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Stained Glass for Beginners: Miniature Glass Decorations – Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to enable learners to explore the basics of working with glass to produce decorative, leaded stained glass using traditional tools and techniques. Is this course for me? This course is for complete beginners. Throughout the course there will be group demonstrations followed by individual guidance for each stage […]
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Wood Turning – Make a Small Wooden Bowl
£64.00 Queens Park Arts Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:00
FullWhat will I learn? The aim of this workshop is to provide you with some woodturning techniques and skills that you can use to make a small wooden bowl.You will learn how to use a woodturning lathe safely and use a range of hand tools during the workshop. By the end of the day you […]
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Learn to Crochet – The Basics Workshop
£55.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
FullWhat 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 […]
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Jewellery Making with Recycled and Found Objects Workshop
£50.20 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 17:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this new and innovative workshop you are able to develop your creative skills and techniques needed to design, craft and take home beautiful jewellery made from recycled and found objects. You will use recycled plastic bottles, old magazines, fabric scraps and other found objects to make two items of jewellery […]
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Upcycling – Further Decorative Paint effects for Wooden Furniture
£65.80 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? In this workshop which is aimed at those students who have some experience in upcycling furniture using paint techniques you will gain an appreciation of some of the more advanced decorative paint techniques that can turn drab furniture and decorative items into something that stands out in a room. This workshop […]
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Learn to Crochet – The Basics Workshop
£55.00 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat 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 […]
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Guitar for Beginners – Workshop
£39.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop aims to introduce you to the basic guitar skills that will encourage, inspire and empower you to play your guitar more confidently. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills required to play popular songs. You will also start to learn about chords and scale patterns.During the sessions […]
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Interior Design for the Home – Workshop
£58.85 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat 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 […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Further Skills in Pattern Cutting
£115.50 Amersham ALC
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to extend and develop pattern cutting skills learnt in our introduction to pattern cutting course, it is also suitable for beginners who would like to start creating patterns. On this course you will learn how to create a skirt block to your own body measurements or to standard […]
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Fused Glass Jewellery Making Workshop
£53.90 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 15:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? You will gain knowledge and practical experience of a range of glass techniques used to design and make fused glass jewellery items.During the course you will learn:• to work safely and effectively• to cut and grind glass safely• what ‘fusing compatibility glass’ means and its importance in producing successful jewellery• to […]
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Palette Knife Painting – Workshop
£55.90 Amersham ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Spend a day learning how to use a painting knife to create thick, textural (impasto style) painting using either acrylic or oil paint.Learn to:● Use techniques such as building thick paint layers and scraffito (scratching).● Use additives to thicken paint and create interesting textures● Use light & dark paint tones to […]
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Art Appreciation – Exploring the Secrets of Sacred Spaces in Architecture and Art Workshop
£53.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Sacred spaces carry different meanings in different cultures and religions. This workshop will consider the uses of religious spaces, in celebrations, pilgrimages and services. The spiritual meanings behind sacred spaces and objects will also be studied through the lens of nature and symbols. This course aims to present a cultural and […]
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Digital Photography – Still Life Techniques and Lighting – Workshop
£53.90 Amersham ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn the skills and techniques associated with the artistic and fun aspects of still life photography through the guidance of a professional tutor and photographer.During the course you will:• Explore equipment to use and how to use it, lighting techniques and associated equipment for creative still life shots and shooting still […]
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Using an Overlocker Sewing Machine for Intermediate – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including: Working with different thread set upsFlat lock or butt seaming ( if your machine has this stitch capability)Explore overlocker foot attachments( optional): taping foot, blind hem (you may need to purchase these, they […]
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Floristry – Make a Summer Floral Cake and Delicious Desert Workshop
£35.60 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 12:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this workshop you are able to develop your creative skills and techniques needed to design and craft a beautiful floral cake and a delicious dessert.Your tutor is a Chelsea Gold Medalist and will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques and ideas with you. During the course, […]
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French Basics – Workshop
£29.40 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to French within a small range of everyday topics and situations and to offer an insight into the life and culture of France.All groups will have a mixture of learners. Whichever level class you join you will find that people learn in different ways and […]
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Italian Basics – Workshop
£29.40 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to Italian within a small range of everyday topics and situations and to offer an insight into the life and culture of Italy.All groups will have a mixture of learners. Whichever level class you join you will find that people learn in different ways and […]
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Create an Acrylic Painting in a day – Workshop
£55.90 Pugin Hall, Marlow
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? You will learn how to draw a sketch from a photo or object. Master basic colour mixing and blending techniques to develop into a finished painting.The tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that learners can work at their own level and pace. Is this course for […]
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Learn to Draw with Pen and Ink Workshop
£55.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This drawing workshop aims to give you the confidence to look at different ways of depicting subjects using the medium of pen and ink. You will investigate a range of images created with different tools and materials and then, using pens and inks, experiment with various effects that can be achieved.A […]
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Flower Arranging for Beginners in a Day – Workshop
£60.10 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce learners to skills and techniques needed to create three flower arrangements in a day for beginners. Using both traditional and contemporary design methods, your tutor an award-winning florist will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques to successfully create three designs. Individual support […]