Week of Courses
FULLY BOOKED: WIND SERENADES SUMMER SCHOOL
Wind Chamber course for high-advanced amateur players (diploma-standard level 1 minimum) to work in-depth on substantial original repertoire with the highest level of tuition. All works studied will be performed complete in informal concerts on the last day. The course includes a mid-week Tutors' concert. Laurence Perkins with Philippa Davies, Colin Honour and Jan Willem
BOOKBINDING: INTERMEDIATE (LIBRARY STYLE BINDING)
In this follow up from the beginner’s course we will concentrate on one significant change in the book structures of the 19th century. In this period a book structure was developed to counteract heavy use by the public, many of whom had no understanding or sympathy with the books they used which was why this
FULLY BOOKED: WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPES FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to paint a simple but effective landscape including skies, hills, trees, hedgerows and other landscape features. This is suitable for beginners and for intermediate level painters who want to brush up their techniques. Step-by-step demonstrations and individual help given throughout. Jane Beech Residential: £370 Non-residential: £265 (incl. all materials)
PILATES AND NORDIC WALKING
Pilates and Nordic walking are a perfect combination for building core strength and fitness. A morning class of pilates followed by an afternoon discovering the technique and benefits of Nordic Walking. Once the correct technique is mastered, participants will find that over 85% of body weight is supported, meaning that this form of exercise is
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
You will learn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings,
A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
An hour of memorable musical performances, held in the intimate setting of our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. (One hour, no interval). Laurence Perkins (Bassoon), Philippa Davies (Flute), Colin Honour (Clarinet), Jan Willem Nelleke (Piano) £15 Bar open before and after the concert BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKUA
ARC ANGEL FELTING WORKSHOP
ARC ANGEL FELTING WORKSHOP
Craft an angel… BE an angel! 
Join Anti Racist Cumbria for a fun, feel-good felting workshop where you'll create gorgeous felt angel ornaments! The amazing Cass (ARC’s own craft queen) will guide you through making two beautiful angels -- one to be sold at the charity’s Anti Racist Summit in October, and one