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Archive of Short Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 10
Listed on October 9, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesOne of the most admired British composers of his generation, Andrew Toovey is also an experienced, sensitive and inspirational teacher. On this midweek course he advises and encourages, enabling students to find their own voices while developing the sometimes painful skills of self-criticism and self-editing. Read more ...
Listed on October 9, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesJoel Bell returns for his third course devoted to the art of improvisation. He’ll be encouraging participants to devise improvisatory works as they go along, combining the vital spontaneity with the equally important sense of shape which all good improvisations require. Read more ...
Listed on October 9, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesThis new course, led by the London Mozart Players’ former principal clarinetist and Education and Community Manager Margaret Archibald, offers participants the chance to prepare performances which we will then take into care homes in our neighbourhood.Read more ...
Listed on October 9, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesShea Lolin’s course, which carefully caters for a wide ability range, aims to develop your solo and ensemble playing both by working through the pieces you bring along and by presenting you with fresh challenges.Read more ...
Listed on October 9, 2013 by Benslow in Featured CoursesPerhaps you’ve only ever played the piano on your own, or perhaps you already play duets on one or two pianos. Either way, Anne Applin and Geoffrey Pratley offer plentiful expertise and guide you in master classes and individual lessons. Read more ...
Listed on September 26, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThis 5 day/4 night trip to Prague includes performances at three different venues: the National Theatre, the State Opera and the Rudolfinum, the home of the Czech Philharmonic.Read more ...
Listed on September 5, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis unique binding is for the display of text or images such as prints, photos or 2-D samples. Its basis is a concertina made with separate components that can be added, removed or substituted. The result is a stylish and very functional book.Read more ...
Listed on September 5, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesExperts are divided about the lifestyle Rome imposed on the Britons but this weekend we take a visual and stimulating tour of Roman sites far and wide to learn more about everyday life - for us and the Romans who lived, worked and played here - learning more about the enduring consequences that changed this place forever. Read more ...
Listed on September 5, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesPolymer clay is a material that can be shaped and cured in a domestic oven and is available in lots of delicious colours. This course provides a taster for creating your own bespoke jewellery, or elements that can be incorporated with your own personal mixed media projects. Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesBotanical Illustration is precise detailed work, a combination of art and science. This studio based watercolour course is for all ability levels; no experience of art or botany is required, just commitment. You will work at your own pace on the subject of your choice. Read more ...
Listed on September 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course is open to any acoustic instrument player and provides an opportunity to develop your playing over the course of four days. Past courses have successfully catered for every combination, including fretted and bowed stringed instruments, saxophone, flute and harmonica... What do you play? Read more ...
Listed on August 28, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course is designed for lovers of photography, from competent beginner to aspiring professional. Whilst there will be a strong element of hands on and practical photography, incorporating primarily portrait and landscape photography there will also be plenty of discussion on photography in general as we look at the work of established photographers and the visual impact of their work. You are also encouraged to bring along your own work for appraisal. All types of cameras are welcome from digital to film to smart phone and time will be spent discussing how to get the best from our cameras by looking at the technical issues of cameras. Read more ...
Listed on August 10, 2013 by Chateau Life Courses in Featured CoursesJoin the Vegetarian Cookery School for a culinary break in the beautiful surroundings of Château Ventenac, a 19th century stone castle in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Our five day/four night residential course will give you the opportunity to learn seasonal Mediterranean cookery with Rachel Demuth, owner of the award winning Demuth’s Vegetarian Restaurant in Bath for 20 years.Read more ...
Listed on July 30, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesA mid-week residential course at Dumbleton Hall to explore the varied repertoire of English music, featuring compositions by celebrated figures such as Vaughan Williams, Butterworth, Bliss, Finzi, Britten, Arnold and Elgar. Read more ...
Listed on July 25, 2013 by Field Breaks in Featured CoursesChoose from an amazing selection of pine cones and learn how to portray their interesting structures or enjoy illustrating winter berries, holly and ivy with a view to a Christmas card design. An enjoyable workshop with informative tuition and demonstrations along with handouts provided by experienced tutor and artist, Sue Vize. Suitable for all abilities.Read more ...
Listed on July 25, 2013 by Field Breaks in Featured CoursesThis three and a half day workshop will appeal to all those who love plants and wish to paint them in detail. Individual tuition in an informative and friendly style and suitable for all levels of ability.
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Listed on July 25, 2013 by Field Breaks in Featured CoursesUsing colour technique and looking at texture we will examine how to work paper to create lively and accurate paintings, looking at the different pigments that can be used together to create the jewel colours that can be found in autumn and considering both palette mixing as well as laying down washes. With individual tuition, group discussion and demonstration and with examples of work and plant material supplied you can work in watercolour or colour pencil. Read more ...
Listed on July 25, 2013 by Field Breaks in Featured CoursesBlackberries, apples, plums, wheat, barley, crab apples, runner beans etc., so many subjects, so little time! Learn the techniques to create your own harvest festival composition. Demonstrations by Sue during the workshop along with individual attention. Suitable for all abilities.
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Listed on July 25, 2013 by Field Breaks in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to paint in this beautiful location and with an award winning restaurant. Arriving the afternoon of the 5th and departing the afternoon of the 9th, Jeremy, international artist, will demonstrate a wide range of painting techniques and provide tuition in this inspiring location. Read more ...
Listed on July 23, 2013 by Gillian Gingell Wormley in Featured CoursesSingers, come and enjoy a restful 5-night stay in a beautiful late Georgian House in a gorgeous Dorset setting, with wonderful accommodation, fabulous food and SING to your heart’s content, every day.Read more ...
Listed on July 6, 2013 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesYou will be taught the theory side of starting your own smallholding, from looking at the planning and administrative considerations to visiting some local thriving smallholdings and discussing the owner's experience with them. Read more ...
Listed on July 5, 2013 by Northern College in UncategorisedWellbeing is related to personal health, community spirit and creativity and is shaped by our genes, our upbringing, our personal circumstances and choices, with negative thoughts and worries it saps our energy and destroys calm feelingsRead more ...
Listed on July 4, 2013 by Penny Wilton in Featured CoursesStaying at The Cottage Hotel, painting tuition £30 per day. Come for a day or the whole course. You can bring your own materials or they can be supplied. You can also have a go at mosaics with another tutor who is joining me teaching for this course. Read more ...
Listed on July 4, 2013 by Penny Wilton in Featured CoursesThree nights at South Shore Lodge, sea views, enjoy painting and sketching among the wildlife, deer only 3 feet away from me last year when I was painting. £165 per person. Tuition if required £5 per hour.Read more ...
Listed on July 4, 2013 by Penny Wilton in Featured CoursesA full day of painting with lots of tuition and demonstrations from Penny Wilton from 10am – 4pm for just £25 per person, bring own materials and a packed lunch or go to the pub. Any subject, realistic or abstract, Penny will help with any medium.Read more ...
Listed on July 1, 2013 by Penny Wilton in UncategorisedThis is a great course to try abstracts. Using the beautiful landscapes just on the doorstep of this lovely little village St Agnes in Cornwall, we will draw, look at patterns in the landscape, arrange a good composition, try textures and colour. Read more ...
Listed on June 18, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesLearn Richard's method of integrating fabric collage with both machine and hand stitching. After you have gained confidence by working through a 'learning pack' under guidance you will start your designs using same techinque but in your own way.Read more ...
Listed on June 18, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesExplore the pleasures of silk painting. Learn techniques such as gutta, salt effect and wet-into-wet, or experiment with advanced techniques like ‘layered painting’, use of anti-fusing and painting on wool. Complete beginners and experienced silk painters will enjoy this opportunity to work very large and create beautiful and unique pieces.Read more ...
Listed on June 18, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesTaking the sea and shore as inspiration, stretch your creative imagination and develop ideas through experimental exploration into dynamic personal textile pieces. Read more ...
Listed on June 18, 2013 by Missenden Abbey in Featured CoursesDuring this course you will learn the technique, then identify and sketch wild flowers to make your own records under field conditions.Read more ...
