Plas Tan y Bwlch is the Snowdonia National Park Environmental Studies Centre, administered by the National Park Authority. The Centre offers courses of interest to all lovers of the countryside.Read more ...
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Archive of England | LeisureCourses.net - short courses & residential study breaks in great locations - Part 53
Listed on June 5, 2013 by West Dean College in Featured CoursesFusion – a weekend of creativity for everyone, (22 & 23 June) will bring the best of what happens at West Dean in its vibrant art and crafts College out into the open for you to enjoy. Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesGet insight into and practical experience of the construction and repair of traditional clinker and carvel craft. Learn tool sharpening, scarfing, fitting planks, riveting and steaming.Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesLearn basic routing, wood bending and mitring by making a curved, dovetailed hardwood box. You should be practically minded with a little woodwork experience. Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesSpend two days learning rope and wire work and wire splicing techniques. If your boat needs spliced rope or wire rigging our Instructor will show you how to make what's needed.Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesA five day melting pot of traditional and more modern techniques. Practical activities include tool sharpening, timber preparation, scarfing, gluing, removal and re-fitting of clinker planking, riveting and steam bending.Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesProduce basic joints including dovetails and framing joints, lengthening and widening joints. An intensive course suitable for confident beginners as well as those with a little (perhaps school day) experience. Read more ...
Listed on June 5, 2013 by Boat Building Academy in Featured CoursesHands-on courses for professionals, amateurs or purely for pleasure... Design, cut shapes, machine/hand sew and maintain traditional sails for anything from a small dinghy to a round-the-world yacht. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesThe Czech tradition is one of the most significant in the whole of Western music. The national style which developed during the 19th century and continued during the 20th has contributed much fine music by many composers, and remains central to the repertoire of musicians the world over.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesHaydn is the composer who more than any other epitomizes the aims and achievements of the Classical era. Our weekend will conclude with a performance of Haydn’s final string quartet by one of Britain’s leading ensembles, the Brodowski String Quartet.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesHector Berlioz (1803-1869) and Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) were leading figures of musical romanticism, and we will explore various masterworks by these two great French composers. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur conference will consider the development of Wagner’s career and in particular his opera Lohengrin. We will discuss the relationship between music, characterisation and drama, with illustrations on excellent hi-fi equipment including DVD with large screen.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesOur weekend will explore the lives and music of two of the greatest among English composers, Sir Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) and Sir William Walton (1902-1983). Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dillington in Featured CoursesOut-and-about or Dillington based, create a learning holiday with a difference on one of our week long Summer Schools and learn with like-minded people whilst having fun, relaxing and rejuvenating. There are three weeks to choose from.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dillington in A new website, Featured CoursesShakespeare’s comedies are conventionally thought of as being romances – which they are – but they were also meant to amuse his audiences. Sometimes he did this by inserting a comic scene. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesAimed at those who already have a solid grip on harpsichord playing techniques, participants will receive a minimum of 45 minutes dedicated tuition during the week, in addition to what is learnt through observing each other within the group. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThis course will explore Zimbabwean singing traditions. Open to all ages and abilities, this relaxed, family-friendly workshop will allow participants to find confidence in singing, learn about African traditions and get to grips with polyrhythms through hand clapping, singing and dance.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThe week will also include a jazz tutors’ concert and student jam sessions, culminating in a performance by the full ensemble on Friday evening.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesAn introduction to the harpsichord, the instrument and its playing techniques, for pianists who want to explore Bach’s music. Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesThe all-comers Orchestral Workshops offer a chance for amateurs and future professionals alike to take part in friendly rehearsal sessions culminating in an end-of-week performance in the Great Hall, led by professional conductors.Read more ...
Listed on June 4, 2013 by Dartington International Summer School in Featured CoursesWhether you regularly sing in choirs or have never sung before, the Dartington Summer School Choir offers you the chance to take part in friendly rehearsals culminating in a performance with full orchestra in the Great HallRead more ...
Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesMusicians, Poets, Artists, Movers and Shakers, Inspiring Eco speakers and YOU! The Seed Festival inspires a more intimate and personal connection with our living world and our place within it.
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Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesSatish Kumar, a former monk and long-term peace and environment activist, invites us to consider and reflect upon how our reverence for the earth, care of the soul and a just order in society represent a trinity of sustainability, spirituality and justice.Read more ...
Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesThis workshop is for people who like to make up poems and tell stories, but most of all it’s for those who just like words – the way they rub against each other, say things we don’t anticipate, create effects, work small wonders.Read more ...
Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesDiscover how to use essential oils to balance the emotions, stay well, treat common ailments, prevent illness, alleviate stress and bring radiance to the skin.Read more ...
Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesSpend an enjoyable weekend making a beautiful piece of art in the vibrant medium of stained glass using ‘Tiffany’ copper foiling.Read more ...
Listed on June 1, 2013 by Hawkwood College in Featured CoursesThis workshop held in the context of a bee friendly landscape is for everyone with an interest in bees, their place in nature and in the human heart.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Northern College in UncategorisedThemes span distinct locations across three continents and we will look at how social mores and patterns of behaviour influence the way each novel is structured. Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesThis course is an introduction to playing jazz guitar for those who either want to just get started in jazz guitar, and don't know how, or have already tried but have become frustrated in making headway.
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Listed on May 30, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesA great holiday break where you will join other like-minded players for an excellent social and informative weekend.Read more ...
Listed on May 30, 2013 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesThis is your chance not only to learn how to play better guitar but how to get that great sound as well.Read more ...
