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Introduction to Wood Carving Workshop
£56.50 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 17-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Learn how to carve and grasp the opportunity to experience the creativity and joy of woodcarving. Be guided by your tutor as you learn the stages and work towards producing your own carving.This one-day workshop will give you a brief introduction to the basics of woodcarving, the tools used, and the [...] -
Be Your Own Garden Designer – Design and Planting Principles
£182.00 Amersham ALC
Mon 19-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 11
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:00 - 15:30
Places
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● Choice of materials, plants, design layouts● Identify a range of garden [...] -
Be Your Own Interior Designer for Beginners
£132.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Mon 19-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:00 - 21:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course aims to provide learners with the techniques and product information required to plan their own interior schemes, making informed choices about colour, wall coverings, lighting schemes and window dressings.During the course learners will:● Explore the properties of colour and colour combinations● Consider how optical illusions can be used in [...] -
Traditional Upholstery for Beginners and Improvers
£203.00 White Hill Centre, Chesham
Tue 20-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 12:30 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? During the course, through demonstration and project work, learners will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. Learners will be encouraged to work safely and share their experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one [...] -
Upcycling Furniture using Paint and Simple Reupholstery Techniques
£128.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Tue 20-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 09:30 - 12:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to show how several modern craft techniques and decorative finishing touches can be used to upcycle and update old everyday household items, making something old into something new and beautiful. Also included are ideas on how to market your items should you wish to. We will cover up [...] -
Upholstery for the Home and Small Business
£203.00 Highcrest ALC, High Wycombe
Thu 22-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 10
(Sessions) Afternoon
(Course Time:) 13:30 - 16:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Through demonstration and project work, learners will complete small pieces of upholstery or continue larger projects. Learners will be encouraged to work safely and share their experience. Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course through observation and continual feedback on individual pieces of work. Group discussion and one to one sessions [...] -
Practical Gardening at Home Workshop
£50.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 24-Apr-2021
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? Introduce you to some theoretical and practical aspects of gardening techniques and garden design. It will enable you to grow and harvest a wide range of plants for your garden. It will also help you to choose the right plants and gardening techniques.During the course you will cover • Plant names, [...] -
Practical Gardening and Design
£79.00 Online
Tue 04-May-2021
(Weeks) 6
(Sessions) Evening
(Course Time:) 19:30 - 21:30
Places
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 [...] -
Practical Gardening – Fruit and Vegetables Workshop
£50.00 Amersham ALC
Sat 08-May-2021
(Weeks) 1
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 10:00 - 16:00
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? This course will introduce you to some theoretical and practical aspects of fruit and vegetable gardening. It will increase your understanding of the subject and enable you to grow and harvest a wide range of fruit and vegetables from your garden or allotment. We also carry out some practical seed sowing [...] -
Upcycling Furniture using Paint and Simple Reupholstery Techniques
£57.00 Beaconsfield ALC
Sat 08-May-2021
(Weeks) 2
(Sessions) Morning
(Course Time:) 11:00 - 15:30
Places
AvailableWhat will I learn? The course aims to show how several modern craft techniques and decorative finishing touches can be used to upcycle and update old everyday household items, making something old into something new and beautiful. Also included are ideas on how to market your items should you wish to. We will cover up [...]