There's nothing quite like freshly made tempeh! Traditionally made using just soybeans and starter culture, this Indonesian classic uses fermentation to transform them the beans into a firm block that is delicious, high in both protein and fibre, and excellent for your gut. And it is a far cry from the beige and bland stuff you may find in the supermarket. Learn to make tempeh with Ben, founder and master tempeh maker at Tempeh Meades. Over this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn: All the important steps in making consistent, high quality soybean tempeh How to build your own incubator at home to create the perfect conditions for tempeh making How to package your tempeh properly, including zero waste options Issues you might encounter in the fermentation process and how to resolve them Instructions for how to apply these techniques in making tempeh from other ingredients (legumes, pulses, nuts, seeds, grains) You can follow this workshop along live, or work at your own pace as you will get access to the recording after the workshop. We look forward to seeing you there!
“Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art" - Ansel Adams Photoshop For Photographers When you're ready to take the next step in your photo-education and learn to use Photoshop - our Photoshop for Photographers course will take you from Photoshop novice to someone who can confidently navigate it and use its super powerful tools to take your photos beyond what you thought was possible! So if you've ever dreamt about being able to use Photoshop, maybe even got as far as opening it and quickly get overwhelmed with all that's packed inside - we've got you. KEY COURSE INFO: Course type: Instructor-led Course level: 2 levels - Essential Photoshop ( L1) and Creative Photoshop (L2) Course duration: each course level consists of 4 weeks + prep module Course format: Online course with step by step tutorials, instructional videos and interactive edit-along live classes, feedback on your learning and support group WHAT YOU LEARN: Our Photoshop for Photographers is a 2 level course - the first one covering all the key aspects of understanding how to navigate and work in Photoshop along with its most widely used tools and techniques, the second one building on top of that to really boost the creative uses you can apply it to. This incredibly in-depth course has everything you need as a photographer who wants to harness this amazing tool. What you learn: from basic Photoshop tools to more complex photo manipulations, from playing with colour to portrait retouching, from adding light to removing any unwanted object from your photos and lots, lots more. key photoshop tools object removal and placements - face / sky swaps Overlays & blending modes The art of adding light Skin editing and retouching introduction to compositing THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU IF : You you already know basics of editing (in Lightroom) but want to take them further into Photoshop ( where more fun happens) You tried using Photoshop before only to close it immediately after opening due to all the overwhelmingly unfamiliar tools and options You followed youtube tutorials before but beside replicating what the person did exactly, you still don't really have a good idea of how to use Photoshop - or why you should!? You want to be able to take advantage of the tools that are missing in Lightroom or do not give you sufficient control over them to do the job seamlessly - such as precise ways of removing unwanted objects in your image - Photoshop's powerful tools, such as the Content-Aware Fill and Clone Stamp enable you to remove distracting objects or people from your photos, ensuring the focus remains on the subject You want to be able to manipulate or replace elements in your images - from turning your background blurry to replacing blank skies, doing face swaps and more You want to be able to bring beautiful light into your images - from haze to sun rays, from - with colours that pop and light that's perfectly balanced You want to be able to take yoru portraits to a new level - remove blemishes, retouch skin,and correct imperfections, giving your images a polished and professional finish. You desire to create stunning composites: With Photoshop, you can combine multiple images seamlessly to create captivating composite photos. This skill is particularly useful for photographers who want to tell stories or create imaginative and surreal images. ONE COURSE - 2 LEVELS ESSENTIAL PHOTOSHOP Pick this course if you're new to Photoshop or do not have a lot of experience in Photoshop In this course you learn to : Navigate the software and set it up for a proper, smart, non-destructive workflow Discover all the essential tools and techniques that take your images way beyond what you could do in Lightroom Learn the key skills : from masks to brushes, from blending modes to selections, from cloning to canvas extensions, from face swaps to sky swaps - and more!! CREATIVE PHOTOSHOP Pick this course if you're already familiar with the basic tools and ways of working in Photoshop In this course you take all that you learned in the Essentials course and turbo boost it for creativity. You'll learn : How to play with light, colour and blur for unique creative outcomes How to get more out of the familiar tools - so advanced brushes, advanced selections, advanced blending More fun skills : from skin edits to retouching, from stitching photos to involved composites, from creating effects such as neon glow to turning your photos into comics and more! Learn more about Creative Photoshop WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH OF OUR PHOTOSHOP COURSES: 4 core modules - each with detailed step by step tutorials, downloadable videos and PDF workbooks Support Facebook group Weekly edit-along live webinar Practice files to learn on Feedback on your images ESSENTIAL PHOTOSHOP Next Essential Photoshop course starts 15 January 2024 The way you work in Photoshop is very different compared to Lightroom and a big learning curve for anyone who begins learning it for the first time. It's also a big reason why a lot of photographers open it for the first time, find it hard to recognise any familiar tools or make them work on the image and the give up. In this course we take you through it step by step. We show you around this tool and teach you how to use it in a way that's smart, non-destructive, flexible and making the most of its amazing features. Here is a non-exhaustive list of what you will learn: A thorough understanding of Layers, masks and brushes - you cannot really work effectively in Photoshop if you do not know how to use these tools. An absolute must! Key Photoshop tools - Photoshop is a hugely vast tool used by lots of different creative professions and depending on what you use it for, you will be using different tools. We introduce you to the ones that are key for a photographer! Working with Adjustment layers - these fantastic tools allow you to change colours, adjust tone and mood of images Removing and replacing parts of your photos - powerful selection, healing, cloning, content aware tools and more to allow you to clean up your images of everything that's undesirable or distracting in your images Simple composites ( Face swaps / Sky swaps) - while composites can be hugely complex and challenging, we show you how to get started with a few simple - but effective ones!Understanding Precision tools and filters for blurring and sharpening Blending modes and their immense potential for transforming your images with the tools you already know - from working with overlays to CREATIVE PHOTOSHOP Next Creative Photoshop course starts 15 April 2024 In Level 2 we build on the foundation we establish in Level 1 and start applying what you have learned more creatively - as well as learning more tools, more techniques and starting more fun projects. This is where we really get to have fun with those powerful tools - we learn not just how to fix and clean up undesirable elements from the photos, but how to creatively treat them so that they reflect your creative vision and imagination. The magic of Colour and blur - adding mood and softness to images to transform the images . We use several creative techniques to completel;y transform the images Adding and creating light effects in Photoshop - from light beams to sun burtsts to rainbows! Step by step skin editing and portrait retouching - from adjusting skin tones, removing unwanted colour casts, disappearing blemishes and creating highend, polished portraits that still retain healthy skin texture Using smart filters and creative adjustment layers to achieve effects such as turning your images into cartoons, watercolours or neon effects Working with and creating your own custom brushes, overlays etc - the power of photoshop brushes has to be experienced to be believed - from adding light rays to Playing with composites - adding magic to your images or creating new scenes and stories from scratch PHOTOSHOP For Photographers Photoshop courses - KEY INFO Essential Photoshop ( Level 1) - 4 week course, starts 15 Jan 2024 Creative Photoshop ( Level 2) - 4 week course, 15 April 2024 Course cost: BOOKING A SINGLE COURSE: £179 ( payment plans available ) BOOKING A BUNDLE: Book Level 1 and Level 2 together : £259 (payment plans available ) PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Each course consists of 4 weekly modules with step by step illustrated tutorials and videos + prep module weekly edit along class online class ( also recorded) feedback and advice on your edits private support group PDF workbook and downloadable videos Practice images to learn on COURSE PREREQUISITES: Adobe Photoshop software installed on your computer or tablet.This can be purchased either as a standalone Photoshop Subscription or as part of the Photography Plan which includes also access to Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. Please note that you need to ensure that your computer can run Photoshop - please follow Adobe minimum system requirements guidelines
Aimed at those who already speak Spanish but haven't practiced in a while or have lost their confidence in their ability to communicate in Spanish. During this single three-hour session, we will be meeting in the charming streets of Edinburgh, where we'll embark on a leisurely walk (weather permitting) and indulge in some wonderful Spanish tapas. As we stroll and enjoy some food, we'll refresh your Spanish skills, covering all the essential vocabulary and structures you're likely to use during your upcoming holiday. One non-alcoholic drink of your choice is included in the price of the course, however food isn't (but the tapas are worth every penny!). We offer flexible location options – just let us know your preference. You will leave feeling confident, motivated and ready to speak Spanish while abroad. *If you would like to take part in this session with your partner or a friend, you can do so! There is a £20 charge per additional participant, with a maximum of three participants per session including yourself. If you wish to book for more than one person, just proceed with the booking as normal and then let us know in the notes and we will contact you shortly to arrange payment for the additional participants.
Course Overview: COPD Update Day for Primary Care Practitioners Join us for a comprehensive and enriching COPD Update Day, specifically designed for Registered Healthcare Professionals who are currently practicing in the field of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This course aims to enhance your existing knowledge and skills, keeping you up-to-date with the latest developments in COPD management. During this informative day, you will delve into the essentials of COPD, starting from its fundamental definition and diagnostic criteria to the latest investigative approaches. The course will cover both non-pharmacological and pharmacological management strategies, with a special emphasis on practical inhaler techniques. We will also explore the current GOLD & NICE Guidelines, discussing their implications and practical applications in clinical practice. A significant focus will be on the management of exacerbations and lung attacks, including strategies for prevention and effective management techniques, with a particular emphasis on patient self-management. Understanding the complexities and care requirements of end-stage COPD will also be a key aspect of this course. The day will conclude with interactive case studies, allowing you to apply your refreshed knowledge in real-world scenarios, encouraging the sharing of experiences and best practices among your peers. This course offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals seeking to refine their approach to COPD care, combining theoretical learning with practical application Learning Outcomes: Defining and Diagnosing COPD Review and update the definition and understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Refresh knowledge on diagnostic criteria and investigations for COPD. Non-Pharmacological Management Explore various non-pharmacological approaches to managing COPD. Guidelines and Best Practices Delve into the GOLD & NICE Guidelines and their practical applications in COPD management. Pharmacology and Inhaler Techniques Update knowledge on pharmacological treatments for COPD. Master inhaler techniques and understand their critical role in COPD management. Lung Attacks and Exacerbation Management Learn strategies to reduce the risk of lung attacks/exacerbations. Discuss management techniques for exacerbations, including patient self-management. Managing End-Stage Disease Understand the complexities of managing end-stage COPD. Focus on palliative care and improving quality of life for patients with advanced COPD. Case Studies and Practical Application Apply knowledge through interactive case studies. Encourage sharing of experiences and best practices among participants. This COPD Update Day ensures that seasoned primary care practitioners remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in COPD management, fostering an environment of continuous learning, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
This is a fabulous gift to a friend or for a friendship! Invite a trusted companion to a SoulCollage session and let me join you in your creative space via Zoom. You will come to know each other and yourselves in a whole new way and have a new activity to share. apply to request a date and we can organise the details. From £105 for two hours including a pack of images to a UK address (and by quotation for shipping elsewhere).
For those who are working towards exam confidence Save Your Child’s Spot in the 11+ Maths foundations Winter Course Concerned about your child’s struggle with math concepts and word problems? Worried about them answering complex problems under time-pressure? Want them to be exposed to the type of exam style questions they'll need to master? Our engaging course doesn’t just teach numbers; Our Maths courses build confidence. This course is perfect for students in Year 5 preparing for their 11+ Exam in 2024. It is complimentary to our weekly term time small group 11+ maths classes We transform 11+ Maths exam prep from a challenge to an exciting adventure, helping your child become a resilient and prepared student. Mathematics can be a battleground for many students, especially when faced with word problems. We understand the fear of numbers, the confusion with multiplication tables, and the frustration of not being able to solve real-world math challenges. Key Details: Duration: 4 hours Official Lesson Start Date: February half term TBD Maths Focus Areas: Times Tables 8- 15, Word Problems, Fractions, Percentages and Decimals, Geometry + intro to algebra Group Size: 4 to 8 students For Just £117.00 *save 25% with our Small Business Saturday offer! What our families have to say:
Essential self-care for helping professionals New research gives us practical ways to prevent overwhelm or burnout in ourselves and others, manage workplace stress, avoid ‘compassion fatigue’ and much more… Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm GMT) Really interesting and engaging online course with lots of tips to support ourselves and our clientsCOMPLEMENTARY THERAPIST Live Online Training – Join Emily Gajewski on Thursday 11th April 2024 to take some important time out for yourself, or to help those you support. Once you’ve booked your place we will email you confirmation and you will receive details of how to join the Zoom workshop the day before the event. Bonus Recording – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. Can’t make this date? Then please register your interest below – and we’ll email you when a new date is available. To help others effectively, we need to have enough ‘spare capacity’, which means looking after our own wellbeing too – new research shows us how… Why you should take this course When our day-to-day jobs involve continually listening to other people’s emotional difficulties, how do we avoid being overwhelmed by them ourselves or succumbing to compassion fatigue? We are the ‘tool’ of our trade. It could be argued that we have a duty to those we work with to prioritise our own mental health and wellbeing so that we can give them the best possible service. This live online training events shows you how. ‘Burnout’ is commonly defined as a physical and emotional state caused by excessive or overwhelming workplace stress. This is often specifically related to work but of course feelings of burnout can be impacted or compounded by other life events and caring roles too. Even if we know good stress management techniques, this often isn’t enough. Burnout is a very common phenomena in the ‘helping professions’, A 2018 research review paper published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology analysed 30 years of research on this topic, involving 9,000 psychotherapists. Over half of the therapists they sampled reported “moderate-high levels of stress and burnout”. The good news is that burnout, overwhelm and empathy fatigue are not a given of working in roles where we are consistently exposed to others’ emotional pain. New research and insights into ‘buffering’ the impact of this work mean that we can consciously choose to put in safeguards to our own mental wellbeing, whilst also remaining connected and present with our clients. Emily Gajewski’s online course draws on her extensive experience of working as a therapist and clinical supervisor, in the NHS and privately, for over 20 years. Throughout the day she examines the many ways working in the caring professions can impact us personally and gives you a wealth of practical steps you can take to mitigate them. She also covers the most up-to-date guidance on keeping ourselves well and thriving in caring roles and will help you develop a realistic plan for your own continuing wellbeing. Excellent online training…. very insightful and thought provokingHILARY KEARNS, ACUPUNCTURIST What you will learn The latest research on how to prevent burnout in your working life How to identify burnout in ourselves and others – the warning signs you need to look out for Easy, practical steps to protect yourself in stressful work situations How to avoid ‘compassion fatigue’ Evidence based ‘top tips’ for optimal working practices to maintain your own wellbeing The Cycle of Stress – how to ‘work with it’ for optimal health An understanding of vicarious trauma – and how to avoid it Techniques to calm yourself in client sessions when you are ‘triggered’ by something they bring up Understanding the difference between compassion fatigue and empathy fatigue Reducing your own risk of depression when you’re worried about your clients The joy of creating ‘flow’ in our working life Constructive ways to manage difficult feelings that arise as a result of your work Practical techniques for grounding and ‘letting go’ of clients How to safely explore our own areas of vulnerability Useful tips for ongoing stress management What you need to maintain your own mental health How to re-ground yourself if you’re feeling overwhelmed or derailed by a client An opportunity for you to reflect on your own practice and wellbeing, take some time to step back, learn what works for you and how you can create more spare capacity Time to relax, try out techniques and refresh your tools to support your wellbeing and build resilience How to utilise what you’ve learnt to create your own realistic wellbeing plan. Very useful and practical. The term ‘burnout’ is become as over-used as ‘wellbeing’ and ‘stress’. This online course provides clarity on what the term ‘burnout’ means in reality ... with strategies to counter the effectsHEADTEACHER SUPPORT SERVICE COUNSELLOR Course Programme The ‘How to avoid burnout’ live online course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. (GMT). 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am Understanding Burnout and how to halt the journey towards it 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am Exploring practical self-care steps that can work for YOU! 1.00pm Lunch break 1.45pm How to manage difficult feelings that arise as a result of our work 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion 3.00pm Creating a plan for your own wellbeing 4.00pm Day ends Who this workshop is suitable for Anyone who works within a role that involves caring for others – including: medical professionals – including GPs and nurses health and social care professionals therapists and mental health workers counsellors educators, teachers professional carers (foster carers and non-paid carers) social workers occupational therapists outreach workers volunteers holistic practitioners etc. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.
If you mix up your own glazes for your pottery, this course will teach you all about food safety and glaze stability, and understand the underlying chemistry.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Cisco Unified Communications system channel partners and resellers System engineers Customers deploying and maintaining Cisco Unified Contact Center Express products. Overview Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Provide a comprehensive overview of the Cisco Unified Contact Center Express product suite. This overview will cover descriptions of the product, compatibility, and hardware and software options, architecture, and sizing and ordering tools. Provide a complete description of the Cisco Unified CCX installation process, the configuration required with an overview of most common configuration web pages, and describe the call flow processes needed to establish a call on Cisco Unified CCX. Describe the Cisco Unified CCX script editor, how it is installed and how to implement common IVR scripting techniques. Provide a comprehensive view of Cisco Unified CCX ACD operations to include basic contact center build-up, scripting, agent and supervisor desktop configurations, advanced scripting topics, and reporting. Describe how to install, configure and use features found in Cisco Unified CCX Premium such as, Remote Monitoring, Outbound Dialer, Agent Email, Agent Web Chat, and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Text-to-Speech (TTS). Understand how to maintain and monitor a Cisco Unified CCX system This course, Deploying Cisco© Unified Contact Center Express (UCCXD) v6.0, provides the student with hands-on experience and knowledge of tasks typically performed during contact center deployment. Cisco Unified CCX Product Overview Cisco Unified CCX Product Packages Cisco Unified CCX Architecture Designing Cisco Unified CCX Cisco Unified CCX Installation and Configuration Installing Cisco Unified CCX Managing Cisco Unified CCX Configuring Basic Properties of Cisco Unified CCX Cisco Unified CCX Scripting Understanding Script Editor Basics Creating a Basic IVR Script Prompting and Collecting Information Accessing an External Database Making Decisions Confirming Caller Input Cisco Unified CCX ACD Operations Implementing Cisco Unified CCX