Articles featuring The Grange | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 2
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Mindfulness
Listed on January 5, 2016 by The Grange in Fitness & Wellbeing, Member NewsMindfulness is a type of mind-body meditation, which, if practised regularly, can have very positive effects on a person’s life.Read more ... -
Mindfulness & Meditation: a 3-day course for women
Listed on October 15, 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 ... -
Calligraphy Course with Peter Lloyd
Listed on October 9, 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 ... -
Linocut Printmaking with Ian Phillips
Listed on July 3, 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 23, 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 ... -
Bookbinding
Listed on October 9, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis course will focus on non-adhesive bookbinding (i.e. without paste or glue used in their construction) and is perfect for those that want to produce beautiful books and booklets Read more ... -
Letterpress Printing
Listed on October 9, 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 ... -
Linocut Printmaking
Listed on July 11, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThe Grange Ellesmere has two places left on its Linocut Printmaking course (11th - 13th July) with printmaker Ian Phillips. If you have ever marvelled at the beauty of linocut prints (and Ian's are particularly spectacular), this course may be your opportunity to learn. Ian has shown us what his beginners can produce after a couple of days and we have been amazed. There is one place on the Summer Bookbinding Course (25th - 29th July) - (for those with a little experience of the craft).Read more ... -
Relax, Renew, Rediscover – A Women’s Re-Treat
Listed on June 12, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis weekend is led by Rosemary Ward and Annabel Wade, both experienced counsellors and both actively involved in personal growth and mindfulness training.Read more ... -
Book Arts Open Day
Listed on June 10, 2014 by The Grange in Member NewsThe Grange Ellesmere is hosting a Book Arts Open Day, with free entry, on Saturday 28th June. Read more ... -
Calligraphy – learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting!
Listed on May 16, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesYour opportunity to learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting! This weekend course is designed for aspiring calligraphers to have fun whilst absorbing themselves in learning ‘roundhand’ and ‘Roman capital’ scripts. The ultimate goal is to understand the foundation strokes of calligraphy, to learn how to use the essential tools and materials to...
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Painting – the natural world that inspired William Morris
Listed on May 9, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesTuition will cover colour mixing, washes, brushstrokes, tone, highlighting, techniques for effecting light and shade and texture, and composition. Teaching will be a mix of whole-group and individually-focused to enable those of different abilities to move at their own pace.Read more ... -
Mindfulness & Meditation
Listed on April 24, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis weekend is intended to introduce meditation and mindfulness to those who are interested in learning more about it as well as those who have some experience.Read more ... -
Yoga Retreat with Kim Rossi at The Grange
Listed on April 20, 2014 by The Grange in Health & BeautyThis idyllic weekend at The Grange, Shropshire is aimed at anyone who would like to take time out from their busy lives to go deeply inwardsRead more ... -
Courses at The Grange 2014
Listed on December 8, 2013 by The Grange in Member NewsOur programme for 2014 has now been confirmed - if you'd like to try something new for 2014, why not take the plunge? For more details email info@thegrange.uk.com or call 01691 623495Read more ...
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