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Sugnall Hall
Listed on February 20, 2018 by Sugnall Hall in VenuesSugnall Hall provides seclusion and comfort for creative writing, photography and painting courses as well a venue for wellness retreats or residential courses on religious matters.Read more ... -
Bookbinding – Progressing with
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesA course designed for those with some bookbinding skills who would like to learn a few different binding styles.
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesAn introductory course for those who would like to learn the skills of traditional bookbinding. Complete beginners welcome.
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Letterpress Printing for All
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesAn introductory course for those who would like to learn the skills of letterpress printing. Complete beginners welcome.
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Bookbinding – Photo & Wedding Albums
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesAn opportunity to learn the specific binding skills for making a traditional photo album, skills that will also useful for other bookbinding projects. Beginners welcome.
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Paper Marbling
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesAn introductory course for those who would like to learn the skills of traditional paper marbling. Complete beginners welcome.
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Letterpress Printing – Greetings Cards
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesCome and learn how to print greetings cards the traditional way. Beginners welcome.
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Letterpress Printing for All
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured Courses, Learning for LeisureAn introductory course for those who would like to learn the skills of letterpress printing. Complete beginners welcome.
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Yoga
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Featured Courses, Fitness & WellbeingA yoga retreat led by Kim Rossi.
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Letterpress Printing for All
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesAn introductory course for those who would like to learn the skills of letterpress printing. Complete beginners welcome.
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Paper Marbling
Listed on December 12, 2016 by The Grange in Crafts & Textiles, Featured CoursesAn introductory course for those who would like to learn the skills of traditional paper marbling. Complete beginners welcome.
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Beading & Goldwork Embroidery on Canvas
Listed on September 30, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesBeading & Goldwork Embroidery on Canvas
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Take Care of Yourself
Listed on September 30, 2016 by Knuston Hall in Featured CoursesTake Care of Yourself
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GUSTAV MAHLER: Two Great Symphonies
Listed on May 4, 2016 by Arts in Residence in Featured CoursesIn his symphonies Mahler was concerned to explore the essential issues at the heart of man’s existence: the conflict of the life-force and the death-force. In this ambitious pursuit his Third and Sixth symphonies employ vivid imagery with magnificent orchestral assurance. To complement the symphonies we will also consider aspects of Mahler’s extraordinary life and career. The music examples...
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Mixed Media Textile Weekend
Listed on April 17, 2016 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesHere is a weekend course where you will have the opportunity to try out a wide range of different textile techniques, having fun with a variety of related products.Read more ... -
Bead Weaving
Listed on April 3, 2016 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesOver this weekend you will discover how to create beaded bezels for cabochons, as well as bead-weaving and bead embroidery techniques to create a bracelet, brooch or pendant encrusted with a host of wonderful beads and crystals. Starting with an overview of bead embroidery, Sally will show you how to consider various aspects of design,...
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Creative Textiles
Listed on April 3, 2016 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesPlease enquire for further details
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Drawing for the Terrified
Listed on April 3, 2016 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesAre you terrified of drawing but have a secret longing to learn how to do it? Then this is the course for you. * Secretly longing to draw? * Not sure where to start? * Discover how to truly SEE objects * Monochrome and colour techniques Your tutor, Richard Box, will guide you through certain processes slowly, gently and step...
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Exploring the Second Half of Life Through Mindfulness
Listed on January 14, 2016 by The Grange in Featured Courses, Fitness & Wellbeing, Health & Beauty, Lifelong learningA 3-day retreat for women to embrace the potential of the second half of life, teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques.
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Bobbin Lace Making
Listed on January 7, 2016 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA weekend residential course making beautiful lace in the heart of the Midlands. Course feels include accommodation, teak and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV, all meals and refreshments, tuition, use of workroom and on-site facilities such as free wife. Hillscourt is close to the M5 and M42 motoways and near to Longbridge train...
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Bead Needle Weaving
Listed on January 7, 2016 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesSet in 55 rolling acres of countryside, Theobalds Park is just a few minutes from the M25 and 20 minutes by fast train from London Liverpool Street. Course fees single occupancy en suite bedroom with TV, free wifi and tea/coffee making facilities. Your course starts with supper on Friday evening and a brief...
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Impressionist Collage and Stitch Textile course
Listed on October 16, 2015 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA weekend residential course on machine and hand embroidery in a three star hotel in Hertfordshire. Set in 55 rolling acres of countryside, Theobalds Park is just a few minutes from the M25 and 20 minutes by fast train from London Liverpool Street. Course fees single occupancy en suite bedroom with TV, free wifi...
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Jacobean Tree of Life – Crewel Work Embroidery
Listed on October 16, 2015 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA weekend residential course on 8 – 10 April 2016 on traditional embroidery in the heart of the Midlands.Read more ... -
Bobbin Lace Making
Listed on October 16, 2015 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA two-day course making beautiful lace in a quality hotel in the Midlands on 8 – 10 April 2016.Read more ... -
Calligraphy with Gaynor Goffe
Listed on October 16, 2015 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesA two-day calligraphy course in a quality hotel in Bristol 20-22 May 2016.Read more ... -
Discover the Joys of Playing the Ukulele
Listed on October 16, 2015 by Anglia Leisure Learning in Featured CoursesWhether you are a beginner or an improver on the ukulele, this workshop weekend is for you.Read more ... -
Playwriting: Tutored Retreat
Listed on June 24, 2015 by Arvon in Featured CoursesActing as writing buddies, we will help to get your creative juices flowing, so that participants can use the rest of their week to get that precious play improved, and maybe even finished.Read more ... -
GI-Jive Dance Weekend! Learn 1940s Jive, Lindy Hop and Swing!
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesA fun weekend at Farncombe with Ian & Sheilagh Hartley to look at single time, 6 beat 1940s jive and eight beat Charleston and triple time Lindy Hop styles. The essential factor is to have fun whilst learning these exuberant swing dance styles!Read more ... -
Renew You: Women’s Life Coaching Retreat with Ali Soleil
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesLadies, are you yearning for some escape, some freedom, and to get away, so that you can re-charge, re-focus and get back to you? Together we will create a safe environment for you to explore what you now desire from your life and create your life goals moving forward. Read more ... -
Mixed Music Ensemble: Facets of France
Listed on February 14, 2015 by Farncombe Courses in Featured CoursesA lively and fun weekend with Karen Tweed through which we will explore how to get the best out of playing with others, listening and performing (both in smaller and larger ensembles and solo). Singers are also very welcome. All instruments welcome, all standards but no beginners.Read more ...
