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Creative Writing – Getting Started – Workshop
£55.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 18-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Give creative writing a try with this fun and supportive workshop. Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing, but have no idea where to start? In this workshop, we’ll explore topics and ways of expressing yourself and defining your unique writing style. Guided exercises will encourage you to […]
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Introduction to Sewing Machines Workshop
£60.70 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 18-Oct-2025
(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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Digital Photography Masterclass – Exploring Autumn Gardens
£55.00 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 18-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop is held at the stunning Waddesdon Manor and aims to develop your existing digital photography skills. The main aim of the workshop is for the tutor to work with you individually and as a group to create interesting compositions and to understand how to use your cameras settings and […]
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Swedish Massage for Friends and Family Workshop
£60.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 18-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to some basic massage principles and skills. The structure of the course will involve you giving and receiving massage. Due to the nature of the course, some undressing is required. During the course you will:• Deliver and receive a massage• Have a brief introduction to […]
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Introduction to Creative Writing – Workshop
£40.00 Bourne End Library
Sat 18-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Clean Sheets and Write Beginnings!This fantastic workshop aims to encourage writers to put their thoughts, feelings and experience on to paper and start writing some poetry, fiction or personal experience in a non-threatening environment.During the course you will use writing exercises, discussion, reading out (if desired) and a mini lecture by […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
£61.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 18-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
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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Chairobics – Free Taster
£0.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Tue 21-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Discover the joy of movement with Chairobics – a fun, low-impact exercise class designed to improve your strength, flexibility, and coordination, all from the comfort of a chair! Perfect for all fitness levels, you will learn gentle routines that boost circulation, enhance posture, and support overall wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to […]
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Flower Arranging – Autumnal Displays Workshop
£61.50 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 25-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce learners to skills and techniques needed to create three floral designs for the home. Using both traditional and contemporary design methods your tutor, an award-winning florist will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques and individual support to ensure that you can work […]
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Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop
£61.50 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 25-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Explore the exciting world of acrylic paint pouring and learn to create dazzling abstract art.Paint pouring involves using a free-flowing acrylic paint mixture created with a pouring mixture such as glue and water and is the hottest trend in creating abstract art whilst having lots of fun.During this course you will […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
£56.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 27-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:00
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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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Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners – Adult and Child Workshop (11 years plus)
£61.20 Chesham ALC
Tue 28-Oct-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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Autumn Crafts Workshop
£0.00 Hampden Way Family Centre
Wed 29-Oct-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop is a taster for Family Learning sessions and will give you lots of fun practical ideas to support crafts within the season. We will share a seasonal story and songs and give you some craft ideas to try. Is this course for me? This FREE workshop is for parents […]
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Develop Your Machine Sewing Skills (Beyond the Basics) – Workshop
£60.70 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 01-Nov-2025
(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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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
£61.20 Chesham ALC
Sat 01-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
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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Stained Glass Projects
£186.30 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Working with an experienced tutor, this class is an opportunity to try and develop skills in 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.• […]
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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£115.00 Chesham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to provide a supportive place in which you can learn drawing and painting skills in any medium of your choice. During the course you will be given the opportunity to experiment in various media: pencils, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolours and acrylic.For beginners the course consists of a series […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£154.38 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(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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Spanish for Beginners – Module 2
£105.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This Beginners course is a great introduction to the Spanish language with the opportunity to progress onto further Beginners courses and beyond. This course will keep your brain active and give you a good grasp of the language, enabling you to be confident when speaking abroad (or at home!).During this Spanish […]
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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly)
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 12:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to progress and develop learners’ lip-reading and communication skills within an informal, relaxed and mutually supportive atmosphere. During the course through demonstration, observation and a variety of practical exercises you will observe the basic shapes of every day speech and practise a range of simple listening skills. There […]
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Italian for Beginners – Module 2
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This Beginners course is a great introduction to the Italian language with the opportunity to progress onto further Beginners courses and beyond. This course will keep your brain active and give you a good grasp of the language, enabling you to be confident when speaking abroad (or at home!).During this Italian […]