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What will I learn? Get ready for summer with this coastal inspired workshop. You will learn the tools and techniques of jewellery making by creating a ring or pendant incorporating a beautiful piece of seaglass. You will learn:• How to design a ring or pendant using seaglass.• How to make a bezel setting for the […]

What will I learn? The course aims to help you to choose the right plants to improve and re-design your gardens. During the course you will consider:● Plant choices.● Main elements of low-maintenance garden design.● Planting ideas to remove work.● Ground cover planting and weed control.● Drought, wind, pest and disease resistant planting. Is this […]

What will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this three day course in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is by learning these that you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to make successful watercolour paintings.The course […]

What will I learn? Enjoy an art-filled day out at one of London’s top cultural spots – be inspired by a range of objects and artefacts, complete research tasks using your sketchbook and phone / camera and discuss your findings with the group. The following week, we will then reconvene in our studio to create […]

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? 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 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 introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]

What will I learn? This course aims to progress and develop learners’ lip-reading and communication skills within an informal, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. During the course through demonstration, observation and a variety of practical exercises you will observe the basic shapes of every day speech and practise a range of simple listening skills. There […]

What will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]

What will I learn? This course aims to offer learners skills in portraiture painting and drawing when using different media of the learner’s choice.Learners will observe tutor demonstrations, participate in class discussions and work under one-to-one guidance. They will experiment with different media used in portraiture painting and drawing. The emphasis is on enjoying working […]

What will I learn? Flamenco is the passionate dance from Andalucia, Spain. Come along and learn how to dance Flamenco. You will have the opportunity to create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence throughout the term, within a relaxed and fun […]

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? Step into the passionate world of Flamenco! This course is designed for adult learners with some prior experience who want to deepen their skills and confidence in this beautiful and expressive dance form.During your course, you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Refine your overall […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

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? Tai Chi Active is a modern-day exercise format that combines the stances and movements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, together. You will learn low-impact exercises, with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced tutor.Tai Chi Active can help relieve the symptoms of stress tension, poor circulation, high blood pressure, […]

What will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘techniques’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]