Archive of Weekend Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 22
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Stained Glass for Beginners and Improvers with Neil Kershaw
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis introduction is aimed at absolute beginners and people who have a limited knowledge of stained glass work. You will make your own stained glass panel- which you will be able to take home with you at the end of the course.
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Discover and Enjoy Your Voice with Kate Eckersley
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesIf you enjoy singing but are not sure how good you are- this course is for you. Come and learn about your voice and how to get the most pleasure from singing.
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Stumpwork Embroidery: Inspired by Monet 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 Monet
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Strip Patchwork for Beginners – Day School with Christine Green
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesStrip patchwork is a quick and easy technique to master- with great results- perfect for the patchwork novice.
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Designer Bags with Personalised Pockets with Jan Cadman
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesSpoil yourself. Have fun making a gorgeous bag- just for you- with pockets and compartments to suit your lifestyle- and decoration to reflect your personality.
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Bridge for Beginners (Part 1) with Catherine Rowland
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesDiscover how to play this most fascinating of card games- which can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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Alan Bennett and the Audience: Meeting the Queen with Jackie Wilkin
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesPlaywrights and filmmakers have delighted in putting the Queen in front of an audience. This light-hearted play-reading course will take a look at three famous examples.
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Overlocker Magic with Rachel McWha
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesA course for everyone with an overlocker. Master the dreaded threading and understand tension. Learn how different feet can be used in functional and decorative techniques.
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The WI Bread Weekender with Alison Haigh
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAlison Haigh grew up in an artisan bakery and she will be sharing her experience on this special weekend bread course. You'll learn how four simple ingredients can be combined to produce wonderful breads.
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New Online Skills for a New Year with Anne Rainbow
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis course is specifically developed for learners with little or no knowledge of computers or the internet. It is intended to give learners the confidence and necessary skills to participate online.
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Pat’s Patchwork Bags with Pat Lumsdale
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesDiscover simple patchwork techniques used to make attractive and sturdy bags. On this course we will be making a sturdy bag suitable for carrying files- shopping- craft work etc. The finished size will be 18
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Computer Skills: Get to Know Your iPad with Stephen Green
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThinking of getting an Apple iPad or perhaps you got one for Christmas? This is the course for you! It's a simple beginner's course that will allow you get going with email- photos and more.
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Creative Writing for Beginners with Helen Hunt
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis course will cover a variety of different kinds of creative writing. Are you a poet who doesn
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Marvellous Marmalades and More with Carrie O’Regan
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesOur marmalade course is so popular this year we've made it longer! Make the most of this season's sevilles and other citruses to jar up your supply- then use your marmalade in some fantastic sweet and savoury recipes.
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Patchwork and Quilting (OCN Level 1 Unit 2) with Pat Lumsdale
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesStudents will make a comprehensive set of samples by hand and machine- covering the following methods: cathedral window- strip patchwork- curved blocks- and the 'quilt as you go' method of construction.
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Picture It in Collage and Stitch with Richard Box
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesDo you want to create one of your own designs and translate it into a picture using the combined techniques of fabric collage and both machine and hand embroidery? Then this is your course! Some experience using a darning foot is necessary.
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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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Stained Glass: Beginners and Improvers with Anna Conti
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesA further introduction to all sorts of glass colours and textures. Make your own panel or mirror using traditional stained glass techniques- but this time with more concentration on design.
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Coloured Pencil Techniques with Jonathan Newey
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis is a course aimed at introducing you to the techniques achievable with coloured pencils. Using photographs supplied by the tutor you will be shown techniques such as colour mixing- layering- blending and sketching.
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Dance Through the Musicals with Annabel Brash
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesHave fun and learn some routines to a variety of dance numbers from your favourite musicals such as Grease- Mamma Mia- Saturday Night Fever- Chicago- Footloose- Hairspray and Slumdog Millionaire.
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Bobbin Lace for Beginners with Alison Winn
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesHave you always wanted to make lace but are worried that it looks complicated? Are you a beginner wishing to continue to develop your skills in the art of bobbin lacemaking? This is the ideal course for you.
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Letterpress Printing with Jon Ward-Allen & Ken Burnley
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to letterpress printing.
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Crewel Work
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesCrewel Work
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Paper Marbling with Jill Sellars
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to paper marbling.
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Linocut Printmaking with Ian Phillips
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to linocut printmaking.
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Letterpress Printing with Jon Ward-Allen & Ken Burnley
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to letterpress printing.
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15/360 Piano Trios with the Fidelio with Members of the Fidelio Trio
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Benslow in Featured CoursesSTANDARD: ADVANCEDThe
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15/SD1 Singing Day with Jonathon Willcocks with Jonathon Willcocks
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Benslow in Featured CoursesStandard : INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCEDDistinguished conductor and composer Jonathan Willcocks leads this brand new Singing Day devoted to the choruses of Handel
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15/20F An Introduction to Wind Chamber Music with Janet Myatt
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Benslow in Featured CoursesSTANDARD: ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATEJanet Myatt introduces players, who might come as individuals or as newly established ensembles, to one-to-a-part playing in groups of similar abilities. She
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15/20H Composing with Andrew Toovey with Andrew Toovey
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Benslow in Featured CoursesSTANDARD: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCEDOne of the most admired British composers of his generation, Andrew Toovey is also an experienced, sensitive and inspirational teacher. On this weekend course he advises and encourages, enabling students to find their own voices while developing the sometimes painful skills of self-criticism and self-editing. We
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