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Floristry and Flower Arranging
£196.00 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Fri 04-Oct-2024
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 11:30
Enrolment
EndedWhat will I learn? This course aims to give learners the skills and techniques needed to create successful floral designs and to inspire you with new ideas. Your tutor, an award winning florist, will be keen to share lots of interesting flower arranging techniques with you. Is this course for me? This is an exciting […]
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Pottery for Beginners and Improvers (fee does NOT inc clay)
£148.75 Evreham ALC, Iver
Wed 30-Oct-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
FullWhat 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)
£178.50 Evreham ALC, Iver
Mon 04-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
FullWhat 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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Indian Cooking
£122.50 Amersham School
Tue 05-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will give you an introduction to Indian cooking, providing an insight into the basics of Indian food preparation.You will be taught:– The 6-step method.– Tempers and tempering. – The five basic spices and spice blending.At the end of this course you will have the skills and techniques to cook […]
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Sewing Clothes for Fashion for Beginners
£107.00 Amersham ALC
Tue 05-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:15 - 14:15
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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 to alter and adapt commercial patterns. During the course learners will be guided by the tutor through the key processes including; pattern and fabric selection, fitting and pattern adapting, all the construction […]
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Stained Glass and Fused Glass for Beginners and Improvers
£125.00 Buckingham Centre ALC
Wed 06-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 5
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 18:45 - 21:15
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The complete beginner will gain knowledge and practical experience of a range of glass techniques used to design and make: 2D stained (cool) glass items and 2D fused (warm) glass items.During the course you will:• Explore the different tooling, materials and techniques used for making glass items together with their qualities.• […]
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Sewing for Fashion – Introduction to Pattern Cutting
£116.70 Amersham ALC
Sat 09-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to introduce you to the basics of pattern cutting. This will enable you to use these techniques to develop and experiment with styling variations on existing patterns or progress to one of our further skills in pattern making courses, where you will learn to create and fit a […]
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Indian Cooking – Workshop
£59.90 Amersham School
Sat 09-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? You will learn about:– Safe knife skills.– The five basic spices.– The importance of tempers.– The six-step method of cooking Indian food.– The prep required to create your own dishes.Dishes we will be making on the course:Chilli PaneerButter ChickenGreen Lentil DalClove riceThe tutor will e mail the workbook to you beforehand […]
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An Introduction to Felting for Beginners – Workshop
£30.50 Bourne End Library
Sat 09-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this fun workshop you will learn how to create a beautiful seascape, using the unique art form of needle felting.During the workshop, the tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that you can work at your own level and pace. The piece will be framed at […]
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Stained Glass – Decorative Panels Workshop
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Wed 13-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Working with experience tutor this class is an opportunity to try the ancient craft of stained glass.During the course you will learn:• to work safely and effectively with lead, glass and solder. • to cut and grind glass safely. to learn how to apply solder and tallow.• to learn and experience […]
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Pottery – Make your own Christmas Decorations and Gifts Workshop (fee incl clay & firing)
£72.60 Evreham ALC, Iver
Sat 16-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This fun and creative workshop gives you the opportunity to explore the basics of working with clay or porcelain to produce personalised Christmas decorations or small gifts e.g., tea light holders, Christmas Tree Decorations or a Nativity using traditional tools and techniques. Is this course for me? This course is for […]
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Flower Arranging – Create a Topiary Tree Workshop
£35.80 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 16-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 13:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The workshop aims to inspire learners to create a contemporary floral design for inside the home. The design will be suitable for Christmas, Easter, for a wedding or any other celebration. During the day students will complete a topiary tree in its own container. Is this course for me? No previous […]
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Fused Glass – Festive Decorations
£60.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 16-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Enjoy creating your very own unique glass decorations in this seasonal workshop. This is an opportunity to experiment with glass fusing techniques. You will be introduced to different glass materials; frits, stringers, confetti and how they are used, as well as the results when fused and melted. You will have the […]
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Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Beautiful Sea Glass Pendant
£60.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Mon 18-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Brighten up the winter blues with this coastal themed jewellery course. This course will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by creating a pendant incorporating a colourful piece of sea glass. You will learn:• How to design a pendant using sea glass.• How to make a bezel […]
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Patchwork and Quilting for Beginners – Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Fri 22-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course you will work on a project set by the tutor. The project will be used to introduce you to the basic techniques used in Patchwork and Quilting to produce a variety of patterned items such as quilts, clothing, bags and home furnishings. Is this course for me? This […]
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Pottery: Glazing Your Work Workshop
£46.20 Evreham ALC, Iver
Sat 23-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 13:00
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AvailableWhat will I learn? This workshop aims to give learners instruction and guidance in order to glaze their work, using a variety of glazes. Is this course for me? Please note this workshop is ONLY for previous learners or learners from Summer School Workshops.During the course, the tutor will give demonstrations and individual support to […]
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Make a Festive Stocking from Vintage Textiles Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 23-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? If you have an old tablecloth, a piece of heirloom fabric, or an item of clothing that you no longer use, but can’t bear to throw away, why not transform it into a festive stocking? Using a combination of group demonstrations and individual guidance, the tutor will teach you to make […]
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Make a Memory Cushion Workshop
£56.90 Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre
Sat 30-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? Preserve the memory of your loved ones by making a memory pillow/cushion out of a piece of their clothing such as a shirt or a cherished textile item on this one day workshop. Is this course for me? This workshop is for those with little or no experience, who would like […]
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Machine Embroidery for Beginners Workshop
£56.90 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Sat 30-Nov-2024
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 15:30
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AvailableWhat will I learn? On this workshop you will:• Refine your machine embroidery skills, learn how to adjust tension on your machine to achieve excellent and easy stitching.• Use a darning foot• Learn how to do free machine embroidery. Is this course for me? A lovely relaxing workshop playing with colours and fabrics to create […]
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Fused Glass Workshop – Make a Fused Glass Gift for Christmas
£60.90 Buckingham Centre ALC
Sat 30-Nov-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 a fused glass gift for Christmas.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 […]