Name: Intro to wet felting - felt picture making
Price: 40 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brackley

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Come and spend a relaxed couple of hours learning how to create a Dorset button. &nbsp;These historical and charming buttons originate from the East Dorset area where they were made from 1700 to 1860.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We will be using plastic or metal rings to create a base and infill with the traditional cartwheel design. &nbsp;We have a wide variety of colours to choose from so you can make a button to suit your mood and style.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">All materials and full instruction from Hannah are included in the workshop together with a cuppa and slice of cake. &nbsp;</p>

Come and spend a relaxed couple of hours learning how to create a Dorset button. These historical and charming buttons originate from the East Dorset area where they were made from 1700 to 1860.
These rather festive buttons have been designed by Danielle - she is pushing the boundaries on the standard wheel style buttons to bring your festive trees and snowflakes (she can also show you her snowmen buttons)! These can be added to your festive outfit or hung on your Christmas tree.
We will be using plastic or metal rings to create a base and infill with a festive and sparkly snowflake or tree have a wide variety of colours and beads to embellish your project
All materials and full instruction from Hannah are included in the workshop together with a cuppa and slice of cake. 

Stitching Kitchen

Wool

Stitch

A festive Dorset button workshop with Danielle.  Make a sparkly snowflake or Christmas tree.   Tea and cake included in the price.

Christmas Dorset Button Workshop

General Admission

Join Janine for a longarm quilting consultation at Stitching Kitchen in Brackley on the first Monday of every month any time between 10 am and 2 pm. 
Whether you're looking to have your quilt top finished with a beautiful "edge-to-edge design" using the computerised longarm quilting machine or are simply curious about the process, these consultations are perfect for you! Janine will measure your quilt top, provide a price estimate, and guide you in choosing from pattern samples and thread colours to bring your quilt to life. 
Each consultation will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes, so if you're in a rush, please book ahead of time by calling 07464 623094. 
There’s no obligation to proceed with the quilting, so feel free to pop in, have a chat, and discover more about longarm quilting and how it can transform your quilt top into a stunning finished piece.

A FREE consultation with no obligation to buy from Janine from Fat Quarter Quilting 

Quilt Finishing - Long Arm Quilting Consultation

<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">Dec the halls with crochet stocking decorations this Christmas. &nbsp; Join Sonia to make a Christmas themed crochet project: Mini Christmas Stockings using the granny hexagon method.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">Over the two and a half hour workshop you will learn:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">How to make a granny hexagon</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">including Treble Stitch&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">and Chain Stitch</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">with a simple joining stitch</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">This workshop is suitable for complete beginners - even if you haven&#39;t crocheted before you will be able to complete this project with Sonias expert guidance&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">You will receive full tuition from Sonia and a copy of the pattern to take away. &nbsp;All the materials you need, the yarn and a hook to keep. &nbsp;Also tea or coffee and cake to keep you going through the session.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">Bring along - just yourself, perhaps a friend and a purse if you fancy a little light shopping at the end of the workshop.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;">As always you will receive a warm welcome in the inspiring surroundings of the Stitching Kitchen creative studio</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: #000000;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">

Join us to create a crochet Christmas Baubles with some festive cheer!
During this two and a half hour session Emma will show you how to give a tired old Christmas bauble a new lease of life. Emma will demonstrate how to hold your yarn and hook and how to do the stitches and change colour. She will then be on hand through out the workshop to help you create your Christmas Bauble.
Most people finish during the workshop or get several rounds done, the full instructions are provided and a YouTube tutorial so you can finish off or make more at home. 
You will receive yarn and a hook (worth £1.75) to take home, full tuition and refreshments. 



A Stitching Kitchen Crochet workshop - get in the Christmas spirit with crochet Christmas baubles

Crochet - Christmas Crochet Bauble

Have you got a quilt top which needs finishing this is the workshop for you.  Janine will be helping you to sandwich your top, wadding and backing. 
Once you have your quilting done she will get your binding prepared and help you get the binding cut, pressed and ready to sew on.
Janine has lots of hints and tips to get your binding sewn on with a professional finish. 

Patchwork

A chance to finish your quilt - get your quilt sandwich done and binding sorted.

Quilt Sandwich and Binding Session

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">If you&#39;re new to sewing or just want some tuition to improve your techniques or learn to read and follow a pattern this is the sewing workshop for you!</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;During the day we will make a pair of &lsquo;Jaimie&rsquo; pyjama bottoms or shorts using the Tilly and the buttons pattern worth &pound;18.50 (included in the workshop cost).<span fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; Priti</span> will teach you how to choose the right size for you, how to prepare the fabric and pattern to be set up for success.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Bring your machine or borrow one of the PFAFF machines in the&nbsp; studio to construct your pyjama bottoms.<span fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Help is available all day as your create your garment.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">I can let you know what you need to purchase prior to the class or you can take advantage of the &nbsp;discounted fabric bundles from Stitching Kitchen - just add on to your ticket at checkout.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;Whats included - your pattern to keep, full tuition, tea/coffee and homemade cake.<span fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;What to bring - fabric and notions as per the list supplied prior to the class, lunch and your sewing machine if you wish.<span fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>

If you're new to sewing or just want some tuition to improve your techniques or learn to read and follow a pattern this is the sewing workshop for you!
 During the day we will make a pair of ‘Jaimie’ pyjama bottoms or shorts using the Tilly and the buttons pattern worth £18.50 (included in the workshop cost). Let us know if you would prefer to make the male version ‘Joe’.  We will teach you how to choose the right size for you, how to prepare the fabric and pattern to be set up for success.
Bring your machine or borrow one of the PFAFF machines in the studio to construct your pyjama bottoms. Help is available all day as your create your garment.
I can let you know what you need to purchase prior to the class or you can take advantage of the discounted fabric bundles from Stitching Kitchen - just add on to your ticket at checkout.
 Whats included - your pattern to keep, full tuition, tea/coffee and homemade cake. 
 What to bring - fabric and notions as per the list supplied prior to the class, lunch and your sewing machine if you wish. 

Sewing

Beginners sewing clothes workshop - create pyjama bottoms using Tilly and the buttons Jaimie pattern (included in cost of workshop)

Sewing Workshop - Beginners - PJ Bottoms 

General admission

<p data-key="8" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-key="9" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">In a small way we can change the world! Come and spend sometime creating morsbags with friendly like minded sewists in the Stitching Kitchen. Morsbags are a global movement - making reusable bags from fabric which would have otherwised ended up in landfill.&nbsp;</span></p><p data-key="10" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-key="11" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Not only are we helping to reduce waste, but also preventing the excessive use of plastic bags. The only rule is to create, recycle, give away and enjoy.&nbsp;</span></p><p data-key="12" data-slate-fragment="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" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-key="13" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Stitching Kitchen Pod has so far made <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">411</strong> Morsbags, please join us to help reach our next milestone! As always tea and cake is provided, you can borrow a sewing machine if you don&#39;t have one of your own to bring. This workshop like the morsbags are free!&nbsp;</span></p>

In a small way we can change the world! Come and spend sometime creating morsbags with friendly like minded sewists in the Stitching Kitchen. Morsbags are a global movement - making reusable bags from fabric which would have otherwised ended up in landfill. 
Not only are we helping to reduce waste, but also preventing the excessive use of plastic bags. The only rule is to create, recycle, give away and enjoy. 
The Stitching Kitchen Pod has so far made 411 Morsbags, please join us to help reach our next milestone! As always tea and cake is provided, you can borrow a sewing machine if you don't have one of your own to bring. This workshop like the morsbags are free! 

In a small way we can change the world!  Come and spend sometime creating morsbags with friendly like minded sewists.

Morsbags - saving the planet one bag at a time!

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">During this two-hour session you will learn how to get the best possible print from the extensive collection of hand carved Indian Blocks I have in my workshop.&nbsp;</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">I will provide plenty of blocks to get your imagination running, this is an easy craft and ideal for everyone young and old and for any reluctant crafters, it makes for a fun activity for a party or gathering.&nbsp; You will print up a plain item or two to take home and I always have a wide range of textile paint to help you on the way.&nbsp;</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will go home with a completed item or perhaps two which are fully machine washable.&nbsp;</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Refreshments are provided and I have a stock of new blocks and paints to purchase if you get bitten by the block printing bug.&nbsp;</p>
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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What&#39;s included -&nbsp;</strong></em>All materials are included, plain fabric to experiment on, a variety of fabric paints and a couple of projects to take away [tote bag, tea towel].&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="text_exposed_show">Extra blank items can be purchased at the workshop as well as blocks and fabric paints to continue the crafting at home.</span></p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What to bring -&nbsp;</em></strong>do bring an apron and wear older clothes, we will be working with fabric paints which don&rsquo;t wash out!!! Apart from that, j<span fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="text_exposed_show">ust bring yourself as all materials and equipment are included in this workshop.&nbsp;</span></p>

During this two-hour session you will learn how to get the best possible print from the extensive collection of hand carved Indian Blocks I have in my workshop. 
I will provide plenty of blocks to get your imagination running, this is an easy craft and ideal for everyone young and old and for any reluctant crafters, it makes for a fun activity for a party or gathering. You will print up a plain item or two to take home and I always have a wide range of textile paint to help you on the way. 
You will go home with a completed item or perhaps two which are fully machine washable. 
Refreshments are provided and I have a stock of new blocks and paints to purchase if you get bitten by the block printing bug. 



What's included - All materials are included, plain fabric to experiment on, a variety of fabric paints and a couple of projects to take away [tote bag, tea towel]. Extra blank items can be purchased at the workshop as well as blocks and fabric paints to continue the crafting at home.
What to bring - do bring an apron and wear older clothes, we will be working with fabric paints which don’t wash out!!! Apart from that, just bring yourself as all materials and equipment are included in this workshop. 

Arts & Crafts

Needlework

During this two-hour session you will learn how to get the best possible print from the extensive collection of hand carved Indian Blocks I have in my workshop. 

Indian Block Printing Workshop

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Spend an afternoon making the Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt or Sweatshirt Dress - a copy of the paper pattern RRP &pound;18.50 is included in the workshop cost.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Lindsey will be there to help you with adjustments so your sweatshirt fits well and is super comfortable. &nbsp;She will guide you through construction of the garment.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">As always you will receive a warm welcome and tea and cake to keep you energised as you make your sweatshirt or sweatshirt dress. &nbsp;</p>

Spend an afternoon making the Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweatshirt or Sweatshirt Dress - a copy of the paper pattern RRP £18.50 is included in the workshop cost. 
Lindsey will be there to help you with adjustments so your sweatshirt fits well and is super comfortable. She will guide you through construction of the garment.
As always you will receive a warm welcome and tea and cake to keep you energised as you make your sweatshirt or sweatshirt dress. 

Sewing with Knit Fabrics, making a sweatshirt or sweatshirt dress with Lindsey 

Sew Sweatshirt / Dress with Lindsey - Billie by Tilly and the Buttons

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Ever wondered what all those switches and dials on your overlocker/serger do? &nbsp;Did you know that your machine is capable of so much more than just preventing fraying - it can create stretch seams and faux coverstitches and so much more! &nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">We have a guest tutor Lindsey who has a wealth of experience and teaches online and in person to share her passion for stitching in stretch fabric and getting clothes to fit your wonderful body. &nbsp;(Or someone else&rsquo;s if you if you are generous enough to make for others).</p>
<p style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">Don&rsquo;t be scared as Lindsey will help you to understand your machine by learning to thread the machine from scratch. &nbsp;We will spend time playing with settings, tensions. &nbsp;You will be encouraged to make mistakes on purpose, you learn by your mistakes. &nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">Once you are confident with what you can achieve with your overlocker we will end the session by making a small project for you to take away.</p>
<p style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">To participate you will ideally have your own overlocker to bring to the workshop. &nbsp;If you are yet to invest in an overlocker and would like to use the Pfaff Admire 1000 demonstration model please let us know when you book.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25);"> If you can bring old T-shirts or other scrap jersey to practice on that will help. &nbsp;Alternatively bring your purse as we will have bags of scrap jersey to purchase.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.</p>


Ever wondered what all those switches and dials on your overlocker/serger do? Did you know that your machine is capable of so much more than just preventing fraying - it can create stretch seams and faux coverstitches and so much more! 
We have a guest tutor Lindsey who has a wealth of experience and teaches online and in person to share her passion for stitching in stretch fabric and getting clothes to fit your wonderful body. (Or someone else’s if you if you are generous enough to make for others).
Don’t be scared as Lindsey will help you to understand your machine by learning to thread the machine from scratch. We will spend time playing with settings, tensions. You will be encouraged to make mistakes on purpose, you learn by your mistakes. 
Once you are confident with what you can achieve with your overlocker we will end the session by making a small project for you to take away.
To participate you will ideally have your own overlocker to bring to the workshop. If you are yet to invest in an overlocker and would like to use the Pfaff Admire 1000 demonstration model please let us know when you book. 
 If you can bring old T-shirts or other scrap jersey to practice on that will help. Alternatively bring your purse as we will have bags of scrap jersey to purchase. 
If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.

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. 

Overlocker 1 - Learn to love your Overlocker  - AKA Serger

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Welcome to the fascinating alchemy that is wet felting.&nbsp; Starting with wool fibres in a wide range of colours we will create a piece of felt &ndash; which could be a picture or completely abstract. &nbsp;The finished fabric will be suitable to stitch into or just hang on the wall. &nbsp;</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">During the workshop you will learn all the skills you need to be a successful felter.&nbsp; You will choose the fibres, layer them in the right way and then wet the wool and encourage it to knit together.&nbsp; Once the initial wool tangling has been achieved it is then onto the felting proper, it does take a bit of energy on your part but is worth the effort.&nbsp;</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will take home a finished item at the end of the session and I will keep you motivated with tea and cake!&nbsp;</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">If you want to continue at home, I always have plenty of wool roving and felting tools in stock.</p>
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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What&#39;s included -&nbsp;</strong></em>All materials, tutition, tea and cake</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What to bring - </strong></em>Just yourself!</p>

Welcome to the fascinating alchemy that is wet felting. Starting with wool fibres in a wide range of colours we will create a piece of felt – which could be a picture or completely abstract. The finished fabric will be suitable to stitch into or just hang on the wall. 
During the workshop you will learn all the skills you need to be a successful felter. You will choose the fibres, layer them in the right way and then wet the wool and encourage it to knit together. Once the initial wool tangling has been achieved it is then onto the felting proper, it does take a bit of energy on your part but is worth the effort. 
You will take home a finished item at the end of the session and I will keep you motivated with tea and cake! 
If you want to continue at home, I always have plenty of wool roving and felting tools in stock.



 What's included - All materials, tutition, tea and cake
What to bring - Just yourself!

Welcome to the fascinating alchemy that is wet felting.  Starting with wool fibres in a wide range of colours we will create a piece of felt which could be a picture or abstract


Intro to wet felting - felt picture making

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/art-by-purnima/1f946b6c-ddfc-4430-8148-ab1d607d7f51/original.jpeg" style="width: 167px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 167px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">For all my amazing reviews please click the link below:</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://www.craftcourses.com/providers/art-by-purnima/reviews" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">https://www.craftcourses.com/providers/art-by-purnima/reviews</a></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This 4-week Online Course is suitable for complete beginners and improvers who would like to learn to paint in Watercolour.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Each session is 40 minutes and starts at 10.00-10.40 am<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* You will learn to prepare your watercolour paints and mix colours.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* You will learn a variety of watercolour techniques including, washes, wet in wet, graded, dry brush Flat Wash, and Loose watercolours see photos.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">*You will be taught live by your tutor online with step-by-step demonstrations and clear explanations of the various stages.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* Learners will then carry the various tasks alongside the tutor who will be at hand for any questions that you may have.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This is a 4 week course offered live online via zoom and the course is ongoing so you can join at any time.</p>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="cancellation-policy">Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.</p>
<h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What&#39;s included in the price?</h2>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online Tuition<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Step by step Demonstrations via Zoom in the live class<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Clear explanation from your Tutor<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Reference handouts sent via email</p>
<h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What you will need</h2>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Start Kit Available from Tutor please email for details<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Watercolour paints - tubes or pans<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Watercolour paper ( Cold Pressed 300 gsm 140lb)<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Round watercolour brushes- size 4 and 6 ( or similar)<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HB graphite pencil to draw image<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eraser<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mixing Palette<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 x jars of clean water<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Kitchen paper<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hairdryer<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sketchbook<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tracing paper</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p>


For all my amazing reviews please click the link below:
https://www.craftcourses.com/providers/art-by-purnima/reviews


This 4-week Online Course is suitable for complete beginners and improvers who would like to learn to paint in Watercolour.
Each session is 40 minutes and starts at 10.00-10.40 am

* You will learn to prepare your watercolour paints and mix colours.

* You will learn a variety of watercolour techniques including, washes, wet in wet, graded, dry brush Flat Wash, and Loose watercolours see photos.

*You will be taught live by your tutor online with step-by-step demonstrations and clear explanations of the various stages.

* Learners will then carry the various tasks alongside the tutor who will be at hand for any questions that you may have.

This is a 4 week course offered live online via zoom and the course is ongoing so you can join at any time.
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
What's included in the price?
Online Tuition
Step by step Demonstrations via Zoom in the live class
Clear explanation from your Tutor
Reference handouts sent via email
What you will need
Start Kit Available from Tutor please email for details

Watercolour paints - tubes or pans
Watercolour paper ( Cold Pressed 300 gsm 140lb)
Round watercolour brushes- size 4 and 6 ( or similar)
HB graphite pencil to draw image
Eraser
Mixing Palette
2 x jars of clean water
Kitchen paper
Hairdryer
Sketchbook
Tracing paper







Art By Purnima

Watercolour Painting

Watercolour for All 4 week Online Course Monday Morning Via Zoom

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A standalone 10-week course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. &nbsp; At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! You will be told about the other courses we offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. Participants in this course often move on to our Introduction to Paper Craft and Mixed Media Course that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used. Experience has shown us that participants for whom English is not their first language, have found that quilling has helped them improve their understanding and spoken English as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions. Working with someon for whom English is their first language is also helpful.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Programme</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 1: Basic Shapes (1)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 2: Basic Shapes and Use of a Quilling Comb (2)&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 3: Flower and Butterfly: Picture 8&rdquo; x 10&rdquo;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 4: Making a Shape to Hold Quilled Pieces: Capital Letter</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 6: Basket of Flowers</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 7: Cherry Blossom Box</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 8: 2 x 5&rdquo; x 7&rdquo; Pictures: Duck and Boat</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 11: Pot of Lavender (1)&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Week 10: Pot of Lavender (2)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will receive all the materials and items of equipment needed to complete the course. These are yours to keep:&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Materials and Equipment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong>Quilling Kit:&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: a variety of colours</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: white</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Board</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Needlemaker&#39;s Wheel of Pins</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Formers x 2&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Comb</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">1 Pair Tweezers</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Pokey Tool</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Tool: Short</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Quilling Tool: Long</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Scissors</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Glue Applicator</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Book Binders&rsquo; Glue 30 ml</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Black and white 300 gsm card for box and picture</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-size: 14px;">Craft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;">provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge. &nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;">Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. &nbsp;Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. &nbsp;No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives. &nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please note that the Cademy calenda/description states that this course is over 13 weeks. This is because the 10 weeks of the course are delivered over 13 weeks, during 3 of which, Craft4Smiles is closed for holidays!&nbsp;</span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p>

A standalone 10-week course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! You will be told about the other courses we offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. Participants in this course often move on to our Introduction to Paper Craft and Mixed Media Course that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used. Experience has shown us that participants for whom English is not their first language, have found that quilling has helped them improve their understanding and spoken English as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions. Working with someon for whom English is their first language is also helpful. 
Programme
Week 1: Basic Shapes (1)
Week 2: Basic Shapes and Use of a Quilling Comb (2) 
Week 3: Flower and Butterfly: Picture 8” x 10”
Week 4: Making a Shape to Hold Quilled Pieces: Capital Letter
Week 6: Basket of Flowers
Week 7: Cherry Blossom Box
Week 8: 2 x 5” x 7” Pictures: Duck and Boat
Week 11: Pot of Lavender (1) 
Week 10: Pot of Lavender (2)
You will receive all the materials and items of equipment needed to complete the course. These are yours to keep: 
Materials and Equipment
 Quilling Kit: 
Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: a variety of colours
Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: white
Quilling Board
Needlemaker's Wheel of Pins
Quilling Formers x 2 
Quilling Comb
1 Pair Tweezers
Pokey Tool
Quilling Tool: Short
Quilling Tool: Long
Scissors
Glue Applicator
Book Binders’ Glue 30 ml
Black and white 300 gsm card for box and picture
Craft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge. 
Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives. 
Please note that the Cademy calenda/description states that this course is over 13 weeks. This is because the 10 weeks of the course are delivered over 13 weeks, during 3 of which, Craft4Smiles is closed for holidays! 


Craft4Smiles C.I.C. 

A standalone 10-week quilling course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors.   At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf!  All materials and equipment needed will be supplied and are yours to keep. This course is helpful for those for whom English is not their native tongue as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions.  

Quilling

Craft4Smiles Cademy Launch

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This 4 week online Course is suitable for complete beginners and improvers who would like to learn to paint in Watercolour.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Each session is 40 minutes live on Tuesday evening and start at 7.00-7.40pm Via Zoom<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">On this Course you will:<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* learn to prepare your water colour paints and mix colours.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* learn a variety of watercolour techniques including, washes, wet in wet, graded, dry brush Flat Wash, Loose watercolour see photos, we will cover a variety of subjects.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* will be taught live by your tutor online via zoom with step- by -step demonstrations and clear explanations of the various stages.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">* Learners will then carry the various tasks alongside the tutor who will be at hand for any questions that you may have.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This is a 4 week course offered live online via zoom this course rolls on and new dates will be added.</p>
<h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What&#39;s included in the price?</h2>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online Tuition<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Step by step Demonstrations via Zoom in the live class<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Clear explanation from your Tutor<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">reference handouts sent via email</p>
<h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What you will need</h2>
<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Starter Kit Available from Tutor - Please email for details<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Watercolour paints - tubes or pans<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Watercolour paper ( Cold Pressed 300 gsm 140lb)<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Round watercolour brushes- size 4 and 6 ( or similar)<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">HB graphite pencil to draw image<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eraser<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mixing Palette<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 x jars of clean water<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Kitchen paper<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hairdryer<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sketchbook<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tracing paper</p>
<h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Suitable for</h2>
<ul fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fa-ul course-checklists" style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Adults</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Engagement, birthdays &amp; anniversaries</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Intermediate level</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Seniors</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Suitable for beginners</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Teenagers</li>
<li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wheelchair users</li>
</ul>

This 4 week online Course is suitable for complete beginners and improvers who would like to learn to paint in Watercolour.

Each session is 40 minutes live on Tuesday evening and start at 7.00-7.40pm Via Zoom

On this Course you will:
* learn to prepare your water colour paints and mix colours.

* learn a variety of watercolour techniques including, washes, wet in wet, graded, dry brush Flat Wash, Loose watercolour see photos, we will cover a variety of subjects.

* will be taught live by your tutor online via zoom with step- by -step demonstrations and clear explanations of the various stages.

* Learners will then carry the various tasks alongside the tutor who will be at hand for any questions that you may have.

This is a 4 week course offered live online via zoom this course rolls on and new dates will be added.
What's included in the price?
Online Tuition
Step by step Demonstrations via Zoom in the live class
Clear explanation from your Tutor
reference handouts sent via email
What you will need
Starter Kit Available from Tutor - Please email for details
Watercolour paints - tubes or pans
Watercolour paper ( Cold Pressed 300 gsm 140lb)
Round watercolour brushes- size 4 and 6 ( or similar)
HB graphite pencil to draw image
Eraser
Mixing Palette
2 x jars of clean water
Kitchen paper
Hairdryer
Sketchbook
Tracing paper
Suitable for
Adults
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Intermediate level
Seniors
Suitable for beginners
Teenagers
Wheelchair users

Watercolour Techniques for All - 4 week Online Course Tuesday Evenings Via Zoom

<p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Live via Zoom. Fortnightly - 3/17/31 Oct, 14/28 Nov, 12 Dec - 6-8pm UK time (plus an optional sharing session on 9 Jan)</em></strong></p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">Join artist Julie Galante for this brand new course designed to nurture your creative practice. Together we&rsquo;ll explore ways to &nbsp;create work that reflects your individual interests, passion, and point of view, no matter your experience level. The course content is delivered over seven live Zoom sessions, in a small, welcoming group with plenty of opportunities for interaction. Additionally, there will be optional (but highly recommended) assignments to complete in between the live sessions - assignments designed to get you stuck in to your creative practice in new and interesting ways.</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">During each live session, there will be a demonstration focusing on a particular aspect of visual art - this will include various materials, subjects, and considerations such as composition, theme, mark-making, layering, and so on. We will also have a look at everyone&rsquo;s recent creations, with celebration of the triumphs and suggestions for moving forward with work-in-progress. Together we&rsquo;ll explore techniques including drawing, painting, mixed-media, paper craft, and collage, but you don&rsquo;t have to work exclusively in these media to take part - all creative disciplines are welcome.</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">Each participant will be encouraged to deepen their explorations in whatever direction interests them most - be it a series of written reflections, sketches, collages, photographs, mixed-media pieces, or a unique, personal combination of all these.</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">There will be an optional online discussion group for participants to stay connected and share their creations with each other between sessions. There will also be discounts available for other workshops and one-to-one mentoring.&nbsp;</p>

Live via Zoom. Fortnightly - 1/15/29 Oct, 12/26 Nov, 10 Dec - 6-8pm UK time 
Join artist Julie Galante for this course designed to nurture your creative practice. Together we’ll explore ways to create work that reflects your individual interests, passion, and point of view, no matter your experience level. The course content is delivered over six live Zoom sessions, in a small, welcoming group with plenty of opportunities for interaction. Additionally, there will be optional (but highly recommended) assignments to complete in between the live sessions - assignments designed to get you stuck in to your creative practice in new and interesting ways.
During each live session, there will be a demonstration focusing on a particular aspect of visual art - this will include various materials, subjects, and considerations such as composition, theme, mark-making, layering, and so on. We will also have a look at everyone’s recent creations, with celebration of the triumphs and suggestions for moving forward with work-in-progress. Together we’ll explore techniques including drawing, painting, mixed-media, and collage, but you don’t have to work exclusively in these media to take part - all creative disciplines are welcome.
Each participant will be encouraged to deepen their explorations in whatever direction interests them most - be it a series of drawings, written reflections, sketches, collages, photographs, mixed-media pieces, or a unique, personal combination of all these.
There will be an optional Facebook group for participants to stay connected and share their creations with each other between sessions. There will also be discounts available for other workshops and one-to-one mentoring. 

Airtily

Drawing

Painting

Creative Practice

<h2 id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What is the course about?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">You&#39;re a maker in your favoured medium - ceramics, wood, metal, glass or whatever - and you want to make electric lamps.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">This course will tell you everything you need to know beyond using your existing skills in making the lamp base: design considerations; bulbs, bulb holders and lampshades; wiring; testing; and all the standards and regulations that you need to conform to (covering UK and EU requirements).</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">Note that although I am a potter, the course is not centered round the use of ceramics (or any other material) in making your lamp base.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">The course is run over three weekly sessions, 19:00 &ndash; 20:30. These are recorded and put onto the course web page so you can view them at other times.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">An additional discussion session will be set up at a time when most students can attend, even if not able to attend the live sessions - this will be scheduled at the start of the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">In addition, a number of videos show the stages in wiring up and testing many types of lamp, and these can be watched from the course page.</p><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">The course page also has links to additional information that you may find useful.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What will we cover?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">Lamp proportions and design considerations; basics of lighting; bulbs and bulb holders, switches and lampshades; electrical considerations and wiring up your lamp; testing your lamp; standards and regulations.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What will I achieve?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">By the end of this course you should be able to&hellip;</p><ul style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be familiar with the design proportions and considerations for different types of lamp, e.g. bedside, desktop, floor standing, wall or ceiling</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be familiar with the various options for light bulbs, bulb holders and switches</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the pros and cons of making a lamp that runs directly off the mains, or that uses a transformer</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to select the necessary components, and wire up, a lamp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to test your lamps, what instrumentation is needed, and how manufacturing tests differ from PAT testing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the standards and requirements and how they affect the design of your lamp</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to produce the necessary documentation to accompany your lamp, and know how to make it eligible to use the required CE / UKCA mark</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the principles behind WEEE, and the requirements this imposes on the maker and the retailer</li></ul><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?</h2><p style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);">Intermediate. You should have the skills to make the lamp base in your preferred material, as that is not covered in the course though obviously necessary to make a lamp.&nbsp;</p><h2 style="color: rgb(45, 66, 76); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(45, 66, 76);">What do I get?</h2><ul style="color: rgb(91, 107, 114); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(91, 107, 114);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Three live sessions with questions and discussions, lasting about 90 minutes each week</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recordings of all sessions for later viewing on the course page</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Downloadable PDFs of all presentations</li><li id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A set of videos on the course page taking you through assembling, wiring and testing of lamps</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Additional optional online course material, giving background info and greater depth</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A discussion session where you can ask anything related to the course or related matters - the date and time will be scheduled so most students can participate, including those unable to attend the live sessions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Premium level access to the Tech part of my web site, containing much more information, references etc.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course completion certificate</li></ul>

What is the course about?
You're a maker in your favoured medium - ceramics, wood, metal, glass or whatever - and you want to make electric lamps.
This course will tell you everything you need to know beyond using your existing skills in making the lamp base: design considerations; bulbs, bulb holders and lampshades; wiring; testing; and all the standards and regulations that you need to conform to (covering UK and EU requirements).
Note that although I am a potter, the course is not centered round the use of ceramics (or any other material) in making your lamp base. 
The course is run over three weekly sessions, 19:00 – 20:30. These are recorded and put onto the course web page so you can view them at other times.
An additional discussion session will be set up at a time when most students can attend, even if not able to attend the live sessions - this will be scheduled at the start of the course.
In addition, a number of videos show the stages in wiring up and testing many types of lamp, and these can be watched from the course page.
The course page also has links to additional information that you may find useful.
What will we cover?
Lamp proportions and design considerations; basics of lighting; bulbs and bulb holders, switches and lampshades; electrical considerations and wiring up your lamp; testing your lamp; standards and regulations.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to…
Be familiar with the design proportions and considerations for different types of lamp, e.g. bedside, desktop, floor standing, wall or ceiling
Be familiar with the various options for light bulbs, bulb holders and switches
Understand the pros and cons of making a lamp that runs directly off the mains, or that uses a transformer
Be able to select the necessary components, and wire up, a lamp
Know how to test your lamps, what instrumentation is needed, and how manufacturing tests differ from PAT testing
Understand the standards and requirements and how they affect the design of your lamp
Be able to produce the necessary documentation to accompany your lamp, and know how to make it eligible to use the required CE / UKCA mark
Understand the principles behind WEEE, and the requirements this imposes on the maker and the retailer
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Intermediate. You should have the skills to make the lamp base in your preferred material, as that is not covered in the course though obviously necessary to make a lamp. 
What do I get?
Three live sessions with questions and discussions, lasting about 90 minutes each week
Recordings of all sessions for later viewing on the course page
Downloadable PDFs of all presentations
A set of videos on the course page taking you through assembling, wiring and testing of lamps
Additional optional online course material, giving background info and greater depth
A discussion session where you can ask anything related to the course or related matters - the date and time will be scheduled so most students can participate, including those unable to attend the live sessions
Premium level access to the Tech part of my web site, containing much more information, references etc.
Course completion certificate

Tim Thornton

Lighting Design

Lampshade Making

Want to make electric lamps, but not sure about the wiring, regulations and so on? If you can make the lamp base (in clay, wood, glass metal or whatever), then this course tells you how to do the rest.

Making Electric Lamps

Quilling - Monday 19.00 - 21.00 or Tuesday 19.00 - 21.00


<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">ABOUT THE WORKSHOP</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Zero to Picasso in 120 minutes!</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Gain creative-confidence, with a paintbrush in one hand and a cheeky sip in the other.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Paint your own wall worthy art, with step-by-step instructions from our creative coaches NorteyPitcher.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Unwind with music, laugh at dad jokes and learn and win with an arty-fact trivia quiz.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 85, 157); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(255, 85, 157);">Are you ready to take on the ART SIPPERS Challenge?</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT YOU NEED</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Grab your ART SIPPERS gift box jam packed with all you the art tools you need for the online workshop. Or simply bring your own art tools!</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT TO EXPECT</strong></span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"> 2 hour online experience via ZOOM</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Every time you hear the sipping bell, have a drink! 🛎️</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Learn new art skills and acrylic painting techniques</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Meet the SIPPERS FAM. #GoodVibeTribe</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Themed arty-fact trivia quiz with prize giveaway!&nbsp;</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Wall-worthy art to hang up or gift to a loved one</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">No prior art experience required</span></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">All you need to do is tune in &amp; get creative! #SipSipBeret</span></li></ul>

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Zero to Picasso in 120 minutes!
Gain creative-confidence, with a paintbrush in one hand and a cheeky sip in the other.
Paint your own wall worthy art, with step-by-step instructions from our creative coaches NorteyPitcher.
Unwind with music, laugh at dad jokes and learn and win with an arty-fact trivia quiz.
Are you ready to take on the ART SIPPERS Challenge?


WHAT YOU NEED
Grab your ART SIPPERS gift box jam packed with all you the art tools you need for the online workshop. Or simply bring your own art tools!

WHAT TO EXPECT
2 hour online experience via ZOOM
Every time you hear the sipping bell, have a drink! 🛎️
Learn new art skills and acrylic painting techniques
Meet the SIPPERS FAM. #GoodVibeTribe
Themed arty-fact trivia quiz with prize giveaway!
Wall-worthy art to hang up or gift to a loved one
No prior art experience required
All you need to do is tune in & get creative! #SipSipBeret

ART SIPPERS

Self-Esteem

Art Teacher

Arts

Art Therapy

Art History

Creative Experiences

Alcohol

Fine Art

Painting Skills & Techniques

Figure Drawing

Confidence

Self Esteem & Confidence

Acrylic Painting

Contemporary Art

Landscape Art

ART SIPPERS is an online art experience that’ll see you with a paintbrush in one hand and a cheeky sip in the other! In the two-hour workshop and in the comfort of your own home, you will be taught step-by-step instructions from creative-confidence coaches NorteyPitcher! With music, a quiz, dad jokes and a competition prize to be won, this promises to be great fun for all. By the end of the experience, you'll have learned a new skill, gained confidence and produced some wall-worthy art.

Paint & Sip - Live Online Workshop - Art Class - Friday November 29th

Online Workshop

Includes: x1 Online Live Workshop Ticket (FREE voucher code worth £9.99 inside the box), x1 Premium Paintbrush Set (10 brushes including - Liner, Flat, Filbert, Round, Fan and Angle Brush + Carry Case),  x1 22ml Acrylic Paint Set (8 piece colour set),  x1 Stretched Canvas 9”x12”,  x1 Canvas Board 9”x12”,  x1 Wooden Handle Palette Knife,  x1 Paint Palette,  x1 Pencil,  x1 Colour Wheel,  x1 Paper Towel,   x1 Cheeky Alcoholic Sip (non-alcoholic sip option available),  x1 Tasty Chocolate Treat 

Online Workshop + Starter Art Kit

<p>The <strong>Activities Coordinator</strong> Course equips you with essential skills to thrive in today's dynamic world, where community engagement and wellbeing are increasingly valued. Understanding the intricacies of Activities Coordination is crucial as it enhances social interaction, promotes physical and mental health through diverse programs, and fosters creativity in arts, crafts, and physical activities.</p><p>This course not only enriches your daily life but also prepares you for a rewarding professional career. <strong>In the UK job market, demand for Activities Coordinators is rising steadily</strong>, with opportunities across healthcare facilities, community centers, and senior living communities. <strong>Entry-level salaries typically start at £18,000 to £22,000 per year</strong>, with scope for advancement as you gain experience. The advantages of pursuing this course are evident in its expanding sector, with a projected increase in job opportunities by 10% over the next decade.</p><p><strong>By completing the Activities Coordinator Course, you not only enhance your employability but also contribute meaningfully to enhancing quality of life for diverse communities.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Features:</strong></p><ul><li>CPD Certified</li><li>Free Certificate from Reed</li><li>CIQ Approved</li><li>Developed by Specialist</li><li>Lifetime Access</li></ul><p><strong>Course Curriculum</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Module 01:</strong> Introduction to Activities Coordination</li><li><strong>Module 02:</strong> Activity Planning and Development</li><li><strong>Module 03:</strong> Event Organisation and Management</li><li><strong>Module 04:</strong> Creative Arts and Crafts Activities</li><li><strong>Module 05:</strong> Physical Activities and Exercise Programs</li><li><strong>Module 06:</strong> Social and Recreational Activities</li><li><strong>Module 07:</strong> Volunteer Management and Leadership Skills</li></ul><p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze and apply principles in Activity Planning for diverse participant engagement.</li><li>Demonstrate proficient Event Organization and Management skills for varied program success.</li><li>Execute Creative Arts and Crafts Activities with precision and inclusivity.</li><li>Develop and implement Physical Activities and Exercise Programs for health and enjoyment.</li><li>Design and facilitate Social and Recreational Activities catering to diverse preferences.</li><li>Exhibit effective Volunteer Management and Leadership Skills in activities coordination.</li></ul><h2>
        
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        <div>Who is this course for?</div>
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                            <p>This Activities Coordinator course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Activities Coordinator. Moreover, this course is ideal for:</p><ul><li>Individuals seeking career growth in community engagement and recreational coordination.</li><li>Enthusiasts interested in fostering community well-being through diverse activities.</li><li>Those desiring skills for coordinating engaging events and recreational programs.</li><li>Aspiring professionals aiming to lead and manage volunteer-driven activities.</li><li>Anyone keen on blending creativity, leadership, and social engagement seamlessly.</li></ul>
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                            <p>There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Activities Coordinator course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Activities Coordinator course.</p>
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                            <p>After finishing this Activities Coordinator course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Activities Coordinator are:</p><ul><li>Activities Coordinator - £20K to £30K/year.</li><li>Event Coordinator - £22K to £35K/year.</li><li>Recreation Officer - £18K to £28K/year.</li><li>Community Engagement Officer - £21K to £32K/year.</li><li>Volunteer Coordinator - £19K to £30K/year.</li></ul>
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The Activities Coordinator Course equips you with essential skills to thrive in today's dynamic world, where community engagement and wellbeing are increasingly valued. Understanding the intricacies of Activities Coordination is crucial as it enhances social interaction, promotes physical and mental health through diverse programs, and fosters creativity in arts, crafts, and physical activities.
This course not only enriches your daily life but also prepares you for a rewarding professional career. In the UK job market, demand for Activities Coordinators is rising steadily, with opportunities across healthcare facilities, community centers, and senior living communities. Entry-level salaries typically start at £18,000 to £22,000 per year, with scope for advancement as you gain experience. The advantages of pursuing this course are evident in its expanding sector, with a projected increase in job opportunities by 10% over the next decade.
By completing the Activities Coordinator Course, you not only enhance your employability but also contribute meaningfully to enhancing quality of life for diverse communities.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Activities Coordination
Module 02: Activity Planning and Development
Module 03: Event Organisation and Management
Module 04: Creative Arts and Crafts Activities
Module 05: Physical Activities and Exercise Programs
Module 06: Social and Recreational Activities
Module 07: Volunteer Management and Leadership Skills
Learning Outcomes:
Analyze and apply principles in Activity Planning for diverse participant engagement.
Demonstrate proficient Event Organization and Management skills for varied program success.
Execute Creative Arts and Crafts Activities with precision and inclusivity.
Develop and implement Physical Activities and Exercise Programs for health and enjoyment.
Design and facilitate Social and Recreational Activities catering to diverse preferences.
Exhibit effective Volunteer Management and Leadership Skills in activities coordination.
 CPD 
10 CPD hours / points  Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Activities Coordinator 2:11:04   1: Module 01: Introduction to Activities Coordination Preview 22:03  2: Module 02: Activity Planning and Development 18:35  3: Module 03: Event Organisation and Management 19:00  4: Module 04: Creative Arts and Crafts Activities 18:22  5: Module 05: Physical Activities and Exercise Programs 18:34  6: Module 06: Social and Recreational Activities 17:04  7: Module 07: Volunteer Management and Leadership Skills 15:26  8: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00  9: Leave A Review 01:00
 Who is this course for? 
This Activities Coordinator course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Activities Coordinator. Moreover, this course is ideal for:
Individuals seeking career growth in community engagement and recreational coordination.
Enthusiasts interested in fostering community well-being through diverse activities.
Those desiring skills for coordinating engaging events and recreational programs.
Aspiring professionals aiming to lead and manage volunteer-driven activities.
Anyone keen on blending creativity, leadership, and social engagement seamlessly.
 Requirements 
There are no requirements needed to enrol into this Activities Coordinator course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this Activities Coordinator course.
 Career path 
After finishing this Activities Coordinator course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Activities Coordinator are:
Activities Coordinator - £20K to £30K/year.
Event Coordinator - £22K to £35K/year.
Recreation Officer - £18K to £28K/year.
Community Engagement Officer - £21K to £32K/year.
Volunteer Coordinator - £19K to £30K/year.
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Digital certificate
 Digital certificate - Included 
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
 Digital certificate - Included 
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

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Are you interested in enrolling on an Online Learning Degree at Arts University Plymouth but curious about how virtually attending an Arts University works?
If so, join us on our Free 3-Session Online Learning Taster Course, an introduction to our January-start degrees. This course has been designed to give you a taste of what it is like to study with us virtually, as well as giving you tailored support for your university application. You will get a virtual art university experience, and a chance to meet some of the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying.
You’ll get an insight into how our January-start degrees are taught, how you submit work and how you can develop your skills. This course has been designed to help you feel equipped to commence your studies in January 2025, on one of our January-start degrees.
SCHEDULE
Each of the below sessions will consist of a lecture, workshop or project alongside the chance to ask any questions about making your application..
Registering will include all 3 sessions. You will need to be logged into the course on the following dates and times:
Session 1 - Wednesday 16 October 2024, 3 hrs / 8:45am - 11:45am
Join us for an exciting and engaging workshop led by published children’s book illustrator and author and Arts University Plymouth lecturer, Jack Viant. This interactive session promises to be both fun and educational, featuring hands-on activities and elements designed to keep you fully engaged.

Session 2 - Wednesday 20 November 2024, 3 hrs / 8:45am - 11:45am
Experience a live lecture from Jason Hirons, our Course Leader for Distance Learning. This interactive session will give you a preview of what it's like to be part of our dynamic online distance learning course, engage with course content and ask questions in real time.

Session 3 - Wednesday 18 December 2024, 3 hrs / 8:45am - 11:45am
Enjoy an informative and engaging session led by the Adam Levi, our Senior Learning Technologist and all-round expert in tools for digital education. In this session, you'll gain valuable insights into navigating Canvas, our online learning platform, ensuring you feel confident in managing your coursework, accessing resources, and participating in discussions. You'll also have the opportunity to engage in an interactive workshop designed to enhance your learning experience.
As a student on one of our January-start degrees, you’ll join a truly global community of creative learners. This hybrid degree allows you to complete your first year of studies remotely by July 2025, before taking a short summer break and then continuing straight on to the second year of your chosen degree, studying in-person at our city-centre Plymouth campus, in September 2025. This option is available for the following degrees:
BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling
REQUIREMENTS
To apply you will need to meet the following criteria:

Aged 18-70, at the start of the course
Interested in studying at Arts University Plymouth in January 2025
Want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate level
Planning on studying in the UK on a student visa (if not a UK citizen)
Able to meet Arts University Plymouth Language requirements, more information on this here (International students)
Eligible for at least 3 years of student funding or looking at self-funding a Higher Education course. (More information on if you are eligible can be found at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies.)
YOUR APPLICATION
Once registered, one of our team will be in touch to discuss your application and have a brief chat about your expectations of the course.
Please note due to high demand, applying for this taster course does not guarantee acceptance. All applications will be reviewed and places will be confirmed before the course start date.
Registering will include all 3 sessions

Register here


Arts University Plymouth

Are you interested in enrolling on an Online (Distance) Learning Degree at Arts University Plymouth, but curious about how virtually attending an Arts University works?

If so, join us online for our Free 3-Session Online Learning Taster Course.

An introduction to our January-start degrees. This course has been designed to give you a taste of what it is like to study with us virtually, as well as giving you tailored support for your university application. You will get a virtual art university experience, and a chance to meet some of the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying.

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<div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">A standalone 10 week course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in paper crafting and mixed media work and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. &nbsp;You will be told about the other courses you offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. At the end of each session you will have a lovely paper crafted item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf!&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Programme</strong></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Week 1: Bird House Gift Box</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Week 2: Double Die Stencil Box and Card&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Week 3: Card Making: 3 Styles of Card&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); 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box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">You will be sent the following materials and items of equipment which are yours to keep:&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Materials&nbsp;</strong></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Book Binders&#39; Glue (30 ml)</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">PVA Glue (20 ml)</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">15 Water Based Inks for Stamping and Dusting</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Adhesive Foam Pads</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">4 Mini Notebooks</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Gilding Polish: 5 Colours: 20-30 ml</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Brads: 27</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Craft4Smiles Elegant Bits: Paper Off Cuts from Die Cutting for Mixed Media Work</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Paper and Card as Required to Complete each Project</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Air Dry Clay Moulded Pieces</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Equipment&nbsp;</strong></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">A2 Cutting Mat</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Adorable Scoreboard&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Paper Cutter</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">30ml Glue Applicator</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">20 Sponge Pieces&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">15 Finger Daubers</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">1 Set of Mini Stamps</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">1 Stamping Block</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Pokey Tool</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);">Scissors</div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-size: 14px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-size: 14px;">Craft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;">provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge. &nbsp;</span></div><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;">Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. &nbsp;Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. &nbsp;No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives. &nbsp;</span></p><div style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(65, 65, 65);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please note that the banner/photo shows crafted items that we have made during this course at different times. The items made in this course are similar. The Cademy calenda/description states that this course is over 14 weeks. This is because the 10 weeks of the course are delivered over 13 weeks, during 3 of which, Craft4Smiles is closed for holidays!&nbsp;</span></div>

A standalone 10 week course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in paper crafting and mixed media work and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. You will be told about the other courses you offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. At the end of each session you will have a lovely paper crafted item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! Course ProgrammeWeek 1: Bird House Gift BoxWeek 2: Double Die Stencil Box and Card Week 3: Card Making: 3 Styles of Card Week 4/5: Mixed Media NotebooksWeek 6: Black Canvas/Gilding Polish Framed PictureWeek 7: Cantilever Box: 2 TierWeek 8: Bead Making Week 9/10:Dust and Reveal: Woodland Picture using Masks, Stencils and InksYou will be sent the following materials and items of equipment which are yours to keep: Materials Book Binders' Glue (30 ml)PVA Glue (20 ml)15 Water Based Inks for Stamping and DustingAdhesive Foam Pads4 Mini NotebooksGilding Polish: 5 Colours: 20-30 mlBrads: 27Craft4Smiles Elegant Bits: Paper Off Cuts from Die Cutting for Mixed Media WorkPaper and Card as Required to Complete each ProjectAir Dry Clay Moulded PiecesEquipment A2 Cutting MatAdorable Scoreboard Paper Cutter30ml Glue Applicator20 Sponge Pieces 15 Finger Daubers1 Set of Mini Stamps1 Stamping BlockPokey ToolScissorsCraft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge.
Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives. 
Please note that the banner/photo shows crafted items that we have made during this course at different times. The items made in this course are similar. The Cademy calenda/description states that this course is over 14 weeks. This is because the 10 weeks of the course are delivered over 13 weeks, during 3 of which, Craft4Smiles is closed for holidays!

A standalone 10 week/session course that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used in paper crafting and mixed media work and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors.  You will be sent all the materials and equipment needed to complete the course. At the end of each lesson you will have a crafted item to take away to keep or show family and friends. You will be told about the other courses you offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. 

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