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'Improve your Drawing’
Wednesday evening 7 - 9pm Starting 2nd May 2018 (No half term class 30th May)
'Improve your Drawing’ This 8 week course will enable you to develop your confidence in drawing - recapping on basic drawing skills, and discovering a wider vocabulary of techniques, styles and ways of ‘seeing’ and portraying the world around you.
Drawing Room
8-Week Course in Mindfulness (MBSR/MBCT)
8 Wednesday evening sessions: 25 April – 4 July 2018 plus Sat 30 June (10-4pm) Times: 7:00-9:00pm (course length 22 hours)
Learn new ways of handling stress, pain and difficult feelings in a supportive group environment.
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A Foundation Course in Drawing
Weekly 2 hour classes on Wednesday mornings 10 weeks (not including half term break, 30th May) commencing: Wednesday, 2nd May 2018, 10:30am - 12:30
‘A Foundation Course in Drawing’ This course will give you a great starting point to develop confident basic drawing skills.Discover drawing as an immensely pleasurable and inventive activity. Grow to have confidence in your own, unique drawing style
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Action Learning Facilitator Training
11, 12, 13 July and Assessment Day on 14th September 2018 Four day course, including ILM Assessment
Do you want to create a positive environment where people can work happily and effectively together? Do you wish to know how to problem solve? If so, book now onto this ILM endorsed course, led by Leadership Consultant, Emma Falkner.
Billiards Room
Alexander Technique Workshop
April 15th 10am till 1:00pm
This workshop is suitable for beginners and more advanced students of the Alexander Technique. Contact Anna through her web site movementinmind.org to arrange a discussion if you have any queries. COST £25 payable in advance.
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Art Adventures with Acrylics
Saturday 11th August 2018, 10:00 – 16:00
Acrylics is a very versatile painting medium. You can use it like watercolour, oils, gouache and in its unique way. Come to explore this contemporary medium with us. You will find it fun and learn a lot.
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Art Club -Art With Sarah
Friday 4.30-5.30pm
Calling all budding Grayson Perrys or even Picassos!!! Love all different types of art? Want to get creative?
Carriage House Hall
Baby Massage Classes with Miranda Webb
Multiple courses and dates available
Join us for a fun, relaxed baby massage course designed to nurture your bond with your baby.
Carriage House Hall
Ballet Classes for Preschool Children (2 ½ to 4 years)
Saturday Mornings at 9.30am & Tuesdays at 4pm (during term time only)
Our classes introduce simple ballet techniques within the creative and nurturing environment of Melody Bear’s world.
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Beginners’ Contemporary Calligraphy Workshop
Sunday, March 25 from 10:30 - 13:30
Learn Modern Calligraphy with an experienced tutor in a fun, relaxed setting. All equipment and refreshments are provided. Free starter kit to take home.
Gallery
Book Making Course
Saturday May 12th 10.30 -12.30
The second in a series of bookmaking workshops when we will be making a hard cover folded book. No prior experience is necessary and most materials will be provided
The cost is £10
Booking is essential as places are limited
Carriage House Hall
Botanical Art Workshop with Debbie Devauden
Saturdays 23rd June, 7th Jule, 28th July 10:00-16:00
Everyone welcome, from absolute beginners to experienced artists.
Carriage House Hall
Classes in BALLET, MODERN & TAP for 3 year olds through to Adults.
Tuesdays After School and evening and Saturdays (during term times only)
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Coaching Supervision Training
25, 26, 27 July and Assessment Day on 6th September 2018 Four day course including ILM Assessment.
Are you an experienced coach ready to take the next step into Coaching Supervisor? Find out more about our ILM endorsed course by experienced Leadership Consultant Emma Falkner.
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Coaching Training
17, 18, 19 July and Assessment Day on 10th September Four day course including ILM Assessment
Are you a leader in the workplace? Do you want to improve your managerial skills? Do you wish to become an accredited coach? If the answer is yes to these questions, this course is perfect for you.
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Crafty Pots
10am-1pm. Termtime: The first Saturday of every month.
Unleash your creativity
Suitable for all ages
Reading Room
Creative Writing Workshop
1.30 – 3.30pm Thursday 7th June
Come along and join us in the magnificent Reading Room,for an afternoon exploring Travel Writing.The group will discuss a selection of travel pieces,followed by a creative writing activity, to inspire you to write a new travel poem or piece of prose.
The Dairy
Fashion Stories
Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Illustrate, paint and draw clothes and the people who wear them.
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Foundation Course in Drawing
Commencing: Wednesday 17th January 2018 Morning Class 10:30 - 12:30 Evening Class 7:30 - 9:00
A Foundation Course in Drawing. This course will give you a great starting point to develop confident basic drawing skills. Discover drawing as an immensely pleasurable and inventive activity.
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Free Antiques Valuation Day
Monday 21st May 2018 11am to 4pm Monday 9th July 2018 11am to 4pm
All are very welcome to the valuation day, and no appointment is needed.
So, if you have often wondered about that painting you inherited or the gem set brooch that never comes out of the drawer...
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How to build organisational resilience
23 and 24 July 2018 Two day course
Worried that your team might fall apart due to stress and burn out? Want to know how to develop a resilience strategy for them and you that will help everyone thrive? Book now onto this excellent course, led by Leadership Consultant, Emma Falkner.
Drawing Room
Insole Court Community Choir
Thursdays at 19:30 during term time
In association with Primo School of Music
The Dairy
Inspired at Insole Adult Art Club
Mondays 1:00-3:00pm This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Come along and ‘Be Inspired at Insole’ Why should the kids be the only ones with an Art Club?
The Dairy
Inspired at Insole Drop-In Craft Club
THURSDAYS in TERM TIME STARTS 19th April 2018 1:00-3:00pm
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Little Spoon Workshops
Saturdays and School Holidays
Let your child learn essential cooking and healthy eating skills in a fun and safe environment with experienced Food Technologist Ginnie Winter.
Small class sizes, all ingredients and materials provided.
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Make! -Art With Sarah
Saturday 11.30-12.30pm
Love stories, love drawing and creating? Then “Make!” is for you.
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Meditation Teacher Training
26/10, 27/10, 28/10 and 24/11, 25/11 (this is a 5- day course each day starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm)
It is an exciting time to become a Meditation Teacher. Scientific evidence supports the many benefits of meditation to health and well-being.
Carriage House Hall
Mindful Space: Mindfulness Meditation Training
Wednesdays 7-9pm
Learn new ways of handling stress, anxiety, pain and difficult feelings. Learn in a supportive group environment with experienced meditators and trainers.
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Mindfulness Training for Leaders
6 July 2018, 09.30 to 16.00 One day course
Are you in a leadership or managerial role and want to learn how to reduce stress at work? Do you want to be clear-headed, focused and effective when you are under high pressure? This one day course Mindfulness does just that. Enrol now!
Carriage House Hall
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 8 - week Course by Mindfulness for Communities-Clare McRobbie
8-weekly sessions Wednesdays 7.00-9pm 25th April- 20th June (excluding half term 30th June)
The Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy 8-Week course is intended for people who wish to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
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Mini Dance Tots Bespoke Pre-School Dance Class for 2-3yrs
Wednesdays - Term Time 10.30am-11am 11.15am-11.45am
Mini Dance Tots - Bespoke Pre-School Dance Class is brought to you by The Dance Centre (part of The Performance Centres)
Carriage House Hall
Mum and baby yoga
Tuesday 15:00-16:30
A time for mums and babies to recover postnatally.
Postnatal recovery is essential to the wellbeing of new mums. In this class we focus upon the recovery and well being of mums and encouraging the babies to come from the womb to the room.
Carriage House Hall
Mum and Baby Yoga with Yumi Yoga
Wednesdays - 11.45am until 12.45pm
Join our fun and friendly Postnatal Mother and Baby Yoga Classes. Enjoy postnatal yoga and relaxation for you along with playful baby yoga for your little one.
Carriage House Hall
Mundo Dance Fitness & Choreography
Friday Evenings 6.30-7.30pm April 13/20/27 May 4/11/18/25 June 1/8/15/22/29
Mundo Dance is a combination of dance styles from around the world e.g. Latin, Jazz, pop, put together in the form of easy steps & movement combinations. Suitable for Adults out of condition or recovering from injury.
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Music with Mummy
Mondays: Music with mummy ( 15mths - 3yrs) 10 - 10.30 Jolly Babies (birth - 14mths) 10.45 - 11.15
The MUSIC WITH MUMMY programme will take your child on a musical journey from birth, all the way through the pre-school ages.
Carriage House Hall
Musical Theatre Fitness (MTFit) A unique Adult Dance Fitness Class
Thursdays - Term Time 6:30pm (55 minute class)
Musical Theatre Fitness is the bespoke Adult Dance Fitness Class brought to you by The Dance Centre (part of The Performance Centres)
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Pilates Class
11-12 Friday, drop in sessions, except term times (please ring/text to confirm you are attending the session if you are new)0798 866 4510
Gentle pilates class for all levels – whether you are a beginner or have had more experience.You choose the level suitable for you.
Carriage House Hall
Pilates with Claire-Louise Carter
Monday morning 10-11am Monday evening 5.30-6.30pm Wednesday morning 10-11am Thursday morning 10-11am
Carriage House Hall
Pregnancy Yoga with Yumi Yoga
Monday evenings (excluding bank holidays) at 7.15pm
Insole Court House
Primo School of Music
With easy lift access, a comfortable waiting area and two large teaching rooms, the Primo School of Music is the perfect environment for your child to learn to play.
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Pyjama Drama
Wednesdays during term time 12:30 -13:10 Raindrops/Rainbows
Where else can you zoom to the moon one week and swim through jelly to have lemonade with a tiger the next? Pyjama Drama classes are all about the imagination, your children create the story and design our adventure.
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Restorative Yoga therapy for Women
8 week course, begins Friday the 26th of January 2018- 23rd March 2018 (no session on the 23rd of February)
Take exit from the flurry of the pre Christmas rush to slow down and unwind. Nurture yourself with a morning of heart warming Sufi poetry and restorative yoga in the beautiful gardens of the Insole Court.
The Dairy
Sew Simple - Junior
Thursdays 3:45-5:15 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
A weekly course for children and young people who love to sew and want to learn basic techniques to help them improve.
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Sketch Book Club
Every Monday Starting 11th September Age 6-11 years 4:00-5:30 Age 11-16 years 5:30-7:00
Come along and start your creative journey at Insole Court’s first Sketchbook clubs for children and young people.
The Dairy
Sketchbook Club Junior
Mondays 4:00-5:30 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
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Start your creative journey at Insole Court’s first Sketchbook club for children of Primary school age.
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Sketchbook Club Senior
Mondays 5:30-7:00 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Through drawing we learn to see’
Start your creative journey at Insole Court’s first Sketchbook club for young people.
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South Asian Dance, Cardiff
Saturdays 11am - 12 noon
This is an enjoyable way to become fit and healthy while learning something new. If needed Amodika will be happy to train both adults and children for dance exams as well.
The Dairy
Stitch Stories
Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
‘Stitch Stories at Insole’ is a weekly adult course full of friendly chat and the sharing of ideas. It is taught by fashion and textiles tutor Beth Morris and we take inspiration for textiles and surface pattern from art,
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Stories and Crafts -Art With Sarah
Saturday 10.30-11.30am.
Love stories and love art? Fancy making a bird, a fish painting or even a busy bee? Then this is the class for you!
The Dairy
The Art of Fashion
Thursdays 5:30-7:00 This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
A weekly course for young people with an interest in art and fashion, set in the beautiful grounds and buildings of Insole Court.
The Dairy
Tots at Insole
Fridays 9:30-10:30am This event runs on a termly basis, please email [email protected] with enquiries about joining mid-term
Let your child be an explorer of the world…we’ll be discovering nature, art and words through playful engaging workshops.
Carriage House Hall
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Tuesdays: Rise & Shine 9:45-11:00 Sundays: Rejuvenate 10:30-11:30
Yoga is an exploration of the body through gentle yoga postures, through breathing and mindfulness, leading to a healthier, calmer you.
Billiards Room
WorldSong Choir
5 weekly sessions: 27th February – 27th March Tuesdays: 10.00 – 11.30
Come and experience the joy of unaccompanied harmony singing. We will sing songs from around the world, all taught by ear, using a fun and accessible teaching method designed to help everybody feel relaxed, confident and at ease.
Blue Room, Main House, Insole Court
Yoga at the Court
Every Monday at 6:30pm - 7:30pm (excluding Bank Holidays & half terms)
Drawing Room (Weds) Billiards Room (Thur & Fri)
Yoga for Beginners
10 week term – wk commencing 15th January 2018 Wed 9.30-11am (£60) Thur 10-11.30am (£60) Fri 12-1.15pm (£55) Fri 1.30-3pm (£60)
Looking to improve posture, flexibility, balance and breathing? Book onto a “Yoga for Beginners” course.
These courses are on-going.
Billiards Room
Yoga for Health & Wellbeing
Wednesday morning 10-11.15am Wednesday evenings: 6-7:15pm & also 7:45-9pm. Thursday evenings 5:30-6:45pm
Suitable for beginners & those with some experience looking to re-establish their practice
Mansion House
YOUTH CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm (during term times only)