39 Arts & Crafts courses in Swindon

For those seeking perfection in polishing techniques. The UKDA Advanced Machine Polishing (professional) Course is a day for those who would like to develop their technique further on all machine styles to produce the high-end, high-efficiency finish that is the marque of the most accomplished detailers. Taking cues from any existing experience, we will push the boundaries of your polishing abilities over the edge, running rotary DA and forced drives to their limit to give to the skills to drive up your efficiency and perfect paint like never before. The UKDA Advanced Machine Polishing (professional) Course is a 2 day for those who would like to develop their technique further on all machine styles to produce the high-end, high-efficiency finish that is the marque of the most accomplished detailers. Far from there being a consistent method - there are a number of subtle variations you can make to what would be termed a 'standard' technique which will speed up your process, enhance further your gloss extracting capabilities and make the right choice in machine based on paint types, conditions and ancillary equipment. On this day we will run through variables in speed and pad choices, show the differences ambient temperature and rebound can make to a job, explain the different approaches based on clear coat solids, look at how far you can push a painted surface, and much much more. The course is run over two full days (9.30 am - 4.30 pm) and picks up where both our introduction course and the Flexxpert Seminar leave off, so is also the perfect follow-up to those who have attended either course, in addition to those who want to learn all about machine polishing in every style. Alternatively, if you are machine polishing in your day-to-day work outside of detailing and feel you have scope to improve, or you keep coming up against small issues, this is the course for you. Not sure if it suits you? Why not call or message one of our team, and we'll be happy to discuss which course is right for you. Course Length 2 Days (0930-1600) Group Size One-to-One, Up to 2 people Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Competent with preparation and decontamination procedures Refreshments or Lunch Lunch NOT included, Refreshments included

Spring Wreath Making Workshops in Oxfordshire in person, online or in kit boxes. A perfect Mother’s Day gift or a wonderful Spring craft. Create a Living Spring Wreath with Spring Bulbs, flowering Plants and foliage at one of our popular Workshops in Didcot and Faringdon.

Offer your customers a new, in-demand service with leather repair Leather repair is one of the most highly sought-after additional services detailing customers request. With over 53% of new cars delivered with leather or faux leather interiors, each one will likely require a repair at some point in its life, and with an average charge for a minor scuff of £120 and taking as little as 25 minutes to complete, through to full interior re-colouring costing upwards of £1000, it's become a must-have skill in a detailers arsenal for customer convenience, instant up-sell of services, and a standalone service instead of far more expensive re-trimming options. The course is a three-day, one-to-one training and skills session, which will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, through to fixing common scuffs, rips and tears. In-house colour matching and blending are taught, along with repair and recolour of steering wheels, and plastic recolouring. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network. This includes; Colourlock branding and accredited-level discount on tools, consumables and materials. Optionally available is the Colourlock LRT master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs, the colour system to custom blend paints and various practice kits. When purchased with booking this has a saving of over £450 off RRP. Colourlock is one of the world's largest leather care and repair manufacturers, supplying OEM end leather solutions from the factory to the end user, along with repair solutions for professionals. Renowned the world over for their quality and the expertise of their training programme their knowledge and support are unrivalled and Colourlock currently has a presence on every continent. UK Detailing Academy is proud to be the exclusive training provider for Colourlock's Accredited Leather Technician course in the UK for both leather repair and the Top Life 2-year leather protection coating. The course is a three-day, one-to-one training and skills session, which will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, through to fixing common scuffs, rips and tears. In-house colour matching and blending are taught, along with repair and recolour of steering wheels, and plastic recolouring. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network. This includes; Colourlock branding and accredited-level discount on tools, consumables and materials. Split over three days, with the first looking at leather in theory and cleaning and maintenance, the second on repairs and graining, and the third day spent with us practising colour matching, looking at more unusual repairs, and being able to spend the extra time on the practical repair side - until you can complete it with little to no input from the instructor. This level of instruction will lend you the confidence to immediately start minor repairs - though we recommend a period of practice to enhance your confidence with aspects such as colour matching and repair work. Optionally available is the Colourlock LRT master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs straight away and the colour system to custom blend paints for immediate resources. When purchased with booking, this benefits you a saving of over £450 off RRP.   LRT Master Kit The Colourlock Leather Technician Master kit is available to attendees on the Colourlock Accredited LRT 1-2-1 and group courses. Containing the tools equipment and consumables used and introduced on the course, it to allows you to hit the ground running and integrate leather repair into your business model. Included in the kit are a set of tools, cleaning and care products, a full 250ml set of pigment colours and top coats, graining and patching consumables, mixing tools, filters and various other niche items you won't know you need until you need them! RRP of over £2000 - on offer for pre-ordered kits for £1624 when ordered at the same time as the course only. Course Length 3 Days (0930 - 1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

Commission an original, traditional and quirky Portrait in oils, acrylics or digital sketches

Add a specialism and tap a new detailing market. Motorbike detailing is an untapped market for many detailers. Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this course will give you the best-practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles in a safe and effective manner, taking the guesswork out of a new sector. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place, and all training vehicles will be provided for you. Professional Motorcycle Detailing Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this course will give you the best-practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles. At the end of the course, you will sit a brief theory assessment to ensure the specific, and general, knowledge has been taken on board prior to the award of your qualification. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you   Course Details: Health & Safety How to market yourself as a Motorcycle Detailer Safe handling of motorcycles - side/centre stands, paddock stands, jacking Assessment of motorbike condition Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the tank, fairings, screen and exposed surfaces: Washing processes, pre-wash & snow foam, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of wheels Suspension, running gear, swing arm and fork degreasing and cleaning Safe fairing panel removal Engine cleaning Chain and sprockets inspection, cleaning and re-lubrication Paintwork inspection and defect identification Introduction to small-area machine polishing equipment Perspex polishing Paint, plastic, wheel, metal, chrome, anodised, powder coat and anti-corrosion protection options Helmet and visor care Theory assessment   This is a very intensive course if you have little experience, and we recommend that those new to the industry or with little experience use it as a bolt-on to another of our training courses. When you leave the Academy it will then be up to you to build on the knowledge you have gained by putting it into practice, with ongoing support from the training team. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Completion of Level 1, Level 1 Experience Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included Group Size One-to-One

Launch your Detailing Career on all vehicle types Level One + Motorbike is ideal for those just starting a detailing career, about to enter the detailing industry, or those who wish to reset, update, and refresh their skills, with the addition of a day spent exclusively on motorcycle detailing. The aim is to familiarise the candidate with the processes and maintenance of vehicles from a professional and business view, teaching the foundations of correct vehicle cleaning up to the final familiarisation of entry-level dual-action machine polishers. Business practices and health and safety are explored covering areas such as pricing, marketing, SDS and environmental conformity. This Level 1 Course comes bundled with our One-Day Motorbike extension course at a discounted rate to the bolt-on in isolation, perfect to give you all the knowledge you need to complete a full detail on a motorcycle, including use of paddock stands, fairing removal, mechanical areas, and much more. Alternatively, Level 1 candidates can later book the Learn2 Motorcycle Detailing 1 Day course as a bolt-on, to complete at another suitable time. The aim of Level One is ideal for those just about to, or have recently entered the detailing industry, or those who wish to reset and refresh their skills, with the addition of a day spent exclusively on motorcycle detailing. The aim is to familiarise the candidate with the processes and maintenance of vehicles from a professional and business view, teaching the foundations of correct vehicle cleaning up to the final familiarisation of entry-level dual action machine polishers over the course of 3 days of intense training. Business practices and health and safety are explored covering areas such as pricing, marketing, SDS and environmental conformity. This Level 1 Course comes bundled with our one-day motorbike extension course, perfect to give you all the knowledge you need to complete a full detail on a motorcycle, including the use of paddock stands, fairing removal, mechanical areas, and much more. alternatively, candidates can book the Learn2 Motorcycle Detailing 1 Day course as a bolt-on to an automotive Level 1 Course to complete at another suitable time. Along the way, in addition to the motorcycle training, topics covered will be: Washing stages Wash media Environmental considerations Drying methods Bonded contamination and its removal Wheel care and maintenance Glass and hard surfaces Engine bay cleaning Vulnerable surfaces Efficiency and process PPE and safety Clothing and working practices Risk assessment Chemical knowledge Van set-ups Interior detailing Leather and soft surface care Fillers/glazing Dual action machine polishers intro Minor defect identification Paint types LSPs Final presentation Marketing Conflict resolution and customer care Financing Insurance Pricing and quotes Business Administration Memberships Social Media Manual handling Safe working practices Pre-work inspection All levels are accompanied by a full course booklet to jog your memory when needed. Practical assessment takes place as part of the original training session, at the end of the course you will be assigned a (manageable) series of case studies and exercises to complete over the period of 3 months to cement the knowledge. There is then a short externally assessed exam prior to the optional commencement of Level Two, to ensure there are no weak areas. After which the Level One accreditation is awarded and you can either progress or choose to practice the skills gained with ongoing support. Course Length 3 Days (0930 - 1600) Group Size One-to-One Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

A hands on, comprehensive wedding flower arranging workshops for beginners, DIY Brides or for those wishing to create beautiful wedding flowers for both the bridal ceremony and reception in fresh flowers, dried flowers or artificial flowers.

Learn a new service for your business Colourlock is one of the world's largest leather care and repair manufacturers, supplying OEM end leather solutions from the factory to the end user and repair solutions for professionals. Renowned the world over for the quality and expertise of their leather training program their knowledge and support are unrivalled and Colourlock currently has a presence on every continent. UK Detailing Academy is proud to be the exclusive training provider for Colourlock's Accredited Leather Technician course in the UK for both leather repair and the Top Life 2-year leather protection coating.   This three-day training event will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, to repair of scuffs and tears and in-house colour matching. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs and recolouring on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network and have the confidence to complete live leather repairs on customer vehicles. Optionally available as part of the course is the Colourlock master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs and the colour system to custom blend paints. This can be purchased below at the time of booking at a discounted rate to take with you on the last day of your training. If no dates are showing as available in the calendar, you can sign up for updates to find out when new dates are released and new course developments.   Colourlock is one of the world's largest leather care and repair manufacturers, supplying OEM end leather solutions from the factory to the end user and repair solutions for professionals. Renowned the world over for their quality and the expertise of their training program their knowledge and support are unrivalled and Colourlock currently has a presence on every continent. UK Detailing Academy is proud to be the exclusive training provider for Colourlock's Accredited Leather Technician course in the UK for both leather repair and the Top Life 2-year leather protection coating. This three-day training event will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, to repair of scuffs and tears and in-house colour matching. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs and recolouring on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network and have the confidence to complete live leather repairs on customer vehicles. Leather repair should be your first choice as an additional new income stream for your detailing business. With more vehicles than ever being fitted with leather interiors as standard, leather repair is in high demand, and can add a valuable secondary workflow. It's simple to learn, easy to practice, requires low start-up costs, helps you stay ahead of the competition, and adds an upsell option to existing clients to complete every job under one roof. Optionally available as part of the course is the Colourlock master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs and the colour system to custom blend paints. This can be purchased in advance at the time of booking at a discounted rate to take with you on the last day of your training.     Course Length 3 Days (0930 - 1600) Group Size Up to 5 people Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

Learn the Essentials of Gift Wrapping & have some fun with your team this festive season  What’s included (and how it will help): Step by step tuition covering all the Essential Techniques of gift wrapping so they never need to grab a gift/bottle bag again Practical guidance on tying different styles of Ribbon Bow so they can confidently use them on any gift (and when it’s best to use each one) Learn Pro tips so you feel less overwhelmed & can gift wrap quickly at busy times Plus all materials are provided A class is a great opportunity for team building/bonding so that people get to know each other outside of a work setting and/or meet people in person. It’s an inclusive alternative to a Christmas party (boozy meals/discos aren’t for everyone) and everyone gets to take away a gift at the end of the class. Packages start from £597 for groups of up to 10 people. Dates & times can be booked to suit. Book a call below to discuss your requirements.

A private beginner embroidery workshop from Hoop & Fred tailored just for you!