Courses and Workshops

Aidan Sheehan · Music, Dance and Performance · Irish Penny Whistle

What is the course about? The Irish Whistle (penny-whistle) is a marvellous instrument as heard at traditional Irish music sessions the world over. It features on recordings by The Pogues, The Dubliners, Bob Geldof, Paul…

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Aidan Sheehan · Music, Dance and Performance · Harmonica

What is the course about? Learn to play some "Festive" tunes and songs on your diatonic Harmonica. This includes traditional folk music, Christmas carols plus a few well-known popular festive pieces. Enjoy a supportive,…

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Jennifer Mackerras · Music, Dance and Performance · Music Theory

What is the course about? Would you like to feel more confident in your choir or music group? Want to know your clef from your crotchet, or feel at ease with all those weird terms like crescendo or staccato? By the end o…

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Robert Hickman · Music, Dance and Performance · Music Theory

What is the course about? Reading music is often taught to happen as a conscious and analytical process, by recognising note positions, decoding them to note letters, and figuring out rhythms by consciously counting them…

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Robert Hickman · Music, Dance and Performance · Ocarina

What is the course about? The transverse ocarina is a ceramic wind instrument similar to tin whistle and recorder, with a 'pure', or 'ethereal' tone. The instrument has been used to play a wide range of music including l…

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Janne Bird · Music, Dance and Performance · Singing

What is the course about? DARE TO SING: Do you want to sing with your whole heart but feel something stops you? Here is an opportunity to try a Dare to Sing introductory workshop aimed to spark the beginning of a journey…

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Janne Bird · Music, Dance and Performance · Singing

What is the course about? DARE TO SING: Do you want to sing with your whole heart but feel something stops you? Here is an opportunity to try a Dare to Sing introductory workshop aimed to spark the beginning of a journey…

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Ben Searle · Music, Dance and Performance · Ukulele

What is the course about? If you have never played a musical instrument, you can play Ukulele today! Just bring a ukulele and we will have fun with it. This course aims to encourage confidence, skill, and fun with this…

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Ben Searle · Music, Dance and Performance · Ukulele

What is the course about? Improve your Ukulele playing while learning old and new Christmas tunes in a fun and festive atmosphere. Music sheets provided, and a chance to jam with fellow ukers. What level is the course an…

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Jennifer Mackerras · Wellbeing · Alexander Technique

What is the course about? Have you ever wondered why certain activities seem more effortful than they really ought to be? Or how you could prevent yourself having aches and pains from something as simple as driving or wa…

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Rosanne Jacks · Wellbeing · Lucid Dreaming

What is the course about? In this half-day workshop, we will explore the significance of our dreams and how we can decipher their meaning. Using dream journaling techniques, we will learn how we can use our dreams to sol…

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Athene Grace · Wellbeing · Breathwork

What is the course about? Together we will explore how we can change the way we work and feel through our breath. This gentle, nourishing workshop offers space to slow down, reconnect, and support your nervous system thr…

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Catherine Sforza · Wellbeing · Accupressure

What is the course about? Learn a timeless technique for radiant skin, harness the power of facial acupressure to maintain a youthful look and improve your general well-being at the same time. Learn quick and easy facial…

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Marilyn Reynolds · Wellbeing · Mindfulness

What is the course about? In our fast-paced lives it is hard to make time for our wellbeing. This workshop will give you a moment to slow things down and to explore strategies and tips to support your wellbeing.Things we…

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Faith Morton · Wellbeing · Beauty

What is the course about? Participants will have the chance in this relaxed and informative workshop to make and take home a great variety of skincare products which will include a body scrub, bath bombs, face mask, lip…

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Jackie Adkins · Wellbeing · Feldenkrais Method

What is the course about? Discover how sitting can become a dynamic and comfortable activity, rather than a static position. In this workshop, you will learn how to access the innate support of your skeleton to help redu…

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Jackie Adkins · Wellbeing · Feldenkrais Method

What is the course about? Many people think they need to improve their posture, however, what they do - often contracting their back and abdominal muscles - feels like hard work and doesn't last long. In this workshop we…

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Catherine Sforza · Wellbeing · Gua Sha

What is the course about? Learn how to do Gua Sha Facial Massage for a truly integrated approach to wellness, health and beauty. In this workshop, you will embark on a comprehensive exploration of Gua Sha, an ancient Chi…

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Rosanne Jacks · Wellbeing · Lucid Dreaming

What is the course about? Do you know what a lucid dream is? It is a dream where you know you are dreaming, usually triggered by an Aha! moment: This is a dream! Once you learn to become aware in your dreams, you can car…

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Catherine Sforza · Wellbeing · Facial Cupping

What is the course about? Have you heard about Facial Cupping and its miraculous results? This ancient non-invasive skincare technique is entering a renaissance and everyone is talking about it! Step into a deeply restor…

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Athene Grace · Wellbeing · Breathwork

What is the course about?Together we will explore how we can change the way we work and feel through our breath. This gentle, nourishing workshop offers space to slow down, reconnect, and support your nervous system thro…

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Andrew Plaster · Languages · BSL

What is the course about? Workshop objectives: By the end of the workshop students will be able to: • Understand basic Deaf Awareness • How to communicate when meeting a Deaf person • Recognise the barrier…

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Steve Haynes · Life and Leisure · Life Sciences

What is the course about? Follow in the footsteps of ancient astronomers as they sought to understand and predict the movements of celestial bodies. Learn how these ancient ideas and observations were used during the sci…

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Becky Wright · Life and Leisure · Flower Arranging

What is the course about? Come and learn how to use dried flowers to create a flower meadow. Your session will include forming a willow window, securing chicken wire to act as your 'canvas', then letting your creativity…

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