Archive of Weekend Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 10
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Let’s Paint Italy (Including Venice) in Watercolour
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesWe’re painting Italy but there’s no need to leave the country! Using photographs the tutor will lead you through two main projects which include some simple perspective and colour mixing. The tutor will demonstrate how to paint using the layering method and also wet into wet. Ways of improving picture composition will be...
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The History of Classical Music in London
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesOver the centuries London developed into a major centre for musical culture, drawing into it composers and performers from every branch of the arts. This course will follow the story of our amazing capital city from the years of the middle-ages through to the twentieth century. On the way we will look at...
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Beadwork Jewellery Summer School Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpend a relaxing few days creating beautiful and intricate pieces of jewellery in many styles for both everyday and special occasion wear which are constructed using beadwork techniques which require predominantly only seed beads, needles and thread to work. Choose from a wide range of pieces which includes necklaces, pendants, lariats, bracelets, earrings...
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Beadwork Jewellery Summer School Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSpend a relaxing few days creating beautiful and intricate pieces of jewellery in many styles for both everyday and special occasion wear which are constructed using beadwork techniques which require predominantly only seed beads, needles and thread to work. Choose from a wide range of pieces which includes necklaces, pendants, lariats, bracelets, earrings...
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Learn How to Create Impressionist Paintings Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe Impressionists created a particular way of working that was a reaction to traditional painting techniques. The course explores various techniques through a series of exercises; building images with brushstrokes, the use of colour and creating more with less; to help any artist progress their own painting style. We will discuss the characteristics...
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The Georgians
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe Hanoverian succession of the British monarchy heralded a period of great political, economic, social and cultural change. Over the reign of five monarchs, and despite ultimately losing the American colonies, Britain expanded and consolidated its global reach through economic and military power. In addition, the Georgian period established an enduring sensibility in...
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The Life and Times of Handel
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThere is a lot more to Handel than his justly celebrated oratorio Messiah or The Water Music. This short course will examine his life, time and achievement. Lavishly illustrated with images, music and anecdotes, we will explore the whole range of his output and demonstrate his complete mastery and genius. Importantly, we will...
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Shimmering Silk Painting Secrets
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSilk has a magical, shimmering quality, which together with the richness and vibrancy of colour can be transformed into something really special and unique. You do not have to be an accomplished artist to produce something quite spectacular. This course will introduce you to the absorbing process of painting on silk, and is...
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Ukulele Summer School: Pick up a Uke and Play
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAimed at total beginners, this fun and light-hearted course will have you playing the ukulele (uke!) in no time at all. Starting with the absolute basics, you will learn how to play through a variety of different sessions, some led by the tutor, others in small break-out groups. By the end of the course you...
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Relax with Circle Dance and Pilates
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course provides participants with an understanding of the fundamentals of Matwork Pilates, focusing on individual postural alignment, lengthening through the spine and pelvis whilst challenging you in a safe caring environment. We dance a mix of traditional and modern Circle Dances that embrace the many different moods, energies and rhythms that are...
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German Language – Intermediate
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDo you have a fair knowledge of German and want to practice and improve your language skills? Then come and join me for a weekend of fun! In a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere we will undertake a variety of activities working individually, in pairs, groups or all together. We will use texts, images...
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Mosaics Summer School Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course enables anyone interested in Mosaic Decoration a chance to explore and learn many aspects of this craft. My love of colour, texture and the art form, gives me a chance to help students to find their own natural creativity. *A supplement of £38 for materials, according to usage is payable...
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Mosaics Summer School Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course enables anyone interested in Mosaic Decoration a chance to explore and learn many aspects of this craft. My love of colour, texture and the art form, gives me a chance to help students to find their own natural creativity. *A supplement of £38 for materials, according to usage is payable...
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Silk Ribbon Embroidery and 3D Stitches in Thread
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesGive your embroidery that raised, textured look. You will be delighted and surprised how beautiful and different traditional favourite stitches look when executed in silk ribbon. A technique that was very popular during the reign of Queen Victoria. Everyone is welcome on this course, from the newcomer to the “addict”, come and see...
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Hatha Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesEnjoy a weekend in the lovely surroundings of Knuston Hall. Heather will share a practical guide to bringing mindfulness into a weekend of Hatha yoga and meditation; breathing techniques and relaxation. There will be an opportunity for free time for walking and socialising, which will send you home feeling refreshed and relaxed.
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Jazz Improvisation
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe course includes learning some core repertoire and will examine the structures and techniques used to improvise. This will include ear training, blues scale, 2-5-1 progressions and jazz harmony. Suitable instruments for this course will be brass and woodwind to include trumpet, trombone, alto and tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute. Please enquire if you...
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The Delights of Summer in Beads Part 1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesJoin Stephanie in recreating some of the delights of summer through bead weaving techniques. During the course we may visit the seaside, a stunning garden or even travel further afield. Having fun with colour and texture to produce some stunning jewellery and accessories to keep or give as presents. A really fun...
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Drawing for the Terrified
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAre you terrified of drawing but have a secret longing to learn how to do it? Then enrol on this course where Richard will guide you through certain processes slowly, gently and step by step. If you follow his 'recipes', you will be amazed at what you will be able to draw. Because...
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The Delights of Summer in Beads Part 2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesJoin Stephanie in recreating some of the delights of summer through bead weaving techniques. During the course we may visit the seaside, a stunning garden or even travel further afield. Having fun with colour and texture to produce some stunning jewellery and accessories to keep or give as presents. A really fun...
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Woodcarving Summer School P1
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis practical Summer School in traditional woodcarving is open to all and is presented in two parts. Part 1 can be extended by a further two days offering more time to enjoy this creative craft. Individual tuition by demonstration and guidance allows participants to relax and progress at their own pace. An...
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Woodcarving Summer School P2
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis practical summer school in the creative craft of woodcarving is open to all and is presented in two parts, see Part 1 for further course details. Beginners start with a simple relief design to familiarise with tools and basic carving techniques before progressing to a more advanced project of their choice. Improvers...
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Magical Silk Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesSilk has a magical, shimmering quality, which together with the richness and vibrancy of colour can be transformed into something really special and unique. You do not have to be an accomplished artist to produce something quite spectacular. This course will introduce you to the absorbing process of painting on silk, and is...
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Behind the Iron Curtain
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThe Cold War division of Europe seemed for many years to be a permanent situation, but in the 1980s, a series of remarkable events took place that left each of the formerly communist Eastern European countries moving towards multiparty democracy. This course looks at the history of the Warsaw pact countries, often viewed...
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The FM Alexander Technique
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesOn this course you engage with a practical self help approach to promote the health of your spine and prevent unnecessary mental & physical stress in life. This is an opportunity to enjoy your voice and movement with more confidence and greater ease. Thanks to Alexander’s discoveries 100 years ago you will find...
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Writing Songs in the Folk Style
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course aims to help develop songwriting skills under the broad banner of ‘folk song’. This will include everything from romantic ballads, social commentary and protest to wherever the muse may lead us! We will be writing collectively at times as well as in small groups or individually, leading to a performance and...
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Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study a number of subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice. Learning will continue on Saturday evening with a presentation on painting or travel for example. This course is suitable for both beginners and the more...
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Accordian Jazz Weekend
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCome and enjoy yourself while you gain confidence and experience in playing jazz, through practical exploration of some of its more fundamental elements. The course will be centred round a number of practical sessions in which different aspects of playing will be explored and practised. Practical approaches to improvisation will form a significant...
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Discovering English Cathedrals
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis introductory course explores the history, architecture and furnishing of Anglican Cathedrals in England. We start by looking at the ways in which cathedrals work and how they differ from parish churches. From the earliest monastic cathedrals to the more recently upgraded parish churches we will look at each one to identify its...
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Parchment
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is suitable for those who already have a basic knowledge of parchment craft techniques, including tracing, embossing and simple perforating. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of patterns for greetings cards, pictures or technique samplers. Although the emphasis will be on the use of grids to create both...
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Screen Printing, Stencilling & Stamping on Polymer Clay
Listed on March 7, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDuring this course we will explore the techniques of screen printing, stencilling and stamping on polymer clay before creating lovely pieces of jewellery or other decorative items. Screen printing - best known for fabric decoration and relatively new to the polymer clay world - creates beautiful effects quickly and easily. Stencilling is similar,...
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