Category: Lessons & Classes

Arts and Crafts Experience Days: Learn to make your own eco-friendly soy wax candles during this fun two-hour craft workshop in Brighton. With all materials and refreshments included, it’s a great way to nurture your creative side! Experiences take place at an independent gallery and studio in Hove, a short walk from Brighton city centre. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed by professional illustrator and designer Charlie—your tutor for the day. She’ll begin by introducing some of the materials you’ll be using, including 100% pure eco soy wax, beeswax, various types of wick, natural oils and fragrances, dyes and containers. Over two hours, you’ll learn to make a selection of floating, container and beeswax candles while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits (morning sessions) or a glass of bubbly (afternoon sessions!). Charlie will demonstrate each step of the process and remain on hand to offer tips and advice as you go about creating your designs. Let your senses guide you and leave with your gorgeous candles to display at home or gift to family and friends.The Make Your Own Candle Workshop in Brighton is a chance to try something new in a relaxed and friendly environment. An Experience Days voucher would make a thoughtful gift for the keen crafter in your life. 

£45

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Arts and Crafts Experience Days: Learn to make your own personalised silver-plated keyring during this fun one-hour craft workshop in Brighton. With all materials and refreshments included, it’s a great way to nurture your creative side! Experiences take place at an independent gallery and studio in Hove, a short walk from Brighton city centre. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed by professional illustrator and designer Charlie—your tutor for the day. She’ll start by introducing some of the materials you’ll be using, including the silver-plated metal base, vintage maps, comic books, music sheets and typographic initials. You’ll then set about creating your design while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Charlie will demonstrate each step of the process and remain on hand to offer tips and advice as your keyrings begin to take shape. Discover your personal style and leave with 2 unique gift-boxed pieces to give as a gift or keep all for yourself! Bespoke Key Ring Making in Brighton is a chance to try something new in a relaxed and friendly environment. An Experience Days voucher would make a thoughtful gift for the keen crafter in your life. 

£20

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Cooking Experience Days: This unique foraging course, available in several locations across the UK, will introduce you to some of the country’s most delicious wild foods. Join an expert guide for five to six hours of fun and discovery as you learn to collect and cook the overlooked ingredients growing on your doorstep! Experiences take place in a variety of locations and will differ slightly depending on the landscape and season. On arrival, you’ll be greeted by a professional foraging guide who’ll talk you through the basics of plant/fungi identification before leading the group in search of several edible species. Baskets in hand, you’ll learn to identify and harvest tasty wild ingredients while avoiding inedible lookalikes and following key foraging best practices. From nettles, dandelions and wild garlic, to bilberries, knotweed and mushrooms—you’ll discover the sheer abundance of nature’s larder and samples its uses in a variety of preserves, syrups and infusions. Taste buds awoken, you’ll then prepare a quick and simple lunch showcasing by-now familiar foraged ingredients. Discover exciting new flavours and techniques—and leave feeling inspired to start foraging for yourself! The ‘Foraging and Wild Cookery’ course is suitable for anyone interested in learning more about wild foods in the UK, and Experience Days vouchers make unique birthday or Christmas gifts. Treat the adventurous cook in your life to an unforgettable experience today! 

£70

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Photography Experience Days: This half day photography tour in central London will teach you to make better use of your digital camera—and take better photos! Suitable for DSLR, point-and-shoot and smartphone cameras, it’s a great way to develop your skills while exploring the iconic sights of the city!
Tours depart from Portcullis House, in Westminster, and follow a three-hour route across the city, ending at Tower Bridge. Along the way, you’ll pass many of London’s most famous landmarks, including the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Your guide will offer expert advice throughout, starting with some camera basics before introducing more sophisticated photography techniques. You’ll learn to tell a story using selective focus and unlock your camera’s manual settings for more creative control over photos. You’ll also discuss picture composition and framing, as well as the best lenses, equipment and apps to buy. Ask as many questions as you like, of course, and leave a more confident photographer when the tour concludes!
The Half Day Central London Photography Tour is suitable for all levels of photographers, but would make a particularly thoughtful gift for those keen on improving their skills. See London in a new light with an Experience Days voucher!

£45

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Photography Experience Days: This evening photography tour in central London will teach you to make better use of your digital camera—and take better night-time photos! Suitable for DSLR, point-and-shoot and smartphone cameras, it’s a great way to develop your skills while exploring the iconic sights of the city after dark!
Tours depart from Portcullis House, in Westminster, and follow a three-hour route across the city, ending at Tower Bridge. Along the way, you’ll pass many of London’s most famous landmarks, including the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Your guide will offer expert advice throughout, starting with some camera basics before introducing more sophisticated photography techniques. You’ll learn to adjust exposure for low-light shooting and utilise your flash for better night-time portraits. You’ll also experiment with longer exposure times and light painting, as well as discussing the best lenses, equipment and apps to buy. Ask as many questions as you like, of course, and leave a more confident photographer when the tour concludes!
The Evening Photography Tour of London would make a unique experience gift for your creative loved one, whether they’re already a keen photographer or a novice getting to grips with a new camera. Snap up an Experience Days voucher today!

£45

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https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/evening-photography-tour-of-london

Recording Studio Experience Days: Recording Studio Experience Days: This recording studio experience in London is perfect for singers who want to learn more about the recording process. Join an experienced musician and sound engineer for a two-hour session and leave with a professionally mixed and mastered recording of your chosen track.
On arrival at the East London studio, you’ll be greeted by Itay, an expert producer, composer and engineer with over a decade’s experience in the music business. He’ll be your guide throughout the session, ensuring you sound your very best! You’ll begin by listening to your pre-selected song together, before singing it with Itay accompanying on guitar. Next, you’ll start recording using the studio’s selection of high-end equipment, which includes valve microphones, vintage preamps, compressors and EQs. Once you’ve sung your song from start to finish a few times, you’ll repeat each part separately, and if there’s time, record some vocal harmonies. Finally, Itay will mix your best vocals with the backing track to produce a crisp, radio-quality recording. Ask as many questions as you like and take home a copy to impress all your family and friends!
The Two-Hour Recording Studio in London would make a unique experience gift for aspiring solo singers and duos. If you know a star in waiting, surprise them with an Experience Days voucher today!

£120

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Food and Drink Experience Days: Coffee Experience Days:  Do you love a good cup of coffee? Well, now you can learn to prepare one yourself during this comprehensive one-day barista course in London. Designed by leading coffee industry experts, the course will take you on a fascinating journey from bean to machine to cup!
The experience takes place at one of the countries largest schools for hospitality professionals, in Bermondsey, London. Over six hours (9am – 3pm), their instructors will deliver a crash course in coffee—covering everything from its history and geography, to the roasting process, espresso-making, tasting notes and more. You’ll learn the difference between arabica and robusta beans, and discover the unique flavours of coffee-producing nations, like Ethiopia and Yemen. You’ll also get to grips with different brewing methods and learn to prepare espresso-based drinks like a pro! That means picture-perfect macchiatos, cappuccinos, flat whites, lattes and more! When the masterclass concludes, you’ll leave with the knowhow and skills to make exceptional coffee at home—or in a café. It’s time to add ‘Barista’ to that CV!
This full day coffee course would make a unique experience gift for coffee lovers, but it’s also perfect for young people and students looking to gain employable skills. Treat them to an Experience Days voucher today—and look forward to a damn fine cup of coffee in return!

£165

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Horse Riding Experience Days: Polo Experience Days: Think polo is just for well-to-do folks dressed in Ralph Lauren? Think again. During this exhilarating 7-hour lesson, you’ll learn that polo is for everyone! Your full day experience will involve learning the rules and techniques of the game, before putting your skills to the test on a real polo pony. This experience also includes lunch and the opportunity to watch a professional polo match while you enjoy some well-deserved drinks! You’ll begin your full-day polo experience by meeting your expert instructors at their club in Taunton, Somerset. Breathe in that fresh countryside air, and admire the surrounding natural beauty before you begin your exciting day of polo. Your instructor for the day will give you an in-depth run down of everything you’ll need to get started, beginning with a lesson on hitting the ball on foot using foot mallets. You’ll also practice on model and mechanical horses to help you master the technique before you test it out on the real thing! After a fun morning filled with practice, you’ll have worked up quite an appetite, so you can take a break to enjoy some lunch and reflect on what you’ve learned so far. After lunch, it’s time to put your lessons into action on one of the school’s master polo ponies. Feel the thrill of hitting the ball with the mallet as your trusty steed guides you around the field. Don’t worry – your instructor will be on-hand at all times just in case you need any help. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll be arranged into teams to play a chukka with the club players. This will be followed by a prize-giving ceremony. Once the rightful winner has been crowned, you can enjoy a drink or two while you watch the pro’s play tournament matches. You’ll have an even greater appreciation for the game now that you’ve learned from the experts!This full-day polo lesson is a thrilling way to spend the day, and makes the perfect experience gift for that sporty friend who loves to try new things!

£125

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https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/full-day-introduction-to-polo–somerset

Afternoon Tea Experience Days: Anyone for afternoon tea? During this fabulous cooking class in Gloucestershire, you’ll learn to prepare one yourself. Join an experienced pastry chef for a three-hour masterclass in scones, macarons, cucumber sandwiches and more!
The experience takes place at one of region’s top cookery schools, where you’ll be greeted on arrival by Andy—the resident pastry chef. He’ll welcome you to the school and introduce the afternoon tea menu. Over the course of the lesson, you’ll learn to prepare and bake a variety of cakes, pastries and sandwiches—including old favourites, like French macarons, orange madeleines, fresh fruit tarts, Pimm’s scones and, of course, cucumber sandwiches! Chef will demonstrate each new technique and offer tips for getting the best out of your ingredients. When everything’s ready, you’ll head to the dining room for your very own afternoon tea, complete with a tea of your choice. Trust us, everything tastes better when you’ve made it yourself!
The Make Your Own Afternoon Tea Class in Gloucestershire would make a unique experience gift for fans of this Great British tradition, and it’s a great one to share with foodie friends and family. Go on, treat your loved one to an Experience Days voucher today!

£60

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Experience Days Dance Classes: Ready to take your passion for choreography to the next level? Well, this could be the experience for you! Join an experienced instructor for a 90-minute intermediate class in devising routines for the aerial silks, static trapeze or hoop.
The experience is organised by one of Birmingham’s most exciting physical theatre companies. They’ve been entertaining audiences and pushing boundaries for over a decade, while offering a range of educational workshops and in-house classes. During this intermediate session, you’ll learn to build routines and choreograph material for the aerial silks, static trapeze or hoop. Private classes are designed with students’ preferences in mind, and you’ll be in safe hands with the troupe’s talented performer-instructors. Working with your music/concept, they’ll help you build performance material, with a view to achieving more challenging routines and identifying an individual style. It’s a great way to learn—whether you’ve dreams of becoming a professional choreographer, or you’re just looking to expand your skill set.
The Aerial Choreography Class in Birmingham would make a thoughtful activity gift for aspiring performers with some experience under their belt. Treat your loved one to an Experience Days voucher today!

£80

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