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Chinese Watercolour Painting Workshop
£61.50 Amersham ALC
Sat 31-Jan-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Through demonstrations and guided exercises, you will learn the various ways to hold your brush to create the different essential brushstrokes. These fantastic techniques will help improve your future painting. You will also learn about differences in paint, ink and papers that can be used and how to centre your mind […]
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Everyday First Aid Workshop
£0.00 Booker Park School
Mon 02-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 12:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop is being delivered by the Family Learning Team. During the workshop you will look at everyday First Aid for the family and how to manage an emergency situation. You will get lots of practical tips on how to deal with choking, burns and minor injuries and increase your confidence […]
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Stained Glass Beginners and Intermediate: 2D and 3D Copper Foil Workshop
£62.30 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is for learners with some experience of working with stained glass and soldiering as well as those new to working with glass. Everyone will be using the copper foil technique which involves cutting glass, grinding glass, applying copper foil tape and soldiering.Experienced learners will create a simple 3-dimensional object […]
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Art Inspired by the V&A
£90.20 Amersham ALC
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Enjoy an art-filled day out at one of London’s top cultural spots – be inspired by a range of objects and artefacts, complete research tasks using your sketchbook and phone / camera and discuss your findings with the group. The following week, we will then reconvene in our studio to create […]
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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
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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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Learn to Crochet – The Basics Workshop
£30.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• How to understand the language of crochet patterns.• Make a crochet […]
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Sashiko Embroidery for Making and Mending – Workshop
£60.70 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 07-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Sashiko is the Japanese art of using a sewing running stitch to decorate or reinforce cloth.In this workshop, you will learn all the basic techniques and principles of sashiko. Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance, the tutor will teach you to make an embroidery of your own. You […]
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Thinking About Helping or Volunteering in School?
£0.00 Online
Tue 10-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? If you are thinking of going back into the workplace and you are not sure where or how to start, volunteering may be for you. In this FREE workshop discover the advantages of volunteering, reflect on what skills you have and how they match the skills you need to work as […]
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Art Appreciation – Exploring the Wonders and Secrets of Art
£87.50 Online
Thu 12-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:00 - 20:00
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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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Introduction to Sewing Machines Workshop
£60.70 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Sat 14-Feb-2026
(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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Introduction to Crystals Workshop
£55.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 14-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce the use of crystals for yourself and family and friends. During the course you will learn:– How to choose crystals– How to cleanse crystals– How to do the Solar Plexus layout– How to do the Heart layout– How to program crystalsBy the end of the workshop, […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Simple Alterations Workshop
£60.70 Amersham ALC
Sat 14-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to provide you with the necessary skills to alter clothes with confidence. You will have the opportunity to learn how to replace zips, add zips, buttonholes, buttons, hem, linings, adding fabric, adjusting the size or style of a garment. Is this course for me? This course is for […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Silver Cuff Bracelet Workshop
£56.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 16-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating a silver cuff bangle.You will learn:• How to measure and create a perfectly fitted cuff bangle.• How to saw, form, solder and file metal.• How to finish your cuff with a design element which […]
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Spanish for Beginners – Intensive (4 consecutive days)
£100.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 16-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to try Spanish over four consecutive sessions.During this Spanish course you will:• Be introduced to some vocabulary, phrases and basic grammar of everyday situations, for example, basic greetings, asking/answering questions about yourself and others, numbers• Practise in pairs and small groups using a […]
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Spanish for Beginners – Intensive (4 consecutive days)
£120.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 16-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to try Spanish over four consecutive sessions.During this Spanish course you will:• Be introduced to some vocabulary, phrases and basic grammar of everyday situations, for example, basic greetings, asking/answering questions about yourself and others, numbers• Practise in pairs and small groups using a […]
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Italian for Beginners – Intensive (4 consecutive days)
£120.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 16-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to try Italian over four consecutive sessions.During this Italian course you will:• Be introduced to some vocabulary, phrases and basic grammar of everyday situations, for example, basic greetings, asking/answering questions about yourself and others, numbers.• Practise in pairs and small groups using a […]
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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
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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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Picture Framing – The Basics Workshop
£65.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Wed 18-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the day you will be taken through the whole process of designing, planning and making a frame for one of your own pictures. Although this is DIY framing, it is certainly not a ‘bodged’ solution and you will amaze yourself at the quality and dynamic, creative style you can achieve […]
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Golden Swans – Adult Ballet Dancing
£43.75 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:15 - 20:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Grace, strength, and expression!You’ll explore Ballet technique at your own pace, including posture, elegance, and the five positions, to more flowing sequences and musical interpretation.During the course, you will;• Warm up and cool down the body safely for dance movement.• Follow tutor demonstrations, learning a safe technique for Ballet dance.• Do […]
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Portrait Drawing and Painting
£316.63 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(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 […]