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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Places
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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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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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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Gardening for Beginners – Planning a Vegetable and Fruit Area for Your Garden
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? You Will Learn:How to grow fruit vegetables and salads at home to save money and taste the difference of home-grown crops. Easy ways to prevent pests and diseases affecting your crops.The selection of the best varieties and layouts to suit your own garden. How to create a productive garden to ensure […]
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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 […]
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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly)
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(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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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£97.50 Chesham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(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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Lip-Reading and Managing Hearing Loss (half-termly)
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(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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Painting – Intermediate – Half-termly
£97.50 Stewart Hall, Little Kimble
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(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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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£87.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 23-Feb-2026
(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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Calligraphy for Beginners
£87.50 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Tue 24-Feb-2026
(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 […]