What's On - Classes/Tuition
Tickets on Sale Now at Ashby Tourist Information Centre for various events during Ashby Arts Festival Saturday 25th May - Saturday 8th June. including Fake Festival on 8th June -Advance prices Adult £20, 10-17 years £10, Family (2+2)£50, 9years and under FREE. |
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Tue 21st May, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Ibstock
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, Ibstock. From 6pm - 8pm. For further information or enquiries..
Sat 25th May, 2013
Painting Workshop with Di Lorriman - Ashby Arts Festival
You are invited to a painting workshop "Sunsets and Silhouettes" run by local artist Di Lorriman. At Ashby School, Nottingham Road, AShby from 1pm - 4pm. Cost £25 to include all materials. All abilities welcome. To book telephone Ashby Tourist..
Tue 28th May, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Ibstock
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, Ibstock. From 6pm - 8pm. For further information or enquiries..
Tue 28th May, 2013
Bottle Drawing Workshop - Ashby Museum
As part of Ashby Arts Festival Ashby Museum are offering you the chance to take part in a special drawing workshop supported by local artist Di Lorriman. The bottles used will be those belonging to the David Jacques Collection. The..
Mon 3rd June to Tue 4th June, 2013
Greenwood Days Basket Making Course
This course is great introduction to the art of willow weaving and basket making. Under the guidance of Tom Hare (see the Willow sculpture course) you will learn how to select, prepare and weave your willow. You’ll examine different varieties..
Mon 3rd June to Fri 7th June, 2013
Greenwood Days - Beginners Chair Making
This course forms the basis and gives you a thorough grounding for Windsor Chair Making and all other chair courses at Greenwood Days. We focus on making a classic Windsor side chair. You will learn how to turn ‘bamboo style’ legs on the..
Tue 4th June, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Ibstock
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, Ibstock. From 6pm - 8pm. For further information or enquiries..
Wed 5th June to Thu 6th June, 2013
Greenwood Days Rustic Furniture Course
Making willow chairs is a traditional greenwood craft bought up to date using modern tools and fastenings. The course will take you through the stages of designing and creating a simple garden chair using willow and hazel in its unseasoned (green)..
Fri 7th June to Sun 9th June, 2013
Greenwood Days - Longbow Making - 3 Day Course
The construction of the long bow has changed little since the Middle Ages when the English and Welsh bowmen used their simple yet fearsome weapon to such devastating effect. The course covers techniques required to shape an ash bow using simple tools..
Sat 8th June, 2013
Wildlife Painting Day - Moira
At Sable Studio Gallery, Moira Furnace DE12 6AT. From 10.30am - 4pm. Light refreshments included in price. For further details telephone 01283 224332 or 07714 700686. For details of regular classes at Sable Studio see website.
Sat 8th June to Sun 9th June, 2013
Greenwood Days Pole Lathe Turning/ Stool Making Course
This course is an introduction to Greenwood Working and Pole Lathe Turning. We start with the growing tree, learning how to select the best wood before we cut it down ready for shaping. We examine how the tree grows and how this affects its..
Sat 6th July to Sun 7th July, 2013
Greenwood Days - Coracle Making - Staunton Harold
Students will build an Ironbridge style coracle over two days using simple tools and techniques. You will be shown how to select suitable ash laths, how to bend the laths to shape, nailing, fixing and tailoring the calico cover ready for..
Tue 16th July, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 6pm - 8pm. For further information..
Tue 23rd July, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 6pm - 8pm. For further information..
Tue 30th July, 2013
Free Adult Cyclying Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 6pm - 8pm. For further information..
Tue 6th August, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 6pm - 8pm. For further information..
Tue 13th August, 2013
Greenwood Days - Sharpening Day
Due to many requests we’ve added a day to teach how to properly sharpen your tools. We’ll spend all day grinding, filing, sanding and sharpening all types of tools. We’ll have plenty of our tools to sharpen but we’d love you to bring your own..
Tue 13th August, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 6pm - 8pm. For further information..
Wed 14th August, 2013
Greenwood Days Steam Bending Day
An exciting day dedicated to all aspects of steam bending. We’ll look at wood selection, the steaming process and different types of jigs and bends. You’ll cleave, shape and bend Ash or feel free to bring along your own blanks to bend..
Mon 2nd September, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 5.30pm - 7pm. For further..
Mon 9th September, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 5.30pm - 7pm. For further..
Mon 9th September, 2013
Meditation for Beginners - September 2013
"Meditation for Beginners" Class/Workshop A 10 week course of 1 hour guided meditations, for beginners or those new to meditation Info: Meditation to me, as well as many others, can conjure up all kinds of images : - ~sitting on a floor mat in the..
Mon 16th September, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 5.30pm - 7pm. For further..
Mon 23rd September, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 5.30pm - 7pm. For further..
Mon 30th September, 2013
Free Adult Cycling Course - Coalville
If you haven't cycled for a while or have never felt confident on a bike, why not book on one of our FREE cycling courses. At North West Leicestershire District Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, from 5.30pm - 7pm. For further..
Sat 5th October to Sun 6th October, 2013
Greenwood Days Pole Lathe Turning/Stool Making Course
This course is an introduction to Greenwood Working and Pole Lathe Turning. We start with the growing tree, learning how to select the best wood before we cut it down ready for shaping. We examine how the tree grows and how this affects its..
Sat 5th October to Sun 6th October, 2013
Greenwood Days Basket Making Course
This course is great introduction to the art of willow weaving and basket making. Under the guidance of Tom Hare (see the Willow sculpture course) you will learn how to select, prepare and weave your willow. You’ll examine different varieties..
Mon 7th October to Fri 11th October, 2013
Greenwood Days - Beginners Chair Making Course
This course forms the basis and gives you a thorough grounding for Windsor Chair Making and all other chair courses at Greenwood Days. We focus on making a classic Windsor side chair. You will learn how to turn ‘bamboo style’ legs on the..
Mon 7th October to Wed 9th October, 2013
Greenwood Days - Longbow Making - 3 Day Course
The construction of the long bow has changed little since the Middle Ages when the English and Welsh bowmen used their simple yet fearsome weapon to such devastating effect. The course covers techniques required to shape an ash bow using simple tools..
Thu 10th October to Fri 11th October, 2013
Greenwood Days - Willow Sculpture - 2 Day Course
Tom Hare is an internationally respected willow sculptor. He created the fantastic seed walk at Kew Gardens and has been a medal winner at Chelsea Flower Show and his latest work graces the entrance to a casino in Las Vegas! You will spend two days..
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