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Holidays, short breaks and weekends with a difference!
Courses, workshops, classes and tuition - select subject or location from the options on the left
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Rainbow Cottage Workshops - Courses in
Art and Soft Furnishings
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Cwm Howell
Whitemill
Carmarthen, SA32 7HD
Wales
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| Telephone: 01267-290828 |
| Website: www.rainbowcottageworkshops.co.uk |
Enjoy a creative, rewarding and relaxing week in Wales by partaking in one of our residential courses in Art or in Soft Furnishings. Situated in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, Rainbow Cottages provides the ideal setting for learning a new skill or hobby whilst having a holiday at the same time. Tuition is tailored to suit your level of experience and you can expect a high degree of individual attention. |
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Springhill Farm Riding Stables
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Situated in the county of Wrexham in
Wales, near to the English border
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| Telephone: 01691-718406 |
| Website: www.atspringhill.co.uk |
Springhill Farm is the perfect centre for your horse-riding holiday. We are situated just 6 miles from Oswestry and Llangollen, on the Wales England border, at the crossroads of the Ceiriog Trail giving instant access to the best riding country available. |
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Nant y Coy Arts
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The Watermill
Treffgarne Gorge
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 5LR
Wales
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| Telephone: 01437-741671 |
| Website: www.nantycoy.co.uk |
The Nant y Coy Art Centre offers courses and workshops in the picturesque setting of a restored watermill in this beautiful part of Wales. Courses currently on offer include weaving, drawing, watercolours, and woodturning. A visit to our art gallery will be of interest to everyone who appreciates original art. |
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The Quilt Association
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The Minerva Arts Centre
Llanidloes
Powys
Wales
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| Telephone: 01686-413467 |
| Website: www.quilt.org.uk |
The Quilt Association organises a series of workshops and classes covering a range of aspects of quilting. Why not combine a workshop with a short break in this tranquil part of Wales, as well as a chance to view our unique collection of antique Welsh quilts known as the Welsh Heritage Collection. |
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Horse and Carriage Driving
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(John and Felicity Singleton)
Cwm Deildre
Y Fan
Llanidloes, Powys
Wales, SY18 6RT
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| Telephone: 01686-413005 |
| Website: www.holidaymidwales.co.uk |
We offer tuition in the art of horse and carriage driving, amid the stunning views of Mid Wales. See the wild flowers, the soaring kites and smell the perfume of the pines, whilst learning the skills of this traditional and delightful form of transport. |
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Cae Iago Riding Centre
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Ffarmers
Llanwrda
Carmarthenshire, SA19 8LZ
Wales
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| Telephone: 01558-650303 |
| Website: www.caeiago.co.uk |
Over the last 30 years Cae Iago has established itself as one of the most popular riding holiday centres in Wales. Our location on the edge of the magnificent Cambrian Mountains ensures spectacular riding country where you can relax and enjoy the freedom of the countryside. |
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Stone Carving Courses
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(Will and Lottie O'Leary)
Upper House
Knuclas
Knighton
Powys, LD7 1PN
Wales
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| Telephone: 01547-528792 |
| Website: www.stonecarving.co.uk |
Our stone carving weekends are extremely popular; people keep coming back for more. We provide tuition, studio, stones, tools, lunches, a warm welcome and a friendly relaxed atmosphere. |
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The Traditional Upholstery Workshop
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Teify View
Llandyfriog
Newcastle Emlyn
Ceredigion, SA38 9HB
Wales
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| Telephone: 01239-711265 |
| Website: www.upholsterycourses.com |
We have been running residential courses in Traditional Upholstery for many years. A week's course with us will teach you how to restore upholstered furniture back to its former glory! |
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Pen-Llyn Lusitano Stud & Riding Centre
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Llaniestyn
Pwllheli
Gwynedd
North Wales
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| Telephone: 01758-730741 |
| Website: www.lusitanocymru.co.uk |
We offer lessons and riding holidays during which you can enjoy trekking in the beautiful mountain scenery or go for an exciting ride on the beach. We also provide classical dressage courses on magnificent Lusitano Stallions - learn to ride the movements on horses that dreams are made of. |
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The Drovers Rest - Cookery Courses
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Dolycoed Road
Llanwrtyd Wells
Powys, LD5 4RA
Wales
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| Telephone: 01591-610264 |
| Website: www.food-food-food.co.uk |
At The Drovers Rest we offer a wide range of cookery courses including meat, game, vegetarian, healthy eating, vegan, sweets and desserts, budget menus and table layout. Our courses are suitable for all ages and abilities and range from 1-day to weekend and week-long courses. |
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Ashera Pottery
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(Anna Kavanagh)
Trallwyn Uchaf
Mynachlogddu
Clynderwen
Pembrokeshire, SA66 7SE
Wales
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| Telephone: 01994-419278 |
| Website: http://home.clara.net/trallwyn |
I offer pottery courses, ranging from just a few hours to a full week, suitable for all ages and abilities. The Ashera Pottery is situated in the foothills of the beautiful Preseli Mountains in the Pembrokeshire National Park - an idyllic setting in which to relax, unwind and be creative. |
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Bateman Studios - Photographic Courses
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The Old School House
Walton West
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 3UA
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| Telephone: 01437-781117 |
| Website: www.photocourses.co.uk |
Situated in the Pembrokeshire National Park, Bateman Studios offer photographic courses which usually last two days and cover plenty of practical work. Excellent facilities and individual tuition will ensure that you get the most from a course in this beautiful area. |
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Mucklewick Horse & Carriage Driving
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Maes-y-Fedw
Penybontfawr
Powys
Wales, SY10 OHZ
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| Telephone: 01691-860558 |
| Website: www.mucklewickhorsecarriage.co.uk |
Learn to drive a Horse and Carriage in the beautiful Mid Wales countryside, near Lake Vyrnwy. Suitable for all ages, children and animals are welcome. Non participating residents are able to be involved in the drives if they wish. |
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Machinations - Automata making
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The Old Village Hall
Llanbrynmair
Powys, SY19 7AA
Wales
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| Telephone: 01650-521449 or 511514 |
| Website: www.handsoncourses.org.uk |
Automata are essentially moving figures, tableaux or sculptures powered by electricity, clockwork, wind driven or hand turned. Come and enjoy a course in this fascinating craft of strange and unusual items. Courses are also available in painting, mask-making and basketwork. |
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Preseli Venture - Coastal Adventure
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Parcynole Fach
Mathry
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 5HN
Wales
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| Telephone: 01348-837709 |
| Website: www.preseliventure.com |
Preseli Venture is the perfect place to come and stay to satisfy your need for fun, adventure and good spiritual chemistry. Activities include surfing, cliff-jumping, kayaking, coasteering and mountain biking, amongst others. Come and explore, invigorate and relax. |
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ABC Driving School
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6 Mostyn Avenue
Llandudno
Conwy, LL30 1YS
North Wales
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| Telephone: 01492-871090 |
| Website: www.abcdriving.co.uk |
Our residential driving courses combine learning an invaluable skill with the enjoyment of a holiday in the beautiful coastal resort of Llandudno in Wales. The concept of learning to drive in a relaxed "holiday atmosphere" has been shown to maximise your learning potential. |
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Waunifor Crafty Breaks
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Waunifor Estate
Maesycrugiau
Carmarthenshire, SA39 9LX
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| Telephone: 01559-395437 |
| Website: www.craftybreaks.com |
Our craft courses ensure that you have a relaxing but fun holiday in this beautiful and unspoilt corner of South West Wales. Courses include painting, pottery, willow weaving, bead jewellery, mosaics and card-making, amongst others. |
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High Trek Snowdonia
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Tal y Waen
Deiniolen
Gwynedd
Wales, LL55 3NA
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| Telephone: 01286-871232 |
| Website: www.hightrek.co.uk |
High Trek Snowdonia is an outdoor activity centre in North Wales offering a full range of mountain-based adventure holidays and courses in superb surroundings. Courses are held throughout the year and include walking, scrambling, climbing and navigation. |
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West Wales Wind, Surf and Sailing
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Dale
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 3RB
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| Telephone: 01646-636642 |
| Website: www.surfdale.co.uk |
We provide courses on surfing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating, catamaran sailing, as well as multi-activity breaks. A full programme for all levels and abilities runs from April 1 to October 31. |
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