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MakeMe Workshops
The Medicine Garden
Downside Road
Cobham
Surrey, KT11 3LU
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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Tallulah Rose Flower School
Kensington Place
Bath
BA1 6AP
Telephone: 01225-425998
Website: www.tallulahroseflowers.com

The Tallulah Rose Flower School offers courses for the absolute beginner through to those embarking on a career in floristry. We run one-day courses through to four-week career courses and everything in between. The School is unique in offering bespoke courses here in our studio in the beautiful city of Bath. We are able to work on a one-to-one basis designing courses to suit each student's needs. How about organizing a workshop for you and your friends, a hen party perhaps? We can do this for you too.

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Ania Originals - Fused Glass Classes
Acorn Cottage
Norsey Road
Billericay
Essex, CM11 1BG
Telephone: 07817-049432
Website: www.aniaoriginals.com

In my Fused Glass Classes you will be shown how to heat glass to extreme temperatures forcing it to melt and mould the layers together. This process means that each item is different and unique. You will learn how to cut and make items of jewellery and glass art, such as pendants, earrings, coasters and light catchers. This is a fun day out and, with a maximum of 4 students, you can be sure of plenty of individual attention in a friendly atmosphere. A light lunch is provided and taken in the delightful garden during the summer.

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Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BD
Telephone: 01296-383582
Website: www.missendenabbey-al.co.uk/arca

Missenden Abbey, set in lovely grounds in Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, offers a very special combination of first-class tutors, a peaceful and beautiful setting and an excellent programme comprising hundreds of inspiring residential courses and non-residential courses in creative crafts, art, textiles, singing, photography, cultural studies and many other subjects. We offer numerous weekend and Saturday courses as well as Easter and Summer Schools, so there is truly something for everyone. One of our courses is the ideal opportunity to relax, make new friends and learn exciting new skills, all in a beautiful and inspiring setting.

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Making Space
Bishopstoke Road
Leigh Park
Havant
Hampshire, PO9 5BN
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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The Sussex Flower School

Buckle Cottage, Park Lane
Laughton
East Sussex, BN8 6BP
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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The Mowbray School of Porcelain Restoration
Flint Barn
West End Lane
Essendon
Hatfield
Herts, AL9 5RQ
Telephone: 01707-270158 and 020-8367-1786
Website: www.mowbrayrestoration.com

This is a small independent teaching studio established by Maureen Aldridge over twenty years ago. From the outset the studio quickly gained an exemplary reputation for providing a quality of teaching that is outstanding. The courses cover the repair and restoration of all ceramics, including hard and soft paste porcelain, china, stoneware, earthenware, studio pottery and some glass. A short course will provide you with a fascinating leisure interest or alternatively a longer course with us would prepare you for a rewarding and worthwhile career as a professional Ceramic Restorer. Located in tranquil Hertfordshire countryside, the studio provides the perfect setting in which to relax and learn the art of Porcelain Restoration.

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Strawberry Glass Studio (Gillian Wing)
Strawberry Glass
Unique Cottage Studios
Fulney Lane South
Spalding
Lincolnshire, PE12 6FA
Telephone: 07714-458813
Website: www.strawberryglass.co.uk

If you are interested in experiencing stained glass work for the first time or in improving existing skills there will be an opportunity for you at the Strawberry Glass Studio. The workshops provide relaxed and fun time, working with small groups of up to four people to ensure the right amount of attention and support. Beginners will learn to cut glass to a pattern, work with a choice of lead or copperfoil construction, followed by soldering and finishing the piece ready for display. Improvers are able to work with their own designs, building on their existing skills and tackling more adventurous projects.

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Slikamilina Painting and Photography Tours
on the Island of Korcula,
Croatia
Website: www.slikamilina.ca

The Island of Korcula is a perfect venue for an inspiring and relaxing holiday. We run painting and photography tours, suitable for all levels of ability, where you will be encouraged and guided by our expert tutors. On the tour you will see vistas rich in vineyards, quiet coves, small beaches, flourishing olive trees and quaint architecture. This part of Croatia is unique in its beauty, encouraging one to take pleasure in painting, sketching and photography. Come and enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of this stunning island!

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Abigail Crampton - Millinery Workshops
8 Worts Causeway
Cambridge
CB1 8RL
Telephone: 01223-245073
Website: www.abigailcramptonmillinery.co.uk

Abigail Crampton offers millinery workshops and classes in small groups suitable for everyone as no sewing experience is required. Abigail will guide you through the design and construction processes. You can either work from a design or unleash your inner creativity. Make something fabulous! Group rates are available for birthday parties, hen parties, etc.

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Eye Photographic Workshops
Held in London, Surrey, Wiltshire,
France, Mallorca, Switzerland,
USA, Bahamas, Kenya and South Africa
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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The Watermill
Posara,
Tuscany, Italy
Telephone: 0207-193-6246 (UK contact number)
Website: www.watermill.net

Secluded millstream gardens, sun-drenched terraces, millstone tables under the vines for meals al fresco ... just some of the charms of The Watermill at Posara. We specialise in relaxing, inspiring, fun-filled painting holidays and creative writing courses. Our painting courses, which include watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics and other media, are designed to help both experienced painters and beginners to release their talent and, most of all, enjoy their painting. The creative writing courses are led by best-selling authors who will share with you the secrets of writing success and what publishers are looking for. And after a hard day's work you can slip into holiday mode with wonderful food, good company and relaxing surroundings.

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Intensive Italian - Weekend Courses
Held at Blair Lodge Guest House
Combe Martin, North Devon
Telephone: 07871-205182
Website: www.intensiveitalian.co.uk

Planning a trip to Italy and want to learn some Italian before you go? Our residential intensive Italian language weekends provide an introduction to the language and an insight into the culture of Italy. Small classes ensure individual attention and our wonderful venue in Combe Martin is transformed into an Italian Restaurant and Bar with all the menus and signs in Italian so that you can practise ordering your Cappuccino in the morning and Pinot Grigio in the evening. Come and spend a weekend in a fun setting, mastering the language and enjoying the delights of Italian food and drink!

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The Craft ecademy
Unit 2 Rooks Farm
The Street
Rotherwick
Hook
Hampshire, RG27 9BG
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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Creative Recycling Gallery - Craft Courses
40 Beech Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 9EL
Telephone: 0161-881-4422
Website: www.40beechroad.co.uk

We have been running in-house Craft Courses for a number of years. The range of courses available is extensive and includes Glass Fusing, Felt Making, Collage, Stained Glass, Textile Decoration, Mosaic, Book Creation, Art Journaling, Box Making and Stitching Fashion Accessories. The courses are taught by experienced craft artists, most of whom are resident exhibitors in the Gallery and who have expertise in sharing their skills and knowledge.

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Out to Learn Willow
Mor Don
14 Main Road
Ogmore-by-Sea
Bridgend
Vale of Glamorgan, CF32 0PD
Telephone: 01656-881007
Website: www.outtolearnwillow.co.uk

Out to Learn Willow have courses to help and inspire you to create beautiful willow structures and sculptures of your very own. Willow weaving is one of the oldest and most enduring of handicrafts which has recently gained a new lease of life. From simple abstract shapes up to large animal figures, willow creations can be infinitely versatile and surprisingly durable - and what can be more satisfying than making your own willow basket.

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Alston Hall Courses
Alston Hall
Alston Lane
Longridge
Preston
Lancashire, PR3 3BP
Telephone: 01772-784661
Website: www.alstonhall.com

Alston Hall is a Victorian country house overlooking the beautiful Ribble Valley, about 6 miles east of Preston. We run an extensive programme of courses, with the emphasis on creativity, self development and enjoyment. The course subjects include patchwork, embroidery, lacemaking, music, dance, history, photography, bee-keeping, bridge, card making, yoga, jewellery and much much more. There really is something to interest everyone!

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Courses including Fused Glass,
       Paper Marbling, Polymer Clay Millefiori

The Studio @ Burlingham Hall
near Acle
Norfolk
Telephone: 01603-270455
Website: www.burlinghamhall.co.uk

The Studio @ Burlingham Hall offers a wide range of courses including Kiln Fused Glass, Paper Marbling & Paste Papers, Polymer Clay Millefiori and Feltmaking. Come and discover your creative ability whilst enjoying our idyllic rural location in the heart of the Norfolk Broads near Norwich. Our purpose-built studio offers excellent facilities and we include a delicious home-made lunch. For current offerings and more details of our unique property please visit our website.

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Just Scrapbooking Courses and Workshops
Just Scrapbooking
Higher Dowran
St Just
Penzance
Cornwall, TR19 7RS
Telephone: 01736-785695
Website: www.justscrapbooking.co.uk

We pride ourselves in the informal relaxed atmosphere of our events, and that is why places are limited. In this way you can be assured of getting as much out of your course as possible. We will be using the most up-to-date products and scrapbooking techniques, combined with advice from skilled crafts people to give you an original scrapbooking experience.

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Old Olive Press (Almassera Vella)
Carrer de la Mare de Deu del Miracle 56
Relieu 03578
Spain
Telephone: 0034-966-856-003
Website: www.oldolivepress.com

The Almassera Vella is a modern Arts Centre set in dramatic mountain scenery in Alicante Province of Spain. We have a regular programme of week-long, all-inclusive, residential writing courses, mountain walking, photography and painting courses as well as writing days and retreats. The location is perfect for a relaxing and inspiring break where you will be able to enjoy tranquility and mountain air, surrounded by terraces of almond and olive trees and views of the surrounding sierras.

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Norah Kennedy - Willow Weaving Courses
Held at various venues in Gloucestershire,
Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Dorset
 
Website: www.norahkennedywillowworker.co.uk

I offer courses and workshops where you can make baskets or other willow structures. I also run themed workshops such as willow for the garden, Christmas decorations or sculptures. On every course you will learn many traditional basket-making techniques and discover some interesting new words like slath, slewing, randing and wale. Even better you will have made at least one willow basket or structure to take home with you. All materials and tools are provided and there will also be books and photographs for you to browse through and worksheets which you can take home.

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Fotoflowers - Flower, Garden  & 
         Nature Photography Workshops
Held in the Oxfordshire area
Telephone: 07957-221720
Website: www.fotoflowers.co.uk

We provide beginner and intermediate level workshops in flower, garden and nature photography. The workshops take place in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside and are designed to be relaxed, enjoyable events where there is no such thing as a stupid question! The nature walk format provides plenty of opportunity to experiment and seek expert guidance on the spot. Groups are small so everybody gets the attention they need and you will come away with pictures you can be proud of and a better understanding of how to get the images you want.

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Silver Clay Jewellery Workshops
Held at Breamore, near
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
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
Held in London and various 
venues near Oxford, Salisbury, 
Hastings, Newark and Edinburgh
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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Short Courses at Greystoke Cycle Café
Poplin Dub
Greystoke
Penrith
Cumbria, CA11 0UT
Telephone: 01768-483984
Website: www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk

At the Greystoke Cycle Café, we offer an excellent range of short courses, including botanical art, cookery, first-aid, willow-weaving, bike maintenance, jewellery-making and much more. You are warmly invited to enjoy an informal and relaxing day with others at our 17th century Cumbrian farmhouse in Greystoke, discovering new skills from experienced artists and professionals in friendly surroundings. We are situated in a splendid area of outstanding natural beauty and you can also enjoy our delicious food. Visit our website and be inspired!

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Royall Framing Courses
Woodside Court
Hortham Lane
Almondsbury
Bristol, BS32 4JH
Telephone: 01454-617022
Website: www.royallframing.co.uk

Mike Royall has been operating a successful art gallery and framing business since 1990 and his training courses have been recognised as being of the highest quality, receiving full accreditation from the Fine Art Trade Guild. He offers one-to-one training on all aspects of picture framing at his studio set in semi-rural surroundings on the northern edge of Bristol. If preferred, joint tuition up to a maximum of two is also available should you wish to share the course with a partner or friend.

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Daisychain Jewellery - Silversmithing Tuition
Held in Southampton,
Hampshire
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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Emma Cavell Mosaic Courses
Held at Camarasa in the foothills
of the Spanish Pyrenees
Telephone: 07940-384738
Website: www.memorablemosaics.co.uk
              www.caladaina.com

Come and have FUN exploring the fascinating art of making mosaics at a large historic house in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees! No previous experience needed, only a desire to explore your creative potential. Throughout this experience you will be encouraged to explore and channel your innate artistic energy into an abundant creative flow. Learn to appreciate the healing energy of colour and play with a medley of marvelous materials, which will enable you to produce several beautiful pieces of mosaic art whilst surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.

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UK School of Framing
Courses held at venues
throughout the UK
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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Gift Wrapping Services & Courses
The Bridgeworks
Ettingshall Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 2RF
Telephone: 01902 628014
Website: www.gift-wrappingservices.com

We run a wide range of gift-wrapping courses for all levels, from novice to experienced. On our courses you will learn how to make your gifts look really special, whatever the occasion. The courses are run by Neelam Meetcha who has over 15 years of teaching experience and is also a Specialist Lecturer for Deaf Students. You can now share her gift-wrapping skills by joining one of these courses which are held at her studio near Birmingham, an easy and central location for clients from all over the UK.

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The Sussex Jewellery School
Cuckoo Cuckoo Design Studio
Unit 1, Commercial Mews South
Commercial Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN21 3XF
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
Held in London and the
Dordogne area of France
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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Simply Staffordshire Workshops and Courses
Rowan House
Tythe Barn
Alton, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire, ST10 4AZ
Telephone: 07736-414425
Website: www.simplystaffordshire.co.uk

We run a fascinating range of short courses and workshops on a variety of subjects including Willow Weaving, Hedge Laying, Quilting, Life Drawing, Green Housekeeping and Grow Your Own Food. These courses are both enjoyable and useful, taking place in an area surrounded by stunning countryside and interesting local market towns.

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Magnolia Studios Craft and Pottery Centre
37 Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DQ
Telephone: 01604-629578
Website: www.magnoliastudios.co.uk

Magnolia Studios is a craft and pottery centre offering a variety of workshops and courses for adults and children. We have regular weekend, weekday and evening courses in pottery, beaded jewellery, silk painting, knitting and crochet, pottery decorating and other arts and crafts. We specialise in teaching Art Clay Silver (aka Precious metal clay) and cover a wide range of techniques. Our full day courses are ideal if you are visiting the area. We can also arrange bespoke sessions for groups or come out to visit your group within Northamptonshire. Please phone us or visit our website for more details.

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Rose Cottage Experience
Holiday courses held in the
New Forest, Hampshire
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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Picture Framing Courses
Unit 13B Meadow Works
Court Street
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
BA14 8BR
Telephone: 01225-774974
Website: www.roundstoneframing.co.uk

Roundstone Framing offer an excellent selection of courses in picture framing from start to finish for beginners and those with a little experience. Learn how to produce stunning results for art, photography, needlework, cross-stitch, sport memorabilia and much much more. Daily courses are run in the well-equipped workshop from 9.30 - 5pm. Have fun and enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere with Mike & Jan (Guild Commended Framers).

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Valerie-Anne Evans - Jewellery Workshops
Held in Sussex in the Brighton and Hove area or
a venue of your own choice including your home
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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Kinsale Pottery & Art School
Ballinacurra
Kinsale
Co. Cork
Ireland
Telephone: 00353-214-777758
Website: www.kinsaleceramics.com

Kinsale Pottery and Art School provides arts and crafts courses and workshops for adults and children, including ceramics, painting and drawing, glass fusing and stained glass, jewellery-making, photography, film animation, mosaic-making, book-making and binding, creative writing, drama workshops and book club reading events. We run weekly morning and evening classes, weekend breaks and summer schools, as well as tailor-made workshops for corporate groups and private parties. Kinsale Pottery is situated just 20 minutes from Cork Airport, close to the centre of the beautiful historic harbour of Kinsale, famed for its restaurants and shops.

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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. 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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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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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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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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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 Milton Abbas, Dorset
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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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.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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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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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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'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
Courses are held at
Bore Place, near Sevenoaks, Kent
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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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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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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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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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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