2447 Art courses

Autocad face to face training customised and bespoke.

Learn to love your overlocker - AKA serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and gain an understanding of how these work.

Furniture design face to face training customised and bespoke.

This all-inclusive crochet escape will immerse you in a world that you’ll love!  Relax and enjoy a weekend of laughter, great food, and lots of crochet!

Come and have some fun with clay in the peaceful setting of my studio located in the cottage garden of our home on the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border.

Learn 3ds Max + Arnold Photo Realistic Rendering Workflow. Enhance your skills with our Arnold renderer training for 3ds Max users. Learn to create lifelike 3D scenes and animations, mastering accurate light simulation. Explore essential Arnold features in lighting, materials, and rendering. Click here for more info: Website Training duration: 10 hrs. Method: 1-on-1 and Personalized attention. Schedule: Choose a convenient time from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm, and book your slot. Course Duration: 10 hours Course Outline: Session 1: Introduction to Arnold Renderer (1 hour) Unveiling Arnold Renderer's features and capabilities Understanding the benefits of Arnold in 3ds Max Setting up Arnold renderer and exploring its interface Mastering the workflow for exceptional results Session 2: Basic Arnold Shading (1 hour) Navigating the Arnold shading network Creating essential materials with Arnold shaders Working with diverse shader types (standard, Lambert, etc.) Elevating visuals with maps and textures in Arnold's materials Session 3: Arnold Lighting Techniques (1.5 hours) Embracing the art of lighting with Arnold Lights Implementing various light types (area lights, spotlights, etc.) Creating ambiance with Arnold skydome and environment lighting Illuminating scenes using physical sky and image-based lighting Session 4: Arnold Cameras and Rendering Settings (1.5 hours) Mastering Arnold cameras and their settings Achieving depth of field and motion blur effects in Arnold Configuring optimal rendering settings for superior results Fine-tuning rendering with the Arnold Render Setup dialog Session 5: Advanced Arnold Shading (1.5 hours) Creating intricate materials with advanced Arnold shaders Realistic surfaces with Arnold's procedural textures Harnessing the power of advanced shading nodes (bump, displacement, etc.) Unleashing specialized effects with Arnold shaders (subsurface scattering, hair, etc.) Session 6: Arnold Rendering Optimization (1 hour) Streamlining rendering settings for enhanced efficiency Leveraging Arnold features like adaptive sampling and denoising Noise reduction techniques for smoother Arnold renders Troubleshooting common rendering issues and their solutions Session 7: Advanced Lighting Techniques (1 hour) Crafting lifelike lighting setups with Arnold's prowess Exploring advanced lighting properties (exposure, color temperature, etc.) Enhancing lighting with Arnold light filters and modifiers Implementing captivating effects like volumetric lighting and caustics Session 8: Arnold AOVs and Compositing (1 hour) Understanding Arnold AOVs (Arbitrary Output Variables) Configuring and rendering AOVs for post-production control Compositing AOVs for artistic adjustments in post-production Leveraging AOVs for fine-tuning the final image Session 9: Arnold for Animation and Motion Graphics (1 hour) Integrating Arnold seamlessly into animation and motion graphics projects Rendering animation sequences with finesse Managing motion blur and time-based effects with Arnold Unveiling Arnold's potential for particle rendering and dynamic effects Session 10: Arnold Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (1 hour) Exploring advanced techniques and workflows for exceptional results Optimizing scene setup for enhanced rendering performance Troubleshooting tips for common issues and errors in Arnold Q&A session and final review to consolidate knowledge Upon completing this course, you will: Gain a solid understanding of Arnold, its rendering concepts, and its integration into 3D projects. Master the setup of Arnold renderer, optimizing performance, and ensuring compatibility with various platforms. Effectively create and manage materials for Arnold, enabling you to produce realistic and visually appealing scenes. Demonstrate proficiency in working with different shapes, lighting techniques, cameras, and shaders to enhance the visual quality of your 3D projects. Harness the power of textures to add depth and realism to your rendered scenes. Utilize Arnold scene sources efficiently, empowering you to streamline your workflow and achieve desired results in a faster and more organized manner. Overall, this course equips you with the necessary skills to confidently utilize Arnold in your projects and achieve exceptional rendering outcomes. Arnold is an advanced Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer designed for feature-length animation and visual effects. This comprehensive course equips you with the skills to produce photo-realistic 3D rendered scenes and animations. Learn accurate light simulation, artistic style techniques, and more. Our 3ds Max - Rendering with Arnold training is customizable, offering one-to-one sessions. Whether in-class or live online, our Autodesk Certified Instructors with vast rendering experience will guide you through hands-on exercises and provide a training guide for future reference. Upon completing the course, you'll receive an e-certificate and liftime email support from your Arnold trainer. Prior experience with 3ds Max is recommended, but no prior Arnold knowledge is required. Choose the Arnold version that suits your needs for this training course. Lifetime email support provided. Comprehensive handouts and useful documents included. Flexible financial support options available, including installment packages and funding through job center plus and DWP (Contact us for details). Money-back guarantee: Unsatisfied after your first session? We address your concerns and offer a refund if needed (Terms and conditions may apply). Assistance with computer optimization for improved software performance in Autocad, 3ds Max, and Photoshop on both MAC and PC platforms. Industry connections for portfolio promotion and job opportunities.

 Come along and join in the festive spirit. In this workshop you will be making a luxury Xmas wreath, start by making a large  round base from freshly harvested willow you can then build your wreath using a combination of different greenery, dried oranges, lime, grapefruit, apple, star anise, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, fir cones, juniper, holly, ivy and much more. Your wreath will smell and look fabulous. Festive snacks and a glass of mulled wine  included.

8 Week pottery course for beginners specialising in pottery wheel techniques

The MA Learning & Teaching in Creative Industries is perfect if you’re looking to enter into a teaching career for the first time. It’s also the ideal choice if you’re an experienced educator wanting to broaden your knowledge and skills within the field of creative arts education at Further Education and Higher Education levels. You’ll engage in critical and collaborative development as a creative educator and improve your skills and agency as a teacher, as well as literacy in educational research.

This course is for persons required to work in specified locations, e.g. MEWP’s, scaffolding, window cleaners, lift engineers and maintenance operatives. The course provides skills, knowledge and competence to select and use the correct harness and lanyard for the work task.