Calling all artists! We're proud to announce that we're opening up a brand-new artist retreat, and we want YOU to be there. Our Artist Retreat is a week-long retreat that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the art of your choice, from beginner to advanced. We'll give you expert tuition in the arts and crafts of your choice, so you can spend your week focused on learning and exploring your creativity. At Gifted Crafts, we believe that everyone is an artist. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we promise you'll find something new to learn at our retreat. You'll be immersed in an unforgettable week of activities and hands-on learning in the arts and crafts of your choice—from pewter casting to bookbinding, from enamelling to printing, from drawing to felting, from painting to yarn craft. We've even got some surprises up our sleeves for artists who love photography and sketching. And don't forget about foiling, engraving, batik…We think you get the idea.
Learn an ancient technique, used by the Romans. It is very low tech and wonderful items of jewellery with a professional finish can be produced in a few hours. Students make moulds in plaster or cuttlefish to their own designs, then lead free pewter is poured into the moulds using hand gravity casting. The moulds can be reused to make pendants, earrings, brooches, keyrings and fridge magnets.
Dive into the captivating world of pewter casting with our Beginner On-Demand Pewter Casting Course, ideal for those starting a new hobby or exploring entrepreneurial opportunities. Led by an experienced tutor, this course offers comprehensive video tutorials that introduce you to the essentials of pewter casting, from basic techniques to crafting your first pieces. You'll learn to create stunning designs and practical items, whether you're interested in personalized jewellery, unique décor, or custom gifts. With detailed guidance and creative inspiration, this course equips you with the skills to turn your pewter casting passion into a fulfilling new hobby or a thriving business venture.
With Acting Coach Sarah Hannah Introduction Typically auditioning for Film and TV today involves the actor performing sides sent to them by the Casting Director… the same sides that are sent to everyone else auditioning for that role. This online workshop will help actors of all level create a performance that stands out and gives you that ‘x-factor’ that the Casting Director is looking for. Many answers can be found in the way we approach the script, the work above and beyond learning the lines that makes our performances come alive whilst being truthful and easy to direct. This all begins with our script analysis. An essential skill for any actor. Meet Your Tutor Sarah Hannah Acting Coach Sarah Hannah is a regular at the BBC working both in-front of the camera and within the casting department for the likes of Holby City and Casualty. Bringing her experience of working on stage and on screen, in addition to working closely with Casting Website Spotlight and the popular Monologue Slam, Sarah will focus on enhancing your presence on camera and cover the technical skills required of a professional screen actor. Course Outline This focused 3 hour workshop aims to give you a variety of skills that you can take forward and use on every script and forms a crucial part of the Actors Process. *You will be sent a pdf worksheet for this workshop that you will need to write on. It is therefore recommended that you print it out if you can. Hosted via Zoom. A strong internet connection is required to join our live online courses and workshops. Please test your internet connection before booking as we cannot refund due to technical issues. Please familarise yourself with Zoom before attending your workshop. Your camera will be required to be switched on during the workshop. Students will receive a Zoom link via email to join the workshop. Please log on at least 10 mins before the workshop begins. Additional Information Features Live Online Workshop via Zoom Age 17 yrs + Designed for All Levels Small Group (Limited Spaces) Taught in English, this workshop is suitable for International students who can understand and speak fluent English. Learning Outcomes Give yourself confidence working with more complex text Learn the secrets of adding value to a scene Improve your chances in the audition room Course Location Held Online Via Zoom
During this class we will explore the creation of abstract sculpture starting with the development of ideas, shapes and forms, then we will use some composite sculpture material to transfer your ideas from a sketch to a 3 dimensional work. The material we use is rigid but very easily worked with rasps and reduction paper so you'll quite quickly gain confidence in working with it. We will supply a dust mast if requred You don't need any prior experience in sculpture or a background in art to enjoy this course, I'll take you through all aspects of the creative process. At the end of the day you'll have a piece of work to take away but we will also have discussed how to take your original to the next stage which will be moulding and casting to re-produce it in a hard wearing material.
Complete C programming training course description A hands-on introduction to programming in the ANSI C programming language. The course initially moves at a fast pace in order to spend as much time as possible on the subject of pointers - the area which cause the most bugs in C programs. What will you learn Write ANSI C programs Use the C libraries Debug C programs Examine existing code and determine its function. Complete C programming training course details Who will benefit: Programmers wishing to learn C. Programmers wishing to learn C++ or Java. Prerequisites: None, although experience in another high level language would be useful. Duration 5 days Complete C programming training course contents Getting started The compilation process, comments, main(), statement blocks, printf(). C data types and operators char, int, float and double, qualifiers, arithmetic and assignment operators, precedence, Associativity. Basic I/O C libraries, stdin and stdout, getchar(), putchar(), printf() formatting. Flow control if else, dangling elses, else if, while and for loops. switch statements, the null statement, break, continue and gotos. Functions Function calls, arguments and return types, function declarations (prototypes), function definitions, scope of variables. The preprocessor Preprocessor actions, macros, #include. Libraries and their relationship with header files. Conditional compilation. More data types and operators Logical, bitwise and other operators, type conversion, casting, typedefs and access modifiers. Arrays Declaring and handling arrays, common gotchas, multidimensional arrays. Pointers What are pointers? Why they are so important, declaring and using pointers,The three uses of the *,pointer example - scanf, pointers as arguments. More pointers Golden rules of pointers and arrays, pointers to arrays, pointer arithmetic, arrays of pointers, multiple indirection. Character/string manipulation Arrays of characters, string definition, working with strings, String library. Program arguments argc and argv, example uses,char *argv[] versus char ** argv. Program structure and storage classes Globals (externals), multi source programs, the look of a C program. Structures Declaration, the . and - operators, unions and bitfields. Library functions File handling, fopen and fclose, reading from and writing to files, fseek().calloc() and malloc()
Do you love fishing? Want to learn about fly fishing? Are you dreaming of becoming an expert fly fisher? If your answer is yes to the above questions, then enrol now to this course and make your dream come true. Description: What is fly fishing? It is another method of fisheries. Fly fishing is mostly used to catch trout and salmon, but nowadays, many anglers use this method to catch other types of fishes as well. Fly fishing is a challenging way of catching fishes as becoming a professional fisher takes many years of experience. Fly fishing has been there for years now. This course will provide you with the guide for fly fishing and also provide you significant factors of fly fishing. Choosing the right fishing tools is considered to be the primary factor of fly fishing. With the right tool, you can make fly fishing more enjoyable and fun. By the end of this course, students will be able to select the most suitable rods, reels, and the fly lines for fishing and understand the reasons behind choosing one over the other. Students will also learn how to care for their fishing instruments or tools as taking good care of your tools is necessary. Lastly, you will also learn about casting, the importance of casting and tying different types of fishing knots. Who is the course for? Individuals who have an interest in fishing. This course is for beginning to intermediate fly fishers. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: Mastering in Fly Fishing is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following professionals: Fly casting instructor. Fly fishing coach. Fly fishing guide. Fishing Feild technician. Fly fishing sales associate. Retailing fishing manager. Fly fishing outfitter seasonal. Module-01 An Introduction to Fly Fishing 00:30:00 Choosing a Rod 00:30:00 Choosing a Reel 00:30:00 Choosing a Fly Line 01:00:00 Module-02 How To Care for Your Rod, Reel and Fly Line 01:00:00 Leaders and Tippets 00:30:00 Filling a Reel with Line and Backing 00:30:00 Putting it All Together 00:30:00 Module-03 Casting for Beginners 00:30:00 Learning the Roll Cast 00:30:00 Choosing the Best Waders for You 00:30:00 Read Your Surroundings 00:15:00 Module-04 About Fishing Knots 01:00:00 About Artificial Flies 00:30:00 The Figure 8 Retrieve 00:15:00 Glossary 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Mastering Fly Fishing 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Mastering Fly Fishing 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Mid- and upper-level managers looking to hone their senior management skills will benefit from this course. Overview Use wisdom and understanding to lead others Deliver constructive critiques to your staff More effectively coach and mentor your staff Develop new managers Better motivate your staff Navigate organizational politics To maximize performance and foster a healthy environment, senior managers must also motivate others, nurturing and utilizing the distinctive skills of each team member. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training. 1. Leading Others Comparing Vertical and Lateral Hierarchies- Leading in Different Structures of Command and Control Leveraging Your Organization\'s Structure Knowing Your Employees - Developing Empathy Beginning with the End in Mind and Back-Casting to the Desired Future State Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Earning Your Team\'s Trust with Honesty, Reliability, Availability, and Openness 2. Strategies for Course Correction Lighting a Fire- Motivating, Guiding, and Inspiring Resolving Conflict- Forcing, Accommodating, Avoiding, Compromising, and Collaborating Changing the Script- Trusting Your Team, Empowering Delegation, Celebrating Success, and Building & Reinforcing Your Team Defining Team Roles and Creating a Balanced Team 3. Effective Coaching and Mentoring Providing Clear and Timely Feedback Creating a Supportive Environment Building a Mentorship Plan - Mentoring for Success 4. Training New Managers Preparing, Developing, and Supporting New Managers Defining and Building Competencies Documenting Best Practices while Rewarding and Emulating Effective Managers Encouraging a Peer Network 5. Motivation Understanding the 8 Level Hierarchy of Needs Managing Across Generations Applying the CARE Model 6. Organizational Politics Being Politically Savvy, Ethical, and Effective Building Political Intelligence Understanding the Landscape 7. The Big Picture Thinking Through the Elements of Management
A SPECIALISED DRAMA COURSE FOR 11-21 YEAR OLDS, LED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS In2Drama’s signature course is our Summer Academy for young aspiring performers wishing to carve out a career in the performing arts, or simply to explore a new hobby. Our action-packed 5 day course includes over 35 hours of masterclasses taught by industry professionals, and ends with a live public performance in front of peers and parents. Whether you’re an experienced performer and need to be pushed outside of your comfort zone, or are nervous to step out in front of an audience for the first time, we can help you increase your confidence and have you performing with ease! The In2Drama faculty is made up of some of the very best talent in the industry with excellent connections to UK drama schools as well as professional film, TV and theatre contacts for anyone looking to take the next step in their learning journey. WHEN AND WHERE? Monday 22nd - Friday 26th July 2024 The Academy takes place in Cranleigh Arts Centre, around 20 minutes from Guildford. The venue has a professional theatre, a sprung dance floor for choreography sessions, dressing rooms, and lots of great areas for filming and multimedia activities, so it's the perfect spot for our aspiring performers to learn in. WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you’re simply interested in making new friends and having fun over summer, or you’re an aspiring performer with the goal of attending drama school or casting call auditions, we’re here to help make your dreams a reality. 11-15 year olds: Ready for an amazing summer of making friends, learning new performing skills and putting on a real show? Our lower age group offers all of the below modules with a focus on developing skills, having fun with friends and performing for family. 16-21 year olds: This group is suitable for 16-21 year olds who would like a future in the performing arts. While still suitable for those who want to have fun, the courses will be focused on perfecting audition skills for casting calls and drama school applications. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN You can benefit from over 35 hours of masterclasses in acting, singing, dance, audition skills, music production, technical theatre and film production, all taught by industry professionals, with modules tailored to your learning goals. Wherever your talent lies, we will ensure you leave the Academy with all the knowledge you need. THE IN2DRAMA ACADEMY TIMETABLE *Timetable subject to change MONDAY DANCE 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30pm - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm TUESDAY MUSIC PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30 - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm WEDNESDAY ACTING 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30pm - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm MUSIC PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm THURSDAY SINGING & AUDITION 11-15 year olds: 9am - 12pm 16-21 year olds: 1pm - 4pm Presentation: 4.30pm - 5pm TECHNICAL THEATRE For all ages, from 2:30pm - 5pm FILM PRODUCTION 11-15 year olds: 1pm - 4pm 16-21 year olds: 9am - 12pm FRIDAY MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTERCLASS WITH EMMA HATTON For all ages, from 9am - 12pm Presentation: 1pm - 2pm MOVEMENT DIRECTION MASTERCLASS WITH PHOEBE HYDER For all ages, from 2pm - 4.15pm Movement Masterclass and Awards Ceremony: 4.30pm - 5pm HEADSHOTS AND SHOWREELS A headshot is a picture of yourself that casting agents will use to decide if you are physically right for a part. A showreel allows them to see you in action through a series of short video clips. While taking part in the Academy, you will have the chance to purchase optional headshots and a showreel to showcase your talents. Our team will help you capture the very best bits of your performances and a brilliant headshot that you can use to apply for future castings and opportunities. When booking the Academy below, you can add a showreel to your booking if you choose.
Are you an Art or DT teacher looking to expand your skills and learn new crafts that are more environmentally friendly? Join me on my workshop and you'll not only enjoy learning new skills but you'll have the chance to share ideas and leave with valuable resources to start teaching straight away. I have over 20 years experience of teaching, so I can help you get started straight away. All the paperwork is already done so you can concentrate on the fun bit!