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From King Lud to King’s Cross: The History & Life of London

Dr Johnson wrote: 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life;for there is in London all that life can afford'. In this course, we shall look at the life of London from its foundation to the present day: its trades, industries, docks and rivers; its theatres, music halls and other entertainments;...

Made in Britain: How Prehistory Shaped Our World

Before the coming of the Romans the people of these islands were non-literate, relying on word of mouth to pass on their skills and knowledge. Through an exploration of the archaeological inheritance they left behind this course reveals how their craftsmanship, ingenuity and endeavour shaped our world, laying the foundations for the Britain we inhabit...

Embroidery With a Silver Sheen

This course focuses on hand embroidery projects, using stitches such as stem stitch, french knots, long and short stitch, and incorporates a bit of silver work to the design. The silverwork can be using metal threads, such as pearl purl and jap, or simply silver stranded cotton and tiny silver sequins. Participants will be working...

No Boundaries Accoustic Band Workshop Extra

This extended 'No Boundaries' acoustic band course is open to any acoustic instrument player. We’ve successfully catered for every combination so far, including fretted and bowed stringed instruments, saxophones, clarinet, piano, flute and harmonica... what do you play? With a good social atmosphere, exchanging ideas and learning from each other, you will be encouraged to...

Taking Control of your Photos on the Camera and Computer

Aiming to take you beyond simple snapshots, this course offers you the opportunity to capture images that have personal meaning and individuality, from people to landscapes, architecture, nature, people, still life or movement. If you want to have control over your camera and get the best results through digital manipulation using Photoshop Elements, then this...

Impressionistic Landscape Painting

Have you ever wanted to paint a landscape like one of the Impressionists? This course is designed to give you both an insight and opportunity to work in the same style and manner as some of the great Impressionist painters, producing landscape paintings enriched with colour, texture and light.

Mah Jongg

A national game in China, “The Game of Four Winds“ features beautiful tiles, varied rules, excitement and fascinating Eastern tradition. Although easily learnt, the more one plays, the more one realises how much there is to learn. The course will show you how to play in a joyful and encouraging way.

French Beaded Flowers for a Wedding Corsage

Learn how to make a beaded cornflower, filler flowers and foliage to create a stunning corsage. The course will cover four French beading techniques, as well as teaching you how to assemble a corsage or use the flowers you have made in another arrangement. This course is suitable for all levels: no previous experience of...

Japanese Sumi-e – Traditional art form of Japanese ink painting

An introduction to Sumi-e, the ancient art of creating Japanese ink pictures or Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, these paintings feature subjects from the natural world such as flowers and birds. The Japanese experience painting as a form of meditation that brings peace and harmony to the artist and the finished pieces are intended to inspire...

Woodcarving

These 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...

Chinese Brush Painting – Mist and Waterfalls

Through tutor demonstrations and one-to-one guidance, beginners will learn the basic skills of landscape painting in free hand style, painting trees, rocks, mountains and waterfalls and mist. More experienced artists will develop and expand skills in all aspects of landscape painting. You will also learn how to mount a picture in the traditional Chinese way.

Woodcarving

These 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...

Beethoven and the Archduke Rudolph

Antiques and Collectables

Linocut Printmaking with Ian Phillips

Mindfulness & Meditation: a 3-day course for women

Mindfulness & Meditation, A 3-day course for women

Calligraphy Course with Peter Lloyd

Crewel Work

Crewel Work

GI-Jive Dance Weekend! Learn 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop and Swing!

Renew You: Women’s Life Coaching Retreat with Ali Soleil

The Lindisfarne Gospels: Celtic and Anglo-Saxon art in action with Professor Michelle Brown

Build a Website in a Weekend

Painted Furniture Workshop: Annie Sloan™ Decorative Paint Techniques

Dare to be Great! with Polly Higgins

Running with the Mind of Meditation

Mindful Drawing

Viva Verdi!

Music and medicine in the 19th century

Guitar Masterclass

Friday 20 March 2015 - Sunday 22 March 2015 A masterclass opportunity to study with one of the best classical guitarists of our generation.  An intense weekend study course on classical guitar led by Craig Ogden.  Suitable for experienced players and advanced students.  There will be ensemble work as well as masterclass tutorials. Craig Ogden is principal...