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Basic Clothing Alterations – How to Hem Trousers and Skirts Workshop
£40.30 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 29-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 17:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this workshop you will learn how to measure, pin and hand-hem a pair of trousers and a skirt to your required length. During the course, the tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that you can work at your own level and pace. Is this course […]
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Watercolour at Waddesdon – Summer Colours Workshop
£55.90 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 29-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 16:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this day course, in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. Appreciate the beautiful colours in the stunning grounds to inspire your creativity.This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is by learning these that you will be able to develop […]
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Life Drawing for Beginners Workshop
£55.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 29-Jun-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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Simply Italian Conversation – for all Intermediate Levels Workshop
£39.20 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 14:30
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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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Watercolour Painting – Workshop
£55.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course will reference still life and landscape painting. You will be introduced to a variety of watercolour techniques: brush work techniques, laying washes and fine detail work, aimed at capturing the varied patterns and contrasts of line, texture, and tone. Also studied will be: light and tone, colour choice, use […]
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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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Learn to Crochet – The Basics Workshop
£55.00 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? 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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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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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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Spanish Basics – Workshop
£29.40 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 06-Jul-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 Spanish within a small range of everyday topics and situations and to offer an insight into the life and culture of Spain.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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Acrylic Painting for Improvers – Workshop
£41.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Further explore the exciting world of acrylic painting.During this course you will learn:• Different acrylic painting techniques• Develop your existing acrylic painting skills Is this course for me? This course is a follow on course for those who have already begun to use acrylic paints in their work and would like […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Make a Moulage – Part 3
£66.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 13-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Please note that this is part three of a three-part course. During this three-part course you will be taken from Moulage to Pattern. Part 3 – Develop your moulage pattern to create your own pattern blocks and bodice styles.You will learn how to create your own pattern blocks to your own […]
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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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Jewellery Making with Recycled and Found Objects Workshop
£50.20 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 13-Jul-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 […]