Sept: Unusual Pastimes (Regency England)
13 Topics • 13 Lessons
Learn about the unusual hobbies and entertainments in Georgian and Regency England in this four-week workshop.
Instructor: Shannon Donnelly
Start Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
End Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Type: 4 weeks online
About the Course:
There were some unusual hobbies and entertainments to be found in Georgian and Regency England and this four week workshop will cover how people amused themselves. A Zoom Power Point will be included. Written lectures, with images, will cover:
- The Accomplished Lady—From Japanwork to Silhouettes, Collections, and more
- Inventions as Entertainment—Electrical, Kalidscopes, Wheeled Fun, and Parachutes
- Musicals & Games—Beyond the Pianoforte and Cards
- Exhibits & Fairs—The ‘Learned Pigs’, Curiosities and Oddities for All Classes
- Seasonal Only—The “Glorious 12th of August, Fishing, Hawking, Cub Hunting
- Outdoor Fun—Tennis, Quoits, Nine Pin, and Cricket of Course
- Reveling in Letters—Reading Aloud, Amateur Plays, Travel & Diaries
- The Scandalous—Kissing Games from Paris, Murder Scenes, Print Shop Windows
About the Instructor
Shannon Donnelly’s writing has won numerous awards, including the Indie BRAG Gold Medallion, a nomination for Romance Writer’s of America’s RITA award, the Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer" contest, judged by Nora Roberts, and others. Her writing has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: "simply superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"....and "beautifully written." She has several times won the Indie BRAG Gold Medallion, including for her Regency romances Lady Chance and Lady Lost, and for her Regency romance novella Davinia's Duke, which also won the Bookseller's Best award for best novella, judged by readers and booksellers.
In addition to her Regency romances, she is the author of the Mackenzie Solomon, Demon/Warders Urban Fantasy series, Burn Baby Burn and Riding in on a Burning Tire, and the SF/Paranormal, Edge Walkers. Her work has been on the top seller list of Amazon.com and includes the Historical romances, The Cardros Ruby and Paths of Desire.
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$20.00-$30.00
Instructor: Shannon Donnelly
Start Date: Monday, September 7
End Date: October 2, 2026
Type: 4 weeks
USD Fee: $20 HHRW Members/$30 Non-Members
About the workshop
There were some unusual hobbies and entertainments to be found in Georgian and Regency England and this four week workshop will cover how people amused themselves. A Zoom Power Point will be included. Written lectures, with images, will cover:
1. The Accomplished Lady—From Japanwork to Silhouettes, Collections, and more
2. Inventions as Entertainment—Electrical, Kalidscopes, Wheeled Fun, and Parachutes
3. Musicals & Games—Beyond the Pianoforte and Cards
4. Exhibits & Fairs—The ‘Learned Pigs’, Curiosities and Oddities for All Classes
5. Seasonal Only—The “Glorious 12th of August, Fishing, Hawking, Cub Hunting
6. Outdoor Fun—Tennis, Quoits, Nine Pin, and Cricket of Course
7. Reveling in Letters—Reading Aloud, Amateur Plays, Travel & Diaries
8. The Scandalous—Kissing Games from Paris, Murder Scenes, Print Shop Windows
About the Instructor
Shannon Donnelly’s writing has won numerous awards, including the Indie BRAG Gold Medallion, a nomination for Romance Writer’s of America’s RITA award, the Grand Prize in the “Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer” contest, judged by Nora Roberts, and others. Her writing has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: “simply superb”…”wonderfully uplifting”….and “beautifully written.” She has several times won the Indie BRAG Gold Medallion, including for her Regency romances Lady Chance and Lady Lost, and for her Regency romance novella Davinia’s Duke, which also won the Bookseller’s Best award for best novella, judged by readers and booksellers.
In addition to her Regency romances, she is the author of the Mackenzie Solomon, Demon/Warders Urban Fantasy series, Burn Baby Burn and Riding in on a Burning Tire, and the SF/Paranormal, Edge Walkers. Her work has been on the top seller list of Amazon.com and includes the Historical romances, The Cardros Ruby and Paths of Desire.scription