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Digital Photography for Beginners
£106.25 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce learners to the concept of Digital Photography and to explain the meaning and importance of basic photographic terminology. It also aims to encourage learners to explore and experiment with some of their own camera’s range of modes when taking pictures.• Explore basic photographic terminology e.g. Exposure, […]
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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly) – Module 4
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
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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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£178.50 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(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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Crochet and Knitting for Beginners and Improvers
£86.20 Chesham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:45 - 14:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Knitting and Crochet are increasingly popular crafts that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘languages’ of knitting and crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to […]
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Painting – Intermediate – Half-termly
£88.00 Stewart Hall, Little Kimble
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to explore the different aspects and techniques and apply it in your own style. A chance to work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with like-minded artists.You will learn through practical experience, with individual tuition from the tutor. The course is designed to […]
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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£88.00 Chesham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(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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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£88.00 Chesham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
Places
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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Gardening for Beginners – Winter and Spring – Selecting and Pruning Plants to Suit Your Garden
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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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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Practical Gardening
£85.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course covers three main areas of practical gardening: • Sustainable Kitchen Gardening.• Plant Botany.• Identification.During the course learners will cover:• The assessment and choice of sites for crops and ornamental plants.• The organization of propagation of plants for a range of plants, including seeds, cuttings and grafting.• After care of […]
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Yoga with Alexander Technique
£63.75 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:00 - 19:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to incorporate the Alexander Technique with traditional Hatha Yoga. Injury or illness can cause lower back pain and lack of movement in your body.There is a tendency for the body to tighten and prevent movement in areas of pain. Balance is often affected which can result in a […]
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Yoga with Alexander Technique
£63.75 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 16:00 - 17:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to incorporate the Alexander Technique with traditional Hatha Yoga. Injury or illness can cause lower back pain and lack of movement in your body.There is a tendency for the body to tighten and prevent movement in areas of pain. Balance is often affected which can result in a […]
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Portrait Drawing and Painting
£305.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to offer learners skills in portraiture painting and drawing when using different media of the learner’s choice.Learners will observe tutor demonstrations, participate in class discussions and work under one-to-one guidance. They will experiment with different media used in portraiture painting and drawing. The emphasis is on enjoying working […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
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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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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly) – Module 4
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 24-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(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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Art History – Art within Globalisation and Transnationalism
£85.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 25-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? “We have been led to believe a lie when we see with and not through the eye” William Blake We know how to read a book and get lost in another world, or to listen to music and be moved viscerally and emotionally, but when it comes to looking at art, […]
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Crochet for Beginners and Improvers
£103.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Tue 25-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Crochet is an increasingly popular craft that combine the joy of making with improved well-being through mindful activity. Whilst much can be gleaned from watching videos online or reading books, the various ‘languages’ of crochet from all over the world can be very confusing, making learning difficult to master alone, and […]
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Flamenco Dancing for Improvers
£63.75 Amersham ALC
Tue 25-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 17:45 - 19:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Through learning Flamenco dance you will create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence within a relaxed and fun learning environment. During the course you will:• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow […]
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British Sign Language – Module 2
£255.00 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Tue 25-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 15
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During this follow on course, you will continue to learn about the deaf culture as well as how to communicate in a social setting. You will be taught Sign Language conversation skills covering a variety of topics. • Learn different methods that might support your communication through sign. • Learn about […]
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Flamenco Dancing for Beginners
£63.75 Amersham ALC
Tue 25-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 15:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Flamenco is the passionate dance from Andalucia, Spain. Come along and learn how to dance Flamenco. You will have the opportunity to create proud Flamenco posture and beautiful arm and hand movements. Your new moves will be tied together into a dance sequence throughout the term, within a relaxed and fun […]
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Calligraphy for Beginners
£85.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Tue 25-Feb-2025
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 14:00 - 16:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will learn:● What materials to use.● How to hold your hand to create the best marks.● Look at different typefaces that will suit your hand best. ● How to relax enough to create beautiful marks.● Basic Calligraphic techniques● Study and practice different handwriting styles Is this course […]