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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 23-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
Places
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 includes clay)
£238.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Thu 24-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:30 - 21:30
FullWhat will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee includes clay)
£238.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Thu 24-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
FullWhat will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]
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Patchwork and Quilting for Beginners – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Fri 25-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will work on a project set by the tutor. The project will be used to introduce you to the basic techniques used in Patchwork and Quilting to produce a variety of patterned items such as quilts, clothing, bags and home furnishings. Is this course for me? This […]
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Floristry and Flower Arranging
£215.60 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Fri 25-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 11
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the skills and techniques needed to create successful floral designs and to inspire you with new ideas. Your tutor, an award winning florist, will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques with you. Is this course for me? This is an exciting […]
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Needle Felting – Make aSeascape/Landscape Scene – Workshop
£55.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 26-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this fun workshop you will create two beautiful sea or landscape pieces using the unique art form of needle felting.During the workshop, the tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that you can work at your own level and pace. The piece will be framed at […]
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Flower Arranging – Create a Topiary Tree Workshop
£35.60 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 26-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The workshop aims to inspire learners to create a contemporary floral design for inside the home. The design will be suitable for Christmas, Easter, for a wedding or any other celebration. During the day students will complete a topiary tree in its own container. Is this course for me? No previous […]
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Using an Overlocker Sewing Machine for Beginners – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 26-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including:• 3-Thread overlocking.• 2-Thread overlocking (if your machine has this stitch capability).• 4-Thread overlocking.• Seaming techniques on a variety of fabrics.• Overlocking on tricky shapes.• Attaching rib bands on knits.• Exploring edge finishes using […]
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Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners – Adult and Child Workshop (11 years plus)
£60.00 Chesham ALC
Sat 26-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will teach you and your child some of the basics in silver jewellery making and introduce you to the tools and techniques involved. You will learn how to: • Use four different techniques to create decorative textures on metal by practising on copper.• File, sand, form and polish silver.• […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee includes clay)
£238.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 28-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:30 - 21:30
FullWhat will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee includes clay)
£238.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 28-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
FullWhat will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]
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Sewing Clothes for Fashion for Beginners and Improvers
£176.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 28-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£285.60 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 28-Apr-2025
(Weeks) 8
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
Places
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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Flower Arranging and Floral Design
£215.60 Beaconsfield ALC
Thu 01-May-2025
(Weeks) 11
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the skills and techniques needed to create successful floral designs and to inspire you with new ideas. Your tutor, an award-winning floral designer will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques with you. Is this course for me? This is an exciting […]
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Stained Glass for Beginners: Miniature Glass Decorations – Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 10-May-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Learners will be introduced to the art of stained glass using the leaded light technique. This involves cutting glass, applying lead came strips, soldiering and cementing. By the end of this workshop, you will have produced a small lead light panel (approximately 20cm x 20cm). Using a simple design will allow […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Further Skills in Pattern Cutting
£115.50 Amersham ALC
Sat 10-May-2025
(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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Using an Overlocker Sewing Machine for Intermediate – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 17-May-2025
(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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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
£60.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 17-May-2025
(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 contemporary silver stacking rings.You will learn:• To measure, design and […]
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Beaded Jewellery Making – Ethnic Inspired Jewellery and Accessories Workshop
£60.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 17-May-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the workshop you will be introduced to the skills and techniques needed to re-purpose ethnic fabrics into jewellery and accessories. Learners will make a pair of earrings and a beaded hairpiece or bracelet to match. This session includes wire-work skills.•Learn how to loop and make a pair of basic fabric […]
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Patchwork and Quilting – Free Taster
£0.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Wed 21-May-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? At this FREE TASTER work shop you will learn some of the basics of this wonderful craft. You will work on a sample piece which you can take away and complete at home.Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance the tutor will teach you how to:– cut your patchwork […]