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Woodwork for Beginners and Improvers
£181.00 Queens Park Arts Centre
Mon 15-Sep-2025
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will improve your ability to work with wood under the guidance of the tutor.You will work on a project of your own choice, so that your own level of skill increases and you finish the course with a completed item. You will be encouraged and instructed in the use […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 15-Sep-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Traditional Upholstery for Beginners and Improvers
£320.30 White Hill Centre, Chesham
Tue 16-Sep-2025
(Weeks) 12
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course, through demonstration and project work, you will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. You will be encouraged to work safely and share your experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one-to-one […]
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Garden Design for Beginners
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 16-Sep-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is an introduction to basic garden design skills and garden plan drawing. You will learn how to assess gardens and choose the correct plants and select suitable garden features and materials. We will also introduce styles of gardens and their design features. Is this course for me? This course […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 04-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is an introduction to basic garden design skills and garden plan drawing. You will learn how to assess gardens and choose the correct plants and select suitable garden features and materials. We will also introduce styles of gardens and their design features. Is this course for me? This course […]
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Introduction to Wood Carving – Workshop
£66.60 Amersham ALC
Sat 08-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn how to carve and grasp the opportunity to experience the creativity and joy of woodcarving. Be guided by your tutor as you learn the stages and work towards producing your own carving.This one-day workshop will give you a brief introduction to the basics of woodcarving, the tools used, and the […]
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Upcycling Furniture using Paint and Simple Reupholstery Techniques
£101.75 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 08-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Have you ever turned unwanted objects or waste materials into entirely new products? Upcycling is the ideal way to combine creative ideas with a passion for sustainability and entrepreneurship. The course aims to show how several modern craft techniques and decorative finishing touches can be used to upcycle and update old […]
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Practical Gardening at Home: Planning for the Year Ahead – Workshop
£60.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 08-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover • Simple planting ideas.• Use of colour and design principles to increase seasonal interest• A […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 12-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Gardening for Beginners – Winter and Spring – Selecting and Pruning Plants to Suit Your Garden
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 12-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You Will Learn:How to prune all the main groups of trees shrubs climbers, herbaceous perennials, and herbs. How to select the correct plants for your own garden and how to plant and care for them. Choosing the right plants for sun, shade, chalk, heavy clay or stoney soils. Is this course […]
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Woodwork for Beginners and Improvers
£181.00 Queens Park Arts Centre
Mon 12-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will improve your ability to work with wood under the guidance of the tutor.You will work on a project of your own choice, so that your own level of skill increases and you finish the course with a completed item. You will be encouraged and instructed in the use […]
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Traditional Upholstery for Beginners and Improvers
£267.80 White Hill Centre, Chesham
Tue 13-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course, through demonstration and project work, you will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. You will be encouraged to work safely and share your experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one-to-one […]
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Interior Design for the Home – Workshop
£60.50 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 24-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During this course you will be introduced to:● The key aspects of home designing.● Personal interior styles and preferences.● Successfully using colour, pattern and textures.● Arranging furniture for different rooms. Is this course for me? Everybody with just a keen interest in putting stylish interiors together is welcome. What do I […]
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Upcycling Furniture Using Paint and Decorative Techniques
£101.75 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Have you ever turned unwanted objects or waste materials into entirely new products? Upcycling is the ideal way to combine creative ideas with a passion for sustainability and entrepreneurship. The course aims to show how several modern craft techniques and decorative finishing touches can be used to upcycle and update old […]
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Garden and Planting Design – All Year Round Scent and Colour Workshop (2 consecutive days)
£50.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 16-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to consider the planting design of your individual gardens, helping you to extend your knowledge of plants, identify existing plants in your gardens and choose the correct plants to improve and re-design them. During the course you will:● Consider planting design techniques, the creation of different styles of […]
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Gardening for Beginners – Planning a Vegetable and Fruit Area for Your Garden
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You Will Learn:How to grow fruit vegetables and salads at home to save money and taste the difference of home-grown crops. Easy ways to prevent pests and diseases affecting your crops.The selection of the best varieties and layouts to suit your own garden. How to create a productive garden to ensure […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the skills of landscape horticulture. It will enable you to work on your own designs and to create and maintain your own planting schemes.During the course you will cover:● Drawing techniques and plans.● A choice of materials, plants and design layouts.● The identification of […]
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Practical Gardening – Fruit and Vegetables Workshop
£60.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 28-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will give you practical ideas to improve your gardening skills and further your gardening knowledge to improve your garden. You will learn:When and How to Grow Vegetables• How to grow vegetables and when different vegetables are in season. • How to save seeds for next season’s crop.Weeds and Pest […]
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Interior Design for the Home – Workshop
£60.50 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 07-Mar-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During this course you will be introduced to:● The key aspects of home designing.● Personal interior styles and preferences.● Successfully using colour, pattern and textures.● Arranging furniture for different rooms. Is this course for me? Everybody with just a keen interest in putting stylish interiors together is welcome. What do I […]