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Hand Embroidery – Applique or Motif’s Workshop
£42.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn the mindful art of hand appliqué. You will explore a variety of hand embroidery techniques that will allow you to embellish your creations. Whether you choose to depict your favourite animal, a floral pattern, or simply a letter of the alphabet, the […]
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Silver Jewellery Making: Create a Bangle with Charm Workshop
£60.00 Chesham ALC
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
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 a silver bangle with a charm.You will learn:• How to […]
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Sign Language – Basics for Beginners Workshop
£29.40 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to give you an introduction to British Sign Language and to the alphabet and basic conversation, topics and skills.You will learn to:• Introduce yourself.• Ask some simpler questions of the person you are talking to.• Understand some simple questions about yourself. Is this course for me? It is […]
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Spanish Basics – Workshop
£29.40 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce you to Spanish within a small range of everyday topics and situations and to offer an insight into the life and culture of Spain.All groups will have a mixture of learners. Whichever level class you join you will find that people learn in different ways and […]
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Writing Poetry with a Pen and Passion – Workshop
£53.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 25-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course we will look at how concrete objects can be used as metaphors for our abstract thoughts and feelings. The tutor has published a poetry collection ‘Red Lipstick & Revelations’/Indigo Dreams Publishing and narrating the audio version for Amazon Audible. Is this course for me? This course is designed […]
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Garden and Planting Design – Low Maintenance – Workshop (2 consecutive days)
£49.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 28-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to help you to choose the right plants to improve and re-design your gardens. During the course you will consider:● Plant choices.● Main elements of low-maintenance garden design.● Planting ideas to remove work.● Ground cover planting and weed control.● Drought, wind, pest and disease resistant planting. Is this […]
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Tai Chi for Beginners
£42.50 Chesham ALC
Wed 29-May-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 20:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced Tai Chi Tutor. During the course, the tutor (medalist in hand form and spear form at the 13th London International Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chaun ,12 June 2022) will demonstrate the […]
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Watercolour at Waddesdon for Beginners and Improvers
£79.40 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Wed 29-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 13:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this three day course in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it is by learning these that you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to make successful watercolour paintings.The course […]
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Tai Chi for Beginners
£42.50 St. Leonards Parish Hall
Thu 30-May-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:30 - 14:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Discover and learn the practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan with guidance and tuition from a qualified and experienced Tai Chi Tutor. During the course, the tutor (medalist in hand form and spear form at the 13th London International Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chaun ,12 June 2022) will demonstrate the […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Spinning Ring Workshop
£60.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 01-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
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 a contemporary spinner ring.You will learn:• To measure, design and […]
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Crochet and Knitting for Beginners and Improvers
£103.20 Chesham ALC
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(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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Paediatric First Aid
£0.00 Elmhurst Family Centre
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 12:00
FullWhat will I learn? Increase your confidence in first aid skills and treat minor injuries effectively. You may attend with your baby, if they are not crawling and are safe in a car seat or sling. This is a FREE workshop delivered by the Family Learning Team. Is this course for me? This workshop is […]
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Practical Gardening
£102.00 Hall Barn Estate
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(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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Drawing and Painting for Beginners and Improvers
£105.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 14:30
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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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Getting Ready for Y1
£0.00 Online
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course is being delivered by the Family Learning team. It is a FREE course which will give you practical ideas to improve your child’s well-being moving from Reception into Year 1. Through child-friendly activities, you will explore ways to build your child’s confidence and enhance their independence. You will also […]
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Digital Photography for Beginners and Improvers
£127.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will introduce you to the concept of Digital Photography and explain the meaning and importance of basic photographic terminology. During the course as a beginner you will:● Explore basic photographic terminology e.g. Exposure, Aperture, Shutter Speed and Depth of Field.● Explore and discover the differences between different camera modes.● […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£178.50 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(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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Garden Plants and Design
£102.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(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 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)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 14:30 - 17:00
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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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Garden Design – Design and Planting Principles
£127.50 Amersham ALC
Mon 03-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 15:00
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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 […]