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Jewellery Making with Recycled and Found Objects Workshop
£50.20 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 17:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this new and innovative workshop you are able to develop your creative skills and techniques needed to design, craft and take home beautiful jewellery made from recycled and found objects. You will use recycled plastic bottles, old magazines, fabric scraps and other found objects to make two items of jewellery […]
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Upcycling – Further Decorative Paint effects for Wooden Furniture
£65.80 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? In this workshop which is aimed at those students who have some experience in upcycling furniture using paint techniques you will gain an appreciation of some of the more advanced decorative paint techniques that can turn drab furniture and decorative items into something that stands out in a room. This workshop […]
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Stained Glass for Beginners: Miniature Glass Decorations – Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to enable learners to explore the basics of working with glass to produce decorative, leaded stained glass using traditional tools and techniques. Is this course for me? This course is for complete beginners. Throughout the course there will be group demonstrations followed by individual guidance for each stage […]
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Flower Arranging for Beginners in a Day – Workshop
£60.10 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to introduce learners to skills and techniques needed to create three flower arrangements in a day for beginners. Using both traditional and contemporary design methods, your tutor an award-winning florist will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques to successfully create three designs. Individual support […]
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Floristry – Make a Summer Floral Cake and Delicious Desert Workshop
£35.60 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 12:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this workshop you are able to develop your creative skills and techniques needed to design and craft a beautiful floral cake and a delicious desert.Your tutor is a Chelsea Gold Medalist and will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques and ideas with you. During the course, […]
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Digital Photography – Still Life Techniques and Lighting – Workshop
£53.90 Amersham ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn the skills and techniques associated with the artistic and fun aspects of still life photography through the guidance of a professional tutor and photographer.During the course you will:• Explore equipment to use and how to use it, lighting techniques and associated equipment for creative still life shots and shooting still […]
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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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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
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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 a silver bangle with a charm.You will learn:• How to […]
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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
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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 a contemporary spinner ring.You will learn:• To measure, design and […]
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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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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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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 05-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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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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Drawing and Watercolour for Improvers and Intermediate
£106.00 Hughenden Village Hall, High Wycombe
Thu 06-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will:● Learn basic drawing techniques and the different ways in which you can paint using watercolours● Practise techniques on a variety of subjects which will include still-life and working from photographs● You will be expected to keep a reflective diary, as a fundamental part of the creative […]
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Creative Writing – A Memory Box- Writing your Memoirs – a Gift for a Grandchild or Posterity
£53.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 08-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Your mind is a treasure trove of creative memories. This course aims to open that store and get you writing your memories in poetry or prose. Through writing exercises, discussion, and tutor mini lecture in a non-threatening environment you will come away with ideas, a beginning, and a direction for your […]
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Stained Glass for Beginners: Summer Miniature Panel – Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 15-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Stained Glass is beautiful traditional art. In this one-day course, learners will create a miniature glass decoration, approximately 10cm, consisting of approximately 5 pieces of glass. We will be using the leaded light technique with a rectangular design. This involves cutting glass, applying lead came strips, soldering and cementing. Is this […]
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Digital Photography – Summer Colours of The Great Outdoors
£53.90 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 15-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 16:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to develop on your existing skills. The main aim of the workshop is for the tutor to work with you individually and as a group to create interesting compositions and to understand how to use your cameras settings and equipment to enhance and improve your photos.During the course […]
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Creative Writing – Romance at the Manor
£29.40 Stable Courtyard - Waddesdon Manor
Sat 22-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 13:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Are you a sucker for a ‘happy ever after’ or a tale of star-crossed lovers? In this workshop, we’ll look at how writers have tried to capture the essence of romance and how you might do the same. Please note, we won’t be covering erotic fiction. Is this course for me? […]
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Stained Glass – Copper Foiled Sun Catcher or Jewellery Workshop
£53.90 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 22-Jun-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 15:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will:• Gain knowledge and practical experience of some of the techniques used to design and make 2D stained (cool) glass items.• Explore the different tooling, materials and techniques used for making stained glass items together with their qualities• Cover health and safety procedures relevant to the craft […]
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Clothing Repair and Alterations Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This hands-on workshop focuses on a range of creative ways to repair and alter your clothes, using both machine stitching, and hand sewing methods. You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of invisible, and decorative sewing techniques including:– repairing a tear or a hole in knitwear, jersey, and wovens– […]
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Writing Poetry Masterclass – Workshop
£29.40 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 06-Jul-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:30 - 13:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this course, you will have an opportunity to practise writing different poetry forms, as well as reading and listening to published examples, learning about technique, sound and how different poets approach their craft. During the course you will take part in discussing published examples of poetry, then write your own […]