Archive of Non-residential | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 14
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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 ... -
String Orchestra Weekend
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesVivaldi wrote over 500 concertos. We will explore some of these amazing compositions with course members taking solo parts if they wish. Harpsichordist Ann Bond will enhance the Baroque experience.Read more ... -
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 ... -
The Power of Baroque
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesExplore passages from writers such as Thomas Browne, John Bunyan, George Herbert and John Milton in the context of the sound of Monteverdi, Handel, Vivaldi and Bach and works from Rubens, Rembrandt, Velasquez and Vermeer. Read more ... -
Gregorian Chant for Everyone
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis is an entertaining, informative and friendly chance to experience Gregorian chant through singing it. Read more ... -
Art & The 1951 Festival of Britain
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesDuring this course we will look at the Festival of Britain during the turbulent year of 1951, with a particular emphasis on the “60 for ‘51” art competition.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 ... -
Unravelling the Irish ‘Troubles’
Listed on December 10, 2013 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesThis weekend history course unearths just what a muddle various politicians and religious leaders have created in their wish to reconcile the diverse views, often held passionately, as to whether Ulster should remain within the United Kingdom or be unified with the southRead more ... -
Calligraphy: Italics with a Flourish
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesDiscover the possibilities of this 16th Century hand, which was taught to Queen Elizabeth 1. It can become decorative and expressive through the use of flourishing strokes, satisfying and relaxing to develop. Left handers are very welcome!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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Low Impact Woodland Management
Listed on December 7, 2013 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesA course designed to look at the natural habitat of woodlands and how best to go about managing your woodland in a low impact way.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 ... -
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 ... -
Wish You Were Here?
Listed on December 1, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesA three-day course in Travel Photography with Brian AndersonRead 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 ... -
Planning for Smallholders
Listed on November 30, 2013 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesLearn all about the planning and administrative considerations for setting up your own smallholding. Read more ... -
An Introduction to Hedgelaying with Nick Fowler
Listed on November 30, 2013 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesNick Fowler is one of the counties best Hedgelayers and has won competitions for his craft. He will teach you the theory and practical side of hedgelaying. Read more ... -
Painting for the Petrified
Listed on November 9, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAre you petrified of painting but long to try watercolours but have been deterred by the erroneous myth that they are supposed to be ' difficult '? On this course at Knuston Hall, Richard Box will dispel that myth.Read more ...