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Singing holiday in Provence
Listed on January 25, 2017 by Mark Luther in Featured Courses, SingingCombine your love of singing with a holiday in Provence this July. Come and join our chorus for Faure's Requiem plus Suor Angelica & PagliacciRead more ... -
POETRY: TOWARDS A COLLECTION
Listed on January 25, 2017 by Arvon in Featured CoursesMaking the leap to producing a collection is differentfrom writing single poems. Yet it’s a hugely creative and enjoyable process, which includes plenty of new writing as well as reading and editing. We’ve designed this week to support you at this exciting stage, whether you’re doing it for the first time or the fifteenth. Working on a collection also allows...
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Letterpress Printing – Greetings Cards
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesCome and learn how to print greetings cards the traditional way. Beginners welcome.
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DIS/rupt Textile Workshop
Listed on December 12, 2016 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesStarting with brightly coloured fabrics, we will cut, insert, and overlay strips to change the fabric surface. A course for those with an enthusiasm for colour and stitch.
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Antico e Moderno
Listed on December 12, 2016 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesThis weekend will focus on the first truly major milestone in its history, the Primo Libro of Jacques Arcadelt
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Speed Tailoring
Listed on September 30, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpeed Tailoring
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Embroidery DIY Des Res
Listed on September 30, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesEmbroidery DIY Des Res
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Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on September 30, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesChinese Brush Painting
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Bobbin Lace Day
Listed on September 30, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesBobbin Lace Day
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Creative Arts Summer School
Listed on May 23, 2016 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesCome to Hawkwood in high summer and try your hand at a range of creative crafts, writing, drawing, sculpture, textiles and painting within the beautiful surroundings of Hawkwood. Create your own schedule and mix and match the courses to suit your needs. Some are residential weekends, some are one-day courses. Full Courses List: Raku Pottery: 15...
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Summer Rest-ival
Listed on May 23, 2016 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesMake space for rest and renewal with mindfulness, writing, meditation, painting and more!
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Create a Singing Bowl Summer School
Listed on May 23, 2016 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesGenerations of smiths and coppersmiths have dedicated their work to the search for the one perfect all-transcending sound. Under Ton’s friendly, professional supervision you will learn the technique of forging to create your own singing bowl. The rhythm of metal work, the heat of the forge and the alchemical process of shaping your own instrument...
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Massenet’s Cendrillon [Festi’Val de Musique Valois] (Cinderella)
Listed on February 26, 2016 by Mark Luther in Featured CoursesCombine your love of singing with a holiday in Provence this July. Come and join our chorus for Massenet's beautiful opera Cendrillon [Cinderella]Read more ... -
The Twenty Second Dillington – Classical Guitar Summer School
Listed on February 18, 2016 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis popular event, which celebrates its 22nd anniversary, offers classical guitarists a unique opportunity to participate in a varied programme of music making, with plenty of time to develop playing and music reading skills. In an atmosphere of mutual support, your confidence will grow whilst performing in ensembles both large and small. Highlights for 2016...
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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 ... -
The Twentieth Dillington Classical Guitar Summer School
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis popular event offers classical guitarists a unique opportunity to participate in a varied programme of music making, with plenty of time to develop playing and music reading skills. Read more ... -
Hawkwood Rest-ival: Summer Well-being Retreat
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesDo you long to slow down? This is an invitation to make some space for rest and renewal. Delicious home-cooked food, access to craft studios, pampering therapeutic treatments and gentle work in the flower garden are on offer. Come with a partner or make new friends in a beautiful setting in high summer. Read more ... -
Sustainability Summer School
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesSpend three days in retreat with inspirational environmental change makers and thought provokers...Polly Higgins, Tim ‘Mac’ Macartney and Jamie CattoRead 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 ... -
Russian Summer School
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is an exciting opportunity to practise your language skills with experienced and supportive tutors. Read more ... -
Dillington Summer School : Week One
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOut-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference on one of our week long Summer Schools and learn with like-minded people whilst having fun, relaxing and rejuvenating. There are three weeks to choose from.Read more ... -
Harpsichord Masterclass with Maggie Cole
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesAimed at those who already have a solid grip on harpsichord playing techniques, participants will receive a minimum of 45 minutes dedicated tuition during the week, in addition to what is learnt through observing each other within the group. Read more ... -
Singing with Ancestors & Mbira
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThis course will explore Zimbabwean singing traditions. Open to all ages and abilities, this relaxed, family-friendly workshop will allow participants to find confidence in singing, learn about African traditions and get to grips with polyrhythms through hand clapping, singing and dance.Read more ... -
Jazz
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThe week will also include a jazz tutors’ concert and student jam sessions, culminating in a performance by the full ensemble on Friday evening.Read more ... -
Harpsichord courses & Bach on the Harpsichord
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesAn introduction to the harpsichord, the instrument and its playing techniques, for pianists who want to explore Bach’s music. Read more ... -
Orchestral Workshop (Weeks 1, 3, 4 & 5)
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThe all-comers Orchestral Workshops offer a chance for amateurs and future professionals alike to take part in friendly rehearsal sessions culminating in an end-of-week performance in the Great Hall, led by professional conductors.Read more ... -
Choir Week (runs in all 5 weeks)
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesWhether you regularly sing in choirs or have never sung before, the Dartington Summer School Choir offers you the chance to take part in friendly rehearsals culminating in a performance with full orchestra in the Great HallRead more ... -
Welsh Summer School
Listed on May 25, 2013 by Coleg Harlech in UncategorisedLearners on the Welsh Summer School are split into groups according to their level of welsh, this is flexible and you can change groups when you arrive if necessary. The itinerary will follow but will include, a trip an evening at the theatre and social activities such as Welsh country dancing.Read more ... -
International Cello Summer School
Listed on May 22, 2013 by Benslow in A new website, Featured CoursesThis new International Summer School for cellists is led by William Bruce, recitalist, concerto soloist and long-serving member of the orchestra of English National Opera.Read more ...