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What will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the basic guitar skills that will encourage, inspire and empower you to play your guitar more confidently. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills required to play popular songs. You will also start to learn about chords and scale patterns.During the course […]

What will I learn? Through learning Flamenco dance you will create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence within a relaxed and fun learning environment. During the course you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow […]

What will I learn? “We have been led to believe a lie when we see with and not through the eye” William Blake We know how to read a book and get lost in another world, or to listen to music and be moved viscerally and emotionally, but when it comes to looking at art, […]

What will I learn? This course aims to show you drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours.During the course demonstrations and examples of different techniques will be given. Learners can then practise these on a wide variety of subjects. Learners will learn colour mixing and tonal scales and how […]

What will I learn? On this fantastic course, you will be introduced to a variety of watercolour techniques: brush work techniques, laying washes and fine detail work, aimed at capturing the varied patterns and contrasts of line, texture, and tone. Also studied will be: light and tone, colour choice, use of transparent and opaque watercolour […]

What will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this one-day course, in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. The manor is truly magical at Christmas and you will appreciate the beautiful colours of the stunning grounds to inspire your creativity.This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is […]

What will I learn? Design and print your own picture to hang on your wall or to give as a card to a loved one. You will create your own design, transfer it to lino, then print it onto paper. Plus you will learn about different sorts of lino, printing inks and equipment involved in […]

What will I learn? Delve into the world of photography and get to know your camera. Have you always wondered what half the buttons on your camera do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language.During […]

What will I learn? Explore the exciting world of acrylic paint pouring and learn to create dazzling abstract art.Paint pouring involves using a free-flowing acrylic paint mixture created with a pouring mixture such as glue and water and is the hottest trend in creating abstract art whilst having lots of fun.During this course you will […]

What will I learn? Enjoy some alcohol-free prosecco before trying out some of Picasso’s key techniques at our fun Friday night workshop. Mingle with other local artists and art-lovers then have a go at drawing, collage, mixed media portraiture and more, all inspired by some of Picasso’s masterpieces. Is this course for me? This all-levels […]

What will I learn? This masterclass aims to develop learners existing skills, improving their images, in terms of capture, exposure, composition and developing a creative eye, especially using low levels of winter light and exploring longer exposures to create special effects. Using the stunning Waddesdon Christmas Light Decorations.During the masterclass you will:• Try a range […]

What will I learn? Silk painting is easy to learn, therapeutic and fun with amazingly instant colourful results. The aim of the workshop is to introduce the student to the basic techniques of this craft covering the following topics:● Introduction to materials needed● Transfer of design on to silk● Stretching the silk● Application of outliner/gutta● […]

What will I learn? On this fun and festive workshop you will learn how to breathe, relax and focus your mind by following simple tutor lead instructions using black pen and colour.You will be able to create wonderful personalized unique images within a group of likeminded people and a perfect way to make cards and […]

What will I learn? Grace, strength, and expression!You’ll explore Ballet technique at your own pace, including posture, elegance, and the five positions, to more flowing sequences and musical interpretation.During the course, you will;• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow tutor demonstrations, learning a safe technique for Ballet dance.• Do […]

What will I learn? This course will introduce you to Tap dancing. Throughout each lesson, you will have the time and support to develop your Tap skills with greater depth and confidence. During the course, you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow tutor demonstrations, learning a safe technique […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to extend and develop their drawing and painting skills in pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolour, acrylic and other media. Firstly, it will focus on improving current observational skills and hand skills and as the course progresses it will focus on preferred media or […]

What will I learn? This course will introduce you to the concept of Digital Photography and explain the meaning and importance of basic photographic terminology. During the course as a beginner you will:● Explore basic photographic terminology e.g. Exposure, Aperture, Shutter Speed and Depth of Field.● Explore and discover the differences between different camera modes.● […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any medium of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.For beginners the course consists of a series […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to explore the different aspects and techniques and apply it in your own style. A chance to work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with like-minded artists.You will learn through practical experience, with individual tuition from the tutor. The course is designed to […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills. The course consists of a series of projects which are structured to take you step by step through various drawing systems and painting techniques from linear drawing and perspective, tonal drawing as a preparation […]