Flute Courses 2026
2026 Course Summary
June 12th – 15th – 3 nights
Flute Bespoke 4 3 2 1 or Clarinet Ensembles
June 15th – 18th – 3 nights
Flute ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1
July 22nd – 25th
July 25th – 28th
July 29th - August 2nd
August 2nd – 6th
September 4th – 7th
September 7th – 10th
Woodwind Workshop for Flute/Clarinet and Saxophone with Julie and Nick playing/leading
September 30th – October 6th – 6 nights
A Musical Retreat for Players, Partners and Friends.
All playing levels welcome.
October 16th – 19th – 4/3/2/1 coached quartets, trios, duos and solos if you wish.
October 19th – 22nd – 4/3/2/1 coached quartets, trios, duos and solos if you wish
October 27th – 30th – Woodwind Workshop
November 20th – 23rd – Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
November 23rd – 26th – Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
December 11th – 14th – Festive and Intensive Ensembles and individual help… Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
December 14th – 15th – Add on an extra day of even more intensive 1 : 1… Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Intermediate Levels
Flute Courses for 2027
Upper Seagry, Wiltshire
January 22nd – 25th Flute Small Ensembles
January 25th – 28th Flute Small Ensembles
January 29th – February 1st Flute Ensembles
February 1st – 4th Soprano Saxophone Summit
Church Stretton, Shropshire
February 26th – March 1st
Advanced flute ensembles or 1:1 clarinet/saxophone
March 1st – 4th
Woodwind Workshop Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone combined. Intermediate + level.
Eardisland, Herefordshire March 2027
Play like Julie … Play like Nick
Back to basics to beyond …
March 19th – 22nd — stay 3 or 6 nights
March 22nd – 25th — stay 3 or 6 nights
For late starters, lapsed learners and those needing a boost.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Workshop/Ensembles
Mixed ensembles, Trios, Duos, Solos ( if you wish ) and 1 : 1 help.
All elements covered.
Tone, technique, breathing etc … rhythm reading, style and “nerve removal” !
Church Stretton , Shropshire June 2027
Course 1 June 11th – 14th stay 3 or 6 nights
Flute Bespoke 4 3 2 1 workshop or Clarinet Ensembles
Course 2 June 14th – 17th stay 3 or 6 nights
Flute Ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1
Church Stretton, Shropshire (June 2026)
Stay 3 or 6 nights
Course 1 : June 12th – 15th
Flute 3:2:1 Course with workshop sessions, 1 : 1 help Full
- Trios, Duets and Solos and a complete makeover of your playing ! 2/3 places only
- Intermediate + Flute Ensembles and workshop
- Workshop based sessions with plenty of playing to enjoy. Technique sessions are also included each day.
- Start time 18.00 on June 12th. End Time 11.30 on June 15th
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board
Course 2 : June 15th – 18th
Flute Ensembles Full
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board.All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
- Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30
- Travel by car or train to Church Stretton
| Church Stretton | Price for 3 nights full board (per person) |
|---|---|
| Private room with own bathroom on same corridor | £649 |
| Private room ensuite for single occupancy | £679 |
| Non playing partners | £195 for 3 nights |
Our favourite summer retreat and the 17th year at this lovely venue in the Suffolk countryside. A beautiful old country house set in its own grounds with orchard and vegetable garden surrounded by miles of arable farmlands and ancient woods. Approximately 3 miles from historic Lavenham and 5 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. Many local walks and cycle routes. Perfect for that summer retreat. Partners welcome. There are no en-suites at this venue but bathrooms very near to the bedrooms. Accommodation ranges from private double or single, very large twin share or a downstairs room with single bed. Please see cost by each course heading.
Suffolk 1 July 17th – 22nd.Students
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder…. – ages 9 – 17
Suffolk 2 July 22nd- 25th. Adults £699
- Stay for 6 nights by combining courses 2 and 3
- Bespoke 3 : 2 : 1
- This course caters for your exact level of playing, aims to boost your performance skills and sort out everything on the way!
- Course starts at 18.00 on July 22nd and ends at 11.00 on 25th
Suffolk 3 July 25th – July 28th Adults £679
- Upgrade your Playing – Woodwind Clinic
- Stay for 6 nights by combining courses 2 and 3
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we cover everything!
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms. Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Course starts at 18.00 on 25th and ends at 11.00 on July 28th
3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 2 and 3.
Play music, eat good home cooking and meet like-minded others in the beautiful setting of Earls Hall with its wonderful gardens.
Suffolk 5 August 2nd – 6th. Adult Intermediate to Advanced Flutes £779
Flute Workshop/Ensembles Course
- A comprehensive workshop style course covering all aspects of your playing whilst within a coached ensemble settin.
- 5/6 places Grade 8 minimum
- Course starts at 18.00 on 2nd August. Course ends at 11.00 on 6th August
Timber Barn, Eardisland, Herefordshire UK (September)
A Musical Holiday and Retreat. Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non-ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas. Set on a working farm in rural Herefordshire. Please ask for appropriate level of course.
Course 1: September 4th – 7th
- Hereford Retreat 1 : Flute Ensembles
- Upgrade your playing
- Advanced Level Coached Quartets/Quintets
- Ensembles with Julie playing, leading or accompanying for Advanced Flutes
- Partners and Friends Welcome
Course 1: September 7th – 10th
- Hereford Retreat 2 Woodwind Workshop for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone with Julie and Nick playing/leading
- Upgrade your playing.
- Coached Quartets/Quintets plus smaller ensembles when time.
- Tips and Tricks to improve all aspects of your performance skills.
Features
- Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas.
- Maximum 2 – 7 places depending on the course
- Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.
- Leominster 5 miles, Hay-on-Wye 21 miles (famous for its second-hand book shops), Presteigne 10 miles , Kington 8 miles, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye 23 miles, Ludlow 16.7 miles
- The venue is situated on a working farm in rural Herefordshire and has ample car parking.
- There is a tennis court for us to use … please bring your own rackets and balls.
- Courtyard garden and patio. Wooden garden house. Wifi
- Hot water and generous heating ( underfloor and radiators ) throughout the barn.
- 4 ensuite double/twin rooms and 2 sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom. Additional ensuite rooms available in the adjoining barn
- Each course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
- All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms.
Thank you for laying on such an enjoyable experience. The results of the course have been extraordinary….My playing has gone up a notch or two. JC
| Accommodation | Course 1 September 4th - 7th |
Course 2 September 7th - 10th |
|---|---|---|
| Eardisland, Hereford | 3 nights | 3 nights |
| Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player | 200 | 200 |
| Twin share | 579 pp | 579 pp |
| Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom | 629 | 629 |
| Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite | 689 | 689 |
| Non resident player Full course including all meals/tuition | 569 | 569 |
Arsicci, Tuscany, Italy
September 30th – October 6th 2026 (6 nights)
A secret gem in Italy… nature at its best, yet within reach of Italian art, history, wine and culture. An ancient farmhouse dating back 500 years, located 850m above sea level in the Appennino mountains.
Fly to Bologna, Pisa or Florence. 4 Bedrooms ensuite or 3 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms.
- population 15 residents plus ourselves!
- A secret gem of an area in Italy … nature at its best, yet within reach of Italian art, history, wine and culture
- The ancient stones with podere Arsicci ( Arsicci farm ) written within them
Schedule for the week
Wednesday, September 30th 2026 arrive after 16.00
Tuesday, October 6th 2026 depart after early 7.30 am breakfast.
Arrive after 16.00 on Wednesday 30th September to settle in and have tea/coffee/welcome wine and snacks. Playing session at 18.00 and then dinner at 19.30.
Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday
- Breakfast at 8.45 Session 9.30 until 12.30
- Light Lunch at 1.00 Free afternoon
- Playing session at 16.30 Evening soiree at 18.30
- Dinner at 19.45
Except Saturday
- Breakfast at 8.45 Session 9.30 – 11.30
- Free for the rest of the day to explore
- Optional Session at 17.30
- Dinner at 19.45
- Depart Tuesday October 6th after an early breakfast
Julie and Nick have used their extensive travel knowledge to seek out this perfectly quirky, authentic, antique with countryside elegance and classically furnished venue in Italy. It is an ancient farmhouse dating back 500 years. located in Arsicci, a small Appennino village, which is 850 meters above sea level.
One side of the house looks out over the panoramic view and the other back into the small hamlet.
The village is surrounded by wonderful scenery and is guaranteed to make you feel relaxed. A perfect setting for music making. Arsicci is located near to the river Tevere springs, which is the source of the River Tiber. There are many marked paths of different difficulty levels on the surrounding mountains. The GEA path, which follows the Appennini ridge, passes near to the village.
A thirty minute car journey enables you to reach the art towns of the upper Tiber valley:- Sansepolcro (Piero della Francesca Renaissance artist town), Monterchi, Anghiari, Pieve Santo Stefano.
The property is an extensive 850 square meters in size and situated over 3 floors with a four car garage, a 500 sq metre front garden, a 200 sq metre lower terrace garden and set in a 5000 sq metre wooded park.
Please note that the swimming pool will not be is use as we are visiting out of season and it is not heated.
- 4 Bedrooms are ensuite or 3 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms. We also have a cottage in the neighbourhood
- The house has many rooms in which to relax and rehearse and has a small upright piano for our use.
- Hot water. Wifi. Parking
- Badia Tedalda (12 km) ( see photos below )is where the nearest local shop/restaurant is situated
- Sansepolcro (20 km) is a slightly larger town.
- Anghiari ( 35 km ) is a quaint town to visit
- Arezzo (62km) has some major sights
Fly to Bologna, Pisa or Florence and share a hired car. The drive is straightforward. We recommend that you add on a day’s city sightseeing at the beginning or end of your trip.
We have chosen midweek dates for cheaper flight options. There are frequent flights to all airports (BA, Easyjet etc ).
Visit Siena, Montepulciano or Arezzo for a full day out on the Saturday.
| Accommodation | Price (per person) |
|---|---|
|
Italy course begins at 16.00. Ends after an early breakfast on the final day. |
Italy September 30th - October 6th 6 nights Full board except Saturday when there is no lunch |
| Private room ensuite for single occupancy | £1245 all inclusive |
| Private Room for single occupancy with bathroom next-door | £1095 all inclusive |
| Twin/Double for 2 players sharing with bathroom next door | £1045 per person all inclusive |
| Non playing partners | £450 for 6 nights all inclusive |
October 16th – 19th and 19th – 22nd
- Train station nearby
- Start time 18.00 End Time 11.30 after a final session
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board. All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Course 1: October 16th – 19th
Course 2: October 19th – 22nd
- 4321 ensembles/workshop sessions and solos (if you wish) with Julie playing/ leading
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
- Single, Double or Twin accommodation with Full Board
- All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
- Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30 after a final session
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Church Stretton October Course 1 or 2 | 3 nights fully inclusive |
| ROOM TYPE | Full Board |
| Double room ensuite | £679 |
| Double room with private bathroom on same corridor | £649 |
October 27th – 30th 2026 Sugnall Hall, Staffordshire
Staffordshire 1
Sugnall Hall, near Eccleshall, Staffordshire
Woodwind Workshop course for Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
- A little of everything that we offer …. from group playing to quartets, trios, duets and solos, if you wish.
- Improve all aspects of your playing through small ensemble coaching, 1 : 1 help, Tone, Technique and playing with an accompanist.
- Stay in this amazing Country Hall set within its own estate just off the M6 near Eccleshall
- Mostly ensuite rooms – luxurious furnishings and very comfortable living.
- Large rehearsal space, several seating areas, formal dining room and beautiful gardens and two fabulous kitchens ….!
- Stafford is nearest mainline station where taxis are waiting or grab an Uber!
- Do share car journeys or taxis …we can help connect you with others.
- Course starts at 18.00 on Tuesday with a playing session and dinner and ends at 11.30 on Friday after a morning playing session. 3 nights.
| Accommodation | Course 1 | Course 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire |
Course 1 Woodwind Workshop October 27th - 30th Tuesday - Friday 3 nights. |
Course 2 Advanced Saxophones October 30th - November 2nd Friday - Monday 3 nights |
| ROOM TYPE : | Standard rate full board | Standard rate full board |
| Single ensuite | £669 | £669 |
| Single not ensuite with shared family bathroom between 3 rooms. | £629 | £629 |
| Double ensuite share with non playing partner | £879 per room | £879 per room |
Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, UK
Wiltshire 1
November 20th – 23rd
- Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
- All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome.
- Participants must be secure readers.
- Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
- The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
- We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
- Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
| Accommodation | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Seagry, Wiltshire | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
| No. of nights | 3 fully inclusive | 6 fully inclusive |
| Single ensuite/private bathroom | £699 | £1295 |
| Daily rate full course | £445 | |
| Daily rate | £175 each day. Minimum 2 days |
Wiltshire 2
November 23rd-26th
- Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions
- All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome
- Participants must be secure readers.
- Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish
- The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost
- We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
- Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Each course begins at 18.00 on the first day with a playing session followed by dinner and ends after a morning playing session at 11.30
Stay in this beautifully presented house on an organic farm in Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
All double/twin bedrooms with private/ensuite bathrooms
Schedule from 9.30 – 13.00 and 16.30 – 19.30 with optional playing after dinner. Time to rehearse with others in between classes and a daily, informal soiree if you wish to perform what you have rehearsed.
| Accommodation | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Seagry, Wiltshire | Course 1 or 2 | 1 and 2 double course |
| No. of nights | 3 fully inclusive | 6 fully inclusive |
| Single ensuite/private bathroom | £699 | £1295 |
| Daily rate full course | £445 | |
| Daily rate | £175 each day minimum 2 days |
Eardisland, Herefordshire
December 11th – 14th
- Festive Intensive – Ensembles and individual help
- starts at 18.00 with a session followed by dinner and ends at 11.30
December 11th – 15th
- Festive Intensive with an additional day and night.
- Luxury Accommodation with ensuite or non ensuite rooms and spacious rehearsal/living areas.
- Maximum 5/6 places for flute, clarinet, saxophone
- Partners very welcome
Join together for some festive favourites and other seasonal classics that Nick has arranged. In addition, we will have some more unusual content such as Manfredini’s Baroque Christmas Concerto and an arrangement of an aria from Bach’s Christmas oratorio. From traditional arrangements… Bach to Broadway and beyond. There will also be the opportunity for individual help and solo opportunities with accompaniment.
Stay for an extra 24 hours for some intensive musical workouts
Maximum 7 places for flute/clarinet or saxophone
Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.
- The venue is situated on a working farm in rural Herefordshire and has ample car parking.
- Courtyard garden and patio
- Wooden garden house
- Wifi
- Hot water and generous heating ( underfloor and radiators ) throughout the barn.
- 4 ensuite double/twin rooms and 2 sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom
The course begins at 18.00 on December 11th and ends on 14th if staying for 3 nights or 15th if you choose for an additional, extra intensive day and night!
All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms
| Accommodation | Course 1 | Course 1 + 1 night |
|---|---|---|
| Eardisland, Hereford | December 11th - 14th | December 11th - 15th |
|
number of nights including accommodation and all meals + tuition |
3 nights | 4 nights |
| Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite | £679 | £779 |
| Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom | £639 | £739 |
| Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player | £195 | £225 |
Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Course 1 January 22nd - 25th 2027
- Small Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
- All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome.
- Participants must be secure readers.
- Coached Small Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
- The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
- We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
- Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Course 2 January 25th – 28th 2027
- Small Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
- All Intermediate – Advanced adult flute players welcome.
- Participants must be secure readers.
- Coached Small Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
- The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
- We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
- Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Course 3 January 29th – February 1st 2027
- Flute Ensembles/Workshop sessions
- All Intermediate players welcome
- Coached Ensembles in workshop based sessions and the opportunity to play solos if you wish.
- The chance to chat and relax with like-minded others at the same time as giving your own playing a boost.
- We have over 300 unique arrangements for flute ensembles, many of which are orchestral arrangements – Mahler, Berlioz, Dvorak, Verdi, Vivaldi etc.
- Piccolo, Flute, Alto and Bass parts.
Details
Each course begins at 18.00 on the first day with a playing session followed by dinner and ends after a morning playing session at 11.30
Stay in this beautifully presented house on an organic farm in Upper Seagry, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
All double/twin bedrooms with private/ensuite bathrooms
Schedule from 9.30 – 13.00 and 16.30 – 19.30 with optional playing after dinner. Time to rehearse with others in between classes and a daily, informal soiree if you wish to perform what you have rehearsed.
| Accommodation | Course 1 or 2 or 3 | 1 and 2 double course |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Seagry, Wiltshire | Course 1 or 2 or 3 | 1 and 2 double course |
| No. of nights | 3 fully inclusive | 6 fully inclusive |
| Single ensuite/private bathroom | £699 | £1295 |
| Daily rate full course | £445 | |
| Daily rate | £185 each day minimum 2 days |
Church Stretton, Shropshire (March 2027)
February 26th - March 1st and March 1st - 4th
- Train station nearby
- Start time 18.00 End Time 11.30 after a final session
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board. All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
Course 1: February 26th - March 1st
- Advanced ensembles/workshop sessions and solos (if you wish) with Julie playing/ leading
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
- Single, Double or Twin accommodation with Full Board
- All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
- Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30 after a final session
Course 2: March 1st - 4th
Woodwind Workshop for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones combined
Intermediate + levels
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we cover everything!
Play music, eat good home cooking and meet like-minded others in the beautiful setting of Earls Hall with its wonderful gardens.
- Train station nearby
- Start time 18.00 End Time 11.30 after a final session
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board. All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Church Stretton February/March Course 1 or 2 | 3 nights fully inclusive |
| ROOM TYPE | Full Board |
| Double room ensuite | £679 |
| Double room with private bathroom on same corridor | £649 |
Eardisland, Herefordshire
Woodwind Workshop with Nick and Julie
Back to basics to beyond …
Play like Julie …!
Play like Nick …!
March 19th – 22nd stay 3 or 6 nights
March 22nd – 25th stay 3 or 6 nights
For late starters, lapsed learners and those needing a boost.
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Workshop/Ensembles
Mixed ensembles, Trios, Duos, Solos ( if you wish ) and 1 : 1 help.
All elements covered.
Tone, technique, breathing etc … rhythm reading, style and “nerve removal” !
Partners and friends welcome and there are so many local places of interest to visit and enjoy.
- The venue is situated on a working farm in rural Herefordshire and has ample car parking.
- Courtyard garden and patio
- Wooden garden house
- Wifi
- Hot water and generous heating ( underfloor and radiators ) throughout the barn.
- 4 ensuite double/twin rooms and 2 sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom
The course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
All meals included from Dinner on the first evening to Breakfast on the last morning
Please ask for shared car possibilities or public transport
The beautiful village of Eardisland is set on the banks of the River Arrow and is a picturesque location for a peaceful holiday. With local pubs, tea rooms and a community store selling local produce which is set within the dovecote, this quaint village has everything you will need. A variety of birdlife can be found around the river which makes this a charming place to stay. Close by, the picturesque village of Weobley, once voted one of the top ten places to live in England, has many timber-framed buildings, and excellent facilities including a village shop, local pubs and the renowned Jules restaurant. Hay-on-Wye, the town of books, is within easy reach as are medieval Ludlow, the cathedral city of Hereford with its medieval bridge spanning the River Wye, Mappa Mundi world map and Chained Library. The magnificent Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park also make a great day out. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa’s Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms
| Accommodation | Course 1 March 19th - 22nd |
Course 2 March 22nd - 25th |
|---|---|---|
| Eardisland, Hereford | 3 nights | 3 nights |
| Non playing partner sharing a double ensuite room with a player | 200 | 200 |
| Twin share | 579 pp | 579 pp |
| Single occupancy sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom | 629 | 629 |
| Single Occupancy Double/Twin room ensuite | 689 | 689 |
| Non resident player Full course including all meals/tuition | 569 | 569 |
Course 1 : June 11th – 14th
Bespoke Flute 4:3:2:1 Course with workshop sessions, 1 : 1 help
- Trios, Duets and Solos and a complete makeover of your playing ! 2/3 places only
- Intermediate + Flute Ensembles and workshop
- Workshop based sessions with plenty of playing to enjoy. Technique sessions are also included each day.
- Start time 18.00 on June 11th. End Time 11.30 on June 14th
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre.
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board
- Travel by train or car with parking onsite
Course 2 : June 14th – 17th
Flute Ensembles
- Stay in this characterful house within walking distance of the town centre
- Single, Double or twin accommodation with Full Board.All rooms ensuite or with private bathroom next door.
- Start Time 18.00. End Time 11.30
- Travel by car or train to Church Stretton
| Church Stretton | Price for 3 nights full board (per person) |
|---|---|
| Private room with own bathroom on same corridor | £649 |
| Private room ensuite for single occupancy | £689 |
| Non playing partners | £200 for 3 nights |