Themes
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Antiques
Most antique collections start with one or two items either bought, inherited or found. Maybe you buy purely what you like, and collecting itself gives you great pleasure. Or perhaps you're spurred on by curiosity to discover more about an object and its background. As you buy and become absorbed, your eye matures and you too become a true collector! The ArtsClub Antiques themes are designed to enhance your knowledge of this fascinating field, with expert talks by such speakers as TV's Lars Tharp.
Antique themed cruises include L1007 - L1104 -W1010 - W1105
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Arts & Crafts
Learning a new skill can be one of the joys of life. Arts and crafts themes give you a chance to try your hand at a variety of artistic pursuits - whether a novice, or a little rusty doesn't matter, our practical experts will help you through. Recent themes have included watercolour painting, pottery and card-making. (A small charge maybe made for materials, dependent upon subject)
Cruise M1024 has an Arts & Crafts theme
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Chocoholics
Our chocolatiers will explain all – and you’ll even have the ‘hands-on’ opportunity to make some of those chocolate-delights for yourselves.
Chocoholic themed cruise is M1024
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Choirs at Sea
Nearly every town in the country boasts its own choral society these days, and as a hobby choral singing is becoming ever more popular. Whether you're an old hand with the arias or an enthusiastic beginner, our experienced on-board choirmasters will guide you through the notes and train you to be a real asset - not only to our resident choir, but also to your local songsters. Come and put your vocal skills to the test.
The cruises which has an ArtsClub theme of Choirs at Sea include L1016 - W120134 - D1204 - M1123
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Classical Music
Inspiring and uplifting musical themed cruises Classical music on-board the Fred. Olsen ships has always been of the highest quality and is provided by British and International Musicians, all of whom may be heard in major concert halls throughout Britain, Europe and beyond.
The following cruises have a Classical Music include M1207 - M1121 - L1107 - D1115 - W1114
Cruise W1020 has a Musical Workshop theme
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Comedy
From the halcyon days of the Music Hall through the silent comedy of Hollywood to the great comedians of our time, our The ArtsClub speakers will bring their world of comedy to life – and you’ll probably split your sides with mirth as they do so.
Cruises with a Comedy theme include L1021 - L120141 - D1123 - M1124
M11108 has a Musical Comedy theme
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Creative Writing
It is said that there is a book lurking within each of us, and all we have to do is find a way to get it out!
On our Creative Writing Cruises we select tutors who are not only established authors/novelists in their own right, but are skilled at imparting to others the varied ‘tricks of the trade’ that should enable would-be authors to reach the best-seller lists!
Cruises with the theme of Creative Writing are W1101 - W110131
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Dance
You're never too old to learn how to dance. While most people can tap their feet to music and many are prepared to take to the dance floor, not everyone has the confidence or experience to enjoy the full range of dance. Our dance cruises are a mixture of practical tuition and exploration of the ways in which dance has changed over the past half century. Selected cruises will offer Ballroom and Latin American, dance while others concentrate on the more disciplined art of sequence dance. Try your skill at the Latin American Tango, the fiery Spanish Flamenco, Strauss Waltzes and Polkas through our friendly and informative group sessions and hosted dancing. Themes are often related to the areas visited, such as Latin American on South American cruises.
Cruises which have an ArtsClub theme of Dance are W1101 - W110112 - W110123 - W110131 - L1101 - L110112 - L110123 - L110134 - L110135 - L110141 - L110151 -L1116 - L1121 - D1106 - D1201 - W1101 - W110112 - W110123 - W110131 - W1103 - W1201 - W120112
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Gardens
The ArtsClub Gardens programme offers a retrospective on some of the world's most famous gardens and some essential hands-on advice from leading exponents in their field. Our experts are available to discuss the various stages involved in planning a new garden, or rethinking an existing one, or different ways to introduce colour texture and shape and to consider size and balance and plants that make a statement. And on the practical front, we'll try to share some useful hints and tips on caring for and maintaining your garden.
Cruises which have an ArtsClub theme of Gardening or Gardens include D1104 - L1017 - L1119 - W1119
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Genealogy
From time to time we all have a yearning to learn more about our roots, but often the path to enlightenment seems strewn with obstacles. Our genealogists are there to help you unravel the mysteries so that you, too, will ultimately be able to pinpoint that famous (or even infamous!) ancestor!
Cruises with the theme of Genealogy include L1101 - L110134 - L110135 - L110141 - L110151
