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Learn, play and relax by the sea — with world-class teachers and unforgettable surroundings.
Come and enjoy spending an exciting weekend in an area of outstanding natural beauty, meeting and playing with other guitarists, classes with top professional players and teachers, concerts and playing opportunities all in a friendly, fun, relaxed environment.
The course is open to all ages from 18 years upwards. There will be plenty of socialising including enjoying sea view evening meals together. In the breaks there will be people to relax with or a chance to have time to yourself. The ensemble music will be arranged to suit all levels and music will be sent out in advance. If you wish to play in the master class, please email Alison asap (all course members will observe, enjoy and learn from the master class but places will be limited to play).
The classes and concerts will take place in the pretty historic twin fishing villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, an artist’s paradise. One of the concert venues is by the rocks on the water’s edge and the master class venue overhangs the sea and has a balcony for the coffee break! All the venues are in easy walking distance from each other. The sea and beaches, with excellent bathing water, are easily accessible as are cafes, pubs, shops & galleries.
The course begins on Friday 5th September at 1.30pm with a delicious arrival Cornish afternoon tea. The first class will start at 3pm. The last class will finish at 5pm on Sunday 7th September (to allow people time to travel home) and will include an informal play through of ensemble music covered on the course.
If anyone would like to extend their stay and enjoy the area, Alison will be around on Monday.
3 Professional Concerts:
Ensemble classes with Alison Smith . William Lovelady is arranging one of his compositions and Gerald Garcia one of his Etudes specially for the course ensemble to play over the weekend as two of the repertoire pieces.
Workshop with the Eden Stell Guitar Duo.
Master class with Craig Ogden.
A presentation by Gerald Garcia. Anatomy of an Etude – “Why write an Etude?”.
Informal playing opportunities.
Delicious arrival Cornish afternoon tea in the iconic historic Grade 2 listed clock tower overhanging the sea.
Friday and Saturday evenings, pre concert dinner at The Bay Bar/Restaurant, an excellent local eatery with idyllic views overlooking Cawsand beach (drinks not included).
All coffee/tea, cakes and biscuits in the breaks.
Accommodation – from cosy cottages to seaside stays, explore options on our accommodation page — and don’t hesitate to contact us for guidance.
Breakfast and lunch (plenty of friendly cafes, shops, pubs)
To book your place a non refundable deposit of £80 is required. The balance is due by 7th July.
In the extremely unlikely event we have to cancel, any money paid will be refunded.
Please take out holiday insurance to cover your own cancellation.
Please fill in the form below if you’d like to book your place.