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What will I learn? The course aims to help you to choose the right plants to improve and re-design your gardens. During the course you will consider:● Plant choices.● Main elements of low-maintenance garden design.● Planting ideas to remove work.● Ground cover planting and weed control.● Drought, wind, pest and disease resistant planting. Is this […]

What will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced Tai Chi Tutor. During the course, the tutor (medalist in hand form and spear form at the 13th London International Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chaun ,12 June 2022) will demonstrate the […]

What will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this three day course in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is by learning these that you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to make successful watercolour paintings.The course […]

What will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced Tai Chi Tutor. During the course, the tutor (medalist in hand form and spear form at the 13th London International Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chaun ,12 June 2022) will demonstrate the […]

What will I learn? Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating a contemporary spinner ring.You will learn:• To measure, design and […]

What will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the principles of the Alexander Technique to help you become aware of and change the habits that interfere with posture, balance and movement in everyday life and which can contribute to physical disorders such as bad backs, fatigue and headaches. During the course you […]

What will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any medium of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.For beginners the course consists of a series […]

What will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘languages’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]

What will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]

What will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]

What will I learn? Increase your confidence in first aid skills and treat minor injuries effectively. You may attend with your baby, if they are not crawling and are safe in a car seat or sling. This is a FREE workshop delivered by the Family Learning Team. Is this course for me? This workshop is […]

What will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]

What will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]

What will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any medium of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.For beginners the course consists of a series […]

What will I learn? This course aims to offer learners skills in portraiture painting and drawing when using different media of the learner’s choice.Learners will observe tutor demonstrations, participate in class discussions and work under one-to-one guidance. They will experiment with different media used in portraiture painting and drawing. The emphasis is on enjoying working […]

What will I learn? This course will introduce you to the concept of Digital Photography and explain the meaning and importance of basic photographic terminology. During the course as a beginner you will:● Explore basic photographic terminology e.g. Exposure, Aperture, Shutter Speed and Depth of Field.● Explore and discover the differences between different camera modes.● […]

What will I learn? This course aims to incorporate the Alexander Technique with traditional Hatha Yoga. Injury or illness can cause lower back pain and lack of movement in your body.There is a tendency for the body to tighten and prevent movement in areas of pain. Balance is often affected which can result in a […]

What will I learn? During the course learners will Learn how to plan a painting in pencil/charcoal and achieve realism when painting from 3D . Study different styles of acrylic and oil painting and try out various surfaces. • Mix the colours needed using a limited palette of colours • Use mixed media that work […]

What will I learn? This course aims to teach you the basic principles of jewellery making, working with precious metals, in particular, sterling silver. You will create your own pieces which can be classical or contemporary in design or inspired by nature, art movements or even your favourite jewellery designer. You could also buy a […]