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Digital Photography for Beginners – Workshop
£53.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 20-Apr-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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EndedWhat will I learn? Delve into the world of photography and get to know your camera. Have you always wondered what half the buttons on your camera do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language.During […]
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Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners – Adult and Child Workshop (11 years plus)
£60.00 Chesham ALC
Sat 27-Apr-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
FullWhat 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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Acrylic Painting for Beginners – Workshop
£41.20 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 27-Apr-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Explore the exciting world of acrylic painting.During this course you will learn:• Different acrylic painting techniques• How to get the right paint consistency for various effects Is this course for me? This course is for beginners. Experience in arranging colours together is useful, but not essential. What do I need to […]
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Flower Arranging – Create a Summer Floral Topiary Tree Workshop
£35.60 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 04-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The workshop aims to inspire learners to create a contemporary floral design to be used inside or outside the home. Once the topiary tree structure is created it can be used again and again for any celebration, for example, Christmas, Easter, for a wedding or any other celebration. Is this course […]
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Upcycling Furniture using Paint and Simple Reupholstery Techniques
£102.50 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 04-May-2024
(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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Fused Glass Jewellery Making Workshop
£53.90 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:15 - 15:45
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AvailableWhat will I learn? You will gain knowledge and practical experience of a range of glass techniques used to design and make fused glass jewellery items.During the course you will learn:• to work safely and effectively• to cut and grind glass safely• what ‘fusing compatibility glass’ means and its importance in producing successful jewellery• to […]
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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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Wood Turning – Make a Small Wooden Bowl
£64.00 Queens Park Arts Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The aim of this workshop is to provide you with some woodturning techniques and skills that you can use to make a small wooden bowl.You will learn how to use a woodturning lathe safely and use a range of hand tools during the workshop. By the end of the day you […]
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Learn to Crochet – The Basics Workshop
£55.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• Make a crochet chain stitch and slip stitch• Work Double Crochet […]
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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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Sewing for Fashion – Further Skills in Pattern Cutting
£115.50 Amersham ALC
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to extend and develop pattern cutting skills learnt in our introduction to pattern cutting course, it is also suitable for beginners who would like to start creating patterns. On this course you will learn how to create a skirt block to your own body measurements or to standard […]
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Learn to Crochet – The Basics Workshop
£55.00 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Our crochet workshop will teach you the delicate art of crocheting, a lifelong skill that you will use to make beautiful items for yourself and others. During the course you will learn: • How to hold the yarn and hook• Make a crochet chain stitch and slip stitch• Work Double Crochet […]
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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
Places
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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Guitar for Beginners – Workshop
£39.20 Quarrendon ALC, Aylesbury
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 14:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop 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 sessions […]
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Interior Design for the Home – Workshop
£58.85 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 11-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During this course you will be introduced to:● The key aspects of home designing.● Personal interior styles and preferences.● Successfully using colour, pattern and textures.● Arranging furniture for different rooms. Is this course for me? Everybody with just a keen interest in putting stylish interiors together is welcome. What do I […]
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Palette Knife Painting – Workshop
£55.90 Amersham ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Spend a day learning how to use a painting knife to create thick, textural (impasto style) painting using either acrylic or oil paint.Learn to:● Use techniques such as building thick paint layers and scraffito (scratching).● Use additives to thicken paint and create interesting textures● Use light & dark paint tones to […]
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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
Places
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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Art Appreciation – Exploring the Secrets of Sacred Spaces in Architecture and Art Workshop
£53.90 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Sacred spaces carry different meanings in different cultures and religions. This workshop will consider the uses of religious spaces, in celebrations, pilgrimages and services. The spiritual meanings behind sacred spaces and objects will also be studied through the lens of nature and symbols. This course aims to present a cultural and […]
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Using an Overlocker Sewing Machine for Intermediate – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 18-May-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the workshop you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques using an overlocker including: Working with different thread set upsFlat lock or butt seaming ( if your machine has this stitch capability)Explore overlocker foot attachments( optional): taping foot, blind hem (you may need to purchase these, they […]
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French Basics – Workshop
£29.40 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 18-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 French within a small range of everyday topics and situations and to offer an insight into the life and culture of France.All groups will have a mixture of learners. Whichever level class you join you will find that people learn in different ways and […]