This course allows you to experiment with telling a story through your composition.At this stage in your creative arts journey, you will be ready to experiment with subjects and methods to create your own composition. You will be given the freedom to explore your own ideas and imagination but also look at abstraction where you will interpret your own meaning of a piece of art. What you will experience This course is all about exploration and creativity. With support from the tutor, you will express your own ideas – altering, experimenting and following what is happening in the piece. This...

For those interested in basic wedding floristry.This course is designed for people interested in basic wedding floristry, and will focus on how to select appropriate tools and different mediums, as well as how to prepare materials. Students will also have the opportunity to assemble a range of floral presentations. What you will experience Topics covered during this course include: How to construct a Gents Rose Button hole Ladies Spray Corsage Brides Hair Circlet Brides simple spiral hand tie complete with ribbon stem Bridesmaids posy in floral foam holder If you are interested in floristry then we...

In this one-day workshop, learn how to craft your own afternoon tea from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.If you have struggled to follow a pastry recipe and the outcome wasn’t quite what you expected, this course will explain step-by-step how to pull together the ingredients and create delicious desserts out of them. What you will experience You will experience a brief on jam making, how to create delicious scones, how to bake some basic cakes, whilst expanding your knowledge on everyday baking. What you will needYou will need to bring your own apron, an airtight jar and storage containers for taking...

Create the best Birthday cupcakes, perfect for your special celebration cake. Perfectly whipped buttercream with decorations to suit everyones taste!This is a specialist cupcake course to learn cake baking and decorating in a professional bakery setting. Intensive and fun, this fully comprehensive baking and decorating course is for all levels. Gluten-free option available upon request. What you will experience Produce beautiful, creative and original birthday cupcakes with a professional finish. Let baking mishaps be a thing of the past! Our experienced and professional tutor is on hand to answer your questions and show you the tricks of the trade. Each...

Get to grips with basic but essential sewing techniques.Sewing has re-emerged in the 21st Century as a fun art form and a great way to express one’s creativity in a very practical way. This beginners level course offers a firm introduction to this useful craft, and is intended to provide anyone with an interest in fabrics and fashion with basic sewing skills, as well as an understanding of materials and textiles. Upon course completion you should have at least one completed fabric piece, and will have the skills needed to sew your own unique creations/textile pieces for your home. What...

Build on your skills and learn to create beautiful flower arrangements.Flower arranging is a timeless art and a fun hobby. This course is designed for people interested in arranging fresh, dried and silk flowers and foliage in a suitable medium – perfect for decorating your home or creating thoughtful gifts for friends and family. On completion of the course, you will be able to create a front-facing, all-round posy and a basket arrangement. What you will experience Following on from the introductory course, you will be encouraged to produce various floral designs under tutor guidance. You will also discuss the...

Learn and develop fundamental barbering skills.This programme is for those who wish to learn the basic skills for barbering. It will introduce you to basic barbering skills, using clippers and scissor work. Learners will perform a variety of different styles, learn new techniques, using the most up to date equipment and products. Excellent attendance and successful completion may lead to enrolment on one of our full time barbering courses. What you will experience You will cover: One to one support and guidance for barbering Demonstrations for a range of styles Excellent customer service training Develop confidence and skills Establish an...

Learn how to produce delicate sugar flowers to decorate your home baking.The aim of this course is to introduce and provide you with techniques in the use of pastillage to make various models in cut out form and also modelling skills to produce wired sugar flowers into a posy/spray. What you will experience You will cover the following: Preparing pastillage for centre piece plaques Making a selection of wired sugar flowers: carnations, sweet peas, square and round blossom, filler flowers and leaves Making loops and bows for sprays Dusting flowers and leaves What you will...

Learn to cook traditional and delicious Indian dishes.This course will introduce you to the wonderful flavours of Indian cuisine, and teach you how to create homely Indian meals which are simple, quick and easy to make. The course is for anyone with an interest in developing their culinary skills and a particular interest in/passion for Indian food. The course fee includes expert tuition and you will also be provided with recipes to take away, so you can practice your new culinary skills at home! What you will experience You will learn how to make both restaurant style and more traditional...

Learn the fundamentals for gel polish services.This course will introduce you to experience the basic knowledge and skills to further develop your own abilities. You will learn the skills to prepare for and provide gel polish treatments to clients, under supervision. You will learn how to correctly apply and remove gel polish. Excellent attendance and successful completion may lead to enrolment on one of our full time beauty therapy courses and further advanced part time courses. What you will experience You will cover: One to one support and guidance for gel polish application and removal Demonstrations for a range of...