Class act maximum results. She is planning two-hour sessions for a maximum of four people that cover, in addition to the basic stuff like saving and cropping photographs and adding contrast, the more challenging aspects like resizing, retouching, sharpness and shadows. Get it right and you can get rid of the bags under the eyes and thinning hair, and make sure the sun always shines. Mieke also offers one-to-one classes. +32 473 173 711 / Meikemo@gmail.com LEARN PORTUGUESE Faust – the language school in Semino, en route to Quarteira, is accredited by the Ministry of Education. The teachers are professions and the approach of the school differs from conventional methods where reading and writing skills come first – Faust concentrates instead on conversation right from the start. The school is open Monday to Friday 9.30-12.30am and 3.00-10.00pm and courses include a two-term session, an intensive course and a 40-hour crash course over two weeks. Classes for children are available, as well as summer courses and private classes. And it’s not just Portuguese – English, French, German, Russian and Spanish lessons are on the curriculum too. 289 301 356 / 919 437 377 / en.faust.pt 289 301 356 / 919 437 377 / info@faust.pt
WRITE ON Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Brigit Grant will be hosting a writing course 15-19 May at the fabulous Casa de Mondo in the hills of Boliquieme. Whether you are itching to get that screenplay ready to present to bigwig directors, want to produce a polished autobiography, get the novel that’s in you out, or want to submit publishable material to Simply Algarve magazine, this is your chance to learn from the real professionals. The ¤85 a day include a stunning lunch and there is a 10% discount if you book for more than two days. Get in there quick as places will be booked fast. 911 177 936 / casademondo.com
TALKING POINTS... At the museum in São Brás the selection of classes is considerable, the environment is a delight, and building a social life is part of the attraction Alentejo Singing Group Learn and sing Portuguese folksongs, while having fun, and polishing your language skills. 11.30am Mondays
Let’s Mosaic No experience or artistic talent required – all tools and materials available. 10.00am Wednesdays
Art Group Develop your own styles in oils, acrylic and watercolours. 1.00pm Wednesdays
Needlework groups Communicating through needle and thread facilitates easy bonding and provides a relaxed atmosphere. The more experienced needlecrafters will happily assist others. 2.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Bobbin Lace Also known as pillow lace or bone lace, bobbin lace is your chance to make something beautiful. 6.00pm Wednesdays Dancing fitness 30-minute cardio fitness training with aerobics and dancing steps to musical hits from past decades.. 10.45am Wednesdays Hatha Yoga Focused on alignment, breathing and focus. Suitable for all but you must bring your own yoga mat. 6.00pm Tuesdays Iyengar Yoga The aim here is to develop strength, mobility and stability. Props, including blocks and straps are used. 5.30pm Mondays and 10.30am Thursdays Keep Fit over 50 A mix of cardio fitness and strengthening legs, arms, tummy, bottom and back with great background music, 9.30am Wednesdays Keep Fit Senior This one trains flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance with smooth movements and stretching of all joints and important muscles. Classical music is relaxing. 9.30am Fridays
Pilates In addition to the strength and balance exercises, this class improves flexibility with low-impact stretches and exercises to build stronger bones and more flexible muscles. 10.30 Mondays and 9.15 Thursdays Portuguese for foreigners Two classes, beginners and conversation, 10.00am Beginners, 11.30am Conversation, Fridays Social Bridge Gymnastics for the brain, on Friday afternoons. 2.00pm Fridays Tai Chi Practicing Chi Kung and Tai Chi improves and strengthens the circulation of energy in the body, lowering blood pressure, irrigating the joints, stimulating circulation, structures muscles and strengthens the immune system ... and all this happens without stress or tension. 11.30am and 6.30pm Mondays Zumba Zumba is ideal for those seeking exercise – it improves the quality of life, both physically and psychologically. 10am Tuesdays Email admin@amigos-museu-sbras.pt for more details
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