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MakeMe Workshops
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The Medicine Garden
Downside Road
Cobham
Surrey, KT11 3LU
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| Telephone: 07711-392228 |
| Website: www.makemeworkshops.com |
Our contemporary craft and lifestyle workshops are fun, creative, project-based classes. You can choose from a wide range of subjects including baking, furniture decoration, knitting, jewellery-making, sewing, make up and fashion style, felting, photography and plenty more. We also have an excellent selection of children's workshops. The courses are run by our fantastic team of friendly tutors who are all experts in their field and will guide you through the steps to successfully complete your project - you'll be surprised at the gorgeous items you can make! |
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Bargello Breaks
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Held in London
and Tuscany, Italy
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+44 (0) 208 811 1562 (London)
+39 050 685 940 (Italy) |
www.BargelloBreaks.com
www.BargelloArts.com |
Bargello is an ancient and beautiful form of embroidery which is colourful and fascinating. If your deepest desire is to challenge your own creative limits and to open up to new experiences, then come and join us in Tuscany for a week's Stitching Retreat or in London for a weekend. The Tuscany Bargello Stitching Retreats take place in a restored farmhouse set in 90 hectares of land with its own olive trees and woodlands and an acacia grove with hammocks for relaxation. A wonderful break for the Bargello enthusiast! |
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PitstopX Jewellery Courses
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Held in Camden,
London, NW1
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| Telephone: 07583-299517 |
| Website: www.pitstopx.co.uk |
Penny Akester, as PitstopX Jewellery, designs and creates a unique selection of colourful jewellery, as well as teaching a range of jewellery making classes and workshops in London where you can learn to make your own gorgeous jewellery. Regular classes are held in Central London, teaching beaded jewellery, knotting, braiding, bead weaving, using silver clay and recycling old jewellery. No experience is necessary. Workshops can also be arranged for hen parties, community groups and other events. |
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Making Space
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Bishopstoke Road
Leigh Park
Havant
Hampshire, PO9 5BN
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| Telephone: 02392-472491 |
| Website: www.makingspace.org |
Making Space runs courses for all ages and abilities in a wide selection of subjects including fused glass, jewellery making, textiles, photography, stone carving, decorative tiles and a range of children's craft activities. We pride ourselves in using the best professional artists to teach our courses so whether you are trying something for the first time or brushing up on your skills, you can be sure to get high quality teaching in a unique purpose-built space. We run workshops and courses for adults, children and families, and we welcome complete beginners. Come and be surprised at what you can do in a day! |
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Blindingly Simple - Curtain, Blind
and Cushion Making Courses
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Four Marks
Alton
Hampshire, GU34 5HS
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| Telephone: 01420-565965 |
| Website: www.blindinglysimple.co.uk |
Now that times are financially more difficult, we are all trying to save money, so why not learn to make your own beautiful hand made curtains, blinds and cushions. Blindingly Simple Curtain, Roman Blind and Cushion Courses are aimed at the beginner who wishes to learn how to produce perfect soft furnishings every time. Our courses are run from my workshop in Four Marks, Nr Alton, so come and learn the professional techniques in soft furnishings in a small, friendly and homely environment. Let us help you to save money. |
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The Sussex Flower School
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Buckle Cottage, Park Lane
Laughton
East Sussex, BN8 6BP
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| Telephone: 01323-811488 |
| Website: www.thesussexflowerschool.co.uk |
Georgia Miles is the founder of The Sussex Flower School and her vision for the school is simple - make floral design accessible to everybody whatever their skills, background or motivation. The school is set in the middle of a beautiful garden, the beds overflowing with cottage flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is also a dedicated Cutting Garden where many of the flowers for the courses are grown. Georgia is passionate about flowers and plants and wanted to create a space where people could learn in a relaxed environment as much or as little as they want. In addition to the wide selection of flower courses available at the school, there are also courses on willow weaving, cake decorating, garden design and mushroom foraging to name a few, all taught by experts in their field. Georgia's aim is for everybody to leave having achieved something new, brimming with enthusiasm and full of good food! |
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Eye Photographic Workshops
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Held in London, Surrey, Wiltshire,
France, Mallorca, Switzerland,
USA, Bahamas, Kenya and South Africa
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| Telephone: 07801-930711 |
| Website: www.eyephotographicworkshops.com |
Eye Photographic Workshops are an excellent opportunity to pursue your interest in photography in superb locations that have been carefully chosen to allow you to relax and concentrate fully on improving your 35mm digital SLR skills and editing software on computers. Whether you are a beginner wanting to know the basics or already have control of your camera off auto and have some experience, we will help you to achieve your full potential and take great photographs. Our workshops range from a two-day introduction to using your camera off auto to splendid seven-day photographic holidays in exotic locations. |
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Sue Pearl - Feltmaking Workshops
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Held in Highgate,
North London
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| Telephone: 0208-457-7537 |
| Website: www.feltbetter.com |
I run one-day workshops in my fully-equipped studio in Highgate, North London, 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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Food at 52
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52 Great Percy Street
London, WC1X 9QR
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| Telephone: 07814-027067 |
| Website: www.foodat52.co.uk |
Whether you're a kitchen novice or you already know some of the tricks of the trade, you'll have a great time at Food at 52. We offer hands-on tuition in an atmospheric and well-equipped home in the heart of Clerkenwell. With no more than ten to a group, these classes are a fun chance to catch up with old friends or meet new ones whilst learning how to cook some impressive dishes. Each session ends with a mouth-watering feast accompanied by some specially chosen wines. |
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Debbie Carlton Jewellery Courses
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Held at my Studio in North-West London
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| Telephone: 07967-978061 |
| Website: www.debbiecarltonjewellery.co.uk |
Working from my Studio in North-West London, I offer introduction and advanced classes using metal clay and polymer clay, in both small groups and one-to-one sessions. My aim is to encourage and inspire creativity in a relaxed and fun environment. I am delighted to share my teaching experience and passion for jewellery-making using both these remarkable materials. Metal clay and polymer clay are new and dynamic and both are complimentary, beautiful, versatile, experimental, colourful, eclectic and .. addictive!! |
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Art Clay Silver Studio - Jewellery Courses
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Held in Taplow, Berkshire
and Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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| Telephone: 07792-793867 |
| Website: www.artclaysilverstudio.com |
Art Clay Silver is a fantastic material which gives you artistic licence to create unique jewellery that is only limited by your own imagination. We offer a selection of courses for all levels of experience, ranging from one-day workshops to three-day certification courses. Topics include Introductory Silver, Glass Fusing, Enamelling on Silver, Silver & Glass, and Designing and Making your own Tiara. There is something for everyone and at the end of the course you will have created a piece of jewellery which is truly unique. |
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The Old Rectory Cookery School
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Bentley
Farnham
Surrey, GU10 5HU
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| Telephone: 01420-520528 |
| Website: www.oldrectorycookeryschool.co.uk |
At the Old Rectory you will receive expert tuition with an infectious enthusiasm for food and cookery. Classes are taught in small groups so you will receive lots of individual attention and positive encouragement, instilling confidence and proving that learning new cooking skills is easy, fun and fulfilling. Whether you want to work in a ski chalet during your gap year, learn how to cook before going to university, want to brush up on your entertaining skills, The Old Rectory has the course for you. Corporate team building days, cookery demonstrations and courses for budding young chefs also available. |
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The Craft ecademy
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Unit 2 Rooks Farm
The Street
Rotherwick
Hook
Hampshire, RG27 9BG
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| Telephone: 0845-467-4923 |
| Website: www.thecraftecademy.co.uk |
At the Craft ecademy we are passionate about craft and offer a growing selection of courses - whether for profit or pleasure. Our courses include, Silver Clay Jewellery making, Fingerprint Jewellery, Artwork Jewellery, Life-casting, Pottery and Ceramics. Each course is one day long and takes place in our beautiful well-equipped Training Studio in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. If you can't travel that far, don't worry we now also offer a wide range of ecourses, where you can learn when you want, where you want through the magic of the internet! |
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Creatstudio - Jewellery &
Silversmithing Courses
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Creatstudio
Faversham
Kent
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| Telephone: 07897-370770 |
| Website: www.creatstudio.co.uk |
Our courses will give you the opportunity to explore the many different qualities of metal through traditional and contemporary jewellery and silversmithing techniques. The aim is for students to discover their creative potential while working with our highly qualified award-winning tutors. The courses are held in small friendly groups where you will receive plenty of individual attention and you will be amazed by what you can achieve. |
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Benches Studio - Jewellery Courses
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Dibden Purlieu
Hampshire
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| Telephone: 07515-550326 |
| Website: www.davidsjewellery.co.uk |
Benches, situated on the edge of the beautiful New Forest, is a small fully-equipped studio/workshop offering a range of jewellery courses where you will be able to develop your designing and making skills in a small group led by a qualified teacher. You can be assured of encouragement, fun and the individual guidance necessary for you to produce a unique piece, or pieces, of jewellery to your own design. The level of individual attention will allow you to start from where you are and will take you to where you want to be. You will be amazed how creative you are! |
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The Thrifty Stitcher - Sewing Classes
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Unit 21
4-6 Shelford Place
Stoke Newington
London, N16 9HS
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| Telephone: 07779-255087 |
| Website: www.thethriftystitcher.co.uk |
Tired of spending money at the dry cleaners getting alterations done? Recently bought a sewing machine, but don't know how to get the best out of it? We de-mystify the art of sewing and show you just how easy and fun it is, offering a range of modern funky sewing classes that are suitable for adults at all levels. We are professional theatrical costumiers Claire-Louise and Alex who met backstage on the musical "Scrooge" in the West End and we are both passionate about costumes, clothing, cushions and all things fabric! |
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Hand Block Printing Workshops
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Tobias and The Angel
near Lingfield
Surrey
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| Telephone: 0208-878-8902 |
| Website: www.tobiasandtheangel.com |
Join us for a day's hand block printing at our workshop near Lingfield in Surrey. Choose a colour and a design from our extensive library of blocks to print a length of linen large enough to make a runner, bag or cushion. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a well-deserved tea and cake at the end of the day. It really is a most enjoyable and productive day! |
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The Textile Studio
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Caroline Pitcher
Stable1
Godshill Wood Farm
Woodgreen Road
Godshill
Hampshire, SP6 2LP
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| Telephone: 01425-655146 |
| Website: www.thetextilestudio.co.uk |
At the Textile Studio my aim is to provide an environment where students can develop their creative skills. The courses are designed so that each student gets some individual tuition while having fun exploring silk velvet techniques, batik, or Indian wood block printing. Having a mad passion for print, I have an extensive vintage fabric library for students to use and be inspired by. The studio also has direct access to the beautiful New Forest National Park. The courses are suitable for beginners as well as more advanced students. |
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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshops
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Held at Breamore, near
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
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| Telephone: 01725-512222 |
| Website: www.silverclayjewellery.co.uk |
Create your own exquisite jewellery in fine silver using silver in a clay form which is fired to produce pure silver. I offer a selection of workshops, ranging from one day to four days in length, covering all levels of experience from complete beginner to the more advanced. The workshops are limited to a very small number of students to ensure plenty of individual tutor support. I also run classes in dichroic glass jewellery, bronze and copper. The classes and workshops are friendly, enjoyable and relaxed, taking place in delightful surroundings on the edge of the New Forest. |
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Gilding and Frame Restoration Courses
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Held in London and various
venues near Oxford, Salisbury,
Hastings, Newark and Edinburgh
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| Telephone: 01424-754104 |
| Website: www.gildingcourses.com |
Using traditional methods and materials, students on one of our gilding courses will be guided through all the stages of preparation of gesso and bole to the laying and burnishing of gold and silver leaf. At the end of a 3-day course, students should have completed 3 projects to take home. We also offer a one-day intensive course covering a wide range of restoration techniques during which students will be shown how to replace, gild and tone missing sections on ornate picture and mirror frames. |
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AwakenHiddenSkills
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Mill Forge House
Post Office Road
Inkpen
Berkshire, RG17 9PU
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| Telephone: 01488-668699 |
| Website: www.awakenhiddenskills.com |
AwakenHiddenSkills offers an exciting opportunity to attend professional, practical but fun courses. The topics include Curtain Making, Roman Blinds, Cushion Making, a Two-Day Interior Design Course and Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine and more subjects will be added through the year. Our courses are designed to develop your skills within a friendly relaxing environment in our studio based in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. Coffee, a home cooked lunch and tea is included in your day. We hope that you will leave at the end of your course having learned a skill, had fun, and be ready for the next challenge! |
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David Rogers - Pottery Courses
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Vinegar Hill Pottery
Milford-on-Sea
Hampshire
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| Telephone: 01590-642979 |
| Website: www.davidrogerspottery.co.uk |
We run one-day, week and long weekend pottery courses, either non-residential or residential using our fabulous B&B accommodation for those who wish to visit this stunning area which combines beautiful local beaches with the splendid New Forest National Park. The courses are focused on throwing techniques and, as there are only six places per course and six wheels, it doesn't matter how much or how little potting experience you have as Dave has plenty of time to tutor each individual. The longer courses end with a raku firing day. |
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Sushi and Japanese Cooking Courses
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Sushi Lesson
4 Charlotte Street
London W1
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| Telephone: 07727-684677 |
| Website: www.sushilesson.co.uk |
Sushi Lesson offer groups and individuals in London and surrounding areas the opportunity to participate in Sushi and Japanese cookery classes, learning how to cook delicious healthy food using traditional techniques. Sushi making courses are suitable for everyone, from absolute beginners to accomplished cooks who wish to add Japanese dishes to their repertoire. Everything you need will be provided and you will learn to master and prepare absolutely delicious Sushi and Japanese dishes. |
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Woodland Skills
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Keepers Cottage Barn
Tittlesfold
The Haven
Billingshurst
West Sussex, RH14 9BG
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| Telephone: 01403-824057 |
| Website: www.woodlandskills.com |
At Woodland Skills we offer specialist courses in bushcraft and woodland survival suitable for people from all walks of life. We also provide an inspiring range of traditional skills and craft courses as well as ecotherapy and early technology courses. If you have a passion for nature or wish to develop your survival skills in a woodland setting, we are sure you will find a course that will interest you. |
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Chocolate Delight Workshops  |
Held in London, Brighton, Bournemouth,
Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Leamington Spa,
Oxford, Stratford Upon Avon and Cardiff
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| Telephone: 01202-759979 |
| Website: www.chocolatedelight.co.uk |
Chocolate Workshops are a great introduction to the world of chocolate making. Workshops run on Saturdays throughout the year in 10 locations around the UK where our experienced chocolatiers will guide you through the art of making delicious Belgian truffles. A chocolate workshop is a fantastic way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion! |
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Daisychain Jewellery - Silversmithing Tuition
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Held in Southampton,
Hampshire
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| Website: www.daisychainjewellery.co.uk |
Learn the beautiful art of silversmithing on a one-to-one short course held at my workshop. Tuition will be very individual and the topics covered will depend on what type of jewellery you wish to make and whether you choose a whole or half day's tuition. Most people will complete at least one piece of jewellery such as a ring or bangle to take home. You will then be able to experience the pride of wearing something you have made or enjoy someone else's pleasure at receiving a very personal gift. |
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Nina Necak Pottery Courses
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Lewisham Arthouse
140 Lewisham Way
London, SE14 6PD
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| Telephone: 07719-871419 |
| Website: www.potteryschool.co.uk |
Nina teaches many techniques including throwing, handbuilding, slipcasting and mould making. No experience is needed for her pottery workshops and beginners are particularly welcome. Even newcomers to pottery will be able to throw a recognisable piece within a weekend, make slab pieces, tiles or sculpture, etc. Working in small groups in Nina's well-equipped studio allows plenty of time for one to one tuition, participants being able to work at their own speed. |
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UK School of Framing
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Courses held at venues
throughout the UK
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| Telephone: 01494-670411 |
| Website: www.diyframing.com |
The UK School of Framing holds an extensive range of framing courses throughout the UK. One of our courses could change your life. A big claim, but the simple fact is, everyday, in one way or another, we help people to do just that. We support all skills, abilities and backgrounds, whether it is hobbyist, home business or professional. We can help you, however far you want to go. |
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The Sussex Jewellery School
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Cuckoo Cuckoo Design Studio
Unit 1, Commercial Mews South
Commercial Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN21 3XF
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| Telephone: 07939-696465 |
| Website: www.sussexjewelleryschool.com |
We are all creative beings, and at the Sussex Jewellery School, we aim to prove this to you! Even if you hated art at school and you're a bit daunted by the idea of coming up with good designs - we're here to help. We want you to have a brilliant time on our workshops and pick up all the top jewellery-making tips you can, so we limit our class sizes to a maximum of seven students, ensuring you have substantial individual attention from your tutor. We're in a great location tucked away in an arty mews in the seaside town of Eastbourne, so come and spend some fun time with us! |
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Melinda Coss Soapmaking Courses
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Held in London and the
Dordogne area of France
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| Telephone: 44 (0)7944 899759 |
| Website: www.makesoap.biz |
We run a wide selection of traditional soapmaking courses for all levels of ability in both London and at Melinda's restored farmhouse in the Dordogne. The courses are held throughout the year in a friendly informal environment and are designed to give you hands on experience on the making and formulation of soaps and face creams. Participants work in small groups which are tutored by Melinda Coss who is the author of the Handmade Soap Book and Gourmet Soaps Made Easy. |
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Rose Cottage Experience
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Holiday courses held in the
New Forest, Hampshire
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| Telephone: 01590-644256 |
| Website: www.newforestholidaycourses.co.uk |
Why not try a holiday with a difference in the historic New Forest! We run residential 2-4 day courses in patchwork and quilting, digital photography, holiday French and German as well as guided walks in this beautiful area which is also very close to the sea. The courses are relaxed, interesting and fun and are also open to non-residents. There will be plenty of opportunity to chat to our highly talented team and for socialising throughout the day. We aim to send you home with a smile on your face! |
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Valerie-Anne Evans - Jewellery Workshops
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Held in Sussex in the Brighton and Hove area or
a venue of your own choice including your home
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| Telephone: 01273-724949 |
| Website: www.valerieanneevansjewellery.co.uk |
Jewellery design and creation is a wonderful craft which can be enjoyed by everyone! You don't need to be arty or crafty to learn jewellery-making - all you need is enthusiasm. I offer group and individual bookings and will visit you in a venue of your choice, including your home, or join me at a workshop delivered within Brighton and Hove and surrounding area. The classes, designed for both beginners and the more experienced, are fun, relaxing and set at a gentle pace to ensure everyone can enjoy them. |
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Inspired Mosaics Courses with Liz de'Ath
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5A St Johns Place
First Avenue
Hove
East Sussex, BN3 2FJ
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| Telephone: 01273-775350 |
| Website: www.inspiredmosaics.co.uk/courses.htm |
Exploring the world of making mosaics is a delightful way to experience creativity with the colour, shape and touch of tiles. Treat yourself to one of our mosaic-making courses at our delightful mews workshop in Hove. There is also a week of mosaics and yoga taking place in September in the Guadalajara Mountains near Malaga, Spain. |
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Sharon Townsend Art Classes
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Classes are held at my studio
in Woking, Surrey
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| Telephone: 01784-464303 |
| Website: www.start-onestroke.com |
I teach the onestroke painting technique which will give fantastic results to everyone, even those who think they cannot paint. You can learn to paint on practically any surface - customise your linen, lampshades, furniture, mirrors, glass, china, clothes - and whatever else you can imagine. |
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London Wine Academy Limited
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Garden Floor
6 Coldbath Square
London EC1R 5NA
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| Telephone: 0870-100-0100 |
| Website: www.londonwineacademy.com |
The London Wine Academy offers wine courses and wine tastings for everyone from the absolute beginner learning purely for pleasure, to those with a more serious perhaps career-based interest. |
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Squires International School of
Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft
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Squires House
3 Waverley Lane
Farnham
Surrey, GU9 8BB
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| Telephone: 01252-711749 |
| Website: www.squires-group.co.uk |
We offer tuition in all aspects of sugarcraft, from courses for complete beginners to those for advanced level students including a wide range of floral courses teaching all the techniques you need. |
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Jane Means - Gift-wrapping and
Card-making Courses
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held at venues in
London and Lincolnshire
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| Telephone: 01526-342593 |
| Website: www.janemeans.co.uk |
These unique courses started in 1999 and are now available in London and Lincolnshire. They specialise in Gift Wrapping, Handmade Cards for all occasions, Handmade Christmas Cards, Table Dressing and Wedding Preparation and ideas. |
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The Courage to Sing
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Singing courses held at
venues in London and Manchester
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| Telephone: 0208-671-1286 |
| Website: www.thecouragetosing.co.uk |
Our goal is to give you the tools to develop your singing, voice, music, creativity, self-confidence, personal power, talent, imagination, health and well-being. We do this by combining the best training from the traditional performing arts, the healing arts and success psychology. |
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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
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Anna Black
5-Day Intensive Drawing Workshops
held in Central London and North Wales
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| Telephone: 07956 910427 |
| Website: www.learn-to-draw-right.com |
If you can sign your name you can learn to draw! This 5-day workshop by a certified Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain teacher, was devised by Betty Edwards and teaches the 5 basic skills of realistic drawing to form the global skill of drawing. Central London non-residential courses will be held 6th-10th April 2009 and 2nd-6th August 2009. In addition a residential workshop will be held at Trigonos, Nantlle, North Wales 2nd-7th May 2009 |
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The Silver Workshop - Jewellery Making
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Paula Louise Paton
Red Roofs
Jackies Lane
Newick
East Sussex, BN8 4QX
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| Telephone: 01825-722428 |
| Website: www.learnsilverclay.co.uk |
We run jewellery making courses in an exciting, versatile new material called Precious Metal Clay (PMC). This material enables individuals with no prior silversmithing experience to produce fantastic designs in pure silver (99.9%). Courses are taught in small groups in my fully equipped workshop in the heart of the Sussex countryside. |
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The Hayloft at Bradgate Manor
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Abbey Hill
Netley Abbey
Southampton
Hampshire, SO31 5FB
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| Telephone: 02380-456422 |
| Website: www.bradgatemanor.org |
Bradgate Manor is set in beautiful grounds and our courses are designed to provide a relaxing and interesting day out amongst people with shared interests. We run an excellent selection of courses and workshops on art (including Chinese brush painting and acrylics), stone carving, Raku pottery, flower arranging, first-aid, gardening and horticulture, as well as hosting a course in shore-based sailing tuition. |
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Making Mosaics
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45 West Road
Saffron Walden
Essex, CB11 3DX
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| 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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Sally Hersh - Stone Carving Sculpture
Courses in France and UK
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Sycamores Studio
School Lane
Lodsworth
Petworth
West Sussex, GU28 9DH
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| Telephone: 01798-861248 |
| Website: www.sallyhersh.com |
I am a professional sculptor and sculpture tutor running 5-day residential courses in a beautiful rural part of northern France. All-day tuition with only 10 students, in the lovely country garden of a typical Normandy-style, small hotel. Full board, delicious food cooked by French gourmet chef/hotel owner. Next course dates are 6 - 11 September and 13 - 18 September 2009. Very popular, so book early! New and experienced students welcome. I also run courses at West Dean College in Sussex. |
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Hashi Japanese Cookery Courses
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60 Home Park Road
London, SW19 7HN
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| Telephone: 0208-944-1918 |
| Website: www.hashicooking.co.uk |
For many people, preparing Japanese food is a daunting experience and my aim is to show everyone how easily it can be done. Our cookery courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to prepare tasty and healthy Japanese dishes. |
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My Chocolate
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16-16a Baldwins Gardens
Unit B1
London, EC1N 7RJ
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| Telephone: 0207-269-5760 |
| Website: www.mychocolate.co.uk |
Founded by chocolate lover Hannah Saxton, City-based My Chocolate is dedicated exclusively to teaching the indulgent art of chocolate making. Workshops cater for individuals, corporate events, children's parties and hen parties. |
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Forest Knights - Wilderness Skills
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26 Markfield
Bognor Regis
Sussex, PO22 9HN
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| Telephone: 07771-540184 |
| Website: www.forestknights.co.uk |
Forest Knights specialises in teaching wilderness skills to people of all abilities. Our courses are held in the beautiful Sussex countryside not far from the historic atmosphere of Arundel. We ensure that each participant acquires the skills they desire to learn at a pace suitable to them. |
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Jo Letchford - Mosaic Courses
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Held at her studio in Canterbury
and at West Dean near Chichester
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| Telephone: 01227-472476 |
| Website: www.joletchfordmosaics.co.uk |
I run a programme of workshops and short courses in the ancient and beautiful art of mosaics. All levels of ability are catered for and you are bound to be fascinated by the colour and creative scope of mosaic-work. |
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The Avenue Cookery School
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74 Chartfield Avenue
Putney
London, SW15 6HQ
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| Telephone: 0208-788-3025 |
| Website: www.theavenuecourses.co.uk |
We offer a good selection of courses, ranging from our Really Useful Course for those just starting to cook through to our Three-Course Dinner Classes for the more advanced. We also offer a Chalet Cooking Course for those needing to cook for larger numbers. |
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Shirley Stewart's Pottery Courses
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Lewisham Arthouse
140 Lewisham Way
London, SE14 6PD
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| Telephone: 0208-692-2513 |
| Website: www.shirleystewart.co.uk |
I currently run courses in throwing, glazing, studio pottery and children's workshops in clay. All levels of experience are welcome from complete beginners to intermediate and advanced for improvement and progression. |
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Linda Jones - Jewellery Courses
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Faulkners Oast (East)
Tonbridge Road
Hadlow
Kent, TN11 0AJ
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| Telephone: 01732-850727 |
| Website: www.wirejewellery.co.uk |
Have you ever wanted to create your own jewellery? But felt you didn't have the time and money to invest in another skill? Now is the time to begin: Wire Jewellery Making just involves three basic tools plus some beads and coils of wire ... the rest is enthusiasm and the determination to try! |
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The Handweavers Studio
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29 Haroldstone Road
London
E17 7AN
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| Telephone: 020-8521-2281 |
| Website: www.handweaversstudio.co.uk |
Weekend courses in Loom Weaving, Tapestry Weaving, Feltmaking and Spinning: four days, two days or one day, non-residential, ideal for beginners. We are also a shop selling equipment, fibres and fleece, books and dyes. |
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Martin Cheek - Mosaic & Art Courses
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Flint House
21 Harbour Street
Broadstairs
Kent, CT10 1ET
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| Telephone: 01843-861958 |
| Website: www.flinthouseart.com |
Enjoy learning to produce something beautiful, different and fun with a short course in the fascinating art of mosaics. Or try one of our art courses in icon painting, still life or portrait painting. We hold a range of 1 and 2-day courses, for all levels of skill, at our well-equipped private studio on the Kent coast. |
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Tom Pockley - Woodturning Courses
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Timber Cottage
The Street
Stone in Oxney
Tenterden
Kent, TN30 7JN
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| Telephone: 01233-758542 |
| Website: www.woodturneruk.com |
I offer woodturning courses usually lasting two or three days (the third day sometimes being taken after an interval). The courses are informal, hands on, one-to-one (or couples) and aimed at the particular interests of the student. |
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The Judith Blacklock Flower School
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4/5 Kinnerton Place South
London, SW1X 8EH
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| Telephone: 0207-235-6235 |
| Website: www.judithblacklock.com |
From the simplest flower arrangement to elaborate, complex designs, Judith Blacklock believes that the art of flower arranging can be mastered by everyone. The School offers courses ranging from half day flower arranging sessions to a two-week intensive course for those interested in the floristry profession. |
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FLEWS Group
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P.O. Box 121
Reigate
Surrey, RH2 9YU
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| Telephone: 01737-245464 |
| Website: www.flews.co.uk |
FLEWS stands for the Feltmakers, Lacemakers, Embroiderers, Weavers & Spinners Group and we arrange textile and feltmaking workshops which are held in Reigate as well as lacemaking holidays in Bobowa, Poland. |
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Flux 'n' Flame - Jewellery Courses
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Held at our studio,
near Milton Abbas, Dorset
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| Telephone: 01258-881690 |
| Website: www.fluxnflame.co.uk |
We run a selection of jewellery-making courses of varying lengths, throughout the year, at our studio which has been purpose-built to cater for a maximum capacity of six students. We are situated in the heart of Dorset close to the historic thatched village of Milton Abbas. |
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Committed to Cloth - Textile Art
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Courses and workshops held at:
Betchworth, Surrey, and
EastGrinstead, Sussex
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| Telephone: 01737-844228 |
| Website: www.committed-to-cloth.com |
Committed to Cloth has been created to help raise the profile of textile art. Courses and workshops are held throughout the year offering a wide selection of topics, such as design, stitching, quilting, dyeing, imagery, screen printing and many other aspects of textile art. |
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Elda Abramson - Art & Weaving Courses
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The Studio
9a Old Orchard Road
Eastbourne
Sussex, BN21 1DD
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| Telephone: 01323-648494 |
| Website: www.elda-abramson.com |
I offer a selection of courses throughout the year at my studio in Eastbourne on the Sussex coast. Courses are held for painting and for weaving, both being suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience. I also organise occasional courses in France and Spain. |
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Lasham Gliding Society
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Lasham Aerodrome
Alton
Hampshire, GU34 5SS
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| Telephone: 01256-384900 |
| Website: www.lasham.org.uk |
Whether you are taking your first flight or whether you are a current champion, we provide a glider fleet and launching facilities which are simply second to none - all backed by a team of professional instructors dedicated to your enjoyment of the sport. |
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Bowles Outdoor Centre
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Sandhill Lane
Eridge Green
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent, TN3 9LW
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| Telephone: 01892-665665 |
| Website: www.bowles.ac |
Bowles Outdoor Centre is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with its own sandstone outcrop on site. We are a purpose-built residential centre, designed to complement the Alpine atmosphere of the rocks and ski slopes, where you can climb, ski, snowboard and enjoy watersports. |
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North London Piano School
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Residential Summer Course
held at Potters Bar, Greater London
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| Telephone: 0208-958-5206 |
| Website: www.learn-music.com/nlps |
The North London Piano School holds a unique one-week residential summer course in London. This is an opportunity for lovers of music to meet together in a warm friendly atmosphere and to attend masterclasses and light-hearted in-house concert workshops. |
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Dance Yourself Dizzy
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held at venues in Hampshire:
(Basingstoke, Romsey and
Winchester)
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| Telephone: 01980-625450 |
| Website: www.danceyourselfdizzy.com |
Come and join us in an evening of Modern Jive! It's great fun and all you have to do is turn up and be ready to join in and enjoy yourself. You can Modern Jive to a huge variety of music catering for every taste and age range - a dance that can be enjoyed by everyone. |
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Dance Riviera
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Held at various venues in Kent
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| Website: www.evolutiondance.co.uk |
If you're looking for a new way to spice up your life, keep fit and socialise with very friendly people, then you have come to the right place. Oh! and of course, learn how to Modern Jive, Dirty Dance or Swing the Blues easily. Beginners welcome every week. |
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The Aqua Sports Company
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Nutfield Marsh Road
Merstham
Surrey, RH1 5EU
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| Telephone: 01737-644288 |
| Website: www.aquasports.co.uk |
The Aqua Sports Company has been providing water sports training for over ten years - we believe the perfect learning experience is one that is fun and safe. Come and enjoy windsurfing, dinghy sailing, canoeing or kayak-sailing with us, whatever your age or ability. |
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The Earnley Concourse
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Earnley
Chichester
West Sussex, PO20 7JL
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| Telephone: 01243-670392 |
| Website: www.earnley.co.uk |
The Earnley Concourse is situated in a beautiful area, just a short distance from the sea. Our courses cover a truly wide range of topics, including computers, music, heritage, painting and photography, amongst many others, as well as a comprehensive selection of crafts. |
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Soft Rock Climbing (Chris Tullis)
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Dower House Mews,
Leyswood,
Groombridge,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent, TN3 9PH
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| Telephone: 01892-863659 |
| Website: www.softrockclimbing.co.uk |
Soft Rock Climbing, based at Harrison's Rocks near Groombridge, specialises in all aspects of climbing, starting with low level bouldering climbs and ranging right up to award courses. We cater for individual tuition, groups and even birthday parties. |
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The Watercress Line
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The Railway Station
Alresford
Hampshire, SO24 9JG
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| Telephone: 01962-733810 |
| Website: www.watercressline.co.uk |
Driving a powerful steam locomotive is an exhilarating experience, and the Mid-Hants Railway offers you an opportunity to do this over one of the most demanding lines in railway preservation, where we hold introductory courses, as well as at advanced level. |
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Lizzie Houghton Feltmaking Workshops
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90 Poppleton Road
Leytonstone
London E11 1LT
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| Telephone: 0208-989-4629 |
| Website: www.lizziehoughton.com |
My workshops are held in a beautiful purpose-built studio in Leytonstone, situated on the edge of Epping Forest. Courses cover many aspects of feltmaking and mostly last for one day. Lots of enthusiasm and inspiration will be provided. |
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Sussex Hang Gliding and Paragliding School
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Tollgate
Nr. Lewes
East Sussex, BN8 6JZ
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| Telephone: 01273-858170 |
| Website: www.sussexhgpg.co.uk |
Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Now do it for real! Our School, situated in the beautiful South Downs of Sussex, offers year-round expert tuition in this ultimate flying experience. |
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John Davis Woodturning
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The Old Stables,
Chilbolton Down Farm
Stockbridge,
Hampshire, SO20 6BU
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| Telephone: 01264-811070 |
| Website: www.johndaviswoodturning.co.uk |
John Davis is a professional woodturner, now working full-time at this craft which has interested him since childhood. He offers individual tuition at his well-stocked workshop which is located at Chilbolton Down Farm in picturesque Stockbridge. |
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Hilltop - Textile Tuition
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Windmill Cross
Canterbury Road
Lyminge
Folkestone
Kent, CT18 8HD
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| Telephone: 01303-862617 |
| Website: www.handspin.co.uk |
If you are interested in spinning, weaving, dyeing or felt-making and would like to learn more, this is perfect for you. At Hilltop you can enjoy one-to-one tuition in your chosen craft, perhaps combining it with a short break in this interesting and lovely part of Kent. |
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Leiths School of Food and Wine
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21 St Alban's Grove
London, W8 5BP
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| Telephone: 0207-229-0177 |
| Website: www.leiths.com |
Courses and workshops, covering a wide range of topics, are held at our world-famous school in London. We welcome the enthusiastic amateur as well as the professional chef - our guiding principle is to encourage a love of good food and wine. |
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Hindhead Music Centre Ltd
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Hindhead Road
Hindhead
Surrey GU26 6BA
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| Telephone: 01428-604941 |
| Website: www.hindheadmusiccentre.co.uk |
Tuition on almost all of the instruments in a modern symphony orchestra, as well as voice training, music theory and modern popular music instruments such as keyboards, guitars and drums, suitable for all ages and all abilities. |
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Terry Harrison - Art Courses
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9 Comfrey Close
Cove
Farnborough
Hampshire, GU14 9XX
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| Telephone: 01252-545071 |
| Website: www.terryharrison.com |
Terry has a schedule of workshops, which take place at his Gallery in Farnborough and at the local Canal Centre. The workshops are suitable for all levels of artists, including beginners, and the main part of the day will be spent painting a complete landscape the easy way! |
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Gilliangladrag
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Feltmaking courses held at:
Capel, near Dorking, Surrey
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| Website: www.gilliangladrag.co.uk |
One-day feltmaking courses run by Gillian Harris - author of "Complete Feltmaking" - at her funky inspirational studio in Surrey. Choose from the bag/wallhanging class or felt slippers or felt jewellery. |
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The English Gardening School
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66 Royal Hospital Road
London SW3 4HS
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| Telephone: 0207-352-4347 |
| Website: www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk |
Based at the historic Chelsea Physic Garden, the School offers courses for all gardeners, from the green-fingered beginner to the professional garden designer. We offer part-time or full-time courses, as well as distance learning courses. |
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Woodcraft School
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PO Box 64
Midhurst
West Sussex, GU29 9WL
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| Telephone: 01730-816299 |
| Website: www.woodcraft-school.co.uk |
We provide high quality outdoor education, covering all aspects of bushcraft and nature awareness, helping you to gain a deeper understanding of the outdoors, nature and its conservation. We also run workshops covering ancient skills such as greenwood crafts and longbow making. |
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Green Dragons Airsports
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Warren Barn Farm
Slines Oak Road
Woldingham
Surrey, CR3 7HN
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| Telephone: 01883-652666 |
| Website: www.greendragons.co.uk |
Come and enjoy the thrill of learning to hang glide, paraglide or parascend at our long-established Green Dragons Airsports Centre. We are based on a farm on the picturesque North Downs, providing idyllic surroundings while being within easy reach of Central London. |
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Billingsgate Seafood Training School
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Office 28 Billingsgate Market
Trafalgar Way
London E14 5ST
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| Telephone: 0207-517-3548 |
| Website: www.seafoodtraining.org |
We offer a range of very popular Practical Fish Cookery Courses held at the world- famous Billingsgate Market. The food we eat is vital to our health, and fish is a wholesome and nutritious food that's fun to eat and can be prepared and cooked in a few minutes. |
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Jinks McGrath - Jewellery Courses
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Streat Place Barn
Streat
Near Ditchling
East Sussex, BN6 8RU
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| Telephone: 01273-890771 |
| Website: www.jinksmcgrath.com |
I am a designer jewellery maker with a special interest in enamelling and the use of colour and interesting stones. The 2, 3 and 5-day jewellery making courses are held in my workshop at Streat Place Barn in the beautiful countryside of the Sussex downland. |
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Tante Marie School of Cookery
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Woodham House
Carlton Road
Woking
Surrey, GU21 4HF
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| Telephone: 01483-726957 |
| Website: www.tantemarie.co.uk |
Tante Marie, the largest independent cordon bleu cookery school in the UK, has been training the world's top cooks since 1954. With a wide range of cookery courses on offer, Tante Marie is equally popular with career cooks, gap year students and enthusiastic amateurs alike. |
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Green Wood Courses
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Courses are held at
Bore Place, near Sevenoaks, Kent
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| Telephone: 01892-740303 |
| Website: www.underwoodsman.co.uk |
The Green Wood Workshop currently runs courses in a variety of traditional woodland crafts and woodland management. They include hedge laying, basket and willow work, charcoal making, weaving a wattle hurdle and trug-making, amongst others. |
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Herbs at Walnut - Herb Courses
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Walnut Cottage
Hampton Hill
Swanmore
Hampshire, SO32 2QN
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| Telephone: 01489-891055 |
| Website: www.herbcourses.co.uk |
Courses at Walnut Cottage cover a range of herbal topics - including choosing and growing herbs, how to use them for your health and in cooking, as well as using them for making your own creams and ointments. Courses are relaxed and informal with small groups, giving plenty of flexibility to explore your particular interests. |
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Sarah Raven's Garden & Cookery School
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Perch Hill Farm
Brightling
Robertsbridge
East Sussex, TN32 5HP
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| Telephone: 08450-504849 |
| Website: www.perchhill.co.uk |
We run a wide selection of short courses throughout the year on many aspects of gardening, cooking, flower arranging and keeping livestock. There really is something to interest everyone! We are in a beautiful country area - an ideal location for a short break. |
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Maze Hill Pottery
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The Old Ticket Office
Woodlands Park Road
Greenwich
London SE10 9XE
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| Telephone: 0208-293-0048 |
| Website: www.mazehill-pottery.com |
Maze Hill Pottery offers training for students by running specialist weekend workshops and evening courses which are aimed at people who wish to learn the techniques of studio pottery in a working pottery environment. |
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Rose Cory Millinery Courses
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held at:
Shrewsbury House
Bushmoor Crescent
London SE18 3EG
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| Telephone: 0208-856-9190 |
| Website: www.rosecory.co.uk |
Learn millinery in London with Rose Cory at one of her courses where you will receive fully qualified professional tuition covering all aspects of traditional millinery. Classes are small to ensure individual attention and are suitable for all levels of experience. |
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Jane Packer Flower School
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32-34 New Cavendish Street
London, W1G 8UE
and also at a venue in Manchester
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| Telephone: 020 7486 1300 |
| Website: www.janepacker.com |
The internationally renowned Jane Packer Flower School is located in the heart of London's West End. The aim of the school is to share the skills and design philosophy of Jane Packer with anyone who has an interest in flowers, whether individuals who simply enjoy flowers in their home, florists who wish to improve their skills or those who may have an ambition to make floristry a career. Classes are also available in Manchester. |
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La Cucina Caldesi - Italian Cookery
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118 Marylebone Lane
London W1U 2QF
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| Telephone: 0207-487-0750 |
| Website: www.caldesi.com |
La Cucina Caldesi is a first-class Italian cookery school in Marylebone, London, which offers you the chance to work with professional chefs, wine experts and artists. We hold a wide range of mouth-watering one-day Italian cookery courses, as well as wine courses and children's cookery classes. |
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Taste - Cooking without Recipes
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Cookery workshops held at
Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale,
London
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| Telephone: 0207-286-4243 |
| Website: www.learncooktaste.co.uk |
You can't cook, or think you can't. You've never learnt how, and assume it's complicated, tricky or dreary. Learn to cook simply, without recipes. Our workshops will demystify and simplify cooking. You'll get a feel for real preparation and cooking times, then (the best bit) enjoy eating what you've cooked. |
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Need-A-Cake Sugarcraft Courses
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Held at our shops in
Reading and Henley-on-Thames
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Reading: 0118-969-0221
Henley: 01491-572591 |
| Website: www.need-a-cake.co.uk |
We run courses on sugarcraft and cake decoration from our shops in Reading and Henley-on-Thames. Learn how to make beautiful sugar flowers, how to decorate a Christmas cake to a professional standard, or how to start a cake-making business from your home. |
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The Photography School
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Oakview House
1 Newlands Avenue
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire, RG4 8NS
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| Telephone: 0118-901-7272 |
| Website: www.thephotographyschool.co.uk |
Intensive photography courses for beginners and professionals. From our studio in Reading we run courses from a 2-day beginners to a 14-day professional package. It's "fast-track" and it's fun! |
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Mary Boudier Art Classes
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Art classes are held at various venues
throughout the Home Counties and
Southern England
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| 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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Ditchling Common Stud
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Burgess Hill
West Sussex, RH15 0SE
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| Telephone: 01444-871900 |
| Website: www.ditchlingcommonstud.co.uk |
At Ditchling Common Stud we run lessons and courses for adults and children, novices and experts alike. Horse-riding holidays, coupled with training courses and excursions, are also available in this beautiful part of West Sussex. |
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