Beauty and Well-Being

8021 Make the Best ofYourself! (Wed 13 Aug)
10.00am-12.30/1.30-4.30pm £53*

A one-day workshop on make-up. Be more confident at that special function, with that special person or at that interview by learning more about make-up, what it can do for you and how to apply it correctly.You will learn how to care for your skin and will also have the chance to compare your skin colour with the colour wheel, gaining advice on which colours to wear and which to avoid. Learn how to make the best of your features and colouring. We suggest you bring some of your own makeup and seek guidance on its best use – and you will also have the chance to use some of the products which Deborah will bring along to assist you with your future selection. Tutor: Deborah Osborne

8022 Nail It! (Thurs 14 Aug)
10.00am-12.30/1.30-4.30pm £53*

A one-day workshop on manicure covering the essentials of general conditioning of nails and hands, correct filing and cuticle work, application of nail polish, French manicure and dependent on time and students’ wishes, we will also cover aspects of pedicure and nail gems. Tutor: Deborah Osborne

8023 Introduction to the Alexander Technique (Mon 4 Aug)
10.00am-12.30/1.30-4.00pm £48

The way you use your body affects everything you do: how you feel, think, act and how much tension you carry. The AlexanderTechnique is a subtle re-education in balance and movement, teaching you to tune in to your body more accurately and to undo harmful habits. As you take increased responsibility for your use, the Technique can help with co-ordination, chronic pain, breathing, or response to stress. At any age you can optimise your poise and well-being.

TheTechnique was recognised as vitally important to health by doctors in the 1930s, and since then many people have found it of far-reaching benefit in their lives. It is widely practised by musicians, actors and sports people to improve their performance and reduce the risk of injury.

A new student commented…
‘After suffering a whiplash injury in a road accident I suffered constant stiffness and pain in my neck and shoulders. Within the first few sessions of learning the Alexander Technique the stiffness eased and I stopped suffering the continual headaches on a daily basis’.

TheTechnique is a learning process which provides a long-term approach to the maintenance of your whole self. This basic introduction is a one-day workshop which will introduce you to the principles so you can see if it is something you wish to pursue. It will include as much hands-on work as possible within the context of the group.
Tutors: PollyWaterfield and Catharine Gunningham