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Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.

If you've always wanted to make handmade pottery but have no idea where to begin, this beginner-friendly wheel throwing class could be just the pottery workshop for you & your friends!

If you've been looking for a welcoming space to explore your creativity, come along to our community art & craft workshops. From ceramics to painting, papercraft to hand printing, you're free to explore your creativity, make new friends & relieve some stress in our relaxed, social environment.

Learn all the essentials of how to make luxurious, fragrant soaps, for home, gifts to wow your friends and family, or as an aspiring entrepreneur.

Introducing the Art Therapy and Expressive Therapies Package: Unleash Your Creativity, Heal, and Flourish Are you seeking a unique and powerful way to express your emotions, process experiences, and find healing? Miss Date Doctor’s Art Therapy and Expressive Therapies Package offers you a creative and transformative journey to explore your inner world, tap into your creativity, and promote emotional well-being. Art therapy and expressive therapies provide a non-verbal and imaginative outlet for processing emotions and experiences. Through various creative mediums, you’ll discover new insights, release emotional tension, and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself. Here’s how the Art Therapy and Expressive Therapies Package can benefit you: Creative Expression: Engage in various expressive art forms, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and collage-making. These creative expressions allow you to communicate thoughts and feelings that might be challenging to put into words. Emotional Release: Through art, you can release emotions that may have been suppressed or difficult to express verbally. The creative process can be cathartic, enabling you to process complex feelings and experiences. Self-Exploration: Art therapy encourages self-reflection and introspection. As you create art, you’ll gain insights into your thoughts, emotions, and subconscious mind, fostering greater self-awareness. Empowerment and Agency: Art therapy emphasizes the process rather than the end result, empowering you to embrace imperfection and experiment without judgment. This approach can extend to other aspects of life, promoting a sense of agency and resilience. Stress Reduction: Engaging in creative activities can reduce stress and promote relaxation. The meditative aspects of art therapy can provide a welcome escape from daily pressures and anxieties. Healing Trauma: For individuals who have experienced trauma, art therapy can be a gentle and effective way to explore and heal from emotional wounds. The creative process can foster a sense of safety and control in processing traumatic memories. Enhancing Communication: For those who find it challenging to express themselves verbally, art therapy offers an alternative means of communication. It can improve verbal expression and interpersonal skills. Building Confidence: Creating art allows you to tap into your inherent creativity, fostering a sense of accomplishment and boosting self-confidence. As you witness the fruits of your artistic expression, you’ll gain greater confidence in your abilities. Participating in art therapy and expressive therapies at Miss Date Doctor is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Our skilled therapists will guide you in exploring various artistic mediums and techniques, tailoring the experience to suit your unique needs and preferences. Experience the transformative power of creativity, heal from emotional wounds, and flourish in the Art Therapy and Expressive Therapies Package. Embrace art as a powerful tool for self-expression and personal growth. Unleash your creativity and find healing in the beautiful world of art therapy. 3 X 1 hour sessions https://relationshipsmdd.com/product/art-therapy-and-expressive-therapies-package/

The Art of Negotiation Confidence, rapport, curiosity, and patience are essential ingredients to successfully handling a difficult conversation and negotiation. In this course, you will learn to identify and manage aspects of a negotiation, distinguish needs from wants, and manage expectations. The course will cover communication best practices, strategies for handling difficult conversations, and the basics of the art of negotiation. What you Will Learn Master the different ways to say 'no' Determine negotiation strategies based on typical client strategies Develop solutions to break deadlocks Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Establishing personal learning objectives Foundation Concepts Exercise: Most Challenging Scenarios and Outcomes Debrief: Impact versus intent Addressing customer expectations Needs versus wants Key skills for managing customer relationships Elicitation (requirements gathering) Communication and active listening Sensitivity and empathy Handling Difficult Conversations Saying 'no' The Ladder of Inference 4-Step approach for handling difficult conversations Characteristics of a trusted advisor Communication Best Practices Attunement and active listening Exercise: Identifying Effective Techniques Communication pitfalls and best practices Building rapport and influence Words of wisdom Exercise: Reflection on Challenges Negotiation Strategies Negotiation basics Five phases of negotiation Identifying different strategies Traditional versus Progressive Hard - Soft - Principled Exercise: Your Preferred Techniques Selecting appropriate strategy for project negotiations Common pitfalls to avoid The impact of culture on negotiation Looking at conflict through the lens of negotiation Exercise: Mapping a Resolution

This course is not suitable for total beginners. To attend this course, you must already have some experience with industrial machines and be able to operate and set up a walking foot independently, or have attended our MODULE 3 – INDUSTRIAL MACHINE TRAINING. Summary of topics covered in the class: – Principles of pattern making for bags – Analysis of the main bag constructions – Pattern making and development for three-dimensional shapes By the end of the tuition, you will have: – Learnt how to develop patterns for simple three-dimensional shapes featuring gussets – Applied the concept of seam, folding, and trimming allowances when drafting patterns – Created finished patterns of various constructions for you to keep – Worked with a variety of tools for pattern making All materials are included, there are no additional costs. Find all modules here: https://the-london-leather-workshop.cademy.co.uk/

The Art of Negotiation (In-Person) Confidence, rapport, curiosity, and patience are essential ingredients to successfully handling a difficult conversation and negotiation. In this course, you will learn to identify and manage aspects of a negotiation, distinguish needs from wants, and manage expectations. The course will cover communication best practices, strategies for handling difficult conversations, and the basics of the art of negotiation. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Master the different ways to say 'no' Determine negotiation strategies based on typical client strategies Develop solutions to break deadlocks Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Establishing personal learning objectives Foundation Concepts Exercise: Most Challenging Scenarios and Outcomes Debrief: Impact versus intent Addressing customer expectations Needs versus wants Key skills for managing customer relationships o Elicitation (requirements gathering) o Communication and active listening o Sensitivity and empathy Handling Difficult Conversations Saying 'no' The Ladder of Inference 4-Step approach for handling difficult conversations Characteristics of a trusted advisor Communication Best Practices Attunement and active listening Exercise: Identifying Effective Techniques Communication pitfalls and best practices Building rapport and influence Words of wisdom Exercise: Reflection on Challenges Negotiation Strategies Negotiation basics Five phases of negotiation Identifying different strategies o Traditional versus Progressive o Hard - Soft - Principled o Exercise: Your Preferred Techniques Selecting appropriate strategy for project negotiations o Common pitfalls to avoid o The impact of culture on negotiation Looking at conflict through the lens of negotiation Exercise: Mapping a Resolution

This fashion design 2-DAY course for beginners and intermediates is a group class aimed to support aspiring designers or designers in need of guidance in the realisation of a viable and realistic collection of bags and/or accessories.This course enables you to understand essential skills required to become a fashion bag designer ans well as guiding you through the steps necessary for designing, developing, prototyping and manufacturing your collection.   WHY THIS IS NOT THE USUAL ‘ACCESSORY DESIGN’ COURSEThis course is designed by a team of designers, prototype makers and handbag manufacturers.It is both a theoretical and practical course which will teach you what the industry requires from designers in order to be able to understand and correctly translate their ideas into finished products.This course is focused on giving you an overview on the complexity and extensiveness of the process that designing a collection of handbags requires.The course will assist you in understanding the prerequisites before and during the design of your styles. This knowledge will enable you to circumvent a lengthy, costly, and occasionally frustrating process when it comes time to prototype and manufacture your collection.   WHY WE CREATED A FASHION DESIGN COURSEAfter years of experience in designing and developing collections for our customers, we realised that there was a substantial lack of clear information available about what designing a collection of handbags and fashion accessories truly requires and how it is achieved.We created this course with the aim of helping the new generation of designers, as well as designers which are still struggling, in developing their ideas and empower them to clearly and correctly communicate them to whoever is going to prototype their collection.We essentially have created this tuition based on the needs and problems of our customers, hoping to promote and facilitate creatives in the realisation of their projects.   WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?This course is designed for aspiring designers and professionals seeking expert advice from the industry. It caters to those in need of guidance to optimise their design process or understand the nuances of working as a fashion accessory designer.No previous experience is required.   WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?The designing classes cover various topics, including: - Preliminary considerations before designingUnderstanding the concept and use of a moodboard - Overview of researching crucial aspects like target audience, market placement, pricing strategy, etc - Overview on leather and hardware and their impact on costImportance of construction and finishing optionsAnatomy of a handbag, including lining and reinforcements - Understanding how to structure a collection with a collection planPlanning a balanced collection of fashion accessories - Differences and purposes of illustrations vs technical drawingsSketching techniques, including drawing in perspective and technical drawings - Product development for a specific design - Understanding what technical information the prototype maker requires - Overview of the prototyping processOverview of manufacturing options and processes for your collection HOW WILL THE ABOVE BE TAUGHT:The class will take place in person at our London studio and the lesson will alternate between theoretical lessons and practical exercises.   INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:You will also receive access to a collection of handouts providing relevant information, useful resources and support in continuing your designing process independently.The handouts will contain: – A glossary containing essential key words related to the topic of the lesson – An illustrated glossary containing information about type of bags and bags’ features – An illustrated guide on common hardware used in bags and accessories – Documents about leather types, finishings, tanning processes – Information about perspective and guides to be used as reference to develop your drawings – A list of recommended suppliers for both leather and fittings (physically in London and online) – A glossary containing information about leather types and characteristics WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? You should be able to use measurements and understand verbal and written English instructions.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING?Materials to exercise with are included.Feel free to bring a notepad, if you would like to take some notes, we will provide the rest. HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?:This tuition will require up to 14 hours to complete.We aim to provide customised and high-quality tuition services and by only allowing max 6 students at a time, we are able to focus on each person needs and interests. As every student has a different level of ability and previous experience, this course might lead some students to complete the core aspects of the lesson in a shorter time frame than others. Students who complete the course early will be welcome to stay and use the studio facilities to exercise on the topics of the lesson.

Learn to crochet in Surrey - this is an immersive 4 x 2 hour course running on Tuesday evenings in Walton-on-Thames.