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Silver Jewellery Making: Create a Bangle with Charm Workshop
£60.00 Chesham ALC
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating a silver bangle with a charm.You will learn:• How to […]
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Writing Poetry with a Pen and Passion – Workshop
£53.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course we will look at how concrete objects can be used as metaphors for our abstract thoughts and feelings. The tutor has published a poetry collection ‘Red Lipstick & Revelations’/Indigo Dreams Publishing and narrating the audio version for Amazon Audible. Is this course for me? This course is designed […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Spinning Ring Workshop
£60.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 01-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating a contemporary spinner ring.You will learn:• To measure, design and […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£178.50 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 14:30 - 17:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 05-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to allow you to work on your own pottery projects under the guidance of a tutor. You will be given demonstrations on different pottery techniques and from this you will be able to produce a selection of articles of your own choosing to a good standard of finish. […]
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Drawing and Watercolour for Improvers and Intermediate
£106.00 Hughenden Village Hall, High Wycombe
Thu 06-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will:● Learn basic drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours● Practise techniques on a variety of subjects which will include still-life and working from photographs● You will be expected to keep a reflective diary, as a fundamental part of the creative […]
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Creative Writing – A Memory Box- Writing your Memoirs – a Gift for a Grandchild or Posterity
£53.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 08-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat 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 […]
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Digital Photography – Summer Colours of The Great Outdoors
£53.90 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 15-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 16:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to develop on your existing skills. The main aim of the workshop is for the tutor to work with you individually and as a group to create interesting compositions and to understand how to use your cameras settings and equipment to enhance and improve your photos.During the course […]
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Stained Glass for Beginners: Summer Miniature Panel – Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 15-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Stained Glass is beautiful traditional art. In this one-day course, learners will create a miniature glass decoration, approximately 10cm, consisting of approximately 5 pieces of glass. We will be using the leaded light technique with a rectangular design. This involves cutting glass, applying lead came strips, soldering and cementing. Is this […]
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Creative Writing – Romance at the Manor
£29.40 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 22-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 13:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Are you a sucker for a ‘happy ever after’ or a tale of star-crossed lovers? In this workshop, we’ll look at how writers have tried to capture the essence of romance and how you might do the same. Please note, we won’t be covering erotic fiction. Is this course for me? […]
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Stained Glass – Copper Foiled Sun Catcher or Jewellery Workshop
£53.90 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 22-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 15:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will:• Gain knowledge and practical experience of some of the techniques used to design and make 2D stained (cool) glass items.• Explore the different tooling, materials and techniques used for making stained glass items together with their qualities• Cover health and safety procedures relevant to the craft […]
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Creative Writing – Getting to Grips with Writing the Novel Workshop
£53.90 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to: get you started with idea and to give you an understanding of the structure of plot, character motivation and theme if you would like to write fiction. Guidance is given to those wishing to write creative non-fiction, collections of poetry and short stories and memoir.During the course […]
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Life Drawing for Beginners Workshop
£55.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Relax and enjoy learning how to draw from life in a fun and supportive environment. Working in pencil you will capture a range of still-life objects, learning the fundamentals of proportion, light and shade, and perspective. Over the day you’ll practise a technique to free up your creative brain, develop your […]
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Writing Poetry Masterclass – Workshop
£29.40 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 13:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this course, you will have an opportunity to practise writing different poetry forms, as well as reading and listening to published examples, learning about technique, sound and how different poets approach their craft. During the course you will take part in discussing published examples of poetry, then write your own […]
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Clothing Repair and Alterations Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This hands-on workshop focuses on a range of creative ways to repair and alter your clothes, using both machine stitching, and hand sewing methods. You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of invisible, and decorative sewing techniques including:– repairing a tear or a hole in knitwear, jersey, and wovens– […]
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Story Workshop – 10 Little Pirates
£0.00 Hithercroft Family Centre
Mon 08-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop is a taster for our family learning courses. It will give you fun practical ideas to support the story – Ten Little Pirates. You will look at different activities exploring crafts, songs and games that you can play together that will develop story telling skills. Is this course for […]
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Story Workshop – Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see?
£0.00 Hampden Way Family Centre
Wed 10-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop is a taster for our family learning courses. It will give you fun practical ideas to support the story – Brown Bear. You will look at different activities exploring crafts, songs and games that you can play together that will develop storytelling and recall skills. Is this course for […]
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Stained Glass for Beginners: Summer Glass Sun Catchers – Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 13-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Stained Glass is beautiful traditional art. In this course you will be creating a summer themed sun catcher using the copper foil technique, also known as the Tiffany technique. You will be doing the following: cutting coloured glass, grinding glass, copper foiling, and finally soldiering the piece together. Is this course […]
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Story Workshop – Super Duck
£0.00 Newtown Family Centre Plus
Wed 17-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It will give you fun practical ideas to support the story – Super Duck. You will look at different activities exploring ideas, crafts, songs and games that you can play together that will develop story telling skills. Is this course for […]