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What 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 [...]

What will I learn? The course aims to consider the planting design of individual learner’s gardens, helping them to extend their knowledge of plants, identify existing plants in their gardens and choose the correct plants to improve and re-design them. During the course learners will:● Consider planting design techniques, the creation of different styles of [...]

What will I learn? This course aims to improve your ability to work with wood and allow you the chance to create a product of your choice under the guidance of the tutor.During the course you will work on a project of your own choice so that your own level of skill increases and you [...]

What will I learn? This course will improve your ability to work with wood under the guidance of the tutor.You will work on a project of your own choice, so that your own level of skill increases and you finish the course with a completed item. You will be encouraged and instructed in the use [...]

What will I learn? This workshop is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to upcycle wooden furniture using painted finishes. The workshop will cover how to prepare the furniture, types of tools and paints required to carry out the upcycling, how to apply paint, distressing the finish and applying a protective coating.During [...]

What will I learn? This workshop is to introduce you to a range of different paint techniques that can be used to enhance your home or refresh that piece of furniture you have or for any other object you have.During the workshop there will be demonstrations on a range of different techniques, discussion on the [...]

What will I learn? The course aims to consider the planting design of individual learner’s gardens, helping them to extend their knowledge of plants, identify existing plants in their gardens and choose the correct plants to improve and re-design them. During the course learners will:● Consider planting design techniques, the creation of different styles of [...]

What will I learn? During the day you will be taken through the whole process of designing, planning and making a frame for one of your own pictures. Although this is DIY framing, it is certainly not a 'bodged' solution and you will amaze yourself at the quality and dynamic, creative style you can achieve [...]

What will I learn? This is an introduction to the art of gilding and using various paint effects on a wooden frame to compliment the subject being framed. Demonstration and individual help will be given. During the course learners will learn:● Types of woods and shapes that are suitable for gilding and paint effects● Outline [...]

What 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 [...]