Helicon Arts

21/03/2025

Are you passionate about classical guitar and eager to take your skills to the next level? This summer, immerse yourself in our exclusive course with master guitarist Vincent Lindsey-Clark, set against the stunning backdrop of Portugal! 🌞

🎼 Enhance your technique, music theory, practice techniques, sight reading and ensemble skills in small group and one-to-one sessions.

🎶 Play an eclectic mix of ensemble repertoire to suit varying tastes and abilities, from the renaissance to modern popular arrangements. Individual lessons will also take place on student’s repertoire of choice.

🏨 Accommodation in Pousada de Guimarães, a beautifully restored 12th-century monastery, with delicious breakfast, lunch and three-course evening meals included

🏰 Enjoy afternoon excursions exploring the rich history of Portugal’s historic towns and beautiful countryside of Guimarães, Porto and Braga!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to refine your craft and create unforgettable memories! 😍

14/03/2025

What to expect on our week long choral course with experienced choral conductor Hilary Campbell:

☀️ Spend your mornings with collaborative rehearsal sessions with more focused group sessions after lunch

🎼 Beautiful choral repertoire made up of secular and classical pieces alongside arrangements of well-known lighter songs for mixed voices

🎶 Explore vocal technique, ensemble skills and performance skills with a public performance at the end of the week

🏨 Accommodation in the Pousada de Guimarães, a beautifully restored 12th-century monastery, with delicious breakfast, lunch and three-course evening meals included

🏰 Enjoy afternoon excursions to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Portugal’s historic towns and beautiful countryside of Guimarães, Porto and Braga!

Find out more at the link in our bio 🔗

📸 - Hilary Campbell coaching guests in Italy, 2023

11/03/2025

Nothing beats walking around the historical streets of the beautiful World Heritage city of Guimarães! Here are our must see spots for your visit:

📍Historic centre of Guimarães - Walk through history and explore the quaint medieval streets of this beautiful historic centre. Relax and absorb the atmosphere at one of the many cafés in the area.

📍Palace of the Dukes of Bragança - Otherwise known as Paço dos Duques, this 15th-century monument is now a luxurious museum filled with exquisite paintings and a rich collection of colonial-era artifacts and tapestries.

📍Guimarães Castle - Visit the epicentre of Portugal’s birthplace and immerse yourself in the Portuguese culture

📍Santos Passos Church - Located in the historic centre, stroll through the beautiful landscaped gardens and marvel the 18th-century baroque architecture

Save for your next trip to Portugal!

07/03/2025

Capture your Summer in Northern Portugal this August! Join us for an unforgettable photography course led by the talented and published photographer, @‌genevieve.girling.photography.

We welcome photographers of all levels and here’s what you can look forward to:

📸 Enhance your creative and technical photography abilities through engaging group workshops and personalised one-to-one tutorial sessions

🖼️ Experiment with various themes and techniques in hands-on sessions with tailored feedback to help you develop your personal style

🏨 Accommodation in Pousada de Guimarães, a beautifully restored 12th-century monastery, with delicious breakfast, lunch and three-course evening meals included

🏰 Enjoy excursions to explore the rich history of Portugal’s historic towns and beautiful countryside of Guimarães, Porto and Braga!

Unwind, learn, and capture the essence of Portugal. 🌿📷

28/02/2025

Imagine spending a week in a stunning 12th-Century monastery situated in the historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Guimarães, Portugal ☀️😍

Pousada de Santa Marinha is set within 18 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens featuring an outdoor pool and a relaxing terrace with the most spectacular views. We couldn’t be more excited to spend our summer here for our 2025 creative courses!

Creative courses on offer:
🎼 Choral singing with Hilary Campbell or Neil Ferris
📸 Photography with Genevieve Girling
🎵 Classical Guitar with Vincent Lindsey-Clark.

Tap the link in our bio to find out more about our courses here this August. 🔗

24/08/2024

We’ve reached the end of a very happy first week at the Parador de Almagro! It’s been an action-packed time, with two well-received performances by our singers and guitarists as well as lots to see and enjoy. It all starts again tonight with our second group of singers!

03/05/2024

🎶 Places are still available in August for our choral singing course with Hilary Campbell! We will be based at the beautiful Parador de Almagro, a restored 16th-century monastery in the historic town of Almagro in the La Mancha region.

Under Hilary’s guidance we'll explore a diverse repertoire, culminating in a public performance. We will also have the chance to indulge in local delicacies, and venture on excursions to iconic landmarks like Toledo's Alcázar and the symbolic windmills of Consuegra.

The Parador provides the perfect backdrop to the course with its picturesque gardens and peaceful courtyards with a lovely pool 🏊 Great company, delicious food and wine will also enhance what is certain to be a memorable holiday!

Find out more here: https://heliconarts.co.uk/courses/choral-2024-campbell/

19/04/2024

Have a listen to this fascinating and insightful perspective into choral conducting, featuring Hilary Campbell, course director for one of our choral weeks in Spain this summer. For more details of Hilary’s course, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3W7mdjw
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/choral-chihuahua/id1511594965?i=1000652451133

‎Show CHORAL CHIHUAHUA, Ep Choral Conducting - 14 Apr 2024