Courses

All residential course prices inclusive of Full Board, limited en-suite accommodation is available for a supplementary charge. We have a policy of not asking people to share, but there's a £15 reduction on the weekend course price if you share a room with a friend, another guest or partner. See tariffs for daily and special rates.
Course guests normally arrive from 3-3.30pm on Monday, leaving around 10am on the Friday, or from 3-3.30pm on the Friday, leaving around 2pm on the Sunday.
Bursary help is available - enquire on-line or phone for details.
Please note that the courses that we offer may not reflect the views of Claridge House.

July 2-4 CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING - Summer Birds and Creatures
Maggie will use traditional Chinese materials to demonstrate the techniques used to create freestyle and impressionistic pictures typical of the Chinese style. During the weekend you will paint compositions of flowers, birds and insects using the traditional materials. The course is suitable for beginners or improvers.
Maggie Cross, learned the art of Chinese painting in Hong Kong, where she grew up. Materials may be available at a small cost.
Cost: £175

July 5-9 CARERS’ BREAK
A midweek break set aside especially for carers. Unwind, rest and relax in a peaceful, caring atmosphere. Spend time on your own or with others who are also taking time out from the demands of being a carer.
Cost: £225

July 9-11 EXPLORING SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIP
“Seek to know one another in the things that are eternal”. This weekend we explore the nature of spiritual friendship. We will consider how we may deepen our spiritual lives by receiving and giving support on the spiritual journey and sharing our experiences and insights with others.
Cherry Simpkin, a spiritual director, and a healer and trainer with Quaker Spiritual Healers.
Cost: £175

July 16-18 WORLD CIRCLE DANCE
Dances from many cultures, a rich diversity of flavour, mood and beautiful evocative music to kindle our innate expansiveness, lift our spirits and open our hearts. Some experience of circle dancing would be useful. (If in doubt please ask to discuss with tutor)
Eve Corrin, an experienced teacher of circle dance with a gentle, straightforward and relaxed style of teaching.
Cost: £175

July 19-23 DIMENSIONS OF YOUR WRITING SELF - a writing retreat
Supportive space for writing, silence and sharing. Time to focus, explore and experience yourself through the words you place on the page. One-to-one sessions offered. For all levels: those who intend to write; those who can’t find time to write; those who want more time to be with their writing.
Monica Suswin, a published writer in the field of creative therapeutic writing.
Cost: £295

July 23-25 REIKI II
Being attuned to Reiki II increases your Reiki, enabling you to treat yourself and others at a deeper level, to deal directly with mental/emotional aspects and to send out distant healing.
Anna Moore, a Reiki Master and teacher for over 10 years.
Cost: £175

July 30-August 1 FREEING THE BREATH - an introduction to Buteyko
Buteyko is a simple method of self-healing, through getting to know our own breath, and using breath to enhance our well-being. We will learn some simple exercises and begin to make small conscious changes which improve health. Especially effective for asthma, anxiety and other breathing disorders. (Wear loose comfortable clothing).
Linda Shampan, an experienced therapist, counsellor and qualified Buteyko teacher, who first learned Buteyko to treat her own long-term asthma.
Cost: £175
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August 2-6 EYE HEALING RETREAT
This workshop will give us tools to rediscover ourselves and to move us along a healing journey towards improving the health of our eyes. We will use sound, movement, stillness, relaxation and meditation, as well as specific Bates exercises to make our eyes stronger and to increase our inner power of self-healing.
Paula Luís, an experienced sound therapist, Reiki Master, circle dance facilitator, and shamanic and awareness healer.
Cost: £295

August 6-8 SOUND HEALING
Join us on a Healing Journey into our deeper selves led by the sound and vibrations of the drum, the singing bowls and the gong. Open up to deeper self-knowledge with chakra work and bring more joy, love and fulfilment into your life and the lives of those around you.
Paula Luís, an experienced sound therapist, Reiki Master, circle dance facilitator, and shamanic and awareness healer.
Cost: £175

August 9-13 BEAT AGEING WITH YOGA
Yoga can slow down ageing by improving the quality of your health in the long term. Included will be a tailor-made yoga practice to keep you feeling young, discussions on spiritual practice, diet, managing stress, looking after the spine and joints, and keeping your brain sharp with meditation and mantra.
Fiona Agombar, a yoga teacher who has studied yoga and ageing at the VYASA ashram and AVP ayurvedic hospital in South India.
Cost: £295

August 13-15 YOGA TO BEAT FATIGUE
A gentle yoga course suitable for all abilities. We will include fatigue-busting methods such as special breathing techniques, meditation and health boosting yoga postures. Also suitable for those with moderate ME/CFS.
Fiona Agombar, author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga, trained in yoga therapy with the Yoga For Health Foundation and in India.
Cost: £175

August 20-22 SUMMER SONG
Share the pleasures of a summer garden with words and memories, from the lyrical to the laughable in poetry or prose, and relax.
Ted Walter, a poet and creative writing tutor for over 25 years.
Cost: £175

August 23-27 QUAKER SPIRITUAL HEALERS TRAINING WEEK
A course in practical healing that gives those who are interested in becoming members of Quaker Spiritual Healers the opportunity to explore their own potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Applicants should be sympathetic to Quaker values and have been attending a Quaker meeting for at least a year. This course does not necessarily lead to full membership of the QSH.
QSH tutors.
Cost: £255

August 28-30 (extra course starting Saturday) YOGA TO BEAT FATIGUE
A gentle yoga course suitable for all abilities. We will include fatigue-busting methods such as special breathing techniques, meditation and health boosting yoga postures. Also suitable for those with moderate ME/CFS.
Fiona Agombar, author of Beat Fatigue with Yoga, trained in yoga therapy with the Yoga For Health Foundation and in India.
Cost: £175

August 27-Sept 3 LATE SUMMER BREAK
Monday to Friday: £210
Special 24 hour rate: £57
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September 6-10 DRAWING – a course in how to see
Those who feel they have no talent, or who lack previous experience, can learn to draw with skill and confidence. This structured, but straightforward, course shows you how to see and to draw as an artist does, by engaging the creative right side of the brain. Drawing becomes a relaxing discovery of the beauty and complexity of the world.
Dennis Massey, an experienced tutor who has been teaching people to “see” for more than 15 years.
Cost: £295

September 10-12 ANGELS
Angels are beautiful, caring beings of light, just waiting to be asked to bring love and light into our lives. Meditate with them and learn of their healing and helping qualities.
Anna Moore, a Reiki Master and teacher for over ten years, who loves working with angels.
Cost: £175

September 13-17 A HEALING RETREAT
An informal healing retreat using talks, dialogue, meditation and quiet contemplation to explore our healing needs, and also to discover healing in ourselves and others. One-to-one personal healing available. Free time for contemplation and interaction with others. It is suggested that you read Jim’s booklet “What Kind of God, What Kind of Healing” as a preparation.
Jim Pym, a spiritual healer and meditation teacher with more than 40 years’ experience and author of “Listening to the Light”.
Cost: £295
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October 4-8 TRANSITION TO RECOVERY
For those moving from recovery from chronic illness towards full health. Slightly stronger yoga includes postures to increase confidence and energy. Discussions explore picking up the threads of life and finding the way back to work, alongside positive changes and spiritual lessons learnt. Themes are recovery, health and managing change.
Fiona Agombar, author of “Beat Fatigue with Yoga”, trained in yoga therapy with the Yoga For Health Foundation and in India.
Cost: £295

October 15-17 QSH SUPPORT WEEKEND
A weekend gathering for full or probationary members of Quaker Spiritual Healers, offering an opportunity to develop understanding of spiritual healing with others on the same path.
QSH tutors.
Cost: £150

October 18-22 VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE WEEK
Enjoy the fellowship of working, relaxing and worshipping together, whilst helping the House. Please phone us for details on 01342 832 150.

October 22-24 WORLD CIRCLE DANCE
Dances from many cultures, a rich diversity of flavour, mood and beautiful evocative music to kindle our innate expansiveness, lift our spirits and open our hearts. Some experience of circle dance would be useful. (If in doubt, please ask to discuss with tutor).
Eve Corrin, an experienced teacher of circle dance with a gentle, straightforward and relaxed style of teaching.
Cost: £175

October 29-31 ‘THE CLEAN GOLD LIGHT’ OF AUTUMN
A positive look at the season to find how poetry can help us A time for writing poetry or prose, prompted by exciting words. A time to relax and enjoy creative opportunities
Ted Walter, a poet and creative writing tutor for over 25 years.
Cost: £175
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November 5-7 SOUL’S JOURNEY
What is meant by spirituality? How is it different from religion? How does it affect you? This course seeks to answer these questions through understanding both your own personal experience and the teachings of traditional faiths – western, eastern and tribal. The learning methods we use on the course will include talks and discussions, and individual and group exercises.
Chrissy Holmes, healer for 30 years and Regional Training Officer for the Healing Trust (formerly NFSH).
Cost: (£175

November 12-14 SOCRATIC DIALOGUE on 'When should I forgive?'
Socratic Dialogue fosters critical thinking, developing listening and reasoning skills. With questions drawn from everyday life, no prior experience is needed. Participants share examples from their experience. The group identifies reasons for judgements and seeks consensus. Course participants are asked to attend all sessions to foster co-operative work and continuity. The question this time is 'When should I forgive?'
Rene Saran, an experienced Socratic facilitator.
Cost: £175

November 15-19 THE CREATIVE RELATIONSHIP
Explore relationships in your life, identifying one to focus on, as well as looking at your relationship with yourself. Be creative with the resolution of difficulties, finding positive ways to move forward. Through creative writing, talking exercises, claywork, visualisations and colourwork with pastels, we find a more creative way of relating, one which is empowering and hopeful.
Kate Ackerley, an artist, therapist, experienced course facilitator and a healer member of the Friends’ Fellowship of Healing and the MNFSH.
Cost: £295

November 19-21 HEALING WITH SOUND AND MEDITATION
The voice is the perfect instrument, in the form of toning and natural sounds and mantras, to stimulate our energy field and lead into healing meditation. No previous experience necessary, only the deep intent for transformation. James is a leading authority on sound healing and author of “The Healing Power of the Human Voice”.
James D’Angelo, who has been leading successful Soundspirit workshops since 1994.
Cost: £175

November 22-26 CELEBRATE AUTUMN WITH A CHINESE BRUSH
This course will focus on colour with an emphasis on the glorious hues of autumn. After completing some simple colour theory and exercises in colour mixing, you will develop your skills to paint trees, flowers, birds and small creatures. Techniques will include freestyle and the more detailed meticulous style on paper and silk. Suitable for all levels of ability.
Maggie Cross, who learned the art of Chinese painting in Hong Kong, where she grew up. Materials may be available at a small cost.
Cost: £295

November 26-28 AUTUMN PERSONAL RETREAT
Come for a personal retreat in the beauty of Autumn at Claridge House to refresh yourself before the winter and the Christmas rush. Consider the leadings of the spirit in your life with time for individual reflection, House Quiet Times and a chance to explore with others at a daily share gathering.
Cost: £126
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December 6-10 CARERS’ BREAK
A time set aside for carers, for rest and relaxation with the opportunity for some shared activities.
Cost: £170

December 10-12 HEALING WITH HERBS
Explore how herbs can help balance and harmonise mind, body and spirit. Find out about the healing properties of herbs. Experiment with making your own herbal teas and simple home remedies.
Amber Callafiore, an experienced herbalist with a BSc in Herbal Medicine, who runs her own practice.
Cost: £175

December 17-19 WINTER SOLSTICE
As we witness the sun returning from the darkest, still point of winter, you are invited to engage in the healing power of imagination and metaphor, through painting, stories, movement, meditation and ritual – to explore how this turning point of Light may illuminate you and your path towards Spring.
Deborah Kelly, an experienced Arts Psychotherapist and Shiatsu practitioner, particularly interested in working with nature and the cycles of the year.
Cost: £175

December 24-28 CHRISTMAS BREAK
Enjoy a quiet Christmas in our Quaker House, away from the normal pressures of this time of year. Relax, go for walks or play games. Gather for our daily Quiet Times. Come together to share favourite music, poetry and writings.
Cost: £450

December 31-January 4 NEW YEAR RETREAT
Come on a New Year Retreat to celebrate the change in the year in the spiritual serenity of Claridge House. Contemplate what change means in our lives and the challenges and opportunities it brings. The retreat will be partly structured with some led sessions, but with plenty of time for individual personal reflection.
Led by Cherry Simpkin, a spiritual director and a healer and trainer with Quaker Spiritual Healers.
Cost: £250

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