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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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Patchwork & Quilting for Beginners and Improvers
£107.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Thu 06-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will be given a free choice of what you would like to make or you may wish to work on a project set by the tutor. Topics will include detailed instructions on patchwork, appliqué and quilting – both hand and machine. Is this course for me? This […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Make a Moulage – Part 1
£66.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 08-Jun-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 one of a three-part course. During this three-part course you will be taken from Moulage to Pattern. Part 1 – Drafting a Bodice Moulage Pattern.You will learn how to draft a moulage to your own measurements, (a moulage is a precise, hip length replica of […]
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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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Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners – Make a Pendant in a Day Workshop
£60.00 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? This one-day workshop will give you the basics in silver jewellery making and introduce you to the tools and basic techniques involved. By the end of the course you will be able to wear your hand-made pendant.You will learn:• How to saw, form, solder, texture, file, sand and polish metal.• Make […]
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Wine Appreciation: Summer Refreshment – Rosé v White Wine
£14.70 Online
Thu 20-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 20:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During this online evening you’ll taste, learn and discuss two wines made from various grape varieties – one white and one rosé. We’ll use the professional wine tasting technique to describe the flavours and aromas found in the glass, compare the wines and decide which one gets the thumbs-up and also […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Make a Moulage – Part 2
£66.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 22-Jun-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 two of a three-part course. During this three-part course you will be taken from Moulage to Pattern. Part 2 – Fitting the bodice moulage pattern.You will learn how to fit a moulage to your own measurements, (a moulage is a precise, hip length replica of […]
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Floristry – Making the Most of Your Supermarket Bunch – Workshop
£60.10 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 22-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The aim of this course is to give you the skills and techniques needed to create successful designs and to inspire you with some trending ideas to adorn your home. Your tutor, an award-winning florist, will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging tips with you using easily available […]
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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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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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Wine Appreciation: Red Wine taste-off – Supermarket Own Wine v Big-name Brand
£14.70 Online
Thu 04-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 20:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During this online evening you’ll taste, learn, and discuss two red wines made from various grape varieties – one labelled with a supermarket’s own name and the other from a big-name brand. We’ll use the professional wine tasting technique to describe the flavours and aromas found in the glass, compare the […]
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Patchwork and Quilting for Beginners – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Fri 05-Jul-2024
(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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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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Stained Glass – Garden Panel Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Wed 10-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Working with experience tutor this class is an opportunity to try the ancient craft of stained glass and make a beautiful Garden Panel.These panels are very en trend and would be just under a metre high and 10 cm wide. They are made using zinc and lead.You will use traditional tools […]
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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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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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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 […]