3 Educators providing Arts & Crafts courses near Lochgilphead

the scottish woodturner

I've always been impatient which is why I think wood turning suits me. I can mount a piece of wood on my lathe and within a relatively short time I can have a finished piece...well, that's the theory. I started turning more than 20 years ago when I owned a gallery, framing & restoration business with my wife on the Isle of Wight. It was an ideal opportunity for me to develop the skills required to turn pieces which were good enough to sell in the gallery. I co-founded the Isle of Wight Wood Turners Club and we had regular meetings with guest turners doing demonstrations every month. I started doing some demonstrations myself to save the club money and these demonstrations intensified my learning curve. The club is still going strong and I left the island and moved back to Scotland where I had bought some land and built a house. Wood turning took a back seat as I concentrated on the build but eventually I was able to get back to it and now have all the time I need to concentrate on turning.

andy craven outdoor pursuits and first aid training

argyll college

UHI Argyll is proud to be an academic partner of Scotland's new university, the University of the Highlands and Islands. We provide a range of courses over a wide range of subjects and deliver these online and at local centres in Argyll.Since our first learning centres opened in 2000, UHI Argyll has grown rapidly, now fulfilling the needs of more than 1600 students across a network of 9 learning centres throughout Argyll and Bute, from Helensburgh in the east to Islay and Mull in the west. We are one of the 12 partner institutions of the University of the Highlands and Islands, and we are Argyll's largest provider of further and higher education. We work closely with the region's schools, giving pupils access to college courses as an integral part of their school curriculum. We also provide a range of certified training and professional development opportunities for local businesses. We offer high quality innovative educational opportunities, working closely with local employers to support the Argyll economy and enhancing the quality of life for the communities we serve. We're delighted that you are considering studying with us and you can be sure of a warm welcome in whichever centre you choose to study. Our students come from all walks of life and have a wide range of talents and abilities and ages. Wherever you are on your learning journey, we are here to support you. Our goal is to help you to learn as much as you can, achieve the most that you can and advance to an exciting career in your chosen field.