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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Get your camera off of Full Auto and learn how to take stunning photographs in just one day on our inspiring Beginners Photography Course in rural Leicestershire.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Many photographers tend to use their expensive Digital SLR or Bridge camera on the Fully Auto Setting and are disappointed by the average results this achieves. Our jargon-free Beginners Photography Course will show you how to take stunning pictures in the shortest possible time and with the least amount of fuss and effort. The course also includes a free cheat sheet to help you remember the techniques easily.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">After the course, you can join our exclusive Facebook Group and attend any of our other <a href="https://digitalphotographycourses.co.uk/level-2-courses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">20 plus level two courses</a> covering a huge range of skills.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Our courses have a maximum of 6 students and take place between 9.30am-5pm in the picturesque village of Smeeton Westerby in rural South Leicestershire. We are 10 miles from Leicester and 6 miles from Mkt Harborough.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This course is suitable for Digital SLR, Mirrorless EVF and Bridge or Compact type cameras with <em>the</em> PASM or Av and Tv dial</p>

Get your camera off of Full Auto and learn how to take stunning photographs in just one day on our inspiring Beginners Photography Course in rural Leicestershire.
Many photographers tend to use their expensive Digital SLR or Bridge camera on the Fully Auto Setting and are disappointed by the average results this achieves. Our jargon-free Beginners Photography Course will show you how to take stunning pictures in the shortest possible time and with the least amount of fuss and effort. The course also includes a free cheat sheet to help you remember the techniques easily.
After the course, you can join our exclusive Facebook Group and attend any of our other 20 plus level two courses covering a huge range of skills.
Our courses have a maximum of 6 students and take place between 9.30am-5pm in the picturesque village of Smeeton Westerby in rural South Leicestershire. We are 10 miles from Leicester and 6 miles from Mkt Harborough. 
This course is suitable for Digital SLR, Mirrorless EVF and Bridge or Compact type cameras with the PASM or Av and Tv dial

Digital Photography Courses

Get your camera off of Full Auto and learn how to take stunning photographs in just one day on our Beginners Photography Course in rural Leicestershire.

Beginners Photography Course

General admission

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<div><span class="bon">COURSE DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;</span></div>
<div>Many of us know the importance of meditation for good mental and spiritual health. However, it is so easy until meditation is established to keep getting hooked into our stories, anxietes, fears and just generally feeling ungrounded, and like a leaf in the wind. &nbsp;</div>
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<div>This course is designed to sit in your pocket and to be listened to whever you get the chance. It can be in the car, public transport, at home or having a break at work. It is designed mainly to help you stay in the here and now and to remain sane and centrered in this busy world. &nbsp;</div>
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<div>Each session inlcudes less than one minute of intro (apart from the last one) and then straight into the meditation of your choice. &nbsp;</div>
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<div>Listen to them as you wish and need them. Listen to them over and again and absorb their message.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>The content is all pre-recorded audio by Suryacitta and Gaynor who run meditation retreats in Leicester, the UK and Europe. Once purchased it is your for good.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong><span class="bon s24">What people say about this course&nbsp;</span></strong></div>
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<div>"Simple, profound and wise. I love these meditations and I return to them everyday." <span class="bon">Sally (UK)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>" I just loved the melting your troubles meditation. It was so soothing I eventually cried with relief." <span class="bon">Maria (Sweden)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>"Gaynor's loving kindness is really beautiful and led with soul." <span class="bon">Mark (NZ)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>"I carry these in my pockets and just pop them out when I need one., better than any pill. <span class="bon">Martin (USA)</span> &nbsp;</div>
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<div>"Thank you for these gems - my only criticism, there should be more!" Roubina <span class="bon">(Dubai)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div><span class="bon">Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div><span class="bon">MEET SURYACITTA - THE HAPPY BUDDHA</span>
<h4 class="webeditText"><span class="h125"><span class="bon f7 s24 tnss">Suryacitta Malco</span><span class="bon f7 s24">l</span><span class="bon f7 s24 tnss">m Smith</span><span class="bon s24 tnss">&nbsp;</span></span></h4>
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<div><span class="s20 twss">&ldquo;Suryacitta,&ldquo; cosmic man! Beautiful jewels, gems and facets of wisdom. Fearless learning into the edges was inspiring.&rdquo; <strong>Dennis (Leicester University)</strong></span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, is one of the most experienced mindfulness teachers in the UK, starting his practice in 1989. He is the author of five books including, &lsquo;Happiness and how it hapeens -finding contentment through mindfulness&rsquo; published in 2011 and Mindfulness and Compassion &ndash; Embracing life with Loving Kindness, 2015. Both published by Ivy Press.</div>
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<div>He has taught mindfulness and compassion meditation to 1000s of people in the UK and abroad. From 2001 to 2005 he lived in a meditation retreat centre, dedicated to intensive practice and teaching.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>He is known as the teacher&rsquo;s teacher having taught many of the teachers in Leicestershire, the UK and Europe. He is renowned for his absolute down-to-earth approach, and for his simplicity, clarity and humour in teaching, being free of mindfulness jargon and cliches.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFOYteYD540" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch a 3 minute video of Suryacitta teaching in Australia</a>&nbsp;</div>
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<div>He has co-designed the MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University where he also lectures. He is an expert practitioner and spends his time teaching others what he has learnt. As well as Coventry University Suryacitta teaches and speaks around the world.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><span class="s20 twss">&ldquo;You have a rare gift of communicating in a way that challenges and explains in such a simple way.&rdquo;</span> <strong><span class="bon ion">Laurie &nbsp;(Airline pilot)</span></strong></div>
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<div><span class="bon">"Wow, you make it so simple and accessible, thank you." <strong>Sally (A devoted mum)</strong></span></div>
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Guided meditations
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Many of us know the importance of meditation for good mental and spiritual health. However, it is so easy until meditation is established to keep getting hooked into our stories, anxietes, fears and just generally feeling ungrounded, and like a leaf in the wind. 
 
This course is designed to sit in your pocket and to be listened to whever you get the chance. It can be in the car, public transport, at home or having a break at work. It is designed mainly to help you stay in the here and now and to remain sane and centrered in this busy world. 
 
Each session inlcudes less than one minute of intro (apart from the last one) and then straight into the meditation of your choice. 
 
Listen to them as you wish and need them. Listen to them over and again and absorb their message. 
 
The content is all pre-recorded audio by Suryacitta and Gaynor who run meditation retreats in Leicester, the UK and Europe. Once purchased it is your for good. 

 
What people say about this course 
 
"Simple, profound and wise. I love these meditations and I return to them everyday." Sally (UK) 
 
" I just loved the melting your troubles meditation. It was so soothing I eventually cried with relief." Maria (Sweden) 
 
"Gaynor's loving kindness is really beautiful and led with soul." Mark (NZ) 
 
"I carry these in my pockets and just pop them out when I need one., better than any pill. Martin (USA) 
 
"Thank you for these gems - my only criticism, there should be more!" Roubina (Dubai) 

Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes 
 

MEET SURYACITTA - THE HAPPY BUDDHA
Suryacitta Malcolm Smith 


“Suryacitta,“ cosmic man! Beautiful jewels, gems and facets of wisdom. Fearless learning into the edges was inspiring.” Dennis (Leicester University)
 
Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, is one of the most experienced mindfulness teachers in the UK, starting his practice in 1989. He is the author of five books including, ‘Happiness and how it hapeens -finding contentment through mindfulness’ published in 2011 and Mindfulness and Compassion – Embracing life with Loving Kindness, 2015. Both published by Ivy Press.
 




He has taught mindfulness and compassion meditation to 1000s of people in the UK and abroad. From 2001 to 2005 he lived in a meditation retreat centre, dedicated to intensive practice and teaching.
 
He is known as the teacher’s teacher having taught many of the teachers in Leicestershire, the UK and Europe. He is renowned for his absolute down-to-earth approach, and for his simplicity, clarity and humour in teaching, being free of mindfulness jargon and cliches. 
 
Watch a 3 minute video of Suryacitta teaching in Australia 




 
He has co-designed the MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University where he also lectures. He is an expert practitioner and spends his time teaching others what he has learnt. As well as Coventry University Suryacitta teaches and speaks around the world. 
 
“You have a rare gift of communicating in a way that challenges and explains in such a simple way.” Laurie (Airline pilot)



 
"Wow, you make it so simple and accessible, thank you." Sally (A devoted mum)

Mindfulness Unleashed

Take meditation with you wherever you go. Meditations in your pocket is designed by Suryacitta to relax and calm you wherever you are.

Meditations in your pocket - take meditation with you wherever you go

<h3><strong><span class="bon">Meditation Course</span></strong></h3>
<div><span class="bon">COURSE DESCRIPTION: </span></div>
<div>This course is based on Suryacitta&rsquo;s latest book, the Happiness and Contentment Workbook published in 2020.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Imagine a large ice cube. At its centre shines a beautiful glittering jewel. The jewel represents your innate joy and wonder - but because it is encased in a block of ice you don&rsquo;t have access to it. The ice in this image is a barrier, a barrier which prevents us from accessing the jewel of natural joy. This barrier is created by our &lsquo;rigidly held limiting beliefs&rsquo;. Our thoughts, attitudes and behaviours which keep our jewel of joy frozen and seemingly out of reach.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>If you want to access your jewel, you need to melt the ice. You can do this by simply putting it in the sun. The sun in our experience is mindfulness or awareness, and it is this quality which helps to melt the ice and reveals your jewel of nature joy.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Each session includes a short talk and a meditation and or an exercise.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The content is all pre-recorded audio by Suryacitta who rund mindfulness in Leicester. The course is aimed to be completed in ten days but you can do it over a longer period, and repeat as many times as you wish.</div>
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<div><strong><span class="bon s24">What people say about this course&nbsp;</span></strong></div>
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<div><span class="s15">"I loved this course. It seemed simple, but it was profound. Highly recommended!"&nbsp;</span></div>
<div><span class="bon s15">Jen (USA)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div><span class="boff s15">"I never imagined that I could speak and listen to my intuition in that very simple way. It's life changing!."&nbsp;</span></div>
<div><span class="bon s15">Sally (UK)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div><span class="s15">"I never realised my wild self was still here and wanting to LIVE!."&nbsp;</span></div>
<div><span class="bon s15">Sam (UK)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div><span class="s15">"This course is absolute magic. I listened to my intuitive self giving me guidance in my life - wonderful!."&nbsp;</span></div>
<div><span class="bon">Jacob (Netherlands)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>LIFE ALTERING! At first, a hard pill 💊to swallow for me, as I'm either pushing away or clinging 🧗&zwj;♀️ on (for dear life). But it was a huge eye-opener 👀 (that... I AM causing my pain/anxiety/depression to hurt 🤕😢as much as it does). I've never been a neutral person &amp; thus RARELY at peace ☮️! I'm going to repeat this course often to help me ACCEPT this truth &amp; suffer less. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS COURSE🧘&zwj;♀️!</div>
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<div><span class="bon">Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes of recording&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>
<div><strong><span class="bon">MEET SURYACITTA - THE HAPPY BUDDHA</span></strong>
<h4 class="webeditText"><span class="h125"><span class="bon f7 s24 tnss">Suryacitta Malco</span><span class="bon f7 s24">l</span><span class="bon f7 s24 tnss">m Smith</span><span class="bon s24 tnss">&nbsp;</span></span></h4>
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<div><span class="s20 twss">&ldquo;Suryacitta,&ldquo; cosmic man! Beautiful jewels, gems and facets of wisdom. Fearless learning into the edges was inspiring.&rdquo; <strong>Dennis (Leicester University)</strong></span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, is one of the most experienced mindfulness teachers in the UK, starting his practice in 1989. He is the author of five books including, &lsquo;Happiness and how it hapeens -finding contentment through mindfulness&rsquo; published in 2011 and Mindfulness and Compassion &ndash; Embracing life with Loving Kindness, 2015. Both published by Ivy Press.</div>
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<div>He has taught mindfulness and compassion meditation to 1000s of people in the UK and abroad. From 2001 to 2005 he lived in a meditation retreat centre, dedicated to intensive practice and teaching.</div>
<div>See more</div>
<div><a href="https://www.mindfulnessunleashed.com">https://www.mindfulnessunleashed.com</a></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>He is known as the teacher&rsquo;s teacher having taught many of the teachers in Leicestershire, the UK and Europe. He is renowned for his absolute down-to-earth approach, and for his simplicity, clarity and humour in teaching, being free of mindfulness jargon and cliches.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFOYteYD540" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch a 3 minute video of Suryacitta teaching in Australia</a>&nbsp;</div>
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<div>He has co-designed the MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University where he also lectures. He is an expert practitioner and spends his time teaching others what he has learnt. As well as Coventry University Suryacitta teaches and speaks around the world.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="s20 twss">&ldquo;You have a rare gift of communicating in a way that challenges and explains in such a simple way.&rdquo;</span> <strong><span class="bon ion">Laurie &nbsp;(Airline pilot)</span></strong></div>
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</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="bon">"Wow, you make it so simple and accessible, thank you." <strong>Sally (A devoted mum)</strong></span></div>
</div>

Meditation Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is based on Suryacitta’s latest book, the Happiness and Contentment Workbook published in 2020. Imagine a large ice cube. At its centre shines a beautiful glittering jewel. The jewel represents your innate joy and wonder - but because it is encased in a block of ice you don’t have access to it. The ice in this image is a barrier, a barrier which prevents us from accessing the jewel of natural joy. This barrier is created by our ‘rigidly held limiting beliefs’. Our thoughts, attitudes and behaviours which keep our jewel of joy frozen and seemingly out of reach. If you want to access your jewel, you need to melt the ice. You can do this by simply putting it in the sun. The sun in our experience is mindfulness or awareness, and it is this quality which helps to melt the ice and reveals your jewel of nature joy. Each session includes a short talk and a meditation and or an exercise. The content is all pre-recorded audio by Suryacitta who rund mindfulness in Leicester. The course is aimed to be completed in ten days but you can do it over a longer period, and repeat as many times as you wish.
What people say about this course 
 
"I loved this course. It seemed simple, but it was profound. Highly recommended!" 
Jen (USA) 
 
"I never imagined that I could speak and listen to my intuition in that very simple way. It's life changing!." 
Sally (UK) 
 
"I never realised my wild self was still here and wanting to LIVE!." 
Sam (UK) 
 
"This course is absolute magic. I listened to my intuitive self giving me guidance in my life - wonderful!." 
Jacob (Netherlands) 
 
LIFE ALTERING! At first, a hard pill 💊to swallow for me, as I'm either pushing away or clinging 🧗‍♀️ on (for dear life). But it was a huge eye-opener 👀 (that... I AM causing my pain/anxiety/depression to hurt 🤕😢as much as it does). I've never been a neutral person & thus RARELY at peace ☮️! I'm going to repeat this course often to help me ACCEPT this truth & suffer less. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS COURSE🧘‍♀️!
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes of recording 
MEET SURYACITTA - THE HAPPY BUDDHA
Suryacitta Malcolm Smith 


“Suryacitta,“ cosmic man! Beautiful jewels, gems and facets of wisdom. Fearless learning into the edges was inspiring.” Dennis (Leicester University)
 
Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, is one of the most experienced mindfulness teachers in the UK, starting his practice in 1989. He is the author of five books including, ‘Happiness and how it hapeens -finding contentment through mindfulness’ published in 2011 and Mindfulness and Compassion – Embracing life with Loving Kindness, 2015. Both published by Ivy Press.
 




He has taught mindfulness and compassion meditation to 1000s of people in the UK and abroad. From 2001 to 2005 he lived in a meditation retreat centre, dedicated to intensive practice and teaching.
See more
https://www.mindfulnessunleashed.com
 
He is known as the teacher’s teacher having taught many of the teachers in Leicestershire, the UK and Europe. He is renowned for his absolute down-to-earth approach, and for his simplicity, clarity and humour in teaching, being free of mindfulness jargon and cliches. 
 
Watch a 3 minute video of Suryacitta teaching in Australia 




 
He has co-designed the MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University where he also lectures. He is an expert practitioner and spends his time teaching others what he has learnt. As well as Coventry University Suryacitta teaches and speaks around the world. 
 
“You have a rare gift of communicating in a way that challenges and explains in such a simple way.” Laurie (Airline pilot)



 
"Wow, you make it so simple and accessible, thank you." Sally (A devoted mum)

Mindfulness course with a difference. It is not about gaining or getting somewhere but about melting away all that prevents you from a joyful life.

Opening to your natural joy - meeting your intuitive self

<h3><span class="bon">Mindfulness Course</span></h3>
<div><span class="bon">COURSE DESCRIPTION:</span></div>
<div>This course is based on Suryacitta&rsquo;s 30 years of experience of practising and teaching. He is the author of five books on meditation, happiness and compassion and is an ordained Buddhist. He has observed over these 30 years that the primary problem most people have is that they over think.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Too many of us live in our head which chatters, judges, criticises, plans (when we don&rsquo;t want it to) and a million other things. Overthinking can be seen as the art of creating problems which don&rsquo;t exist. It is the main cause behind anxiety, fear, dread and also persistent sense of restlessness.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The course will explore experientially the whole idea of why we over think and what we can do about it.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Each session will include a meditation or contemplation, short talk and practical tools and techniques for everyday life.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The content is all pre-recorded audio by Suryacitta who runs Mindfulness Unleashed 24/7 a global online programme. The course is aimed to be completed in ten days, but you do it take over a longer period, and repeat as many times as you wish. Once purchased it is yours and is downloadable.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong><span class="bon s24">What people say about this course&nbsp;</span></strong></div>
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<div>"The simple exercises, the straight no nonsense way of explaining why we overthink was mind blowing."&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="bon">Thank you. Phil (Australia)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>"Suryacitta is the only Mindfulness teacher I have managed to stick with. There is an authenticity and down-to-earth quality that is lacking in many others.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Having first been told &ldquo;You think too much!&rdquo; at the age of 6, I was keen to try the course &ldquo;Help - I can&rsquo;t stop thinking!&rdquo; I found it clear, enjoyable and very useful. I particularly liked the &ldquo;ABC takeaway&rdquo; and session 3 &ldquo;Who&rsquo;s this in the shower with me&rdquo;. It is a course I will revisit when I (inevitably) get too caught up in my head in the future, for a dose of perspective and reassurance.<span class="bon">" Hannah (UK)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>"The thing is, after doing literally dozens of courses, this one actually works if you follow what is suggested. "&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="bon">Mark (Canada)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>"Brilliant, clear, simple and done with humour too."&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="bon">Sarah (UK)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div>"Thank you Suryacitta, I am doing this course for the third time and still learing about my mind."&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="bon">Bernadette (Australia)&nbsp;</span></div>
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<div><span class="bon">Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes of recording&nbsp;</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="bon"><span class="bon"><strong>MEET SURYACITTA - THE HAPPY BUDDHA</strong></span></span>
<h4 class="webeditText"><span class="h125"><span class="bon f7 s24 tnss">Suryacitta Malco</span><span class="bon f7 s24">l</span><span class="bon f7 s24 tnss">m Smith</span><span class="bon s24 tnss">&nbsp;</span></span></h4>
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<div><span class="s20 twss">&ldquo;Suryacitta,&ldquo; cosmic man! Beautiful jewels, gems and facets of wisdom. Fearless learning into the edges was inspiring.&rdquo; <strong>Dennis (Leicester University)</strong></span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, is one of the most experienced mindfulness teachers in the UK, starting his practice in 1989. He is the author of five books including, &lsquo;Happiness and how it hapeens -finding contentment through mindfulness&rsquo; published in 2011 and Mindfulness and Compassion &ndash; Embracing life with Loving Kindness, 2015. Both published by Ivy Press.</div>
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<div>He has taught mindfulness and compassion meditation to 1000s of people in the UK and abroad. From 2001 to 2005 he lived in a meditation retreat centre, dedicated to intensive practice and teaching.</div>
<div>See more</div>
<div><a href="https://www.mindfulnessunleashed.com">https://www.mindfulnessunleashed.com</a></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>He is known as the teacher&rsquo;s teacher having taught many of the teachers in Leicestershire, the UK and Europe. He is renowned for his absolute down-to-earth approach, and for his simplicity, clarity and humour in teaching, being free of mindfulness jargon and cliches.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFOYteYD540" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch a 3 minute video of Suryacitta teaching in Australia</a>&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
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<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>He has co-designed the MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion at Coventry University where he also lectures. He is an expert practitioner and spends his time teaching others what he has learnt. As well as Coventry University Suryacitta teaches and speaks around the world.&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span class="s20 twss">&ldquo;You have a rare gift of communicating in a way that challenges and explains in such a simple way.&rdquo;</span> <strong><span class="bon ion">Laurie &nbsp;(Airline pilot)</span></strong></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

Mindfulness Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is based on Suryacitta’s 30 years of experience of practising and teaching. He is the author of five books on meditation, happiness and compassion and is an ordained Buddhist. He has observed over these 30 years that the primary problem most people have is that they over think. Too many of us live in our head which chatters, judges, criticises, plans (when we don’t want it to) and a million other things. Overthinking can be seen as the art of creating problems which don’t exist. It is the main cause behind anxiety, fear, dread and also persistent sense of restlessness. The course will explore experientially the whole idea of why we over think and what we can do about it. Each session will include a meditation or contemplation, short talk and practical tools and techniques for everyday life. The content is all pre-recorded audio by Suryacitta who runs Mindfulness Unleashed 24/7 a global online programme. The course is aimed to be completed in ten days, but you do it take over a longer period, and repeat as many times as you wish. Once purchased it is yours and is downloadable. 
What people say about this course 
 
"The simple exercises, the straight no nonsense way of explaining why we overthink was mind blowing." 
Thank you. Phil (Australia) 
 
"Suryacitta is the only Mindfulness teacher I have managed to stick with. There is an authenticity and down-to-earth quality that is lacking in many others. 
 
Having first been told “You think too much!” at the age of 6, I was keen to try the course “Help - I can’t stop thinking!” I found it clear, enjoyable and very useful. I particularly liked the “ABC takeaway” and session 3 “Who’s this in the shower with me”. It is a course I will revisit when I (inevitably) get too caught up in my head in the future, for a dose of perspective and reassurance." Hannah (UK) 
 
"The thing is, after doing literally dozens of courses, this one actually works if you follow what is suggested. " 
Mark (Canada) 
 
"Brilliant, clear, simple and done with humour too." 
Sarah (UK) 
 
"Thank you Suryacitta, I am doing this course for the third time and still learing about my mind." 
Bernadette (Australia) 
 
Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes of recording MEET SURYACITTA - THE HAPPY BUDDHA
Suryacitta Malcolm Smith 


“Suryacitta,“ cosmic man! Beautiful jewels, gems and facets of wisdom. Fearless learning into the edges was inspiring.” Dennis (Leicester University)
 
Suryacitta Malcolm Smith, is one of the most experienced mindfulness teachers in the UK, starting his practice in 1989. He is the author of five books including, ‘Happiness and how it hapeens -finding contentment through mindfulness’ published in 2011 and Mindfulness and Compassion – Embracing life with Loving Kindness, 2015. Both published by Ivy Press.
 




He has taught mindfulness and compassion meditation to 1000s of people in the UK and abroad. From 2001 to 2005 he lived in a meditation retreat centre, dedicated to intensive practice and teaching.
See more
https://www.mindfulnessunleashed.com
 
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Venue: LUTTERWORTH COLLEGE,  Bitteswell RD., Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EW
Date:  Saturday 29th MARCH 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



An Exciting Practical Face-To-Face Textiles Skills Course, 
for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, for both Art & Design and D&T.



Review:  ‘Put simply, this is the best course I’ve ever been on.
Excellent pace and delivery with resources sent afterwards as well. We learnt so many techniques and then practised them for ourselves too! We also learnt how our students could develop them further. We did so many samples of each of the techniques with a variety of materials and processes. Viewing exemplar sketchbooks at the end was a great way to conclude the day.
I’ve come home, buzzing with excitement, feeling inspired and well prepared for the next academic year. I would highly recommend! Great course, delivered by a lovely team! Thank you so much!’ Alice Munro – June 24, 2023



This is a totally practical day doing a large variety of Surface Textile Techniques. This course is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas for surface techniques linked to a large variety of relevant artists and designers. 
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Practice and discuss techniques including: Heat press transfer printing, screen printing, mono printing, crashing, shirring, heat shibori, PVA, ruffles, marbling, free hand embroidery, using a heat gun and more.
Mark making for textile design
Computer Aided design.





What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and create a range of new and exciting techniques related to relevant artists and designers
How to link a variety of techniques to artists through creative practical workshops
Looking at both historical and contemporary textile artists, fine artists and fashion designers
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS3 onwards, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Innovative ways in which students can explore, investigate and express ideas through mark making related to their primary sources and relating the right primary source to their artists.
Techniques and processes across all areas of study incl. constructed, printed, digital and fashion.
Links to refined ideas and final outcomes
Looking at easily achievable themes.
We will also look at artists annotation/evaluation
Innovative use of the heat press.
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: 
‘Students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’





What you take back to school:
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
Make secure decisions and save time with gained knowledge and experience.
Plan the future with confidence.
Continued professional development.



What is special about the Surface Textile Techniques Course?
The Surface Textile Techniques face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON


NICKY SIMPSON 
Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a school in Kent. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level, Design and Technology/Textiles at GCSE & A Level and BTEC Level 3 Fashion. 
Her last set of grades were: A Level 100% A-A*; GCSE 70% A-A* (100% A*-B). She had a previous 22-year career as a print designer and colourist, creating print ranges for the international market. For the past 8 years Nicky has been a workshop developer and leader for the online and F2F courses for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Centre, including pattern development. Nicky has mentored many graduate trainees, and now mentors many fellow teachers through the TSC mentorship programme.


Moderator’s comments:
“Textile candidates’ personal portfolios were brimming with ideas, experiments and references to textile and fashion designers as well as fine artists. Overall, the submission was exceptional in the engagement and industry and imaginative use of materials.’ 
'In Textiles, the standard of the work was outstanding…The course structure was strong. Finished pieces were often exciting and innovative. The individuality of the candidates was clearly seen in the diversity of colours, styles and techniques carefully annotated in work books and then displayed in the final outcomes.”
“The course gave candidates a very strong framework on which to build a response to the theme. Ideas were developed showing depth and thought so that the work of the highest achieving candidates was original, creative and in-depth.” 


What other teachers have said about Nicky's workshops:
'Having been to one of Nicky's workshops, I used one of her lessons and received an 'Outstanding' observation.'
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!'
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.'
'Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 195 / DAY (+ Cademy fees)
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation only. If you book by selecting 'Pay By Cheque/Invoice' you will receive an automated invoice to pay against. If you need further assistance with payment then please contact us by email or phone.
Further information will be sent to the 'booker' and the 'guest' attendee nearer to the time of the event.
It is VERY important that the person who books the course supplies your full name and PERSONAL EMAIL, so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘bookers’ email address, we have found that this delays information getting to you, or information is not passed on. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

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