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What will I learn? Your mind is a treasure trove of creative memories. This course aims to open that store and get you writing your memories in poetry or prose. Through writing exercises, discussion, and tutor mini lecture in a non-threatening environment you will come away with ideas, a beginning, and a direction for your […]

What will I learn? This course aims to build confidence and skills, and enjoy the drawing process. During the course we will explore basic mark making – the foundation of all drawing, work through several drawing exercises, and explore how to create different effects with pencil. We will also cover the use of tone, how […]

What will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• Make a crochet chain stitch and slip stitch• Work Double Crochet […]

What will I learn? Learn how to carve and grasp the opportunity to experience the creativity and joy of woodcarving. Be guided by your tutor as you learn the stages and work towards producing your own carving.This one-day workshop will give you a brief introduction to the basics of woodcarving, the tools used, and the […]

What will I learn? During this course you will be introduced to:● The key aspects of home designing.● Personal interior styles and preferences.● Successfully using colour, pattern and textures.● Arranging furniture for different rooms. Is this course for me? Everybody with just a keen interest in putting stylish interiors together is welcome. What do I […]

What will I learn? Through demonstrations and guided exercises, you will learn the various ways to hold your brush to create the different essential brushstrokes. These fantastic techniques will help improve your future painting. You will also learn about differences in paint, ink and papers that can be used and how to centre your mind […]

What will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to some basic massage principles and skills. The structure of the course will involve you giving and receiving massage. Due to the nature of the course, some undressing is required. During the course you will:• Deliver and receive a massage• Have a brief introduction to […]

What will I learn? This course is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It is a FREE workshop which will give you fun practical ideas for your child to be ready to take their next steps into Reception class at school. Looking at stories, independent activities and routines to support your child settle into […]

What will I learn? It is a FREE workshop which will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s well-being through child-friendly activities. You will explore ways to build your child’s confidence and self-esteem, improving their resilience, both at school and home. You will consider the influence of media and peer pressure on how children […]

What will I learn? This FREE workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s wellbeing through child-friendly activities and support them. You will look at what stress and anxiety are and explore strategies to help your child deal with these. You will look at […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE 1-week workshop and will give you practical ideas to develop your child’s writing through a story. Discover child-friendly activities, which explain how talk is an integral part of improving important reading and writing skills throughout the curriculum. […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE workshop where you will learn about the process of the 11+ in Buckinghamshire schools. The workshop will focus on the ways in which you can support and manage you and your child’s expectations and anxiety about the […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. During the workshop you will look at everyday First Aid for the family and how to manage an emergency situation. You will get lots of practical tips on how to deal with choking, burns and minor injuries and increase your confidence […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE 1-week workshop and will give you practical ideas to develop your child’s writing through a story. Discover child-friendly activities, which explain how talk is an integral part of improving important reading and writing skills throughout the curriculum. […]

What will I learn? This course is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It is a FREE workshop where you will explore ways to diffuse difficult conversations with your child. It includes activities and skills to keep on top of homework/school routines, ways to positively encourage keeping bedrooms tidy, and activities to help your […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE workshop where you will learn about the process of the 11+ in Buckinghamshire schools. The workshop will focus on the ways in which you can support and manage you and your child’s expectations and anxiety about the […]

What will I learn? This course is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It is a FREE workshop where you and your child will carry out a range of fun-filled, hands-on science activities and experiments. Spark your child’s imagination and develop their understanding of science. Is this course for me? This workshop is for […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE workshop where you will learn about the process of the 11+ in Buckinghamshire schools. The workshop will focus on the ways in which you can support and manage you and your child’s expectations and anxiety about the […]

What will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. It is a FREE workshop where you will learn about the process of the 11+ in Buckinghamshire schools. The workshop will focus on the ways in which you can support and manage you and your child’s expectations and anxiety about the […]

What will I learn? This one-day workshop will give you the basics in silver jewellery making and introduce you to the tools and basic techniques involved. By the end of the course you will be able to wear your hand-made pendant.You will learn:• How to saw, form, solder, texture, file, sand and polish metal.• Make […]