Archive of England | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 36
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A Trio of Brooches with Edna Oswald
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to learn three different techniques and make at least three brooches.
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Flower Arranging: Spring Flowers with Christine Pearce
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesCome and be inspired by the flowers and colours of spring and enjoy making floral designs for your home. Lets shake of the winter blues and enjoy the emerging spring flowers.
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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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Mah Jong for Improvers with Jennifer Capewell
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to build on the skills learnt in Mah Jong for Beginners.
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Pen and Wash: A Winter Landscape with Jonathan Newey
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis is a course that will introduce you to sketching winter scenes. You will be shown how to draw and sketch with black ink pen and how to combine this with painting with a watercolour wash.
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Bakery Masterclass with Carrie O’Regan
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesConcentrating on breads- biscuits and cakes- this course will help you improve your baking skills using simple but effective methods. Become more confident with baking techniques and equipment.
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Creative Decorative Papercutting with Christine Green
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesPaper cutting is THE craft of the moment- seen everywhere on posters- book jackets and crockery. And now you can master the basics of this highly rewarding- low cost craft and amaze your friends.
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Modular Knitting: Improvers with Jan Blight
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesIf you have mastered the basics of modular knitting- this course will lead you onto experiment with other methods and shapes. Borders- shaping and fasteners will all be covered.
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Vegetarian Indian with Rama Santha Ram
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesA vegetarian diet is the staple of nearly half a billion Indians- so you can bet there are some amazing dishes that can be cooked using pulses- grains and vegetables.
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Oh! What a Lovely War: A Centenary Reflection with Jackie Wilkin
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesRichard Attenborough's memorable WWI film of Joan Littlewood's iconic stage hit will be at the heart of this course.
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Oil Painting: A Winter Landscape with Gill Adlington
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesCome and learn how to paint a winter landscape.
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Stone Carving with Simon Keeley
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesVenturing into 3D in stone is not an impossible task- when you have a highly experienced tutor used to working with both absolute beginners and experienced artists.
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Embroidery: Blackwork for Beginners with Pat Trott
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to design and create a beautiful piece of Blackwork using very simple stitches and only one colour of thread to produce a stunning tonal piece of embroidery.
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The WI Baking Weekender with Kelly Mauger
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesJoin us for another of our famous Baking Weekenders- the WI's own Bake Off....minus the stress and competition!
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Do Ahead Dinners with Carrie O’Regan
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesTake the stress out of dinner parties and midweek meals with a course designed around fridge and freezer-friendly dishes that can be prepared in advance.
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Wardrobe Wizard with Liz Prest
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesDiscover how to create a stunning and extensive wardrobe from just a few well-chosen items. Learn to select- combine and co-ordinate outfits to die for!
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The Glorious Age of Plant Hunting with Letta Jones
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured Coursesexploring the 19th obsession with collecting and growing exotic and glamorous plants from abroad- including Denman garden walk
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Everyday Exciting with Alex Mackay
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesAlex MacKay- author of cookbook 'Everybody Everyday'- believes that midweek meals don't have to be boring. He'll teach the secrets of his 'magic fridge' as well as how to interchange ingredients to create extra food.
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Goldwork Embroidery with Hazel Everett
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesDiscover the world of goldwork embroidery and be introduced to a variety of techniques- either through set designs or by developing your own ideas.
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Watercolours for Beginners with Michael Burgess
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesUse watercolours to produce paintings in this delicate but expressive medium. A class for beginners and those with a little experience. Fun and enjoyment form an important aspect of the course.
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Learn to Make a Living Willow Dome – Day School with Norah Kennedy
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Denman in Featured CoursesThis is a hands-on course where you will learn how to build a living willow dome for your garden
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William Blake: Apprentice and Master with Anna Steven
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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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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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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