Resources to help you exercise your mind whilst at home
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Learn at Home

During these uncertain times, Dillington House wishes to stay connected with our loyal customers to ensure we all stay healthy, active and engaged.

We will be sharing quizzes, activities, suggested readings, online tutorials and more here for our students to enjoy from the comfort of their home. Many of the resources have been kindly donated from our wonderful tutors who wish to continue to share their knowledge and interests with you during this challenging time.

Home Learning Resources
Musical Cryptic Crossword

Challenge yourself to a Musical Cryptic Crossword created by Philip Gallaway.

Musical Cryptic Crossword

Musical Cryptic Crossword Solution

Cala Lilys

Home Learning Resources
Sugar Flowers - Cala Lily

Watch Ann Pickard’s cake decorating tutorial and learn how to make Sugar flowers – Cala Lilys

Home Learning Resources
Utilising the Breath

“Breathing is a powerful and accessible tool that you can utilise to reduce stress levels, help you to relax and sleep, boost energy and increase the wellbeing of your body and mind”

To find out how, read more of Bev Alderson’s blog on ‘Utilising the Breath’

Humble Bumble Bee

Home Learning Resources
Watercolour Demonstration

Watch Shari Hills ‘Humble Bumble’ watercolour demonstration and have a go at creating your own watercolour Bee!

Home Learning Resources
Corn Dolly Making

Click here to watch Michael Spriggs Corn Dolly making demonstration and learn more about the age-old tradition of straw craft.

Morley Galliard by Colin Booth
Not the most sophisticated piece, but this galliard is jolly good fun, I think, and well worth a thrash. Thomas Morley was one of the major Elizabethan composers, perhaps best-known for his madrigals. We don't have much keyboard music by him, but the dozen or so pieces are all really attractive, and he is a bit less demanding to play, than most of his contemporaries.

Watch

Home Learning Resources
English Buildings Blog

Click here to explore Philip Wilkinson’s English Building’s Blog. You’ll find a range of posts, including English Architectural Styles.

Ewe & Lamb

Home Learning Resources
Watercolour Tutorial

Watch Shari Hills watercolour Ewe & Lamb demonstration and have a go yourself!

The Power of 90-120 minutes

Home Learning Resources
The Power of 90-120 Minutes

When you work with, rather than against, your natural rhythms you have the capability to maximise your productivity and effectiveness and enhance your wellbeing.

Click here to explore Bev Alderson’s blog on the Power of 90-120 minutes.

Giles Farnaby - for Two Virginals performed by Steven Devine & Colin Booth
Performed in isolation in Somerset and Kent on two instruments made by Colin Booth

Watch

Daffodil Cupcake

Home Learning Resources
Daffodil Cupcakes Tutorial

Watch Ann Pickard’s Daffodil Cupcakes tutorial – perfect for Easter!

Home Learning Resources
Make a book with a detached cover

 

One of our tutors, Paul Johnson has contributed a guide to making your own book, using just two sheets of paper and a pair of scissors!

Click here to see the guide!  

Zoe-Harris-Photo
The Hyde meeting rooms

Home Learning Resources
Guided Relaxation

Take some time to enjoy a short guided relaxation by Zoe Harris which aims to calm your mind and release tension