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Bookbinding – Half-leather
Listed on March 6, 2017 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis course will cover the skills required to bind a hardback book with three-quarter leather binding. Some binding skills required.Read more ... -
Improvers
Listed on January 19, 2017 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesFocus on note quality and practice. Builds on Strugglers. For details and Course Overviews please contact Ronnie on info@guitarweekends.co.uk or have a chat on 0844 272 4433There is an Early Bird Offer on until midnight of the 6th ofJanuary on all residential courses of £25 discount. Vouchers are available for anyone who wants to come on...
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Intro to Blues
Listed on January 19, 2017 by Guitar Weekends in Featured Courses12 bar, shuffle, intros, soloing, unusual chords. For details and Course Overviews please contact Ronnie on info@guitarweekends.co.uk or have a chat on 0844 272 4433There is an Early Bird Offer on until midnight of the 6th ofJanuary on all residential courses of £25 discount. Vouchers are available for anyone who wants to come on a course...
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All aboard the gospel train
Listed on December 10, 2016 by Chris Rowbury in Featured CoursesA fabulous weekend of gospel singing for people of all faiths and none in the beautiful English Lake District — for anyone who loves to sing, no experience necessary.Read more ... -
Strugglers
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesThis is a very practical hands-on weekend with lots of playing. We will work through plenty of Tunes (songs and instrumentals) in varied styles such as Rock, Blues and Country.
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Rock
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesHow to improve your playing with regular practice routines. How to get a better sound from your guitar and equipment. Techniques used in playing this style of music both rhythm and lead.
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Blues Intermediate
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesBlues Rhythm playing, from Texas to Chicago the journey of the blues shuffle. Using simple ideas to create great rhythm playing. Sliding chords which are perfect for slow blues, 'Less is More' it really can be. Developing rhythmic accuracy. Blues soloing and improvising. A great holiday break where you will join other like-minded players for an excellent social...
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Acoustic Decades
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesA great holiday break where you will join other like-minded players for an excellent social and informative weekend.
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Improvers
Listed on January 8, 2016 by Guitar Weekends in Featured CoursesOn this weekend we cover the same core subjects covered on the 'Strugglers' weekend but in more detail and using more advanced material.
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Linocut Printmaking with Ian Phillips
Listed on April 10, 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 10, 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 ... -
Mindfulness & Meditation, A 3-day course for women
Listed on April 10, 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 ... -
Calligraphy Course with Peter Lloyd
Listed on April 10, 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 ... -
Letterpress Printing with Jon Ward-Allen & Ken Burnley
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to letterpress printing.
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Linocut Printmaking with Ian Phillips
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to linocut printmaking.
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Paper Marbling with Jill Sellars
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to paper marbling.
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Letterpress Printing with Jon Ward-Allen & Ken Burnley
Listed on February 14, 2015 by The Grange in Featured CoursesAn introduction to letterpress printing.
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Linocut Printmaking
Listed on June 10, 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 ... -
Drawing for the Terrified
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesWe will start by discovering new ways of observing and then recording our observations using lines and tone. A simple still life group will be used for the duration of the course. Read more ... -
Drawing from the Figure
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesDrawing from 'Life Models' is a highly respected academic discipline regarded as fundamental to all Figurative Fine Art. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners and experienced artists.Read more ... -
Russian Summer School
Listed on June 10, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis is an exciting opportunity to practise your language skills with experienced and supportive tutors. Read more ... -
Paper Marbling
Listed on April 22, 2014 by The Grange in Featured CoursesThis is a weekend course that will appeal both to those who just fancy a holiday weekend experimenting with a new world of coloured inks and papers, as well as to those who want to pursue a hobby or vocation in paper marbling. Read more ... -
Letterpress Printing
Listed on April 21, 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 ... -
An Introduction to Lino Cutting
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesThis course will introduce you to Linoleum Printmaking. We will discuss two methods of printing: Reduction and Relief, looking at various examples of each method. Read more ... -
String Orchestra Weekend
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesVivaldi wrote over 500 concertos. We will explore some of these amazing compositions with course members taking solo parts if they wish. Harpsichordist Ann Bond will enhance the Baroque experience.Read more ... -
Stained Glass
Listed on April 20, 2014 by Alston Hall in Featured CoursesDesign and create your own beautiful stained glass panel at Alston Hall. You will be guided by tutor Bill Davies in all aspects of this fascinating craft.Read more ... -
Relax, Renew, Rediscover – A Women’s Re-Treat
Listed on December 5, 2013 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 ... -
Calligraphy – learn the art of beautiful writing in a wonderful setting!
Listed on December 3, 2013 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 December 3, 2013 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 ... -
Bookbinding
Listed on December 2, 2013 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 ...
