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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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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
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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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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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Painting – Intermediate – Half-termly
£115.00 Stewart Hall, Little Kimble
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(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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Polish for Beginners – Module 2
£105.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
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 Polish 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 course […]
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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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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly)
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(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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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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Spanish for Beginners – Module 2
£105.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
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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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Spanish for Beginners – Module 2
£105.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
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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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 […]
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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
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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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£196.05 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 03-Nov-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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Digital Photography for Beginners
£131.25 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(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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Portrait Drawing and Painting for Improvers (fee incl. model)
£377.95 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(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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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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Italian for Beginners – Module 2
£105.00 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Tue 04-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 […]
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Acoustic Guitar
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 04-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to the basic guitar skills that will encourage, inspire and empower you to play your guitar more confidently. This course will focus on the knowledge and skills required to play popular songs. You will also start to learn about chords and scale patterns.During the course […]
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Art Appreciation – Exploring the Wonders and Secrets of Art
£105.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 04-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(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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Introduction to British Sign Language Plus
£105.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Tue 04-Nov-2025
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will build on a basic level of conversation, developing effective communication with those who are profoundly deaf, have hearing loss or are sign language users. Covering topics such as alphabet, numbers, weather, colours and many more. Is this course for me? This Course is designed for those who have […]