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Join us for a fun day of felt making creating seated or standing birds with Karen Lane.

Come and enjoy a fun day baking in celebration of St Patrick's day with internationally renowned baker & author, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou.  

The IPAF operator course instructs a candidate to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWPs, also referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts or scissor lifts. Categories include Static Vertical (1a), Static Boom (1b), Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b), Specialist Machines (SPECIAL), Push Around Vehicle (PAV), Insulated Aerial Device (IAD).Categories include Static Vertical (1a), Static Boom (1b), Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b),

Taking our inspiration from everyday objects, (cups, bowls etc) collections  of natural forms (shells, feathers, leaves) or other types of personal memorabilia as a starting point for developing themes we will create our own layered, collage and stitch ‘Still Life’ or ‘Landscape/Nature Study’

A slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clay to create your own Frankenstein Monster Pot! Suitable for all ages and ideal for families.

A full day retreat for women to teach you how to access the healing power behind your true, authentic Voice.

A full day retreat for women to teach you how to access the healing power behind your true, authentic Voice.

Why choose Vray for Sketchup Training Course? Course info Our in-person or live online sessions led by certified tutors. Learn advanced rendering techniques, practical hands-on experience, recorded lessons, lifetime email support, and an industry-recognized certification. Enroll now to elevate your Sketchup renderings. Duration: 6 hrs Method: 1-on-1, Personalized attention Schedule: Tailor your own schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm Experience V-Ray training, where you'll master the art of creating stunningly realistic 3D architectural and interior design scenes from your SketchUp models. V-Ray for SketchUp is a user-friendly rendering solution, offering faster rendering, enhanced lighting tools, and the ability to visualize intricate scenes effortlessly. Our SketchUp - Rendering with V-Ray course empowers you to seamlessly integrate SketchUp with V-Ray, allowing you to craft scenes with captivating features, including: Various lighting techniques (daylight, sunlight, and skylight). Reflective surfaces for added depth. Dynamic moving cameras for captivating visualizations. This hands-on course is highly practical, ensuring you gain real-world skills and expertise. You have the flexibility to arrange this course on-request, either as one-to-one training or as a 'closed course' for your group. The training can be tailored to accommodate your existing knowledge and specific project requirements. Choose from in-class sessions available at six centers or participate in live online classes. V-Ray works seamlessly on both Windows and Mac platforms, and our centers provide computers for delegates to use, ensuring a familiar environment for all. Upon successful completion, you'll receive an e-certificate to validate your V-Ray training. Following the training, you'll enjoy lifetime email support from your trainer to address any post-course queries or concerns. Prerequisites for this course include familiarity with the fundamentals of SketchUp, such as attending our Introduction to SketchUp course or possessing equivalent knowledge. Our training can accommodate any recent version of SketchUp Pro and V-Ray, ensuring compatibility with your preferred Windows or Mac platform. Experience the transformative power of V-Ray and elevate your SketchUp projects to new heights. Experience V-Ray training, where you'll master the art of creating stunningly realistic 3D architectural and interior design scenes from your SketchUp models. V-Ray for SketchUp is a user-friendly rendering solution, offering faster rendering, enhanced lighting tools, and the ability to visualize intricate scenes effortlessly. Module 1: Introduction to Vray for SketchUp Gain insights into Vray's benefits for SketchUp Install and set up Vray for SketchUp Familiarize with the Vray interface and workflow Explore Vray materials and their properties Module 2: Lighting and Environment Master effective lighting techniques in Vray Understand different Vray light types and settings Create realistic outdoor lighting with Vray sun and sky Utilize Vray dome lighting for interior scenes Introduce IES lights and their usage in Vray Module 3: Camera and Composition Learn Vray camera settings and their impact on the final image Control exposure and adjust camera settings in Vray Create depth of field effects with Vray camera Animate the Vray camera for dynamic shots Explore the Vray frame buffer and its functionalities Module 4: Vray Materials and Textures Gain an in-depth understanding of Vray materials and their properties Create realistic materials using Vray's material editor Save and organize custom Vray material libraries Apply Vray material overrides for quick changes Module 5: Rendering and Post-Production  Explore Vray rendering settings and optimization techniques Render high-quality images and animations with Vray Enhance Vray renders using post-production techniques in Photoshop Fine-tune the final output with the Vray frame buffer Compose Vray render elements in Photoshop for added control For those interested in trying Vray for SketchUp, a free trial can be accessed through the following link: https://www.chaosgroup.com/vray/sketchup/free-trial. Additionally, provided material and texture resources (https://www.vray-materials.de/ and https://textures.com/) can enhance the quality of renders by providing access to a variety of materials and textures for use in Vray.

Course Information Who should attend? This course is for people renewing an existing Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. My certificate has expired! You can attend with an expired certificate although the HSE recommends you attend the full 3 day First Aid at Work/ blended Level 3 First Aid at Work (RQF) if more than a month has passed since expiry.  Requalification courses are fast paced and you should ensure that you choose the correct course for your needs and level of competence to ensure successful completion. Course delivery Blended learning – Online (theory) combined with practical training (classroom) Online 6 hours of theory training based around the theory elements of the course. This can be undertaken at your own pace and must be completed within six weeks of the practical element training session. **Online training must be completed before attending the classroom session.  Classroom Training Classroom training led by a professional instructor to cover the practical elements of the course. Availability Private bookings available, contact us for more information. Course dates appear in our training calendar. Ofqual Regulated course

An inspiring practical day learning Gell printing textiles skills with textiles artist Sue Cooper.