Listed on December 15, 2015 by LeisureCourses.net in Lifelong learning, NewsWe are very sad to confirm that Alston Hall will be closing December 2015. Read more ...
Listed on August 1, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesDrawing from 'Life Models' is a highly respected academic discipline regarded as fundamental to all Figurative Fine Art. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners and experienced artists.Read more ...
Listed on August 1, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesWe will start by discovering new ways of observing and then recording our observations using lines and tone. A simple still life group will be used for the duration of the course. Read more ...
Listed on July 21, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is an exciting opportunity to practise your language skills with experienced and supportive tutors. Read more ...
Listed on June 28, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course will introduce you to Linoleum Printmaking. We will discuss two methods of printing: Reduction and Relief, looking at various examples of each method. Read more ...
Listed on May 9, 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 22, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesDesign and create your own beautiful stained glass panel at Alston Hall. You will be guided by tutor Bill Davies in all aspects of this fascinating craft.Read more ...
Listed on April 12, 2014 by Alston Hall in Blogs!Being a member of the Friends of Alson Hall is so much more than just sitting back and receiving the newsletter which is issued 5 times a year!Read more ...
Listed on November 29, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesAn excellent course for those who wish to develop their skills as a performer, ensemble player, composer or workshop leader… or those who simply wish to enjoy making music in the company of like minded people! Read more ...
Listed on November 27, 2013 by Alston Hall in A new website, Featured CoursesWhy not spend Real Lancashire day at Alston Hall as Bill prepares and demonstrates a range of Lancashire recipes using locally sourced ingredients.
Please note this session includes coffee and afternoon tea only as you will taste Bill’s food throughout the day. Read more ...
Listed on November 5, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesCanal Art is a British folk art with origins in the 19th century, developing as a way of decorating the commercial barges which carried goods through the canal system. You will learn the basic techniques involved in creating roses, daisies, forget-me-nots and leaves with embellishments of borders, swags and flicks to bring your designs to life. We will practise with acrylic paint on paper or papier-mâché objects and you will be able to use the skills learned to work with enamel paint on metal or wood.
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Listed on November 2, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesHave you ever thought you might like to try hand spinning your own yarn? Or maybe you have tried it and would like to refresh your skills. This one day course can offer you something in either case! Working with spindles and with wheels, we will look at the basics of spinning, some fibre preparation, and how to tackle wool, silk and maybe some other fibres. We will supply all of these, enough spindles for all participants, and we will have a few wheels available for the class to use. Read more ...
Listed on October 17, 2013 by Alston Hall in Blogs!, ChristmasAlston Hall offer a range of day, afternoon and evening sessions which form our ‘Christmas Programme’.For a brochure or further details please call us on 01772 784661 or email alstonhall@lancashire.gov.ukRead more ...
Listed on October 12, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesWhether you are looking to perfect your paella or how to cook a delicious plate of stuffed piquillo peppers, this course with Rosa Garcia Marin at Alston Hall will help you indulge your passion for Spanish foodRead more ...
Listed on September 29, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesCreate a contemporary flower design in an afternoon with Angela Swallow. This afternoon is a step by step guide for beginners / intermediate arrangers and is held in a small and friendly environment. Read more ...
Listed on August 20, 2013 by LeisureCourses.net in Member NewsTwo new day courses recently added to the November Alston Hall Course Programme 2013 - Learn to Spin and Canal ArtRead more ...
Listed on June 21, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis new course will enable clarinettists to explore a variety of repertoire through ensemble playing. Groups will vary in size from trios through to full choir. Groups will be altered each session so that participants may experience a variety of styles of playing. There will be opportunity to try instruments including the tiny Eb and contra clarinets. A diverse library will be available throughout the course.
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Listed on June 21, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesCreate the feel of the Carnival with Carmen, a colourful, fun cloth doll. Learn contemporary cloth doll making techniques to create this bright, bold, fun character and add frills and fruit to complete this exuberant character doll.Read more ...
Listed on June 16, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesJoin Malcolm Tranter and friends exploring the 'tourist trail' to see Shanghai, cruise the Yangtze River via the controversial Three Gorges Dam, and visit the Terrecotta Army, the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and much more.Read more ...
Listed on June 14, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThe course is for those who want to be able to converse with greater ease. You will be guided step by step towards achieving confidence in conversation. Read more ...
Listed on June 12, 2013 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesLast year's hit film 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' has put a fun spotlight on growing old gracefully. Come and enjoy the novel on which it was based, Deborah Moggach's 'These Foolish Things' Read more ...
