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Portrait Drawing and Painting
£338.20 Amersham ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(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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Practical Gardening
£92.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(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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French Advanced – Module 2
£184.00 Online
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:45 - 20:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This Advanced course is a great opportunity to consolidate and use the French language fluently, building on previous knowledge and skills. This course will give you the chance to communicate with other advanced learners and ensure your skills remain current. During this course you will:• further develop your speaking, listening, reading, […]
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Sewing Clothes for Fashion for Beginners and Improvers
£190.70 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to learn basic construction skills of a piece of clothing and for improvers to consolidate and develop existing skills and to explore more advanced dressmaking techniques, fit and alter commercial patterns for a personalised fit, as well as working with more challenging fabrics […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee includes clay)
£260.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:30 - 21:30
FullWhat will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]
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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£92.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(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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Italian Advanced – Module 2
£210.00 Bourne End Library
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:45 - 20:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This Advanced course is a great opportunity to consolidate and use the Italian language fluently, building on previous knowledge and skills. This course will give you the chance to communicate with other advanced learners and ensure your skills remain current. During this course you will:• further develop your speaking, listening, reading, […]
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French Intermediate – Module 2
£184.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the French language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]
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Traditional Upholstery for Beginners and Improvers
£281.60 White Hill Centre, Chesham
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 15:30
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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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Drawing and Painting – Intermediate
£189.00 Pugin Hall, Marlow
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the opportunity to extend and develop their drawing and painting skills in pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks, watercolour, acrylic and other media. Firstly, it will focus on improving current observational skills and hand skills and as the course progresses it will focus on preferred media or […]
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Bridge – BFA Year 3 (Termly)
£184.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The bidding and play topics from the Year 1 Beginning and Year 2 Continuing Bridge courses will be reviewed to ensure understanding of what should be known already and developed further in Year 3. Transfers after 1NT and 2NT openings, competitive bidding and supportive bidding will be covered in detail, along […]
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Italian Upper-Intermediate – Module 2
£184.00 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the Italian language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]
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Shuffle and Shine – Improvers Adult Tap Dancing
£46.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:00 - 19:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? You will continue to develop your Tap technique with greater precision, speed, and musicality. Each lesson will give you the time, support, and challenge needed to strengthen your skills and build confidence as an Improver. During the course, you will:●Refine technique – Warm up and cool down safely while focusing on […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee includes clay)
£260.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
FullWhat will I learn? This pottery course aims to give you a working knowledge of all aspects of the potter’s craft. Techniques covered will be slab building, moulding, coiling, pinching, modelling and throwing. You will be guided in the choice of items suitable for your level of skill, knowledge and direction of development, at each […]
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Drawing and Watercolour for Beginners
£189.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 12:00
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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. The course consists of a series of projects which are structured to take you step by step through various drawing systems and painting techniques from linear drawing and perspective, tonal drawing as a preparation […]
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Golden Swans – Improvers Adult Ballet Dancing
£46.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:15 - 20:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? More precision, more artistry, gentle progression.As an Improver, you’ll build on your existing Ballet foundation to refine technique, increase strength and control, and develop greater musicality and expression. You’ll explore more connected sequences, flowing phrases, and smooth transitions, gradually building your technique and confidence.During the course, you will:● Warm up and […]
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Bridge for Beginners – Part 2
£184.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This is Part 2 of a 3-part Bridge course aimed at introducing beginners to this fascinating game, retaining a sense of fun in what at higher levels can be a very competitive pastime. In Part 2 of the course, learners are introduced to:• Bidding strong balanced hands.• Declarer and defence play, […]
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French Pre-Intermediate – Module 2
£184.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is a great opportunity to learn the French language and build on previous knowledge and skills, with opportunities to progress further. This course will give you a sound understanding of the language at your level and develop confidence in communication. During this course you will:• develop your speaking, listening, […]
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Painting – Intermediate – Half-termly
£94.70 Stewart Hall, Little Kimble
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(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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Woodwork for Beginners and Improvers
£190.50 Queens Park Arts Centre
Mon 11-Jan-2027
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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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 […]