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Floristry – Festive Door Wreath & Candle Table Centrepiece Workshop
£60.30 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 07-Dec-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Enrolment
EndedWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the skills and techniques needed to create a fully mossed Christmas Door Wreath and Festive Candlelit Centrepiece design for the Mantlepiece or Table, and to inspire you with new ideas to adorn your home over the festive season using both traditional and contemporary elements. Your […]
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Using an Overlocker Sewing Machine for Beginners – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 07-Dec-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Enrolment
EndedWhat 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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Stained Glass – Decorative Panels Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Wed 11-Dec-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Working with experience tutor this class is an opportunity to try the ancient craft of stained glass.During the course you will learn:• to work safely and effectively with lead, glass and solder. • to cut and grind glass safely. to learn how to apply solder and tallow.• to learn and experience […]
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Pottery – Throwing for Beginners – Free Taster
£0.00 Evreham ALC, Iver
Tue 07-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This taster session will introduce you to the wonderful world of pottery throwing! You will be shown a variety of basic techniques on the wheel and given time to have a go yourself, working at your own level and own pace. Is this course for me? This taster is for complete […]
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Pottery – Throwing for Beginners – Free Taster
£0.00 Evreham ALC, Iver
Tue 07-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:30 - 20:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This taster session will introduce you to the wonderful world of pottery throwing! You will be shown a variety of basic techniques on the wheel and given time to have a go yourself, working at your own level and own pace. Is this course for me? This taster is for complete […]
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Flower Arranging and Floral Design
£196.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Thu 09-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
Places
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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Sewing Clothes for Fashion for Beginners and Improvers
£176.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
FullWhat 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, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:30 - 16:00
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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee includes clay)
£238.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 13-Jan-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 13-Jan-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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£178.50 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(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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Cake Decorating: Sugar Flowers
£147.00 Amersham School
Mon 13-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:30 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? In our sugar flower classes, you will learn the art of creating exquisite and lifelikesugar flowers. Through our expert guidance and hands-on practice you will developthe skills and techniques needed to craft delicate petals, intricate details, andrealistic arrangements. Our classes cover a range of topics, including● How to wire roses, frill […]
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Silver Jewellery Making
£188.00 Chesham ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 17:00 - 19:00
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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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Silver Jewellery Making
£117.50 Chesham ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 12:00
Places
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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Sewing Clothes for Fashion for Beginners and Improvers
£176.20 Amersham ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:15 - 14:15
Places
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, alter and adapt commercial patterns for a perfect fit, as well as working with delicate fabrics and […]
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Stained Glass and Fused Glass for Beginners and Improvers
£100.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The complete beginner will gain knowledge and practical experience of a range of glass techniques used to design and make: 2D stained (cool) glass items and 2D fused (warm) glass items.During the course you will:• Explore the different tooling, materials and techniques used for making glass items together with their qualities.• […]
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Pottery for Beginners (fee includes clay)
£238.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 12:15
FullWhat will I learn? On this pottery course, you will learn how to work with clay to create complex functional ceramic pieces and sculptural objects using a range of techniques including; pinch pots, coiling and slab building as well as surface decoration. If you have some experience of clay, you will be able to explore […]
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Sewing Clothes for Fashion for Improvers
£176.20 Amersham ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:45 - 11:45
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Make a piece of clothing of your choice, your tutor will discuss this with you at the first session and give advice and guidance on pattern selection. You will have the opportunity to learn about:● Interpreting and adapting a commercial pattern.● Personalizing your project exploring design detailing.● Selecting suitable fabrics and […]
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Silver Jewellery Making
£188.00 Chesham ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:30 - 21:30
Places
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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Silver Jewellery Making
£282.00 Chesham ALC
Tue 14-Jan-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 15:30
Places
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 […]