Archive of Weekend Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 20
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Beethoven and the Archduke Rudolph
Listed on October 15, 2015 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesBeethoven’s wide-ranging list of compositions offers endless opportunities for discovery. Our weekend will feature a variety of music written for or dedicated to his favourite patron, the Archduke Rudolph, including concertos, chamber music, piano sonatas and the great Missa Solemnis.Read more ... -
Antiques and Collectables
Listed on July 5, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAddicted to antiques? This hands-on course with Cherry Nixon includes a car boot challenge and the chance to become a dealer for a day! Read more ... -

Sacred songs to soothe the soul
Listed on June 24, 2015 by Chris Rowbury in Featured CoursesA weekend of glorious harmony singing in the midst of autumn splendour. Enliven your spirit with a feast of harmonies and learn songs from a range of cultures and traditions spanning the globe, all in a wonderful Derbyshire setting.Read more ... -

Sing Africa!
Listed on June 24, 2015 by Chris Rowbury in Featured Courses, SingingLearn harmony songs from across the African continent. No experience needed – just a love of singing! Read more ... -

Stars, stripes and maple leaves — songs from across the pond
Listed on June 24, 2015 by Chris Rowbury in Featured CoursesA weekend of luxury learning songs from across North America. Come and celebrate amazing singer-songwriters from both Canada and the USA.Read more ... -

Linocut Printmaking with Ian Phillips
Listed on April 10, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesIf you have ever wanted to try printmaking but feel a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity then this weekend course should appeal to you.Read more ... -
Mindfulness & Meditation: a 3-day course for women
Listed on April 10, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis weekend is intended to introduce meditation and mindfulness to those who are interested in learning more as well as those who have some experience. The Grange offers us exclusive use of a beautiful country house and grounds which is perfect for maintaining focus and peace. Read more ... -
Mindfulness & Meditation, A 3-day course for women
Listed on April 10, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesIn the final years of the last century exciting discoveries were made in neuroscience that brought together the fields of Western Science and Eastern meditational philosophies. It was found that the practice of meditation and mindfulness created changes in the brain which could exert a powerful influence on health, wellbeing and happiness. This weekend is intended to introduce meditation and mindfulness to those who are interested in learning more as well as those who have some experience.Read more ... -

Calligraphy Course with Peter Lloyd
Listed on April 10, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesYour opportunity to learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting! The course is taken by professional calligrapher Peter LloydRead more ... -
Stained Glass: A Beginner’s First Panel with Anna Conti
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn introduction to stained glass of all sorts of colours and textures. Make your own stained glass panel or mirror using traditional stained glass techniques.
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Sewing: A Sleeveless or Cap Sleeve Top with Appliqu
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Flower Arranging: Contemporary Spring Flowers with Anna Steven
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesCome and enjoy a new and stimulating approach to floral design. New ideas- techniques and skills will be explored in a friendly and fun environment.
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Silk Painting – Day School with Mary Day
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesCome and enjoy silk painting and choose to make a picture or cushion cover- or even a scarf using luminous silk dyes. Its easier than you think!
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Decorative Papercutting for Easter – Day School with Christine Green
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesCreate some cut outs to celebrate Easter. Bunnies- eggs and flowers make for perfect papercutting images. Do bring along your own inspirational pictures to get your creative juices going!
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Energy: Understand How To Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact with Tony Duffin
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis energy course will help you understand your energy bills- cut through some of the jargon and guide you to reducing costs and environmental impact while staying comfortable.
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Literature: Jane Austen’s Juvenilia and Later Works with Hazel Jones
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesJane Austen's early works provide a fascinating insight into her developing talent. Murder and mayhem- scoundrels and adulteresses- parodies and burlesques
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Watercolours for Beginners with Michele Floyd
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesA real opportunity to learn the hows and whys of watercolour painting! We will tackle colour and textures. Plenty of demonstrations- personal care and attention.
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Authentic Italian with Peter Lien
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesLearn the art of keeping things simple and using stunning ingredients. Create authentic Italian dishes such as pasta- sauces- risotto- pizza and desserts.
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Stumpwork Embroidery: The Cottage Garden with Joanna Pout
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesLearn some techniques from an English 17th century form of raised and padded embroidery. Bring your embroidery to life with a 21st century design using the cottage garden as your inspiration. All levels of experience are welcome.
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Modular Knitting: Freeform with Jan Blight
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesModular knitting is an addictive method of creating knitted fabric. The course will introduce knitters to the delights of knitting single and multiple freeform modules. All with no sewing up!
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Easter Baking with Carrie O’Regan
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThe food served at Easter is full of traditions and symbolism- as well as the anticipation of spring. On this course you'll make some of the old favourites as well as new dishes that can be used for entertaining family and friends.
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Rag Rugs and Recycling with Deborah Hastings
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn introduction to four techniques for making rag rugs
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Willow Creatures – Day School with Norah Kennedy
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn enjoyable Day School where you will discover simple basket making techniques while you create unique willow creatures using different colours of willow.
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Embroidery and Beading: An Octopus’s Garden with Pat Trott
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis course aims to give students the opportunity to combine the traditional techniques of hand embroidery and beadwork and to encourage students to experiment with new techniques and develop individual ideas.
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Silver Jewellery with Pauline Payne
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis course covers traditional jewellery techniques such as saw piercing- soldering and polishing to enable you to produce beautiful finished pieces of jewellery.
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Willow Creatures with Norah Kennedy
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn enjoyable residential course where you will discover simple basket making techniques while you create unique willow creatures using different colours of willow.
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Spring Quilling with Liz Colyer
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesQuilled designs inspired by spring flowers and colours will be the theme of this course. Designs will suitable for those with some knowledge of the craft. So come and roll- pinch- crimp and shape strips of paper into beautiful unique designs.
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Church Choral Music with Carl Attwood
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesFor centuries the Church has been at the forefront of musical innovation
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Beading for the More Experienced with Pat Trott
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesIf you have attended Beading for Beginners and Beyond at Denman- or elsewhere- and would like to learn more techniques and stitches- attending this course will extend your knowledge.
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Embroidered Picture: My Favourite Things with Natalie Green
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesDesign and create a stunning embroidered sampler that incorporates lots of things that are special to you.
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