Archive of England | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 35
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Sewing – A Sleeveless or Cap Sleeve Top with Appliqu
Listed on February 15, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesA wardrobe classic - smart or casual - make a classic top in a natural fabric - personalized with your choice of contrast for the applique. The sleeveless or T shape top has a simple construction which you can personalize with your choice of applique at the neck - sleeve or...
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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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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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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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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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Contemporary Embroidery for Beginners – Day School with Natalie Green
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis is embroidery brought right up to date- combining traditional stitches with simple appliqu
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Watercolours for Improvers with Michael Burgess
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesBuilding upon the skills and techniques learnt during Watercolours for Beginners- students will extend their expertise by creating mood- atmosphere and depth in their paintings.
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Finance: Investment Risk with Tulani Motsi
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAll investments carry some risk. You may not be able to totally avoid all risks- but you can reduce them. To achieve this you need to be able to identify the risks- know the best ways to tackle that risk and understand your own risk tolerance.
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Talking Heads with Lesley Dore
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesEveryone knows Thora Hurd
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Silk Painting for Improvers with Mavis Tierney
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesHave you been on a silk painting course at Denman before? Or do you have some knowledge of the technique used in this wonderful craft? Try this follow on course and extend your skills repertoire.
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Flavours of Asia with Peter Lien
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAsia plays a huge influence on Peter Lien's cookery so join him on a journey through the Far East- stopping off in Japan- China- South East Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
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WI Centenary: The Men Who Created Jerusalem with Ernie Richards
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThe full description for this course is not yet available. It will be added shortly. In the meantime- if you require further information- please contact Denman on 01865 391991.
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The Home Deli with Paul Peacock
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesLearn how to make artisan foods with self sufficiency gurus- Paul and Diana Peacock. Make your own Toulouse sausages and chorizo- Wensleydale cheese and fabulous terrines.
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