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Le Villard - Jewellery Courses
(Mark and Trudy Wain)
Le Grand Villard
23150 St Hilaire La Plaine
Limousin
France
Telephone: 0033-555-813039
Website: www.hiddenfrance.co.uk

Le Villard is a beautiful traditional old French farmhouse near the historic market town of Ahun in the Limousin area of France. Why not combine a stay in this tranquil setting with one of our popular jewellery courses where you will be given expert tuition and guidance, enabling you to produce simple but stunning pieces which will impress your family and friends!

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Inspired Mosaics Courses with Liz de'Ath
5A St Johns Place
First Avenue
Hove
East Sussex, BN3 2FJ
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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Bay Beading and Textile Breaks
(Dodie Smith and Allison Ford)
Chartwell
Belyars Lane
St Ives
Cornwall, TR26 2BZ
Telephone: 01736-797133
Website: www.beadingandtextiles.co.uk

Come to beautiful St Ives in Cornwall and enjoy the opportunity of expert tuition in beading and textiles, whatever your level of expertise. Each class is structured to your needs and you will be able to spend time doing what you enjoy, as well as making new friends and relaxing in a picturesque environment. Excellent on-site residential accommodation is available.

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Jane Means - Gift-wrapping and
Card-making Courses
held at venues in
London and Lincolnshire
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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Traction Engine Driving
Ring House Farm 
Woodland 
Broughton-in-Furness 
Cumbria, LA 20 6DG
Telephone: 01229-716578
Website: www.ringhouse.co.uk/traction

Experience the thrill of driving a real steam traction engine in the beautiful setting of the Lake District. Whether you are a keen enthusiast or you have always imagined being at the controls but have never stepped on a footplate before - it doesn't make any difference!

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ImageFrance - Digital Photography Courses
(Graham Berry)

Quercy Blanc region
Lot, South-West France
Telephone: 0033-565-314972
Website: www.imagefrance.co.uk

We are situated in the beautiful Quercy Blanc region of South-West France where we run digital photography courses, held in small groups. Whether you are just starting out in digital photography or looking for new inspiration and techniques, join us on a voyage of discovering the photographer and artist within yourself as you learn how to make the most of your digital camera.

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The Silver Workshop - Jewellery Making
Paula Louise Paton
Red Roofs
Jackies Lane
Newick
East Sussex, BN8 4QX
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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La Boulinerie - Cookery and
                    French Language Courses
(Jonathan and Nicky Rowe)
La Boulinerie
48 rte de St Aubin
Chevrette
85370 Nalliers, France
Telephone: 0033-251-278732
Website: www.laboulinerie.com

La Boulinerie enjoys the warm and sunny climate of the South Vendée region of France, where we run Cookery Courses for beginners and French Cookery Courses for those who wish to venture into the delights of traditional French cookery. In addition, our Language Courses offer a week of total immersion in the French language together with cultural visits and activities.

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Sally Hersh - Stone Carving Sculpture 
                         Courses in France and UK
Sycamores Studio
School Lane
Lodsworth
Petworth
West Sussex, GU28 9DH
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, 7-12th September 2008 (already full) and 14-19th September 2008 (some spaces). 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. Very popular, so book early! New and experienced students welcome. I also run courses at West Dean College in Sussex.

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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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L'âme du bois - Woodturning Courses
John Mitchell
Chez Parot
24340 Leguillac de Cerlces
Dordogne, France
Telephone: 0033-553-607438
Website: www.le-artisan.com

We live and work in a location with spectacular uninterrupted panoramic views in the Dordogne, South-West France. We offer a range of woodturning courses all year round on a one-to-one basis, ranging from "Testing the Water - Come and make a Bowl"(half-day) to "Specialist - Large Diameter Bowls and Platters". By prior arrangement we can customise a course to suit your needs. Courses are non-residential but there is a good choice of holiday accommodation nearby.

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Poetry in France
(Andrea and Victor Clarke)
Le Bourg
24320 St Paul Lizonne
Dordogne, France
Telephone: 0033-553-903202
Website: www.poetryinfrance.com

We run residential poetry writing and appreciation courses in the beautiful Dordogne region of South-West France, the perfect environment for you to develop your creative potential. Whatever stage you are at with your writing, there will be encouragement - you only need a love of poetry and a desire to write.

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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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The Alms House - Art & Craft Courses
20 Silver Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire, BA14 8AE
Telephone: 01225-776329
Website: www.almshouse.net

We run courses on a large range of subjects, including card-making, watercolour painting, beadwork, rubber-stamping, glass painting and book-making, at the premises of our well-stocked shop.

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Boquio Iron and Glass
Lower Boquio Farm
Farms Common
Wendron
Helston
Cornwall, TR13 0JH
Telephone: 01209-831694
Website: www.boquio.com

Boquio Iron and Glass brings together the two crafts of hand-forged wrought iron and stained glass, both steeped in centuries of tradition. At our well-equipped forge and studio, we offer short courses in traditional blacksmithing, as well as in different techniques of stained glass.

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Opus Mosaic Centre
120 Fore Street
Exeter
Devon, EX4 3JQ
Telephone: 01392-496393
Website: www.opusmosaic.co.uk

Mosaics have fascinated and delighted people since ancient times. Come and learn this colourful art at one of our classes which cater for all levels of ability and are available all year round.

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Gillian Richards - Doll-Making Classes
White Cottage
326 Canford Lane
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol, BS9 3PW
Telephone: 01179-495049
Website: www.gillianrichards.co.uk

Doll-making classes are held at the premises of this paradise for doll-house lovers, covering all levels of ability from beginners to competition standard. We also run bear-making days when you can learn to make a cuddly bear, in either a traditional or modern style.

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University of Bath Study Breaks
Held at both our city-centre 
and Claverton Down campuses
Telephone: 01225-388703 and 01225-388704
Website: www.bath.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/parttimecourses/studybreaks

Are you visiting Bath for a short break? Would you like to learn something new, brush up a dormant talent or just expand your mind while you take in the cultural, architectural and commercial delights of our wonderful city? We have a diverse programme of dayschools and weekend schools throughout the Autumn and you are bound to find something that appeals to you.

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Nant y Coy Arts
The Watermill
Treffgarne Gorge
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 5LR
Wales
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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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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Losehill House Hotel
Edale Road
Hope
Derbyshire, S33 6RF
Telephone: 01433-621219
Website: www.losehillhouse.co.uk

Courses on a wide range of subjects are held at Losehill House Hotel, set amongst the magnificent countryside of the Hope Valley in the famous Peak District. Our courses include painting, patchwork and quilting, embroidery, exotic textile bags, guided walks, photography and stained glass. Enjoy our beautiful and luxurious surroundings whilst learning a new skill or improving an existing one!

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Jo Letchford - Mosaic Courses
Held at her studio in Canterbury
and at West Dean near Chichester
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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Art Toscana
Val di Pozza
Sommocolonia
Barga 55051
Lucca
Italy
Telephone: 01273-733798 (UK contact number)
Website: www.art-toscana.com

With its fantastic views of the snow-capped Apuan Alps, our comfortable Tuscan farmhouse is the perfect location for a creative holiday in Italy. We offer exciting courses for beginners, as well as the more experienced, in a selection of subjects, including painting, sculpture, digital photography, surface decoration, silk painting and yoga.

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Breakaway to Bearn - Art and Writing Courses
(Sandy and Neil Whitehead)
Courses held at Lahon
in South-West France
Telephone: 0033-559-049002
Website: www.breakaway-to-bearn.com

We hold a range of art, creative writing and poetry courses throughout the year in this wonderful location. Come and enjoy a relaxing break, combined with an interesting and rewarding course, whilst discovering the many pleasures of this beautiful part of South-West France.

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Linda Jones - Jewellery Courses
Faulkners Oast (East)
Tonbridge Road
Hadlow
Kent, TN11 0AJ
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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Flux 'n' Flame - Jewellery Courses
Held at our studio,
near Ringwood, Hampshire
Telephone: 01425-461182
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 at the edge of the magnificent New Forest - a perfect location for a rewarding holiday course.

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Lakeland Photographic Holidays
Fern Howe
Braithwaite 
Keswick 
Cumbria CA12 5SZ
Telephone: 01768-778459
Website: www.lakelandphotohols.com

We offer a range of courses and workshops for photographers of all ages and all photographic abilities, in an ideal environment in the most beautiful part of the English Lake District.

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Tom Pockley - Woodturning Courses
Timber Cottage
The Street
Stone in Oxney
Tenterden
Kent, TN30 7JN
Telephone: 01233-758542
Website: www.woodturner.uk.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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Martin Cheek - Mosaic & Art Courses
Flint House
21 Harbour Street
Broadstairs
Kent, CT10 1ET
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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Stitch 'n' Craft Textile & Bead Courses
Swans Yard Craft Centre
High Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset, SP7 8JQ
Telephone: 01747-852500
Website: www.stitchncraft.co.uk

We offer a wide variety of Embroidery and Bead Courses, from in house and external international tutors, throughout the year. Full details and secure online booking available on our web site. We are situated in the historic town of Shaftesbury in a delightful area of Dorset - ideal for a short break.

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Peat Oberon's School of Blacksmithing
Preston Hall Museum
Yarm Road
Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3RH
Telephone: 01642-785543
Website: www.school-of-blacksmithing.co.uk

The craft of blacksmithing has been present throughout history since the early makers of primitive tools and weapons. Forged iron items are strong and rugged but can also be elegant and beautiful. Come and make this discovery for yourself on one of my hands-on courses.

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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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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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Bateman Studios - Photographic Courses
The Old School House
Walton West
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 3UA
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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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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M.C.S.J - Jewellery Courses
Treesmill Farm
Tywardreath
Par 
Cornwall, PL24 2TX
Telephone: 01726-817989
Website: www.mcsj.co.uk

Jewellery making is fun and affordable - come and find out for yourself! We offer a wide range of jewellery related short courses for beginners as well as the more experienced. Our classes are kept small in order to maximise your learning and enjoyment of this craft.

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Cumbria School of Saddlery
Redhills
Penrith
Cumbria, CA11 0DT
Telephone: 01768-899919
Website: www.saddlerycourses.com

Learn saddlery skills and techniques in a beautiful part of the country! We offer a wide range of short courses on saddlery and traditional leatherwork at beginner and intermediate stages, throughout the year. No previous experience is necessary and age is no object!

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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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The Watercress Line
The Railway Station
Alresford
Hampshire, SO24 9JG
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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Don White - Woodturning Courses
Trelawney
Crosstown
Morwenstow
Nr.Bude
Cornwall, EX23 9SR
Telephone: 01288-331453
Website: www.don-white-woodturning.co.uk

I run courses in woodturning at my well-equipped workshop near Bude, in picturesque north Cornwall. Courses range from one to four days according to your requirements and cover all aspects of this fascinating craft.

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Fred Challis Photography Courses
Les Vignes
Le Bourg
81170 NOAILLES
France
Telephone: 0033-563-405922
Website: www.photohols.com

Situated in South West France, we provide courses for photographers of all levels, in a new and exciting location. The friendly, informal, family atmosphere will ensure you also enjoy a relaxing holiday with good food and wine.

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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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Liquid Glass Centre
Stowford Manor Farm
Wingfield
Trowbridge
Wiltshire, BA14 9LH
Telephone: 01225-768888
Website: www.liquidglasscentre.co.uk

Set in the picturesque rolling valley of the River Frome, the Liquid Glass Centre runs a wide range of short courses and weekend workshops in the fascinating art of glassmaking, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced.

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John Davis Woodturning
The Old Stables,
Chilbolton Down Farm
Stockbridge,
Hampshire, SO20 6BU
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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Wild Tiles & Wild Textiles
Mosaic and textile courses held at:
Helmsdale, Sutherland, in Scotland
Telephone: 01431-821672
Website: www.wildtiles.co.uk

If you love colour, you'll love us! We hold a wide range of short courses throughout the year in both mosaic work and textiles. Why not combine a visit to this beautiful part of Scotland with a rewarding and enjoyable course.

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Craft Supplies Ltd - Woodworking Courses
The Mill
Millers Dale
Near Buxton
Derbyshire, SK17 8SN
Telephone: 01433-622550
Website: www.craft-supplies.co.uk

For over 20 years Craft Supplies have been successfully running woodturning courses at the Mill, Millers Dale, in the heart of the Peak District, and more recently have introduced other specialised woodworking courses. We are now also offering courses in South-West France.

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Green Wood Courses
(John Waller)
4 Mount Pleasant Cottages
Ticklebelly Lane
Blackham
East Sussex, TN3 9UH
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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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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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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The Viking Loom - Textiles & Beadwork
22 High Petergate
York
Yorkshire, YO1 7EH
Telephone: 01904-765599
Website: www.vikingloom.co.uk

We run a selection of classes and workshops throughout the year on beadwork, embroidery, canvaswork, Hardanger, crewelwork and machine embroidery, amongst others. Why not combine a workshop with a visit to our well-stocked shop and a short stay in magnificent and historic York.

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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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Rose Cory Millinery Courses
held at:
Shrewsbury House
Bushmoor Crescent
London SE18 3EG

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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The Photography School
Oakview House
1 Newlands Avenue
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire, RG4 8NS
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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Swalings International Swimming School
P.O. Box 4596
Poole
Dorset, BH14 0YQ
Telephone: 08707-101012
Website: www.swimming-lessons.com

At Swalings we will teach you to swim at any age or improve your existing technique with lessons by our expert, friendly instructors in a supportive, confidence-enhancing atmosphere. You can also learn to swim in style on a week's residential course at a 3-star hotel located in the wonderful coastal resort of Bournemouth.

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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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Bergin Clarke Studio - Metalsmithing
(Brian Clarke)
The Old Schoolhouse
Ballinaclash
Rathdrum
Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Telephone: 0035-340-446385
Website: homepage.eircom.net/~ybc

Our classes in metalsmithing and jewellery-making are open to all levels of experience from beginners through to advanced and are held in the beautiful village of Ballinaclash in Co. Wicklow. The tuition is geared to each person's individual requirements and is based on doing-and-making.

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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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Bob Neill - Pyrography
10 Long Croft
Aston on Trent
Derby
Derbyshire, DE72 2UH
Telephone: 01332-792036
Website: www.bobneillpyrography.co.uk

I offer 1-day courses in pyrography at my workshop which is located in a small rural village 6 miles south of Derby, not far from the Peak District. Why not combine an enjoyable short break in this lovely area with an introduction to the fascinating craft of pyrography!

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The Soap School
Workshops in decorative Soap-making -
held at venues in London and Huddersfield
Telephone: 01484-453453
Website: www.meltandpoursupplies.com

We run workshops throughout the year in making decorative and specialist soaps and bath salts at venues in London and Huddersfield. Come and learn how to use various fragrances and products in the wide range that is available in this fascinating and useful craft.

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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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Helen School of Motoring
43 Grosvenor Street
Blackpool
Lancashire, FY1 3EX
Telephone: 01253-622042
Website: www.helenschoolcwc.net

A Residential Intensive Driving Course has long been recognised as being the quickest and most cost-effective method of learning to drive as it frees you from the worry of everyday life. Why not combine a driving course with an enjoyable break in this seaside holiday location.

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Jinks McGrath - Jewellery Courses
Streat Place Barn
Streat
Near Ditchling
East Sussex, BN6 8RU
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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Machinations - Automata making
The Old Village Hall
Llanbrynmair
Powys, SY19 7AA
Wales
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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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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ABC Driving School
6 Mostyn Avenue
Llandudno
Conwy, LL30 1YS
North Wales
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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