639 Educators providing Development courses in Birmingham

gill arnold dressmaking training

I live and work in Solihull and am married with two boys. I have an obsessive love of sewing, which has driven my career through a wide range of sewing related experiences. I came from a family of sewers and from a very early age was encouraged to be creative. My love of embroidery and needlework led me to pursue a career in teaching. I attended a specialist needlework and home economics teacher training College in Liverpool. I always enjoyed "hands on work" and gained experience working with an expert team of fitting and alteration seamstresses at an exclusive dress shop the summer I finished at Liverpool. I wanted a creative career, so I applied for the position of wardrobe assistant at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. This was a wonderful work experience, sewing fabulous fabrics and making a diverse range of costumes. The theatre wardrobe mistress encouraged me to continue studying and I enrolled for a City and Guilds course. Although theatre working hours were long, they were flexible and I could study and work full time. I achieved merit for City and Guilds Creative Studies; two years later I received a distinction in Fashion and Design and won the year prize. My qualifications and experience opened another career opportunity in the fashion industry. I wanted to work fewer hours and the job I was offered provided training in production planning and buying. Working regular hours I decided to think again about the teaching career I had abandoned. I was employed by Birmingham Adult Education Department to work in evenings teaching Embroidery and Needlework. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching, so when I married and the family arrived I gave up full time work in industry. I returned to college, updated my teaching qualifications and became a part time teacher In the early 90's I wrote the Tailoring Programme for the West Midlands Access Foundation, later used by Open College Network. By 1996 I was determined to offer my own courses, now known as Gill Arnold Dressmaking Training. In 1997 I became Sewing World magazine's pattern specialist. Over 20 years teaching has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge to produce articles on patterns and fitting. I have also written for Sew Today and American publications. With the support of the sewing industry I enjoy being a regular exhibitor at shows all over the country including the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. My yearly programme provides a full range of sewing events, exhibitions, seminars, cloth sales, trips and courses.

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nathan rose music

Nathan Rose Music was established as an independent music school and instrument retailer in 1996, and continues to grow in reputation for providing professional sales and tuition in Wolverhampton and Kingswinford.

executive training and consultancy

ETC provides a no-nonsense, practical approach to business that's guaranteed to help you grow, become more profitable and increase your profits. Book your FREE business review with one of our respected business consultants today!

miag centre for diverse women & families

MIAG is a non-profit charitable community organization who strives to address community needs and to ensure the active participation of diverse communities including women, men, seniors, children, youth, and families. MIAG has embraced capacity building approaches to enhance community development. It actively integrates creative responses to existing and emerging ethno-cultural communities’ needs by applying effective outreach, leadership training and skills development programs.

the institute of leadership & management

Always cutting-edge, high quality and engaging. Our learning resources and programmes break the mould. We integrate real conversation into our core products and services as part of our innovative approach to leadership development. Since 1947 we have carried out extensive research into the knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours and values of great leadership. We use our expertise to continually raise standards and to help others develop and grow. We are the leaders in leadership.

capital edvantage

Home | Capital Edvantage | Mental Health | Organisational Development Capital Edvantage is passionate about nurturing the mental health of employees across organisations. With a commitment to employee well-being and organisational development, we are on a mission to change the way the world works - one employee at a time.

bilston resource centre

To provide the best possible support to people from all the diverse communities of Bilston and the wider Black Country area, through the delivery of best quality services that create life enhancing opportunities. Through the provision and facilities that encourage social welfare, we aim to enhance economic prospects, improved employment and career prospects and recreation and other leisure time activities for everyone.

bangladeshi women's association

BWA is committed to ensuring long term future, development and success of the Tipton Muslim Community Centre and establish the centre into a thriving Community Hub and a place of welcome providing a variety of high quality community development services including employment support, welfare advice, health activities, training, youth activities and much more. The Centre facilities includes offices, community hall, community library, community kitchen, general meetings and social rooms.

rospa training centre

This has been our story for more than a century, and the challenge remains great. More than 14,000 people are killed in accidents across the UK each year with thousands more suffering injuries, many of which are life-changing. Yet, accidents don’t have to happen. Smiling happy young baby in his white cot We’re proud to be at the heart of accident prevention in the UK and around the world, working to stop the needless loss and devastation that accidents cause to individuals, families, communities, businesses and society as a whole. The only UK charity to work across occupational health and safety, and road, home, leisure and education safety, we promote the exchange of life-enhancing skills and knowledge by: Researching the evidence base for accident prevention, campaigning on the big issues and sharing advice and information Providing training, consultancy, qualifications, events and products for businesses and professionals to help them manage risks to their workers and others Welcoming organisations into our membership and awards communities where they can learn from best practice and celebrate their achievements. The significant reductions in death and injury on the roads and in workplaces across the UK have demonstrated that a systematic approach to accident prevention works, and we are proud to have played our part. We are committed to continuing this legacy, and invite you to find out more about what we do and how you can get involved.