Treetops

 

 

Treetops
Garden Close Lane
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6PP
Tel: 01635 44850

 

 

 

Autumn at Treetops

Dates of courses and classes

DATE & TIME COURSE DETAILS COST
COOKERY:    

*

Wednesday
25 June 2008
9.30am-12.15pm
with Debbie Hearn
Cookery: Summer Fruit Learn fresh and new ideas of what to do with the fruit from your garden this year, whether you have fruit trees, raspberries, strawberries or gooseberries, come and watch Debbie demonstrate some great recipe ideas. £50
Wednesday
2 July 2008
9.30am-3pm
with Vanessa Miller
Cookery:
The Best Of
A selection of our best ever recipes from the past three years. So many of you come back again and again, and tell us which were your favourite recipes, that Vanessa has decided to put a class together with some of your favourites, whilst also adding a twist or new ingredient. All the usual top tips and advice to make your entertaining and every day cooking easy and impressive. £70
Wednesday
17 September 2008
9.30am-12.15pm
with Debbie Hearn
Cookery:
Vegetable Glut
For all of you with vegetable patches or an allotment, who wonder what on earth to do with your annual glut. Find out from Debbie what can be used for delicious recipes, what can be frozen or stored for later use. Please bring along some of your produce for us all to see during the class. £50
WATERCOLOURS:    

**

Wednesday
21 May 2008
9.30am-3pm
Watercolour:
Bluebells in May
A picture full of mood and atmosphere. A lovely subject for the beginning of Summer. We may paint in the Treetops woods if the weather permits. £60
Monday
16 June 2008
9.30am-3pm
ACRYLICS!
Fun with Acrylics
Something a bit different! Experience the fun, flexibility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. We've had two years of Watercolour at Treetops so thought it was time to get messy! £60
Wednesday
10 September 2008
9.30am-3pm
Watercolour:
Seascape
This class is for all levels and is a great start to the new term. Bring along some of your favourite holiday photos of the sea. At the end of the class perhaps you will be able to go home and recreate that scene with your paintbrush!  We will learn step by step with Claire and you will create a finished painting to take home with you. £60
Monday
13 October 2008
9.30am-3pm
Watercolour:
Autumn Still Life 
Every year, we have to have a class that uses the rich and vibrant colours and shades of oranges and reds! At this class we are going to work from an Autumnal arrangement that will include flowers, fruits and vegetables. From the layout, the drawing followed by the layers of washes and paints, you will be amazed at your finished painting! £60
Wednesday
12 November 2008
9.30am-3pm
Watercolour:
A Winter Scene
A great class that was very popular in 2007. Come and create one or perhaps two paintings that you could give as gifts this Christmas or turn into your Christmas card this year. We had some lovely bright and cheery Robins painted last year. My favourite tip was learning how to create realistic looking snow on my painting. £60
AGA:    

*

Friday
16 May 2008
9.45am-1.30pm
Aga:
Summer Aga

Learn how to cook your favourite dishes in the Aga. Make the most of the Aga ovens, learn what can be prepared ahead of time, pick up lots of top tips and enjoy a great lunch afterwards.  This class is great if you are new to Aga or if you've had your Aga for 20 years, there is always something new to learn from Sarah!

£55
Friday
28 November 2008
9.45am-1.30pm
Aga:
Relaxed Aga Christmas
A very popular class. Held a month before  the big day, to help you prepare and think ahead. This is a great class; Sarah fills the morning with so many quick and easy short cuts, ideas of what to make now for freezing and also how to juggle your ovens on the day itself. Come and ask all your questions and let Sarah solve your Aga Christmas problems! I promise you will leave feeling very inspired and confident. (The best bit is the delicious lunch afterwards!) £55
FLOWERS:    

***

Wednesday
11 June 2008
9.45am-2pm
Flowers:
Summer
A wonderfully scented and relaxing day. There are so many flowers available during the Summer months, it can sometimes be hard to choose. Susanna will teach which flowers work well together to create stunning arrangements, ideas to decorate your home, and creations that would make wonderful gift ideas. £70
Tuesday
2 December
2008
9.45am-2pm
Flowers:
Christmas
This class was so oversubscribed last year that Susanna and I are holding two in 2008. If you missed out last year, please book early! At this class, Susanna will show you beautiful and stunning ways to dress your home this Christmas, using flowers, foliage from the garden, fruits, vegetables, herbs ..... the smell is divine in my house. With Susanna’s guidance you will create a wreath to take home for your front door, or if you prefer a table top or candle arrangement. £75
Wednesday
3 December
2008
9.45am-2pm
Flowers:
Christmas
See above. £75
PILATES:      

Tuesday mornings

Intermediate:
9.15am-10.30am
Experienced:
10.45am - 12 noon

Please call Emily for term start dates.

Pilates: A mat based Pilates class run as a course over 6 weeks with homework to do in between classes!  A gentle but effective exercise class.  
PHOTOGRAPHY:    

*****

Friday
9 May 2008
10am-2pm
Photography:
Beginners
(Part I of II)
Description: Arranged over two dates this class has been designed for you to learn more about using your digital or film camera. It will also help you to be more creative with your photography. During the first session you will photograph around Treetops; covering landscapes, architecture, people and abstract compositions under Jo's guidance. After the class you will develop your photographs before returning on 19 May for some analysis and top tips from Jo. £80
(for both parts)
Monday
19 May 2008
10am-2pm
Photography:
Beginners
(Part II of II)
See above. See above.

* Cookery Classes include:  Refreshments, the recipes to take home and in the case of the full days – lunch and a glass of wine.

** Watercolour Classes include:  All materials, refreshments and lunch with a glass of wine.

*** Flower Design Classes include: All materials, refreshments and a light lunch.

***** Photography Classes include: All materials, refreshments and a sandwich lunch. (Photo development is an extra cost).

 

 

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