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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? Your mind is a treasure trove of creative memories. This course aims to open that store and get you writing your memories in poetry or prose. Through writing exercises, discussion, and tutor mini lecture in a non-threatening environment you will come away with ideas, a beginning, and a direction for your […]

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? Crochet is an increasingly popular craft 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 ‘languages’ of crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to master alone, and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to teach you the basic principles of jewellery making, working with precious metals, in particular, sterling silver. You will create your own pieces which can be classical or contemporary in design or inspired by nature, art movements or even your favourite jewellery designer. You could also buy a […]

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? 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? 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? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]

What will I learn? Explore and learn how to practise Pilates with guidance and tuition from a highly-qualified tutor.Pilates caters for everyone, from beginner to advanced. You can perform exercises using your own body weight, or with the help of various pieces of equipment.This course aims to exercise all the muscle groups in the body, […]

What will I learn? Explore and learn how to practise Pilates with guidance and tuition from a highly-qualified tutor.Pilates caters for everyone, from beginner to advanced. You can perform exercises using your own body weight, or with the help of various pieces of equipment.This course aims to exercise all the muscle groups in the body, […]

What will I learn? This course aims to give you the confidence to look at different ways of depicting subjects using a variety of media that will include pencil, charcoal, pastels, paint and inks. Working with different media in turn, you will be able to investigate various processes and experiment with creating differing effects. Possible […]

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? 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 incorporate the Alexander Technique with traditional Hatha Yoga. Injury or illness can cause lower back pain and lack of movement in your body.There is a tendency for the body to tighten and prevent movement in areas of pain. Balance is often affected which can result in a […]

What will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced Tai Chi Tutor. During the course, the tutor (medalist in hand form and spear form at the 13th London International Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chaun ,12 June 2022) will demonstrate the […]

What will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chan with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced Tai Chi Tutor. During the course, the tutor (European Champion at Hand Form) will demonstrate the form and support individuals to work at their own level and pace. Learning Wudang Tai Chi […]

What will I learn? Through demonstration and project work, you will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. You will be encouraged to work safely and share their experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one to one sessions […]

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 ‘languages’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]