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Mystic Sisters place crystals on your body and offer 1-1 hands-on reiki alongside a soothing Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing.

Take your sewing skills to new heights with 'Sew Beyond Basics.' Enhance projects from our beginners' course, mastering zips and stabilising fabrics. Join us for creative stitching exploration!

We offer Art Courses in Banbury at the Wroxton House Hotel. All abilities welcome as we tailor the classes to each person’s ability, making our Art Classes a highly enjoyable and inspiring experience, whilst having fun within a friendly atmosphere. *No previous experience is necessary just a willingness to have a go! *Step by step demonstrations *Variety of mediums to explore *Paint/sketch along with your tutor *An opportunity to make creative new friends

Discover Energy Edge's course on decarbonising maritime propulsion. Enhance your knowledge with our virtual instructor-led training for sustainable maritime solutions.

Why 3ds max and V-Ray Training Course? This course is ideal for 3D artists and professionals in various industries seeking advanced rendering skills. If you work with 3ds Max and want to master superior photorealistic rendering using V-Ray, this course is tailored for you. V-Ray, a third-party engine compatible with 3ds Max,  Click here for more info: Website Duration: 10 hours. Approach: Personalized 1-on-1 Sessions and Flexible Learning. Scheduling Flexibility: Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm. Choose your own day and time. 10-hour Vray for 3ds Max Training Course Outline: Module 1: Introduction to Vray for 3ds Max (2 hours) What is Vray and its integration with 3ds Max? Installation and setup of Vray for 3ds Max Understanding Vray interface and workflow Overview of Vray materials Module 2: Lighting with Vray (2 hours) Various lighting techniques in Vray Types of Vray lights and their configurations Creating and managing Vray sun and sky Vray dome lighting and IES light usage Efficient lighting workflows in Vray Module 3: Vray Camera (2 hours) Understanding Vray camera settings Controlling exposure with Vray camera Working with Vray depth of field Creating Vray camera animations Utilizing Vray frame buffer Module 4: Vray Materials (2 hours) Understanding Vray material properties Creating realistic materials using Vray Building and storing custom Vray material libraries Implementing Vray material overrides Module 5: Vray Rendering and Post Production (2 hours) Overview of Vray rendering settings Rendering images and animations with Vray Post-production techniques in Photoshop Understanding and utilizing Vray frame buffer Compositing Vray render elements in Photoshop Working with Vray denoiser Modeling Techniques: Edit Poly Modeling Extrude, Chamfer, Cut, and Slices Symmetry Mirror Modeling Designing furniture and basic architectural models Lines, Shapes, and Plan Import from AutoCAD/Vectorworks Modifiers: Compound objects (Connect, Scatter, Pro Boolean, Loft, Terrain) Bend and Taper Basic Lights: Omni Light, Spot Light, Direct Light Camera Control: Free Camera, Target Camera Texturing and Rendering: Diffuse and Bump Mapping Environment and Background Images Advanced Rendering Techniques (Interior and Exterior Scenes) Vray Specifics: VRay Lights (Plane, Dome, Sphere, Sun, Shadow) VRay Camera Settings (Focal Length, Film Speed, Shutter Speed) VRay Materials (Diffuse Color, Reflection, Refraction, Blurry Reflections) Upon completing the 10-hour Vray for 3ds Max Training Course, participants will: Master Vray Integration: Understand setup, interface, and tools for effective usage. Excel in Vray Lighting Techniques: Learn diverse Vray lighting methods, enhancing scene realism. Vray Camera Control: Manipulate camera settings, exposure, and create dynamic animations. Vray Material Skills: Create realistic materials, manage libraries, and override material properties. Perfect Rendering and Post-Production: Optimize rendering, produce high-quality images, and enhance results in post-production. Advanced 3D Modeling Expertise: Develop complex shapes, utilize modifiers, and import plans effectively. Recommended Resources: "V-Ray My Way: A Practical Designer's Guide to Creating Realistic Imagery Using V-Ray & 3ds Max" by Lee Wylde "3ds Max Modeling for Games: Insider's Guide to Game Character, Vehicle, and Environment Modeling" by Andrew Gahan "Photoshop for 3D Artists, Volume 1" by 3DTotal Publishing Job Opportunities: Students can pursue careers as: 3D Visualization Artists: Creating realistic visuals for architecture, products, and entertainment. Game Designers: Developing game environments and assets for interactive experiences. Architectural Visualizers: Producing high-quality architectural renders for firms and clients. Product Designers: Crafting detailed product visualizations for marketing and prototyping. Freelance 3D Artists: Offering services on platforms like Upwork, catering to diverse client needs. Opportunities exist in architecture, gaming, animation, advertising, and freelancing. A strong portfolio and networking enhance job prospects. Skills Acquired: Vray Advanced Lighting: HDRI, Global Illumination Mastery. Vray Material Expertise: Shaders, Textures, Realistic Material Replication. Scene Optimization: Large-scale Scene Handling, Speed Optimization. Post-Production Skills: Vray and Photoshop Enhancement, Atmosphere Addition. Career Opportunities: Architectural Visualization Specialist Product Design Visualizer 3D Visualization Artist Freelance Rendering Expert In-House Rendering Consultant Learn the advanced Vray rendering skills, 1-on-1 training courses, boost your career prospects in architectural visualization, product design, and animation industries.  Download 3ds max. Autodesk Download a free 30 day trial of 3ds Max, 3D modelling and rendering software for design visualisation, games and animation to create with full artistic Download Vray V-Ray for 3ds max is an integral rendering software for SketchUp, enabling designers to experience their designs in real-time. Say Goodbye to Group Courses: Welcome to our Personalized Learning Experience! Why Choose Us? Our Course Benefits Include: ​ One-on-One Training: Experience personalized coaching from practicing architects and designers tailored exclusively for you. 1-on-1, Face to Face at (SW96DE) or Live online. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. Customized Tutorials: Take home bespoke video tutorials designed to enhance your learning journey. Comprehensive Resources: Receive a digital reference book for thorough revision, ensuring you grasp every concept. Free Ongoing Support: Enjoy continuous after-course support via phone or email, guaranteeing your success even after the class ends. Flexible Syllabus: We adapt syllabus and projects to match your needs, ensuring you learn precisely what matters most to you. Official Certificate: Certificate upon course completion. Why Us? Supported Individual Learning: Our courses, ranging from 10 hours to 120 hrs Diploma training Courses, offer unwavering support at every step. With personalized homework assignments and free after-course assistance, we pave the way to mastering software with unparalleled guidance. Personalized Attention, Not Crowded Classrooms: Bid farewell to crowded classrooms. Experience the intimacy of one-on-one learning. This ensures you receive the undivided attention you deserve, fostering a confident and comfortable learning environment. Financial Flexibility: Embarking on your educational journey shouldn't be a financial burden. We offer a variety of payment plans tailored to your needs. Discover the options available to you and start your learning adventure today. Expert Instructors, Real-world Insight: Our instructors are experts meticulously chosen for their extensive industry knowledge and passion for teaching. They are dedicated to imparting invaluable skills to anyone eager to learn.

What you'll do Design and build your own one-off clock from recycled and scrap materials, with the help of upcycling experts, Black Paw. In this experience you can choose to make anything from a wall or table clock to a Grandfather or Grandmother clock. You’ll each be given a quartz battery powered clock unit and from there you can get creative with your design and the materials you use. Your hosts, Scott and Sue, will guide you through everything you need to know, from the tools you’ll use to how to prep recycled material. For your clock design you’ll have free reign to be creative with your ideas. The style you choose can be inspired by anything and can be finished in colour or natural wood. This is a perfect chance to create a unique piece for your home or make a personal, one-off gift. Everyone is welcome and you’ll not only go away with your finished clock, but the practical skills to continue upcycling. Facilities WiFi Refreshments available Toilets Parking COVID-19 guidelines As you arrive you’ll need to confirm that you’re in good health and your temperature will be taken. Please bring a face mask as you’ll need to wear one at certain points during your experience. Face shields will be optional to wear for the rest of your time in the workshop and these will be provided. All workspaces will be fully sanitised and there will regular hand washing throughout. On the day You don't need any previous woodwork experience, just some enthusiasm! Please wear old clothes (or something that you don’t mind getting damaged or torn) and sensible, closed toe footwear. Work boots are recommended. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, but please bring along your own packed lunch.

Focusing Skills Course for qualified and trainee Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Beginning in September 2025: 60 hour course over 5 weekends (5 hours on each Saturday and Sunday) over six months. In-person in Norfolk, small cohort of 6 participants. Learn the therapeutic process of Focusing as developed from the research of Carl Rogers and Eugene Gendlin in the 1950s. This is a course that will benefit you both personally and professionally. Experiential training in groups, triads and diads. No previous experience of Focusing necessary, but also suitable for those who have some experience and knowledge of Focusing.

We are all Cosmic Sparks, children of the Cosmos. The whole Universe is infinite, conscious Energy and this is our source, our home. How do you imagine your cosmic home? How could you paint it? As a portal? A shining perfect star? Maybe you would express the vision of the infinite Universe as a symbol? During painting, I will guide you if you would like to, and will give you professional advice on how to paint and draw. The artwork will be yours to keep and your memory from the workshop.

As workplaces seek to become more deliberate in enabling inclusivity, managers play a vital role in shaping environments where neurodivergent team members can succeed.

This Level 4 City and Guilds 2396-01 Design and Verification of Electrical Installations course has been designed to help develop the skills and up date the knowledge of the requirements to enable you to professionally design, erect and then verify an electrical installation. This course is aimed at those who will have responsibility for designing, supervising, installing and testing electrical installations. Further information can be found here: C&G 2396 Electrical Design Course — Optima Electrical Training (optima-ect.com)