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In this private workshop, you'll learn the basics of knitting using a vintage knitting machine to create wearable textiles.  🧶What is machine knitting & who invented it?  The knitting machine was invented by Englishman William Lee in 1589 to make stockings. it's a very small manual machine that enables the maker to create fine, fast knitting. Machine knitting was one of the first major stages in the textile industry that led to the Industrial Revolution. It’s still in use today but unfortunately, it’s become a forgotten craft! So we’re here to bring it back! During this creative and therapeutic class your teacher Valeria will guide you through designing and making your own knitted artwork. You'll learn how to use the vintage knitting ‘machine’ and listen to the wonderful sound it produces as the needles move. The process of machine knitting enables you to have full control over your design. Many people find machine knitting therapeutic and relaxing as you can watch and listen to your artwork come to life. Not only that the results look like those of an expert (even for absolute beginners). 🧶What can you make? It’s smooth, quick performance is perfect for making a range of knits – from home accessories to stylish garments - knit long trendy scarves, and quirky tote bags in under 3 hours… Smaller items only take minutes to do. Valeria will work with you to design and make what you want. All materials and tools are included and your artwork is yours to take home and wear with pride. 🧶Why use a knitting Machine over hand-held? Unlike hand knitting, the beauty of using a domestic knitting machine is that you can knit fast and use much finer yarns to create wearable textiles with a professional artistic finish. There will be far fewer mistakes making it less stressful & it’s super fast.  Your teacher Valeria is an experienced designer/maker with a passion for knitwear. She has worked in a high-end knitwear design studio and as a fashion buyer and now she makes kids and adult knitwear @maluk_knitwear (maluk meaning little one in Ukrainian). She is also a freelance textile designer.   🧶So what are you waiting for - come and enjoy this forgotten craft with us. Please note: This booking is a private 1:1 workshop. If you would like to bring a friend free of charge you can. You will split the cost, and share the experience plus time on the vintage knitting machine.

About this Training Course Identifying and correcting the root cause of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment is essential to help reduce the chance of future problems. A comprehensive assessment is the most effective method of determining the root cause of a failure. For example, a tube failure in a boiler is usually a symptom of other problems. To fully understand the root cause of the failure, one must investigate all aspects of boiler operation leading to the failure in addition to evaluating the failure itself. When a boiler tube failure occurs, the root cause of the failure must be identified and eliminated. This 5 full-day course starts by providing an in-depth understanding of root cause analysis methodology. This includes how to identify the problem, contain and analyze the problem, define the root cause of the problem, define and implement the actions required to eliminate the root cause, and validate that the corrective actions prevented recurrence of the problem. Many practical examples on how to apply root cause analysis for various industrial problems are discussed in detail. The course then provides an in-depth explanation of all failure mechanisms that occur in steam power plants including corrosion, erosion, creep, cavitation, under-deposit attacks, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, flow accelerated corrosion, etc. This course also provides a thorough explanation of all the failure mechanisms that occur in boilers and steam power plant equipment including steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, etc. The symptoms of the failures, possible causes, components typically affected and solutions are also provided in this course. This includes boiler waterside, fireside and general boiler failure mechanisms as well as all the causes and prevention of all steam turbine failures, condensers, and feedwater heaters. The course also includes detailed study of many case histories of failures in boilers, steam turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters. Training Objectives Electrical Equipment Testing and Maintenance: Gain a thorough understanding of all the testing and maintenance required for all key electrical equipment including transformers, inverters, rectifiers, switchgear and circuit breakers, relays and protective devices, cables and accessories, motors, variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power systems, generators, fuses, and industrial batteries Root Cause Analysis Methodology: Understand root cause analysis methodology including: identification of the problem, defining the problem, understanding the problem, identification of the root cause of the problem, providing corrective action, and monitoring the system. Applying the Root Cause Analysis Method to Industrial Problems: Learn by studying many practical examples how to apply the root cause analysis method to various industrial problems. Damage Mechanisms in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment: Gain a thorough understanding of all the damage mechanisms that occur in boilers and all steam power plant equipment including turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters. These mechanisms include corrosion, erosion, flow accelerated corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, creep, under-deposit attack, cavitation, hydrogen embrittlement, etc. Symptoms of Failures in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment, Possible Causes, Components Typically Affected, and Solutions: Learn about all the symptoms of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment including steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters, their possible causes, components typically affected and proven solutions. Case Histories of Failures in Boilers, Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Feedwater Heaters: Learn by studying many case histories how failures occur in boilers, steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters and the corrective actions taken to deal with them     Target Audience Engineers of all disciplines Managers Technicians Maintenance personnel Other technical individuals (this seminar is suitable for individuals who do not have an electrical background) Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization. Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor: Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second edition published by McGraw-Hill in 2011 (800 pages) Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages) ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS FOR BOILERS AND STEAM CYCLE FAILURES MANUAL (includes practical information and case histories - 500 pages) Trainer Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him; Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011. Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003. Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012. Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Furthermore, he has received the following awards: The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016 The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996). The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East). Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983). Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

This course is intended to introduce the concepts of rigging and lifting, rigging equipment and basic lifting techniques for personnel new to the role. This course provides the information and skills for learners to understand the use of lifting equipment and how it is applied in a practical setting.

Enhance your expertise in electrical power failure analysis and investigations with EnergyEdge's insightful course for precision resolutions. Enroll now!

Enhance your skills with our EnergyEdge course on root cause analysis for boilers and steam cycle failures. Join us for a transformative learning experience!

Join us at our special fundraiser event to celebrate Blankets for London 2023 and support us for next year! Craft Forward Christmas Party celebrating Blankets for London 2023 🌟 Date: Sunday 17th December 2023 🕔 Time: 5pm - 8pm 📍 Location: 3Space International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, SW9 7QD Craft Forward invites you to a heartwarming celebration of Blankets for London 2023 and all the remarkable achievements we've accomplished together. This fundraising event will be an evening of creativity and community as we come together to celebrate what we have accomplished so far and to fundraise for Blankets for London 2024. Two awards to be won: 🧶 Creative Champion Award: Be prepared to applaud the artistic minds behind our cosy blankets! We will be awarding one creative champion for their exceptional contribution in crafting the most squares for Blankets for London this year. 🧣 Wear Your Creations Award: Show off your handmade creations by wearing your beautifully crafted garments, accessories, and more. The event is your runway, and we're giving away a prize for the best-dressed individual! You'll be able to silently vote through the evening for your favourite outfit. A very special raffle: Feeling lucky? Participate in our special raffle for a chance to win a luxurious blanket kit from Wool and the Gang. It's a knitting and crocheting enthusiast's dream come true, and every penny raised through the raffle will contribute towards Blankets for London 2024. BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft): Of course this wouldn't be a Craft Forward event without some crafting! Bring your work in progress, your most recent finished project, the handmade object you're most proud of. Every penny raised during this event goes towards funding Blankets for London 2024, helping us continue our mission of spreading warmth and love to those most vulnerable in our community. Join us for a memorable evening of warmth, creativity, and community: let's craft a brighter, warmer future, one stitch at a time! Tags United Kingdom Events Greater London Events Things to do in London London Parties London Seasonal Parties #social #networking #party #art #craft #fundraiser #knitting #crochet #christmas #forward

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

Exclusive evening of creativity in Edinburgh to support the future of Scotland’s craft industry

Slinger/Signaller ensures safe lifting operations: select equipment, conduct checks, understand load dynamics, and direct movements while promoting safety.

Silk has become a popular choice for hair care due to its many advantages. From reducing hair damage to enhancing its shine, silk offers practical solutions for common hair problems. Whether you’re using silk pillowcases or silk hair accessories, the benefits are undeniable. Below, we explore how silk can transform your hair care routine. Reduces hair breakage One of the biggest advantages of silk is its smooth surface. Unlike cotton or other rough fabrics, silk minimizes friction between your hair and the surface it touches. This helps reduce hair breakage and protects the strands, making silk hair accessories a great investment for everyday use. Keeps hair hydrated Silk is less absorbent than other materials, meaning it doesn’t soak up the natural oils and moisture from your hair. This helps to keep your hair hydrated and prevents dryness, which can lead to frizz and split ends. To enjoy these benefits, consider using silk pillowcases or buy products online that incorporate silk materials. Prevents frizz and tangling The smooth texture of silk allows your hair to glide effortlessly over it. This reduces the chances of tangling and frizz, making your hair easier to manage and style. Silk hair accessories, such as scrunchies and head wraps, are perfect for maintaining this sleek and polished look throughout the day. Promotes healthier hair Using silk products like pillowcases and head wraps improves your hair’s health over time. The reduced friction and better moisture retention help your hair stay stronger, shinier, and less prone to damage. You can easily buy products online to find a wide range of silk-based options for your hair care needs. Protects hair from split ends Split ends are a common problem caused by rough handling and friction. Silk’s gentle surface helps to protect the ends of your hair, reducing the risk of splitting. Using silk hair accessories like hair ties ensures your hair remains smooth and free from damage. Suitable for all hair types Silk is gentle enough to be used on all hair types, including fine, curly, and chemically treated hair. It doesn’t cause irritation or damage, making it a safe and effective option for everyone. If you’re looking to upgrade your hair care tools, you can buy products online that are specifically made with silk for better results. Improves hair styling results By reducing frizz and maintaining moisture, silk can make your hair easier to style. It helps you achieve smoother, sleeker looks with less effort. Silk hair accessories, like scarves and scrunchies, not only protect your hair but also enhance your overall style. Easy to incorporate into daily routines Silk hair care products are simple to use and can be easily added to your daily routine. Whether you opt for a silk pillowcase or buy products online like silk scrunchies and scarves, these items require no extra effort but deliver noticeable benefits.