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Helen M Stevens - Embroidery Classes
Classes are held at:
The Regency House Hotel
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Website: www.helenmstevens.co.uk

Classes are held at The Regency House Hotel, an elegant and beautiful building in the historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds. Discover the enjoyment of fine embroidery inspired by nature at one these classes, held at three different skill levels. There will also be a series of mini masterclasses, throughout the year, held at the famous Ickworth House.

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Tillington Bears
13 Hurdles Way
Duxford
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, CB2 4PA
Telephone: 01223-837701
Website: www.tillingtonbears.co.uk

Who can resist the charm of a teddy bear! Why not learn how to make your own? Tillington Bears run courses which are comprehensive but informal and are designed to help those who have never made a bear before or who need a bit of help in the early stages.

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Stable Art Studio
Kington
Herefordshire, HR5 3HB
Telephone: 01544-230871
Website: www.stablestudio.co.uk

We offer a range of drawing and painting workshops and holidays suitable for absolute beginners through to professionals. You will also have the chance to experiment with new materials and techniques at our custom-built studio set in the beautiful county of Herefordshire.

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Rainbow Silks Studio
4 Wheelers Yard
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL
Telephone: 01494-862111
Website: www.rainbowsilks.co.uk

We run a wide selection of day courses covering many aspects of textile decoration, including embroidery, art dolls, batik, silk painting, textile bead-making, knitting with wire, crazy patchwork and much more. Truly something to tempt everyone!

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Making Mosaics
45 West Road
Saffron Walden
Essex, CB11 3DX
Telephone: 01799-501137
Website: www.makingmosaics.co.uk

Making Mosaics hold mosaic workshops every month. People come from all over for the mosaic courses. You don't have to be an artist, or an experienced crafts person - no previous experience is needed to enjoy the mosaic courses - the craft is for everyone.

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The Forest of Dean Stained Glass Studio
Alder House, Aylburton Business Centre
Stockwell Lane
Aylburton
Lydney
Gloucestershire, GL15 6ST
Telephone: 0845-658-0230
Website: www.forestglass.co.uk

The Forest of Dean Stained Glass Studio run a number of very popular classes in stained glass techniques from their large, fully equipped workshops. Come and learn from a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen in a beautiful part of the countryside and be prepared to be hooked!!

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Sue Pearl - Feltmaking Workshops
Hangerson House
Church Street
Bledington
Oxfordshire, OX7 6XG
Telephone: 01608-658213
Website: www.feltbetter.com

I run one-day workshops in my fully-equipped studio in the Cotswolds on different aspects of felmaking, as well as indigo and shibori dyeing. Feltmaking is an ancient skill and this colourful medium can be used to make diverse items such as shoes, bags, art objects, hats and jewellery.

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Sewing Tuition with Sue Hazell
Soft Furnishing Courses held near
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Telephone: 01608-644877
Website: www.sewingtuition.co.uk

Courses are available throughout the year in all aspects of soft furnishings, ranging from one-day workshops to week-long residential classes. Come and learn an easier way to make soft furnishings, taking the "mystery" out of working with fabrics, but with an emphasis on style. We are also offering a selection of workshops near Eymet in the magnificent Dordogne area of South-West France. (Photo courtesy of AMUSF)

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Exemplar Glass
The Old Greyhound Coach House
Rainbow Street
Leominster
Herefordshire, HR6 8DQ
Telephone: 01568-620098
Website: www.exemplar-glass.co.uk

We offer year-round courses, workshops and regular classes in all aspects of the fascinating art of glassmaking, including stained glass, lampworking, kiln-formed glass and fused glass jewellery. You can learn to make glass beads, paper weights, tiles, pendants and many other beautiful objects.

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"Adventures in Watercolour"
12 The Crescent
Norwich
NR2 1SA
Telephone: 01603-628739
Website: www.adventuresinwatercolour.com

We offer a series of watercolour painting courses throughout the year, based in the villages of the Norfolk Broads and North Norfolk, lasting one, two or three days. Courses are held in small groups so that expert one-to-one tuition may be given by our experienced tutors.

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School of Sewing
71 Market Street
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Leicestershire, LE65 1AH
Telephone: 01530-416300
Website: www.schoolofsewing.co.uk

The School of Sewing runs a full range of courses covering every aspect of dressmaking, including trousers, bridal, children's, holiday wardrobe, zips, beginners, pattern-cutting and tailoring. We teach up to City & Guilds level and specialise in corsetry. Most classes, however, are recreational and are dressmaking orientated.

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Twidales Art & Craft Workshops
Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Hanbury
Near Bromsgrove
Worcestershire, B60 4BU
Telephone: 01905-776735
Website: www.twidales.co.uk

Our aim is that you "learn with fun" at one of our many art and craft workshops. Nearly all are suitable for beginners and they cover a very wide range, including bookcraft, art, patchwork, keepsake cards, painted furniture, beadwork and mosaics, amongst others.

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Grape Sense - Wine Courses
Wine appreciation events and
courses held at venues in
Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge
Telephone: 01359-270318
Website: www.grapesense.com

Wine as a subject should be approachable, enjoyable, informative and fun! Our events are always designed to increase the confidence of individuals, and make wine knowledge available to all.

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Pastimes Bead Shop
7 Cobble Yard
Napier Street
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, CB1 1HR
Telephone: 01223-321756
Website: www.pastimesbeadshop.co.uk

Pastimes Bead Shop runs a variety of 2-hour workshops twice a week, held in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Come and learn something new - workshops include basic jewellery making, bead weaving, making earrings, bracelets, necklaces and tiaras, amongst others.

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Deborah Baynes' Pottery Studio
Nether Hall
Shotley
Ipswich
Suffolk, IP9 1PW
Telephone: 01473-788300
Website: www.potterycourses.net

The longest established residential pottery course in the U.K. Weekends and long weekends for intensive throwing. Week-long courses for handbuilding, Raku and throwing. Also special salt glaze masterclass (2 weeks) plus good food, wine & company in our 16th century Hall by the River Orwell.

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Cooking with Class
(Victoria O'Neill)
Pyon House
Canon Pyon
Herefordshire, HR4 8PH
Telephone: 01432-830122
Website: www.cookingwithclass.co.uk

I offer a wide range of cookery courses, based here in the lovely countryside north of Hereford. Good food should not be intimidating and I hope my enthusiasm for flavoursome and imaginative home-made food will bring the same enjoyment to others. A holiday cottage is available for people coming from a distance.

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Artbreaks
Held at Country Hotels at two locations:
Herefordshire and Devon
Telephone: 01568-797877 (Herefordshire)
Telephone: 01548-561405 (Devon)
Website: www.artbreaks.co.uk

This is the perfect opportunity to combine the pleasure of painting and a luxury break at one of our two hotels, both of which are located in areas of magnificent countryside. We provide a wide range of courses which are designed to suit all levels, with plenty of time for individual support.

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Rona Sewing Machines
120 High Street
Waltham Cross
Hertfordshire, EN8 7BX
Telephone: 01992-719739
Website: www.ronasewingmachines.co.uk

If you would like to learn how to use your sewing machine to its best for dressmaking and soft furnishings, then one of our courses will be ideal for you. The courses are designed for people who are beginners or have just the basic skills but who are keen to progress further.

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Hands on Hot Glass
2 Court Mead
Stone
Berkeley
Gloucestershire, GL13 9LF
Telephone: 01454-260711
Website: www.handsonhotglass.co.uk

Have you ever wanted to try working with Hot Glass? Our courses are designed to give you the opportunity for 'Hands On' basic experience under controlled supervision and tuition. The courses take place at our well-equipped studio which is close to the historic town of Berkeley and its impressive Castle.

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Susan Hampshire – Cookery for Children
The Kiln House
Great Doward
Whitchurch
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, HR9 6DU
Telephone: 01600-890488
Website: www.the-cookery-workshop.co.uk

Fun hands-on cookery sessions are offered for Children and Students. Cooking is creative and when children appreciate what they are doing and know how to handle ingredients, they are more likely to enjoy a healthy and balanced diet. At one of these cookery sessions they can learn important life skills, whilst still having fun.

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Jenni Stuart-Anderson – Rag Rugs
The Birches
Middleton-on-the-Hill
Herefordshire, HR6 0HN
Telephone: 01568-750229
Website: www.jenni.ragrugs.freeuk.com

Come to a rag rug course and learn the art of recycling! Discover the skills of this ancient craft and explore your creativity at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere on a day course, residential weekend or summer school.

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Filbert Splosh Art Experiences
held at various venues in Herefordshire,
Shropshire and Worcestershire
Telephone: 01568-617433
Website: www.paulpriestley.com

Whether your interest in art is drawing, watercolours, acrylics or pen and ink, artist Paul Priestley offers the perfect course for you. Learn to draw and paint in stunning countryside with vineyards, black and white buildings and traditional country pubs. Heavenly weekends.

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Jenny Pearce - Basketmaking Courses
Vicarage Cottage
Canon Frome
Ledbury
Herefordshire, HR8 2TG
Telephone: 01531-670574
Website: www.jennypearce.co.uk

My basketmaking courses are held at weekends and take place in the beautiful country setting of Canon Frome Court, near the market town of Ledbury. Courses cater for all levels of ability - and everyone will be able to leave with a basket they have made.

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Annie Sloan - Interior Decoration Courses
Practical Style
117 London Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire, OX3 9HZ
Telephone: 08706-010082
Website: www.anniesloan.com

Annie Sloan has been giving courses on the use of paint and similar materials to create decorative effects for more than 20 years. A lot of activity and information is packed into each course and you will come away feeling inspired and ready to tackle your project.

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The Works - Art and Craft Tuition
21a Blyburgate
Beccles
Suffolk, NR34 9TB
Telephone: 01502-710310
Website: www.arttuition.com

We offer weekly classes and workshops in art, glass jewellery, cardmaking and other crafts. Tuition is suitable for all levels of ability and you will be able to explore your creativity in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

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Walnut Cottage Studio
- Upholstery and Soft Furnishing Courses
Keysoe Row West
Keysoe
Bedfordshire, MK44 2JH
Telephone: 01234-708661
Website: www.walnutcottagestudio.co.uk

Learn a new skill in the country! We are experienced tutors offering courses on upholstery, caning and soft furnishings. Why not join one of our weekend courses and have fun while learning a new and useful skill.

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Greencuisine – Healthy Cooking
Penrhos Court
Kington
Herefordshire, HR5 3LH
Telephone: 01544-230720
Website: www.greencuisine.org

At Penrhos Court, an old manor farm on the Welsh borders, Daphne Lambert runs Greencuisine courses. She believes we are what we eat, and that when organically grown food comes from the land around us it gives us as sense of true well-being.

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Orchards School of Cookery
The Orchards
Salford Priors
Nr Evesham
Worcestershire, WR11 8UU
Telephone: 01789-490259
Website: www.orchardscookery.co.uk

The Orchards School of Cookery is situated on a farm in the heart of England and offers new and exciting cookery courses which are "hands on" and have a maximum of eight students. The courses are residential and each fun-packed day concludes with a dinner party.

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Bodgers Farm Studio Pottery
(Kate Phillips) 
Bodgers Farm House
Black Drove
St Johns Fen End
Norfolk, PE14 8JU
Telephone: 01945-430880
Website: www.bodgersfarmpottery.co.uk

Tuition is available for both beginners and improvers. It is given on a one-to-one basis only so that students have my undivided attention. In addition, for frustrated potters without their own studio or kiln, we offer studio hire and the chance to buy kiln space for firing their pots.

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Mary Boudier Art Classes
Art classes are held at various venues
throughout the Home Counties and
Southern England
Telephone: 0771-545-5534
Website: www.maryboudier.co.uk

I teach painting following the highly successful Bob Ross technique of "wet on wet" oil painting on canvas. The classes are based on Floral, Landscape and Wildlife painting - the results are really amazing. The philosophy is that anyone can, and should, paint.

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Plant Dyeing Wool Workshops
(Jane Meredith)
The Forge
Byford
Hereford
HR4 7LD
Telephone: 01981-590370
Website: www.plantdyedwool.co.uk

Courses are held most weekends in the summer and early autumn months, near the beautiful River Wye. Participants will learn about the magic of plant dyes, as well as some hand spinning, simple weaving and feltmaking.

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The Norfolk Broads School of Sailing
2 Littlewood Lane
Hoveton
Norfolk, NR12 8DZ
Telephone: 01603-783096
Website: www.norfolksailingschool.co.uk

The Norfolk Broads School of Sailing offers RYA sailing courses, based on the Norfolk Broads in the UK. The Sailing School provides a wide range of both RYA approved and other residential sailing courses in cabin cruising yachts.

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Great Central Railway
Great Central Station
Loughborough
Leicestershire, LE11 1RW
Telephone: 01509-230726
Website: www.gcrailway.co.uk

Once upon a time every young boy aspired to be an engine driver - when the sights, sounds and smells evoked the glory days of travel by train. Now you can turn those dreams into reality and fulfil your childhood ambitions.

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Eastnor Pottery
Home Farm 
Eastnor 
Ledbury 
Herefordshire, HR18 1RD
Telephone: 01531-633886
Website: www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Ever thought about having go on the Potter's Wheel, or need to fine-tune your technique? Eastnor Pottery is located in the magnificent Eastnor Castle estate, surrounded by the Malvern Hills, and, throughout the year, we offer a range of pottery courses to suit all abilities.

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JiveSwing.Com
PO Box 286 
Welwyn
Hertfordshire, AL6 0WJ
Telephone: 01438-718906
Website: www.jiveswing.com

We offer adult classes in Lindy-hop, Charleston, jazz steps, Balboa and other dance forms of the pre-1950s, made popular today by a growing interest in Swing music. No previous experience necessary, no age restrictions, no partners required - just turn up and have fun.

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Greenwood Chairmaking Courses
(Gudrun Leitz)
Hill Farm
Stanley Hill
Bosbury
Ledbury
Herefordshire, HR8 1HE
Telephone: 01531-640125
Website: www.greenwoodwork.co.uk

Enjoy a holiday in a beautiful part of Herefordshire, learning the skills of working unseasoned timber with handtools to create something unique for your own home or garden. A truly different and relaxing short break.

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Railway Experience Course
East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station
Colchester
Essex, CO6 2DS
Telephone: 01206-242524
Website: www.earm.co.uk

Want to fire and drive a steam locomotive? Want to be a guard? Want to operate a signal box? The East Anglian Railway Museum offers Railway Experience Courses which could be just what you've always dreamt of.

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Jazz Course UK
Short courses held at:
Cambridge, Glasgow
and Clyde Valley
Telephone: 01555-870555
Website: www.jazzcourse.co.uk

Jazz Course UK has been providing courses for improvising musicians of all ages since 1995. Courses are held at Cambridge, Worcester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. All tuition is practical and centres around ensemble playing and performing - intensive but ultimately great fun!

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Cotswold Gliding Club
Aston Down Airfield
Minchinhampton
Stroud
Gloucestershire GL6 8HT
Telephone: 01285-760415
Website: www.cotswoldgliding.co.uk

Gliding courses for all levels, from beginners to advanced, with a choice of length from a sample flight through to a 5-day course.

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The Talland School of Equitation
Church Farm 
Siddington 
Cirencester 
Gloucestershire GL7 6EZ
Telephone: 01285-652318
Website: www.talland.net

Riding courses from beginner level to advanced, ranging from hourly to career length. In addition, courses can be specialised if required, e.g.dressage, show jumping, cross country, side saddle or general purpose equitation.

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'In The Studio' Jewellery Workshop
59 High Street
Kegworth
DE74 2DA

Telephone: 01509-569890
Website: www.inthestudio.co.uk

Jewellery Making courses, of between 2 and 5 days duration, held in our own workshop. Our courses, which cover all aspects of jewellery making, range from those for the complete beginner right through to those for the advanced jeweller.

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Farncombe Estate Study Centre
Broadway 
Worcestershire, WR12 7LJ
Telephone: 01386-854215
Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

The Farncombe Study Centre, situated in the Cotswolds on a beautiful 300-acre estate, offers weekend and day courses on a vast selection of subjects, including art, music, photography, bridge, textiles, literature, history and creative writing, amongst many others.

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Doherty Studio - Pottery Courses
Hooks Cottage
Lea Bailey
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, HR9 5TY
Telephone: 01989-750644
Website: www.dohertyporcelain.com

During the summer I run a series of 5-day workshops, which condense my normal production cycle into an intensive and enjoyable week. Starting with a programme of making, finishing and decorating, we end by once-firing the completed work in our soda kiln so that your pots are ready to take away on the last day of the course.

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Quilters Haven
68 High Street
Wickham Market
Suffolk, IP13 0QU
Telephone: 01728-746275
Website: www.quilters-haven.co.uk

Quilters Haven is Heaven for the quilter and patchworker! We run a selection of workshops and courses covering topics such as log cabin, crazy patchwork, machine embroidery, curved patchwork, hand quilting, fabric boxes and much more.

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David Weston - Watercolour Courses
The Studios
Little Glebe
11 Longcroft Avenue
Harpenden
Hertfordshire, AL5 2RD
Telephone: 01582-622606
Website: www.artisticactivities.co.uk

Watercolour has the unique quality of translucency which can only be displayed if the basic skills in handling the medium are learned. Come and discover the techniques of successful watercolours at one of my short courses.

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Gill Arnold - Dressmaking Courses
68 Falstaff Road
Solihull
West Midlands, B90 2AQ
Telephone: 0121-608-1414
Website: www.gillarnold.co.uk

Gill offers a comprehensive programme of hands-on courses in the Solihull area, designed to teach vital information and inspirational sewing techniques to produce professional-looking clothes that people are proud to wear.

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The Farthing Press and Bindery
Fen Farm
Low Common
South Lopham
Diss
Norfolk, IP22 2JR
Telephone: 01379-687364
Website: www.farthingpress.plus.com

We offer bookbinding courses held in small groups where you can learn at your own pace. Courses take place in a friendly atmosphere at a restored 18th century Norfolk barn in an idyllic backwater on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, adjacent to a 300 acre National Nature Reserve.

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The Bramble Patch
West Street
Weedon
Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU
Telephone: 01327-342212
Website: www.thebramblepatch.co.uk

We have a wide variety of classes, both weekly courses and day classes, to suit everyone from beginner to experienced and from traditionalist to trendsetter! In addition to patchwork and quilting, we run classes on fabric dyeing, embroidery, beading, felting and textile art.

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SWIM2000
Didbrook Fields Farm
Toddington
Gloucestershire, GL54 5PE
Telephone: 01242-620950
Website: www.swim2000.co.uk

This renowned Swimming Centre offers intensive Residential Swimming Courses for non-swimmers. This is a unique opportunity for anyone to overcome all reservations and learn to swim in private and in comfort with one-to-one tuition and the entire pool to themselves.

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Turning Point - Woodturning Courses
(Keverne Dewick)
Unit 6-8
Alby Craft Center
Cromer Road
Alby
Norfolk, NR11 7QE
Telephone: 01263-761400
Website: www.kdewick.co.uk

Woodturning is a craft providing many years of enjoyment once the basic skills have been mastered. The course I run is a comprehensive introduction, leaving the participants fully qualified to develop these skills safely and successfully.

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Severn Valley Railway
The Railway Station
Bewdley
Worcestershire, DY12 1BG
Telephone: 01299-403816
Website: www.svr.co.uk

Whether you want to fulfil a lifelong dream or arrange that special event for a family member or friend, the Severn Valley Railway has a locomotive driving course to suit every occasion. Our driving courses offer the opportunity to fire and drive a real steam locomotive.

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Nicola Slattery - Art Courses
Abbey Farm
Mill Road
Alburgh
Harleston
Norfolk, IP20 0DS
Telephone: 01986-788853
Website: www.nicolaslattery.com

A wide range of art courses and art holidays are held at this excellent teaching venue in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Techniques covered include acrylic painting, mixed media, printmaking and collage, amongst others. Excellent B&B accommodation is available.

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Mirage Glass
Llangedwyn Mill
Llangedwyn
Oswestry
Shropshire, SY10 9LD
Telephone: 01691-780618
Website: www.mirageglass.co.uk

We have been teaching the art of decorative stained glass for over 12 years and we run a selection of courses at our studio. Come and enjoy this beautiful craft - our courses range from those for absolute beginners to those for the more experienced.

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Bawdsey Manor
Art Courses & Watersports
Bawdsey
Woodbridge
Suffolk, IP12 3AZ
Telephone: 01394-411633
Website: www.bawdseymanor.co.uk

This beautiful and historic manor is situated at the mouth of the River Deben, a perfect holiday destination for relaxing. Whilst here you can enjoy one of our Art or Sculpture Courses held in our new Art Centre or try our Watersports Centre where we offer Dinghy Sailing instruction.

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Living Light Glass Studio
Units 5&6 Curborough Hall Farm
Watery Lane
Lichfield
Staffordshire, WS13 8ES
Telephone: 01543-410382
Website: www.livinglightglass.co.uk

The Living Light Glass Studio has a fully stocked teaching studio dedicated to teaching the art of stained glass. All our courses are structured for small groups so that you will learn techniques in the most effective way, whilst enjoying a friendly and relaxed environment.

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Bringsty Arts Studio -
Silversmithing and Jewellery Courses
Pool Cottage 
Bringsty Common
Worcester
Worcestershire, WR6 5UJ
Telephone: 01886-821297
Website: www.silversmithingcourses.co.uk

We run silversmithing and jewellery courses for all levels from complete beginners to advanced students at our workshop set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Come and enjoy the lovely surroundings and learn some new skills, or improve on old ones.

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Aldeburgh Cookery School
84 High Street
Aldeburgh
Suffolk, IP15 5AB
Telephone: 01728-454039
Website: www.aldeburghcookeryschool.com

At the Aldeburgh Cookery School we like to cook and eat only the best and freshest produce so we consciously adapt our courses to suit the seasons, buying from local suppliers and choosing organic whenever possible - come and enjoy one of our wide range of courses.

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