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Rediscovering a sense of possibility ~ Art & photography retreat in Orkney, Scotland Hosts: Margaret Soraya & Ute Amann-Seidel Location: Stromness, Orkney, Scotland Activities: Creative journaling, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking & other creative treats No previous experience required, suitable for all skills levels This week-long all inclusive retreat in the breathtaking and ancient landscapes of the Orkney Islands provides you with the space and a quiet place to delve into your passions and find your creative path through immersion in nature and the arts. Find your own possibilities Aimed at...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Here at Vimart Signwriting we are offering a substantial course in signwriting which covers most aspects of the trade from materials to layout to the final sign whether it be on boat, signboard, shopfront or glass. Gold leaf work and decorative work is also covered thereby giving the potential future signwriter a thorough grounding in the skills needed to pursue this trade.

This one week summer course introduces you to the craft of journalism. It will provide you with the basic skills journalists are required to have when working in both news and features. Designed as a practical (and fun) introduction to journalism, you will learn about the different career options open to you as well as the essential skills required to be a successful journalist, from researching and writing a story to how to make contacts and conduct effective interviews. Team-working, planning, problem-solving and communication skills will be developed whilst you...

This unique one-week course focuses on the creative side of magazine design and production. You’ll be given the opportunity to explore ideas, photography, storytelling, marketing and art direction. You’ll generate your own eight-page magazine about a subject that matters to you, complete with individual photography, writing and design. On this course you will: - generate ideas around what is at the heart of a magazine and what it aims to do - research your competitors and target audience, and look at how you can make your magazine stand out from...

This course is ideal if you’re interested in writing or music and wish to develop competent song writing skills. Rather than following rules and rigid formulas, the emphasis is placed on concepts and individuality, making song writing a truly creative learning process. The course will be delivered as a combination of lectures and practical workshops. The ideal attendee is someone who wishes to become an authentic song writer or musician who has a deeper understanding of how songs are written and why they work. The learning will therefore largely involve...

The aim of the course is to enable the beginner to work on developing their writing skills in a variety of different areas, including poetry, short story writing, flash fiction, playwriting and writing a full-length novel. It’s for people who have not attended a creative writing course before and are looking for a challenge. You will be offered advice and feedback in a supportive, seminar environment to help your writing develop and progress. Classroom discussions and critiques will be combined with a variety of practical homework exercises. These will be...

This course is for anyone that wants to scratch their writing itch! You’ll develop your writing skills in a variety of different areas, including poetry, short story writing, flash fiction, playwriting and novel writing. By exploring your writing in different areas, you’ll discover inventive approaches to begin your own individual project. This course is ideal for people who have not attended a creative writing course before, and are looking for a challenge. You’ll write something new each week and receive guidance, advice and feedback from your peers and tutor in...

This course is about how to develop your journalistic skills, and the best routes to get your words and pictures noticed. It’s ideal of you like to research ideas and evaluate information, and want to learn how to improve your writing style for different audiences. Being able to write captivating stories, articles and reviews is an essential skill all journalists must possess. So is being able to understand industry expectations and how to navigate your way to find the right person who'll appreciate the content you've created. This course will...