Subject Areas

Farncombe Estate offer courses and events in the following subjects. Please click on the subject title to view a complete list of the events listed.

Art Appreciation & Fine Arts

We all look at art. It may be classic, modern art, popular or esoteric, but our enjoyment is likely to be enhanced by greater knowledge of its history and the culture that shaped it. These art history holidays & art appreciation courses provi...
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Bridge Holidays

Play Bridge !  A series of bridge holiday courses with .  Please book well ahead for guaranteed accommodation on the Estate - our Bridge weekends are very popular ! Please note that Bridge weekends usually run from 6pm Friday to 3...
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Christmas & New Year

A list of our seasonal events for 2008 is given below.   For a Christmas leaflet please email Related links : Christmas events at Christmas events at ...
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Crafts & Textiles

A great opportunity to develop your artistic side,  pursue a much loved interest or develop a new skill. Farncombe Estate have for the amateur and the experienced.  Try and share techniques and styles. Art & Craft courses at Far...
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Day Courses

A series of 1 day short courses (usually 9.30-4.30) in subjects from to , to  and . 1-day course fees include a 3-course lunch.    Day students can also stay overnight from only £62.15 per person/night, which incl...
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Early Music

Early Music courses in the Farncombe programme include Recorder Ensembles with Andrew Collis and playing days with Cathy Dew.  Viol courses are tutored by Alison Crum or Jacqui Robertson-Wade.   ...
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Evening/Afternoon Talks

  Fascinating and entertaining short talks at Farncombe Estate.  Afternoon talks start at 2pm and end at 4pm with a delicious afternoon tea. Evening Talks start at 7.15pm and end at 8.30pm with canapés and wine. Ticket prices inc...
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Folk Music

For more details about our Folk Music and Folk Singing weekends, please see the list below.  Please to sign up for the programme for our Folk Music & Fiddle On Weekend 2009 Related Link : ...
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Food & Drink

  These events are for anyone that likes to understand and appreciate the source and origins of food and wine.    Farncombe food & drink events also make a unique gift experience - for more details ask about our &n...
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General Interests

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Health & Well-being

Take a relaxing and refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of daily life at Farncombe Estate. Get away for a peaceful weekend and learn a range of skills that can help balance life for the better. Farncombe is a fantastic location if you enjoy w...
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History, Family History & Architecture

This series includes a wide range of history and architecture subjects with something for almost every taste or period of interest. If there is a subject you would like included in our programme, please let us know - especially if it has a local f...
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Language & Culture

An opportunity to explore other cultures, belief systems and the history or other countries, near and far, past and present.  ...
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Literature & Writing

In the inspiring environment of Farncombe Estate - bring written words to life! Our Creative Writing courses will help you develop your skills, gain a deeper appreciation or put a work and its author into their historical context. Some weekends a...
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Making Music

Our Making Music courses are performance based and for students at many levels. String chamber music weekends, courses for conductors, and the chance to learn the percussion or play the fiddle. We also offer and recorder courses. String Chambe...
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Music Appreciation

Farncombe Estate offer a range of 1 and 2 day music appreciation courses, to understand and celebrate the life and work of great composers and musicians past and present. Other classical music courses include ; Schubert, Wagner, Elgar, Brah...
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OPEN DAY 2008

The 2009 Farncombe programme will be launched at our free Open Day on Sunday 21 September 2008. There will be exhibitions, taster sessions and booking discounts.  This is also a fantastic opportunity to take a look around the Centre and see the...
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Painting & Drawing

Farncombe Estate host a range of painting holidays and short art courses. From 1 day courses to 3 day painting breaks, choose from : Acrylic Painting, Watercolour Painting, How to Draw / Paint Portraits, Oil Painting, Landscape Painting, Drawing wit...
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Personal Development

Our range of Personal Development & self improvement courses can help you discover your hidden strengths, develop self esteem and confidence, or regain a sense of inner peace. Enjoy a restful but fulfilling weekend in the beautiful Farncombe s...
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Photography

A series of 1 and 2 day digital photography courses tutored by Nick Meers, working from the basics of understanding your digital camera on to how to alter your images using computer software. For more advanced courses - see the pages on our website...
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Singing Courses

Learn to sing or improve your vocal technique on one of Farncombe Estates singing courses. Our range of voice workshops are for beginners through to more experienced sight-readers.  Singing tuition may be in groups or one-to-one.  We h...
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Walks, Wildlife & Gardens

The Cotswolds is the largest in England, and Farncombe Estate is ideally situated from which to step off the beaten track and explore this beautiful landscape. Slide shows, talks and guided walks will give you an insight into the Cotswold countrysi...
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