Archive of England | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 45
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Ukulele Weekend for Refreshers and Improvers
Listed on October 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is offered to anyone who wants to refresh or improve their ukulele playing. Please Note: You will need to bring a ukulele to the course.Read more ... -
Christmas Concert with Phoenix Brass
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesWhat better way to get you into the Christmas spirit than a concert of festive tunes, along with some old favourites and a few carols for you to sing along with. Join friends and family to start your festive celebrations off with a bang, mince pies and mulled wine. To make it...
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Stained Glass for Beginners & Improvers
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis is an exciting course, with Aza Adlam, who will take you through all the stages of completing a ‘leaded’ stained glass panel – how to cut all kinds of beautiful coloured glass, how to lead and solder the panel together and finally how to cement and polish for the finished effect. All tools,...
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Dutch Art, Design & Architecture (1890-1939), From Art Nouveau to De Stijl
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course, with Mike Hope, will set out to show how the Dutch contribution, in terms of art, design and architecture, developed and burst onto the world stage. The often overlooked flowering of a particular version of Art Nouveau was soon to be challenged and overtaken by a series of movements and exponents, culminating...
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Gifts for Christmas: Place Mats & Table Runners
Listed on October 9, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesLearn the techniques for making professional gifts that anyone would be really happy to receive as their Christmas present. All-comers welcome but please note you will need basic sewing knowledge, including the ability to use your own sewing machine, which you will need to bring with you.Read more ... -
Making Money from Magazine Journalism
Listed on September 6, 2014 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesThis weekend is for anyone who would like to see their name in print and earn some money at the same time. Maureen Moody’s practical workshop, covering non-fiction writing, is an inspirational introduction to magazine journalism for adults of all ages and backgrounds.Read more ... -
A Life at Work Career Change Weekend
Listed on September 5, 2014 by A Life at Work in Featured CoursesWould you welcome the chance to get away from it all and spend some time contemplating your work, career and vocation in life? If you find yourself answering yes to these questions, this retreat is for you.Read more ... -
A Passion for Pastel – a course with Murray Ince
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis six day holiday, focusing on painting with pastels, is suitable for the complete beginner.Read more ... -
Mixed Media Workshop with Anthony Barrow
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis five day mixed media painting course will consist of painting the landscape in acrylics, how to paint a portrait in acrylics and charcoal, painting the urban and some experimental work using collage and painting flowers.Read more ... -
Mosaic Workshop with Trudy Britton
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesOn this four day mosaic workshop, students will explore all aspects of mosaic-making, from drawing up original designs, to creating a finished piece of work. No previous experience is required.Read more ... -
Atmospheric Landscapes in Watercolour
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis three day course in painting atmospheric landscapes in watercolour will include demonstrations from Bill Lupton and plenty of individual tuition time. Read more ... -
Autumnal Landscapes using Acrylic – Painting Course with Colin Steed
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Shorland Old Farm in Featured CoursesThis three day course is for anyone who has painted with acrylic before and would like to improve their technique when painting autumn landscapes.Read more ... -
Weaving with Fiona Nisbet
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesA two day weaving workshop to make your very own fabric - at Ludlow Mascall CentreRead more ... -
Felt Making with Fiona Nisbet
Listed on August 3, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesThis is a really easy, fun, tactile activity for both children and adults. You can come and make a simple picture, or wall-hanging or create a 3-D sculptured piece with Fiona Nisbet, Textile Artist, Designer and Maker well known from BBC1 TV programme "Escape to the Country" January 2014Read more ... -
MOZART: THE MAN AND THE MUSIC
Listed on July 23, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThe music of Mozart remains at the very heart of western musical consciousness. We will consider the range and nature of his achievement, while placing him in the context of his time. The musical examples using CD and DVD will be played on excellent hi-fi equipment, and the weekend will conclude with a performance of one of his greatest works by one of Britain’s leading string quartets. Read more ... -
Spinning – Weaving – Felt Making
Listed on July 22, 2014 by Ludlow Mascall Centre in Featured CoursesCourses are suitable for beginners and more advanced learners who wish to make better use of their toolkit or reinforcing their existing skills. Fiona has been teaching for many years and can share her experience with you. She will give you guidance and encouragement so you’ll go home with your head buzzing with ideas and inspiration. For more details and information about the courses and techniques please contact Fiona on 01948 871 618 or shropshireweavers@yahoo.co.uk or visit Fiona's website www.shropshireweavers.com To book your place please contact Ludlow Mascall Centre on 01584 873 882 or info@ludlowmascallcentre.co.uk If you are looking for an alternative holiday in the UK or wish to learn in a lovely setting of the rural market town Ludlow why not book to stay overnight, be creative and have a restful break at the same time. Please find details about our accommodation, price for B&B per person is £33.60 with the option of lunch and evening meals a la carte. Make a booking enquiry Read more ... -
TCHAIKOVSKY IN THE 1870s : The Years of Crisis
Listed on July 22, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThe 1870s were years of remarkable creative fertility for Tchaikovsky, with masterpieces such as the opera Eugene Onegin, the ballet Swan Lake and the Fourth Symphony. BRead more ... -
Pastoral Visions
Listed on July 22, 2014 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur weekend will explore the inspiration painters and composers have drawn from Man’s relationship with NatureRead more ... -
Furniture Making
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Boat Building Academy in Featured Coursesmake one of three pieces (chair, side table or wine table). You should be practically minded with some woodworking experience in order to join this course. Fee includes materials. Read more ... -
Basic Woodworking 1
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesProduce basic joints including dovetails and framing joints, lengthening and widening joints. An intensive course suitable for beginners as well as those with a little (perhaps school day) experience.Read more ... -
The Dillington Summer School
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOut-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference. Read more ... -
The Twentieth Dillington Classical Guitar Summer School
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis popular event offers classical guitarists a unique opportunity to participate in a varied programme of music making, with plenty of time to develop playing and music reading skills. Read more ... -
Purcell & The London of His Time
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis week will explore Purcell’s dramatic works such as Dido and Aeneas, King Arthur and the Fairy Queen, his court and other odes for special occasions, his magnificent church music and his glorious instrumental works such as the Fantazias for viols and the two sets of trio sonatas. Read more ... -
Music Workshop – Acoustic Instruments of Any Kind
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesThis course is designed mainly for players of the following instruments; guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo, bass, fiddle. Musicians with other instruments would be welcome, subject to their contacting us about suitabilityRead more ... -
Gold in Stumpwork
Listed on June 11, 2014 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOn this course at Dillington we will be covering a variety of techniques incorporating old wires, beads, fabrics and threads, and needlelace stitches. Read more ... -
Chinese Brush Painting
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis weekend course will study subjects such as flower, bird, fruit, animal, fish or landscape, all taught in the traditional method of demonstration and practice.Read more ... -
With A Song in my Heart – Come and Sing Your Favourite Songs Written for the Stage
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course is for confident solo singers and is performance based working on the wonderful songs from the world of songs for the stage of all typesRead more ... -
Singing for the Terrified
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured Courses For complete beginners, the course will show you that everyone can sing – yes even you!Read more ... -
Felted: A Weekend of Felt Making
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesAn opportunity to learn three basic felting techniques i.e. wet felting, needle felting and Nuno felting. This course will study the basic techniques, working sample pieces to a central theme: (e.g. autumn leaves).Read more ... -
Papermaking for Textile Artists
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is the course for those people who love textiles and are looking for ways to expand into new areas. You will learn how to recycle cloth to make beautiful papers. Read more ...
