An enriching and creative day led by artist and art educator Lucy Perry to immerse students in floral forms through expressive and painterly techniques. SATURDAY 9th August 2025 Beautiful Brusho Blooms: The day starts with some quick observational drawing exercises in the garden to get to know our glorious subject matter. Lucy will guide students through explorations of colourful blooms in Brusho watercolour dyes, creating vibrant and lively studies using expressive brushwork techniques, wax resist and dip pen with ink. As the day unfolds, students have the freedom to select a specific subject and method for more in-depth exploration. Who is this course for? This course is for anyone who loves natural forms and wants to find exciting ways to explore them artistically. You might be at the beginning of your art journey or you might be an artist or designer with lots of experience but looking for new ideas and the opportunity to take part in new art practices with like-minded folk...new ways of seeing, leading to new possibilities. It will also provide you with an opportunity to relax and focus on mindful activities; restorative and connected to nature. What is included? Most materials are included but you are asked to come with your own watercolour paper (if you don't have any you could go to https://www.hahnemuehle.co.uk/agave-watercolour/10625402 and use the discount code LUCYPERRY15 to buy a 30 x 40 (A3 ish) block of Agave paper). Tea, coffee and cake are provided. Aprons are provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Free parking on site. The Norfolk School of Gardening is a unique and perfect setting for the course; when weather permits we will be able to use the gardens and greenhouses for our work. Free Parking. Timings: 10 am - 3.30pm Location: Norfolk School of Gardening, Bixley Manor, Kirby Rd, Norwich NR14 8SJ Cost £100 including materials (except watercolour paper) tea/coffee/cake. Up to 10 students can attend a workshop at Norfolk School of Gardening - please get in touch if you are booking for 4 or more attendees as a discount may apply or if you are interested in your own privateevent/team building creative workshop. What do past students say about Artful workshops at Norfolk School of Gardening… “Thank you so much for Saturday. I am inspired! I have a bunch of hellebores on the table ready to draw…. I really enjoyed the course and I think you may have got me going again. “ “Thanks for a fab day. I really enjoyed it.” “Neither of us has had an art lesson since we were at school, but with kind encouragement and professional guidance, we found ourselves lost in the moment and having a fine, botanical time with Lucy and our fellow students.” “Such a fun day. Thank you.” “Grateful for your encouragement and gentle guidance. Can we do it all again?!” “A huge thank you for today! I had so much fun and absolutely loved working in charcoal.”
The Breathing circle is a breathing group for those that have already experienced Transformational Breath®. This session is a great opportunity to keep you maintaining your Transformational Breath practise and reconnect to your natural way of breathing. In a very safe and nurturing environment, you will be guided and facilitated to strengthen your diaphragmatic breathing. This will help you integrate old and stuck emotions recorded in your body, allowing you to tap into a new wider space of inner freedom and joy. Come and connect with your breathing friends for us to transform our life together! How should I plan for this event? You will be lying down in mats with pillows and blankets during this session. Wear loose comfortable clothing. (Nothing too tight or restrictive round the waist). Please avoid caffeine, alcohol or cigarettes before you arrive. Bring a refillable water bottle. Please arrive promptly. Schedule of breathing circle Help you to set an intention for your breathing session Short breathing dance Full facilitated breath session Guided meditation This breathing circle will be held and facilitated by: Dr Haifa Al-Dubai: Transformational Breath®️ facilitator & leader
Sales and trade exist because people need and are looking for that which is better than what they have. Sometimes, they don’t even know that they have a need. The critical piece of this process is “connecting the dots.” We must demonstrate that we have listened respectfully, and, as experts, show how the needs are tied directly to our answer. Just because they have a need and we have a solution doesn’t mean that it’s a guaranteed sale. Connecting their needs to our solution is precisely what the Sales Presentation Skills class is all about. Outcomes – Participants will be able to: Research and understand each unique customer to demonstrate expertise; Conduct productive meetings to discover useful information to formulate the most effective solution(s); Propose plans that are fully aligned with the target’s situation and needs; Increase abilities to engage and motivate the prospect/client through compelling presentations; Convey emotional intelligence enthusiasm and sincerity to get client buy-in; Strengthen professionalism through dynamic story-telling, elevating the level of rapport; and Create positive messages even from negative, modeling a problem-solving, can-do attitude for the audience. Online Format—Sales Presentation Skills is a 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Overall, your professionalism, your teaching style, and the content of the course kept it interesting and easy to follow. We believe in what you have taught us, having tried it first hand, I can honestly say, your course works; your methods and ideas have proven themselves. I look forward to working with you again and again in the future. Alan M. Kriegstein, PresidentALA Scientific Instruments, Inc.
Creating family friendly exhibitions Please Note: this is a recording of a session which took place 3 July 2024. Do you want to create a family friendly exhibition in your museum, but aren’t sure where to start? About this training During this session, we will be exploring the process of developing and delivering a family exhibition with practical tips and ideas. This training webinar will be led by Sarah Shaw, former National Family Interpretation Manager for English Heritage. Her work included collaboratively designing family friendly experiences with families at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Birdoswald Roman Fort, which won the Best Family Day Out UK Heritage Award in 2020. She was also the project manager for the Marvellous and Mischievous: Literature’s Young Rebels exhibition at York Art Gallery in 2023. The session will help delegates to: discuss how to plan for families in exhibitions find out how to use learning and play styles for interpretation and resources learn top tips for developing family friendly exhibitions think about how you consult with families to develop your provision hear ideas for wider improvements to your family visitor experience. Take a look at the full schedule. Who should attend? This training is aimed at staff who work in museums, art galleries and heritage sites who are interested in developing successful family friendly exhibitions.
Develop a Zombie Survivor FPS game from the beginning. Learn to create the zombie game step-by-step and set up your personally designed characters, weapons, animations, effects, and more. Create game modes with a complete game scenario with all the assets to build the game included in this course.
🧠 Mental Health Matters — In Every Workplace 💬 Did you know? 📊 1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental health condition each year 💼 1 in 6 employees face common mental health challenges at work This 4-hour Mental Health Awareness qualification helps break the silence and stigma by equipping you to: ✅ Recognise signs of mental health conditions 🗣️ Start supportive conversations 📍 Signpost to professional help 🌿 Understand and manage workplace stress You won’t be diagnosing — but you will be making a difference. 📅 Join us in creating safer, more supportive workplaces. #MentalHealthAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #EndTheStigma #SupportEachOther #MentalHealthTraining #BeThere
PARTICIPANTS WILL ENGAGE IN A TRAINING SESSION TO IMPROVE AND REFINE THEIR RÉSUMÉS. OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN ONE-ON-ONE RÉSUMÉ BUILDING & REVIEW SESSIONS CAN BE OFFERED AS WELL. It’s time to move on—or maybe you’ve been “in transition” for too long. Either way, you need some input so that you know what others see when they look at your résumé, and what they hear when they interview you. Participants will engage in a training session to improve and refine their résumés. Opportunities to engage in one-on-one Résumé Building & Review sessions can be offered as well. Part I Data Collection and Organization – assessing work/activities and IMPACT (results) Success Story Format (Situation, Action, Results) Writing With Impact – how to tie actions to results Choosing The Right Words – transferable skills and powerful words Sales 101 – How will these skills benefit the hiring person’s organization? Part II UB4I Writing (“YOU”/ “YOUR,” not “I,” “me,” “my”) Reference list Principles of networking Cover Letter and Résumé Formats – margins, font, type size, small caps, etc. Role Play – Mock Interviews Participants will be able to: Create a complete and correct résumé, a marketing device to attract attention, generate interest, describe accomplishments, and invite contact. Discover, correct, and improve self-marketing messages, leading to a systematic assessment of specific work-related skills. Examine transferable skills and increase personal alignment with prospective organizational mission and goals. Online Format—Résumé Writing, Networking, & Interviewing Workshop 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. After a two-day seminar, our attendees remained in their seats wanting more from Dr Atkins. His direct, yet challenging approach to presenting topics seemed to mesmerize the participants. Many very lively discussions were part of our workshop’s context. Personally, I am very interested in re-booking this type of experience every year for new leaders to undergo! Michael J. Whitlock, Director of Fay Corey Union & ConferencesSUNY Cortland
Fraud Prevention: A Guide for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Course Description Copyright Ross Maynard 2021 Course Description Business fraud is a significant, and growing problem. Hardly a day goes by without news reports of organisations being hacked or having their data hijacked. Phishing scams and ID theft are also serious threats to businesses. According to data produced by Accenture, 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small or medium sized organisations, but only 14% of those organisations are well protected. Around 60% of successful internet fraud cases are the result of phishing emails, and 30% of cases result from ID theft. These two approaches are increasingly being combined in business internet fraud. The aim of this course is to help managers in small or medium sized organisations understand the fraud risk that they face, and to take action to mitigate the risk. The course covers frauds risks, creating an anti-fraud culture and developing an fraud risk management strategy. The course comes with a fraud risk mini-audit and sample anti-fraud policies, and related policy documents. The best way to prevent fraud is to have clear anti-fraud policies and procedures which all staff understand, and which are rigorously enforced; coupled with an open, communicative environment, where staff feel safe and supported to question actions and raise concerns. To help your organisation put these elements in place, this course has five parts: Part 1: What is Fraud and Who Commits it? Part 2: Creating an Anti-Fraud Culture Part 3: Fraud Risk Management Part 4: Managing Bribery Risk Part 5: Appendices with sample anti-fraud policies, fraud response plans, a whistleblowing policy and anti-bribery policy. I hope you find the course helpful. Key Learning Points On completion of the course, delegates will be able to: Define meaning and nature of business fraud Appreciate the variable nature of people’s honesty and how that can tip into fraud Understand the personality types of people who commit business fraud Identify the elements of an anti-fraud culture Explain the steps required to guard against internet fraud Understand the elements of a fraud risk management strategy Outline the sanctions available for those committing fraud Develop an Anti-Fraud Policy, Fraud Response Plan, Whistleblowing Policy and Anti-Bribery Policy for their organisation Begin to audit the level of fraud risk and bribery risk in their organisation Curriculum Part 1: What is Fraud and Who Commits it? L1: What is Fraud? L2: The Variable Nature of Honesty Part 2: Creating an Anti-Fraud Culture L3: Creating an Anti-Fraud Culture L4: Internet Fraud and Cybercrime Part 3: Fraud Risk Management L5: The Fraud Risk Management Strategy Part 1 L6: The Fraud Risk Management Strategy Part 2 L7: Sanctions for Fraud L8: Tips to Help Prevent Fraud L9: The Fraud Risk Mini-Audit L10: Fraud Prevention Exercises Part 4: Managing Bribery Risk L11: The Bribery Act 2010 L12: The Bribery Risk Mini-Audit Part 5: Appendices Sample Anti-Fraud Policy 1 Sample Anti-Fraud Policy 2 Sample Fraud Response Plan 1 Sample Fraud Response Plan 2 Sample Whistleblowing Policy Sample Anti-Bribery Policy Pre-Course Requirements There are no pre-course requirements Additional Resources PDF copies of the following documents are provided with the course: Sample Anti-Fraud Policy 1 Sample Anti-Fraud Policy 2 Sample Fraud Response Plan 1 Sample Fraud Response Plan 2 Sample Whistleblowing Policy Sample Anti-Bribery Policy Sample Code of Ethics CIMA Fraud Risk Management Guide 2016 The Honesty Questionnaire The Fraud Risk Mini-Audit The Bribery Risk Mini Audit Course Tutor Your tutor is Ross Maynard. Ross is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK and has 30 years’ experience as a process improvement consultant specialising in business processes and organisation development. Ross is also a professional author of online training courses. Ross lives in Scotland with his wife, daughter and Cocker Spaniel