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STOICISM: CULTIVATING RESILIENCE AND TRANQUILITY WITHIN
Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 May 2024
Embark on a transformative journey into Stoicism and delve into the profound teachings of Stoic philosophers such as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. This course goes beyond positive thinking, offering practical insights to navigate challenges with inner strength and serenity. Explore the timeless wisdom of Stoicism through immersive discussions, reflective activities, meditations and literary explorations, crafting a resilient mindset rooted in the principles of virtue and acceptance.
Residential: £390 Non-residential: £270
VIOL AND RECORDER CONSORT PLAYING
Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2024
Two parallel, friendly courses offering a variety of music for players at any level except beginners. For those who wish, there are opportunities to mix and match between the two courses and we usually join together for the final session.
Elizabeth Dodd (VIOLS) with Philip Gruar (RECORDERS)
Residential: £320 Non-residential: £240
THE WOMEN WRITERS OF THE LAKES
Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 May 2024
The literary landscape of the Lake District has been dominated by men while its female writers of both the 19th and 20th century have been overlooked. The course will look at the lives and work of Dorothy and Dora Wordsworth, Sara Coleridge, Harriet Martineau, Beatrix Potter, Margaret Forster and Sarah Hall.
Kathleen Jones
Residential: £400 Non-residential: £280
LIFE DRAWING
Sunday 26 to Wednesday 29 May 2024
A traditional skill that increases accuracy within observational drawing, life drawing feeds into all areas of art practice. Expand, refine, and challenge yourself reinforcing all the essential fundamentals in a small group and working direct from a life model.
Catherine MacDiarmid
Residential: £410 Non-residential: £290
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