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Crafts: Expanding your Creative Skills
This course is designed for those who have some experience with crafting and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Participants will explore more advanced techniques in various crafting disciplines, including textile arts, mixed media, advanced paper crafting, and decorative arts. Through challenging projects, detailed demonstrations, and creative exploration, students will refine their craftsmanship, experiment with new materials, and develop a more sophisticated approach to their craft. This course encourages creativity, personal expression, and the development of a unique crafting style.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Action Station
Boldon Lane
South Shields
NE34 0LZTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019184How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢58.80
Creative Writing: How to write successful Butterfly Moments - writing memoir moments
Learn how to capture memorable moments in your writing with our Creative Writing: How to Write Successful Butterfly Moments - Writing Memoir Moments course. Focus on techniques for writing impactful and engaging memoirs. Ideal for aspiring writers and memoir enthusiasts.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Vanwy ArifCourse code:Q00018538How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢44.40
Craft: Delve Into December Decoupage
Come and join us on this exciting, creative course and develop your existing crafting skills or learn brand new ones!
Our experienced tutor and a group of like minded crafters will delve into the rewarding world of decoupage. On this course we will cover the basics of decoupage and endeavour to answer the following questions:
飦 What is decoupage?
飦 What do I need to do it?
飦 What skills do I need to start with?
飦 Is it expensive?
Crafting is known to relax those who participate in it and the added bonus with decoupage is you can make some lovely handmade gifts for friends and family for pennies, using items you can find around the house or in charity shops
This course is aimed at beginners and more experienced crafters, so anyone who has an interest in craft is more than welcome. Please join us and try your hand at delightful decoupage.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016567How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢51.80
Creative Writing: Writing Food
This 10-hour course will stimulate your imagination and palette for writing food stories from fiction, life writing and reportage. You will read published stories to provide inspiration and story craft techniques to embellish your own writing. You will share your writing in pairs to give confidence and courage to write more.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00019290How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢59.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:拢15
Craft: Making for Christmas
Would you like to feel the magic of Christmas again! Crafting is a fun way to spend time in the lead up to Christmas and adds a personal touch to the festivities. This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas. It will ignite your imagination and inspire you towards making your own Christmassy crafts, including, cards, tree decorations and trinkets that you may wish to gift to others who are special to you. Engaging in craft has proven to boost mental wellbeing and reduce stress. Benefits include improved mindfulness, better cognitive function, less anxiety, and increased self-awareness.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00016811How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢147.00
Personal Development: Healthy Family Food on a Budget
Cooking homemade food doesn鈥檛 have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You鈥檒l get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you鈥檇 like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
Learn how to select nutritious ingredients to prepare wholesome meals without breaking the bank. Brainstorm recipe ideas with the class to make use of leftovers. Get tips on how to store food properly to avoid wastage. Learn how to save money when doing food shopping and other budgeting tips.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Amie-Alissa WatsonCourse code:Q00017967How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢58.80
Craft: Christmas Craft
Christmas is coming and on this evening festive craft course you will be able to learn how to make festive crafts for decorating your home or given as a gift to friends and family. This course is for every level of skills in crafts, everyone is welcome. You will be watching demonstrations, taking part in class discussions and producing your very own personalised Christmas crafts that you can keep for years to come.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016805How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢16.80
Pre-Entry English: Get ready for English functional skills entry level 2
This introductory course is designed for learners aiming to build foundational English skills at Entry Level 2. You'll develop key abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, tailored to everyday contexts. Through practical exercises and interactive lessons, you鈥檒l learn to understand simple texts, write basic sentences and short paragraphs, and communicate effectively in familiar situations. Ideal for those looking to improve their basic English for personal use, further education, or employment, this course provides the essential tools to advance your proficiency and prepare for Functional Skills English assessments. Start your journey to better English today!
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane ReedCourse code:Q00016632How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢88.80
Creative Writing: Weekend Bootcamp: Essentials of story!
Over 5 hours in one weekend, you鈥檒l set a daily achievable goal, refresh an element of story craft through the tutor鈥檚 stimulating exercises and extracts from published texts and write! We鈥檒l immerse ourselves in short and longer writing exercises and get feedback from the tutor and peers when you share in pairs.
Imagine the amount of work and momentum you鈥檒l build over these two mornings. Set yourself up for success.
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Dates:Sat 16/11/2024 -
Sun 17/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00019288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢21.00
Craft: Christmas Craft
Get into the festive spirit with our Craft: Christmas Craft course. Create beautiful handmade decorations and gifts in this fun, hands-on course. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels.
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Dates:Wed 20/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:George Pearce House
Independent Living Hub
George Pearce House
Minchinhampton
Stroud
GL6 9LATutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016806How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢16.80