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The schools are back but it’s not only children who are knuckling down to study. Adults are getting in on the action, too, with a steady rise in hobby holidays.
Turn a relaxing getaway into an educational journey with these skill-enhancing breaks…
Wildlife filming
Anyone inspired by episodes of Springwatch or David Attenborough documentaries can hone their camera craft at a five-night videography workshop. At Ballintean Mountain Lodge in the Cairngorms, students are taught a range of techniques including macro, timelapse and long lens filming, as well as the editing process. Enchanting subjects include badgers, pine martens and red squirrels.
Food fermentation
On a two-night Something’s Bubbling break at Merchants Manor in Cornwall, create a sourdough starter (and keep it thriving), discover how to produce pickles and kimchi through lacto-fermentation, and come away with a recipe for making a Cornish amazake – a Japanese drink made from fermented rice with local strawberries.
Bread baking
The smell of freshly baked buttermilk Irish Bannock greets guests arriving at Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen in County Down. Learn how to make a variety of traditional breads including soda, wheaten and potato. Once the cooking has been done, sit back and admire views across Strangford Lough.
Mosaic tile painting
From train station facades to restaurant interiors, azulejo tiles symbolize the spirit of Portugal. For centuries, craftsmen have painted the intricate designs, often featuring scenes of everyday life. Discover their techniques on a Secrets of the Douro cruise through the famous port-producing region.
Alpine climbing
No previous experience is needed for this adventurous group trip, promising to reconnect body and mind with nature. Try your hand at rope climbing and bouldering while admiring dramatic scenery in the centre of the Alpine arc, close to the Italian-Swiss border. Rest tired limbs overnight in a mountain hut and rise early for Hatha yoga sessions to stretch out well-worked muscles.
For more info visit slow-adventure.com