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Archive of Weekend Course | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 31
Listed on April 30, 2014 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesOver two days we will attempt to make 60-80 kilos of high quality charcoal in Monkton Wyld's very own petite charcoal kiln. the course will revolve around the basics of charcoal burning including wood selection, kiln management etc. The charcoal will be shared out amongst those on the course. Read more ...
Listed on April 29, 2014 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesThis popular course covers all the basics of beekeeping including both practical and theory sessions. Course Leader David Wiscombe has half a century of experience as a nationally known apiarist.Read more ...
Listed on April 22, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis is a weekend course that will appeal both to those who just fancy a holiday weekend experimenting with a new world of coloured inks and papers, as well as to those who want to pursue a hobby or vocation in paper marbling. Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesWhether you are a beginner wishing to unearth the joys of lace making, or you are experienced in this traditional craft, here is the course for youRead more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesThis weekend course takes the skills of both embroidery and beadwork and combines them to achieve a unique piece of creative textile art. Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesThe decorative motifs of different countries have inspired stitchers through the ages, and this course builds on that international inspiration. Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesCrewel work is a very old, traditional and historically important embroidery technique, which can also be used with great success in modern design. A course for newcomers and improvers.Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesPencils are probably the most common implements used for making marks on paper, and one with which we come to grips before we have learned to write intelligibly. Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesWhether you are a beginner wishing to unearth the joys of lace making, or you are experienced in this traditional craft, here is the course for you.Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesCan’t read music? Never played before? Failed with other instruments? If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this course is aimed at you, because it makes the ukulele easily accessible to complete beginners who need a quick fix to get going without a long hard slog to success. Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesOver this weekend you will explore how and why the Russia of 1855 transformed from a monarchical autocracy with hereditary autocratic tsars, to the communist superpower of post the Second World War. Read more ...
Listed on April 21, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis course with Ken Burnley and Jon Ward-Allen will provide an introduction to the history of printing and will cover basic typography, design and letterpress techniquesRead more ...
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesSpend a relaxing weekend making beautiful beaded jewellery with just beads and thread. Your tutor, Olive, has an ever growing selection of easy to follow patterns for you to use, with explanation diagrams as well as words. Read more ...
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesVivaldi wrote over 500 concertos. We will explore some of these amazing compositions with course members taking solo parts if they wish. Harpsichordist Ann Bond will enhance the Baroque experience.Read more ...
Listed on April 14, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesSpend a relaxing weekend making beautiful beaded jewellery with just beads and thread. Your tutor, Olive, has an ever growing selection of easy to follow patterns for you to use, with explanation diagrams as well as words.Read more ...
Listed on March 31, 2014 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesLearn the history, sociology and methodology of scything and grassland management, an opportunity to try before you buy. Suitable for beginners and advanced scythe users.Read more ...
Listed on March 30, 2014 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesLearn the history, sociology and methodology of scything and grassland management, an opportunity to try before you buy. Suitable for beginners and advanced scythe users.Read more ...
Listed on March 29, 2014 by Monkton Wyld Court in Featured CoursesLearn the history, sociology and methodology of scything and grassland management, an opportunity to try before you buy. Suitable for beginners and advanced scythe users.Read more ...
Listed on March 11, 2014 by Durhamhill in Featured CoursesAn overview of how creativity can be developed when the conscious and subconscious parts of the mind work together.Read more ...
Listed on March 10, 2014 by Durhamhill in Featured CoursesDuring your visit to Dumfries and Galloway we aim to explore and photograph some unique and varied locations in the area. We will then spend time, using Photoshop, processing your images, and, if required, we have the facility to print high quality images up to A2 size.Read more ...
Listed on March 10, 2014 by Durhamhill in Featured CoursesDurhamhill’s writing courses are back for 2014 by popular demand! 3 day residential workshops with Margaret Elphinstone & Mary Smith 12th-14th May 2014 / 6th - 8th October 2014.
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Listed on March 10, 2014 by Durhamhill in Featured CoursesDurhamhill’s writing courses are back for 2014 by popular demand! 3 day residential workshops with Margaret Elphinstone & Mary Smith 12th-14th May 2014 / 6th - 8th October 2014.
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Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis short course is aimed at developing the skills and understanding necessary to practice the Pilates method effectively and safely. Read more ...
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesWheels, wool and alpaca fibre are provided, so no previous experience or equipment is necessary. This is a relaxing and informal course led by two inspirational tutors, for beginners or spinners who want to become more accomplished and creative.Read more ...
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is the ideal opportunity for students to develop new ideas and to try out traditional kiln painting techniques, or work on a larger project if combined with course E317 15-17 January 2014.Read more ...
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesUsing traditional stained glass materials, tools and techniques, we will produce a unique stained glass window, so whatever your skill level, this open course is a great chance to learn this art form, make new friends and find that creative spark. Read more ...
Listed on December 21, 2013 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesDiscover the basic skills needed to write news, features, vox pops and other articles for newsletters, magazines and newspapers from a Fleet Street professional. Read more ...
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesExplore passages from writers such as Thomas Browne, John Bunyan, George Herbert and John Milton in the context of the sound of Monteverdi, Handel, Vivaldi and Bach and works from Rubens, Rembrandt, Velasquez and Vermeer. Read more ...
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis is an entertaining, informative and friendly chance to experience Gregorian chant through singing it. Read more ...
Listed on December 12, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesDuring this course we will look at the Festival of Britain during the turbulent year of 1951, with a particular emphasis on the “60 for ‘51” art competition.Read more ...
