life model, posing dynamic movements. You will learn how to depict the motion of the human body and commemorate the fleeting moments on paper, with paint or sketching materials. There will be demonstrations by our professional artist and one to one guidance and support.
Read more ... -
A Coastal Scene with Acrylic
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA one day course that will show you how to paint a coastal scene with acrylic paint. Techniques covered will include using thick and thin paint, colour mixing, working from dark to light and glazing. The course will include a seascape in an impressionistic style from photographs supplied by the tutor.
Read more ... -
Songs in Harmony
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesSing in harmony - lovely music in parts. What a treat to experience the sound of songs in harmony! Learn to sing with others from music and enjoy some old and some new numbers in different styles. We will include folk songs, musical hits and many more!
Read more ... -
Unlocking your Creative Unconscious
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesYour mind is a treasure trove of creative memories. This course aims to open up that store and get you writing for fact or fiction, poetry or prose. Through writing exercises, discussion and tutor mini-lecture in a non-threatening environment you will come away with ideas, a beginning and a direction for your writing. Please bring...
Read more ... -
Calligraphy
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesDemonstrate the value of Calligraphy as a form of relaxation and self-expression as well as a practical skill. This course is open to those interested in pursuing this subject from beginners onwards and will be particularly useful for card makers. We will explore actual lettering skills plus the use of different techniques and of colour...
Read more ... -
A Winter Scene in Acrylic
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA one day course that will show you how to paint winter landscapes with acrylic paint. Techniques covered will include using thick and thin paint, colour mixing, working from dark to light and glazing. The course will include winter landscapes in an impressionistic style from photographs supplied by the tutor.
Read more ... -
Villains in History through their Handwriting
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesUsing graphology, the study of personality through handwriting, we will explore villains and their motivation and will also look at the contrast in the writing of those who are decent and fair. It should be a revealing course that can be followed up by a course to delve deeper into this fascinating subject.
Read more ... -
Make a Mosaic for your Garden
Listed on January 11, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesCreate a mosaic that’s specifically designed to go outside! You can make a mosaic sign or panel to adorn your garden, or mosaic a pot or other decorative object. This course is for students of any ability, beginners or experienced mosaicists.Course materials are available from the tutor; please see the course information sheet for details.
Read more ... -
Bridge – The Weak Twos (Benjamin Acol)
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA half-day course practising Benjaminised Acol, the system of weak twos in the majors and strong twos in the minors, which is a very popular convention for players with some experience who want to increase their competitive edge and enjoy the benefits resulting from adding this very competitive tool to their bridge knowledge.
Read more ... -
Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWork alongside award-winning portrait artist Peter Keegan on this day course where you will capture unique portrait subjects in charcoal. Using photographs provided by the tutor, or ones you bring with you, you will explore a range of techniques including beginning a drawing, capturing tonal values, facial details and ultimately a likeness.
Read more ... -
One Day Wine Course
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis one day course provides a solid grounding on all aspects of enjoying wine, from how to taste wine and evaluate the quality, to tips for food and wine matching, to how wines age and when they are best to drink. You'll taste 15 great quality wines from around the world including whites, reds, 'fizz'...
Read more ... -
Floristry Masterclass
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesA really inspirational course for students with existing skills. Come and experiment with some cutting edge ideas. We take our lead from the best contemporary florists in the world and will use new techniques and innovations to develop and create beautiful designs.
Read more ... -
Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWork alongside award-winning portrait artist Peter Keegan on this day course where you will capture unique portrait subjects in charcoal. Using photographs provided by the tutor, or ones you bring with you, you will explore a range of techniques including beginning a drawing, capturing tonal values, facial details and ultimately a likeness.
Read more ... -
Art History – The Dukes of Burgundy
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThe Burgundian Dukes were the real winners of the Hundred Years War between England and France. With lands from Burgundy to the Low Countries, the Dukes were wealthier than the French Crown and from their courts came the most extraordinary arts of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
Read more ... -
The Romans in Buckinghamshire
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesWho were 'the Romans' and what were they doing in Buckinghamshire? Learn about new evidence of local Roman life. Based on sound archaeology, local sites will be explained, to provide a flavour of life and death in this turbulent time.
Read more ... -
Woodcarving
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThese courses take learners from complete beginners to the very advanced through a carefully planned series of projects covering traditional and modern carving styles such as foliage ornament and frame or architectural mouldings, figure and animal carving in the round, lettercutting and abstract sculpture. Design skills are also included. Learners can enrol on single courses...
Read more ... -
Make a Mosaic for your Garden
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesCreate a mosaic that’s specifically designed to go outside! You can make a mosaic sign or panel to adorn your garden, or mosaic a pot or other decorative object. This course is for students of any ability, beginners or experienced mosaicists. Course materials are available from the tutor; please see the course information sheet for...
Read more ... -
Digital Photography – Taking Back Control of Your Photos
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis course aims to take you beyond simple snapshots, offering you the opportunity to capture pictures that have more personal meaning and individuality. You will be encouraged to explore many of the camera's controls in a logical sequence that is easy to remember and repeat.
Read more ... -
Still Life in Oils
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesThis is a lovely weekend course where you will explore the wonderful genre of the still life. With plenty of demonstrations and guidance, you will be able to choose from a range of excellent items to construct and paint your own original still-life arrangements.
Read more ... -
Ukulele for Beginners
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesOne of the fastest growing musical pastimes is playing the ukulele. This course is aimed at those who do not read music and have never played an instrument before. A ukulele is needed, of course, but those without one can contact the tutor by email to arrange the acquisition of an inexpensive, entry level instrument.
Read more ...