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Silver Jewellery Making
£121.88 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Fri 16-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to teach you the basic principles of jewellery making, working with precious metals, in particular, sterling silver. You will create your own pieces which can be classical or contemporary in design or inspired by nature, art movements or even your favourite jewellery designer. You could also buy a […]
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Floristry and Flower Arranging
£205.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Fri 16-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 10
(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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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
£61.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 17-Jan-2026
(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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Develop Your Machine Sewing Skills (Beyond the Basics) – Workshop
£60.70 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 17-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will learn: • To set up your machine for different fabric types and projects.• Explore a variety of foot attachments and how to use them.• Essential sewing techniques such as: Seams, hems, fastenings and decorative techniques.• Have the opportunity to work on a craft project of your […]
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Pottery Workshop – Includes Raku Firing
£74.80 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 17-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
FullWhat will I learn? This workshop aims to offer experienced learners the opportunity to access a fully equipped Ceramic Studio. Under the guidance of a highly skilled potter, you will have the opportunity to design and create your own unique pieces of work. If you are a current learner your work will be dried, and […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£185.25 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 19-Jan-2026
(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)
£154.38 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 19-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 14:00 - 16:30
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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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£154.38 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 21-Jan-2026
(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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Patchwork and Quilting for Beginners – Workshop
£60.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Fri 23-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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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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Sewing for Fashion – Introduction to Pattern Cutting
£113.75 Amersham ALC
Sat 24-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to introduce you to the basics of pattern cutting. This will enable you to use these techniques to develop and experiment with styling variations on existing patterns or progress to one of our further skills in pattern making courses, where you will learn to create and fit a […]
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Sashiko Embroidery for Making and Mending – Workshop
£60.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Sashiko is the Japanese art of using a sewing running stitch to decorate or reinforce cloth.In this workshop, you will learn all the basic techniques and principles of sashiko. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance, the tutor will teach you to make an embroidery of your own. You […]
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Stained Glass Beginners and Intermediate: 2D and 3D Copper Foil Workshop
£62.30 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is for learners with some experience of working with stained glass and soldiering as well as those new to working with glass. Everyone will be using the copper foil technique which involves cutting glass, grinding glass, applying copper foil tape and soldiering.Experienced learners will create a simple 3-dimensional object […]
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Introduction to Sewing Machines Workshop
£60.70 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Sat 14-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will help you become confident in using all the features and functions of your sewing machine and explore what is achievable with this amazing tool.During the course you will:● Learn to recognise and use the features and functions of your sewing machine● Learn how to thread your machine correctly […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Simple Alterations Workshop
£60.70 Amersham ALC
Sat 14-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to provide you with the necessary skills to alter clothes with confidence. You will have the opportunity to learn how to replace zips, add zips, buttonholes, buttons, hem, linings, adding fabric, adjusting the size or style of a garment. Is this course for me? This course is for […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Silver Cuff Bracelet Workshop
£56.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 16-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating a silver cuff bangle.You will learn:• How to measure and create a perfectly fitted cuff bangle.• How to saw, form, solder and file metal.• How to finish your cuff with a design element which […]
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Using an Overlocker Sewing Machine for Improvers – Workshop
£60.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 28-Feb-2026
(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:• 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 – Create a Pendant and Earrings Workshop
£61.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 28-Feb-2026
(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 jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller.This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of making jewellery by designing and creating pendants and/or earrings of your choice. There will be a range of texturing […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£185.25 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 02-Mar-2026
(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)
£154.38 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 02-Mar-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 14:00 - 16:30
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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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£154.38 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 04-Mar-2026
(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. […]