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A Photography lesson for beginners. This photography lesson is between 1-2 hours long and take you specifically through your camera settings and how it functions before introducing you the golden triangle of photography: Shutter Speed; Aperture; ISO - It can be done online or in person.

Take your photography up a notch by learning to use flash creatively in studio and on location.

In this Advanced Bridal Hair and Makeup Course you are taught 20+ Bridal Makeup Looks and 37+ Bridal Hairstyles with scope to creating more than 50 makeup looks and more than 50 hairstyles. This course is suitable for beginners (no experience required) and professionals wishing to update their existing knowledge and skills and add new ones. The course is accredited by the Guild of Beauty Therapists, one of the largest trade bodies in the beauty industry. Accredited certificates help to obtain liability insurance, discounts (upto 35%) from makeup brands, and access to specialised hairstyling products through trade only companies. Whereas, non-accredited courses run by many academies are unable to provide such benefits. Students Work After Course All makeup, hairstyling, jewellery and outfit setting is done solely by the student. Practice Sessions All makeup, false eyelashes, hair pieces, padding, hair products tools and equipment will be provided for students to use during the course in their practice sessions. During this Advanced Bridal Hair and Makeup Course you will be given full details of all products and tools used, both high end and cheaper alternatives. A lot of information is covered therefore students should take suitable notes and photographs to assist in further practice after the course. For the first 4 days you will be practising makeup techniques learnt on the course on a model which you can bring, or one can be provided for you for an extra fee of £60 per day. Training heads / mannequins will be provided for students to use during the hairstyling part of the course. It is not practical to use live models as multiple hairstyles are demonstrated each day and it is necessary to use different hair products and backcombing. Continuous backcombing and application of strong hair products on a live model would cause severe damage to the hair. View Content for Advanced Bridal Course: Day 1, Makeup : Health and Safety including safety practices for covid-19. Importance of using correct PPE. Keeping Products and equipment clean – brush cleaners and makeup sanitisers. Different types of lighting, makeup chairs, additional equipment for speed and efficiency. How to make your business cost effective. Different types of primers for eye makeup and face makeup, and which ones to use according to skin type and skin tone. Different types of foundations. How to assess different skin types and skin tones. How to select the correct eye primer, face primer and foundation. Different makeup removers. Different moisturisers for different skin types. Recommendations for eyeshadow palettes especially for beginners. How to blend eyeshadows seamlessly. How to do eyebrows, ombre, natural, and 3D. Different types of eyebrow products. Different types of eyelashes. How to correctly apply false lashes. Different types of colour correctors, and how to use them. How to highlight and contour. Highlights and contouring products. How to apply blusher. Recommendations for blusher colours for different looks. How to identify different skin undertones to help select correct face and eye products. How to set makeup for lasting results. How to avoid creasing under eyes and around mouth. How to stop lipstick bleeding. Covering dark circles and blemishes. How to apply lipstick including over-lining lips. Different types of lipsticks.x How to do eyeliner including winged eyeliner. How to do smokey eyes. Which brushes to use. Different types of eyeliner and how to preserve gel eyeliner. Traditional Asian Bridal Makeup. How to change soft bridal makeup to bold bridal makeup. Foundation colours required for different ethnicities. How to do Glitter makeup How to apply mascara. Day 2, Makeup : Smokey eye makeup Registry makeup Mehndi makeup Engagement makeup How to transform one makeup look into a completely different makeup look to save time where clients have booked for more than one event on the same day, and time constraints apply. Bold Makeup – how to Smokey Eye Makeup. Spotlight or halo makeup Subtle makeup. Ombre Makeup. Ombre glitter makeup How to apply pigments. How to use or apply liquid foundation. Different tools for different applications. Where to purchase makeup tools and makeup products. How to apply for pro makeup artist discount schemes. Soft cut crease makeup Different types of setting sprays. How to use different highlighting products. How to prevent creasing under the eye and mouth. How to makeup last longer. How to conduct client trials. How to manage bookings. How to avoid scams. How to conduct phone consultations. How to deal with difficult / fussy clients. Must have products for beginners and how to build up your kit. Reverse highlighting and contouring. Colour correction theory. How to use an artist colour wheel to coordinate eyeshadow colours. Customer care. How to use glitter. Day 3, Makeup : How to highlight and contour for different face shapes i.e. corrective highlighting and contouring. How to identify different eye shapes. How to apply makeup for different eye shapes. Advanced foundation makeup technique for flawless bridal makeup. Monolid eye makeup Protruding eye makeup Hooded eye makeup. Downturned eye makeup. How to select the correct style of lashes for different eye shapes. How to make small eyes look bigger. Different lip shapes and how to correct them. Ombre lips. How to make lips look bigger. Arabic makeup Cut crease makeup Double cut crease makeup Floating cut crease makeup Glitter cut crease makeup Day 4, Makeup : Photographic makeup technique. How to make your client look more than 2 tones lighter than their natural skin tone without skin looking grey or ashy. Dos and Don’ts of baking. Sweatproof / waterproof makeup. How to set makeup for hot weather and destination weddings in hot countries such as Dubai, etc. Glass skin technique and products. Nude lipstick for different skin tones. 3D eye makeup How to customise / change foundation colour for different skin tones. Makeup products for dark skin tones Mature ladies makeup techniques and products. Marketing and social media. How to organise your own photoshoots. Advice and tips on photography to showcase your work. European bridal makeup Day 5, Hairstyling : Health and Safety including safety practices for covid-19. Importance of using correct PPE. Advice on purchasing mannequins for further practice after the course. How to wash the mannequins hair and which products to use. How to apply for trade cards for specialist hair products. Must have hair products, high end and cheaper alternatives. Must have tools for hairstyling, high end and cheaper alternatives. What advice to give clients for prepping hair. How to conduct trials. How to prepare and conduct bookings. Customer care. How to avoid customer scams. Phone consultations. Which hair pieces required for different hairstyles and where to purchase. Different types of padding required for different hairstyles. How to make your own padding. Traditional bridal bun. How to create different designs on a bridal bun. How to section hair. How to create a vintage fringe with side parting. How to backcomb correctly. Half up half down. Layered vintage fringe with middle parting. Messy Plait. Low messy / curly bun. How to change one hairstyle into another to save time for clients with multiple bookings. How to pop synthetic hair. Different types of pins. How to secure jewellery where padding has been used in the hairstyle. How to secure the dupatta where padding has been used in the hairstyle. Day 6, Hairstyling : Side bun 1. Side bun 2. Greek braid 1. Greek braid 2. Structured bun. Simple curls (barrel or ringlet). Hollywood waves. How to prep hair. Products required to create different textures for different hairstyles. Textured updo. Messy updo. Textured updo. Messy updo. Textured fringe. How to curl synthetic hair. Mermaid hair. How to make curls last longer. Sleek bun. Sleek low bun. How to secure jewellery when no padding has been used for the hairstyle. How to secure the dupatta when no padding has been used for the hairstyle. Day 7, Hairstyling : French braid. Fishtail braid. Boho pull through braid. Textured plait. How to create extra long plaits for asian brides. Solutions for thinning hair. How to create volume for fine hair and medium thickness hair. Backcombing to create volume. How to apply clip-in hair extensions. Boho frech braid updo. French braid bridal updo. French twist. Textured hairstyle for the and / or short hair. Plaited fringe. Dutch twist braid. Dutch braid. Day 8, Hairstyling : Textured High Bun / Top Knot Low Textured Bun Textured Low Bun with Pulled Lines 3D Curls Half Up Half Down Textured Low Curly Bun Introduction to Russian / textured hairstyling. How to prep Hair for Russian Hairstyles. Products and tools required for Russian Hairstyling. How to create Texture for Russian Hairstyles. How to create lines for Russian Hairstyles. Different types of padding for Russian Hairstyling. Correct way to crimp hair. Correct way to backcomb hair. Optional Day 9, Photoshoot You will receive professionally edited images for your portfolio to kick start your new career. The model, photographer, jewellery and outfit are all provided. The tutor is present to provide guidance with the hairstyle and makeup thus reinforcing all that has been learnt on the course. Photoshoots take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays following the end of the hair and makeup course. The Photoshoot is Evidence of the Students Achievement The students portfolio work is strictly the students work only i.e. the student has done all the makeup, all the hairstyle, and all the jewellery and outfit setting by themselves at the end of the course without any physical help from the tutor or anyone from her team. Many other teaching establishments pass off pictures as students work whereas the tutor or helper usually do all the hairstyling, and dupatta and jewellery setting themselves, and the student only does the makeup, and in some instances makeup by the student is done on only half the face, whereas the tutor has done makeup on the other half. The whole point of doing a hair and makeup course should be so that the student can complete total hair and makeup looks by themselves by the end of the course without any further help. Course Benefits The Advanced Bridal Hair and Makeup Course teaches students to confidently style hair and apply makeup on asian, middle eastern and European brides and party guests for different functions. You will learn about hair and makeup products and tools. You will be able to offer your clients different styles of makeup both bold and subtle. You will be taught how to deal with clients with different features and skin tones (including dark skin tones). You are taught advanced bridal makeup techniques on the fourth day of the course. We teach you how to create several hairstyles from one basic foundation. We also show you how to transform one hairstyle into another within minutes. You will learn how to prep different hair textures. Students are taught a huge range of hairstyles including advanced bridal hairstyles. On the eighth day of the course students are taught how to create some Russian hairstyles and the latest textured hairstyles.You will gain a detailed knowledge of techniques and products both high end and cheaper brands. You will be able to start your business as a professional hair and makeup artist without wasting money on unnecessary products and equipment. Successful completion of the course rewards students with 3 accredited certificates: Asian Bridal Makeup, Asian Bridal Hairstyling, and Professional Standards for Therapists. Thus enabling students to apply for makeup discount schemes, and gain access to specialised tools and products from trade only companies for professional hairstylists. This course is designed to maximise the success of your business and earning potential. We teach you not just the current makeup trends and hairstyles but also the types of looks and hairstyles expected to be in demand in the near future. We are probably the only training academy offering students advice and tips on how to create their own portfolio to suit their budget. Fees & Enrolment for Advanced Bridal Course Class Size: All courses are limited to a maximum of 3 students per class. Each student receives plenty of individual attention in all aspects of learning to fully benefit from the course. Course Location: Slough, near Heathrow, Hounslow and Southall. Easily accessible by road (Junction 5 of M4) and train (Slough Station – Elizabeth Line (London Underground) and National Rail (15 minutes from Paddington station, central London)). Course Timings: 10am – 5pm Course Fee: £1595 for 8 Days without photoshoot or £2400 for 9 Days with photoshoot Course Dates are below. If these dates are not suitable then we may be able to accommodate provided we have 1-2 months advance notice, please ask. (Refreshments and lunch is provided free of charge)

Do you use video as a tool to promote your charity, business, organisation or campaigns? And if you don’t, do you feel as if you ought to? Videos account for more than 80% of all consumer internet traffic. So the pressure to use video as a marketing and PR tool has increased enormously. But the cost can be prohibitive. Using a video production company, such as ours, might be ideal, but for many it is out of reach – particularly if, like many of our clients, you’re a charity. However, there is an alternative, which more and more organisations are choosing, especially those which need to produce regular digital content. That is to produce the video yourself. Nowadays, you do not even need to invest in a video camera. All you need is your smart phone, some simple equipment you can buy on Amazon for as little as £80, plus your laptop or PC. This is why we have developed a new smartphone video training course, Smart Video. Our smartphone video training course covers: Equipment – including setting up your phone, microphones, tripods and editing programmes Planning your video Techniques to give your films broadcast-quality polish Getting the perfect shot – including shot sizes, positioning the camera, framing, lighting, sound, sequences and backgrounds Filming interviews An introduction to editing Producing videos for social media Bespoke training The course can be tailored to the type of videos you need to make. If most of your videos will be interviews, we’ll focus on presenting your interviewee in the best possible light – literally. If, on the other hand, you need to film buildings, events or products, we’ll tailor the course accordingly. If your video needs a script, we’ll give you tips and techniques on how to “write to pictures”, so your messages comes across well. And on all our courses, we’ll give you a guide to the best equipment and apps to use to enhance your filming and editing. The smartphone video course will be led by Paul Curran who has many years experience producing, filming and editing films and videos, for the BBC and corporate clients.

Building Confidence, Self Worth & Friendships Making Tracks is for children with additional needs and their families, allowing them access to an inclusive and sensory rich environment. Developing confidence and self esteem, motivation to learn and improving self worth. This group is based around the children and their needs. Our highly skilled staff work with children and their families, to encourage growth in a supportive and nurturing environment. Activities include outdoor play and learner led activities such as den building, campfire cooking and exploration. How To Access Our Alternative Schooling Sessions Making Tracks, our alternative schooling sessions, are open to all children of school age and currently takes place on a Tuesday during term time from  Group One 10am - 12pm Group Two 1pm - 3pm. Each session costs £5.00  Making Tracks can be paid for through your Educational Health Care Plan. Book Now To discuss your child’s needs, or to organise One to One session please contact us. Why Choose Nature for your child? Whatever the reason children come to the woods to access our programmes, we aim to incorporate the forest school ethos into all our activities and sessions, offering a learner-centred approach wherever possible. In line with forest school objectives, we strive to use their Badger Forest School experience to help children overcome their previous experiences and become positive and pro-active learners.  As an organisation with trauma-informed status, our Nurture Programme is specifically designed to support emotional wellbeing as we believe this best supports a child’s development and aids their return to a school setting on a full-time basis. Children are assisted to understand their emotions, their triggers and their behaviours, so that they can learn self-regulation and management techniques. They build trusted relationships with staff which enables therapeutic conversations to happen. The outdoors environment and associated skills building offers children the opportunity to succeed which helps develop confidence, self-esteem and identity. All-weather outdoor learning generates motivation and resilience, as well as helps relieve passivity, stress and anxiety.  In terms of academic learning, sessions deliver a wide range of activities designed to develop the child’s concentration, practical skills, fine and gross motor development, problem solving, language and communication skills, and expand their understanding of the natural world. Activities might include:  Shelter building Fire lighting and cooking on an open fire Tool use Studying wildlife Rope and string work Art and sculpture work Sensory activities Developing and discussing stories Creating and completing obstacle courses Activities frequently incorporate opportunities for working on literacy or numeracy skills, and additionally, we can work towards including some elements of the National Curriculum if this is a priority for the client, as many of our staff are teacher trained or have experience working in schools.

To provide a fundamental understanding of building services in the context of: The working environment The success of the core business The health and safety of the occupants Operating cost and environmental impact The optimisation of cost and value Strategies for continuous improvement DAY ONE 1 Building services fundamentals The function of services in commercial buildings and their importance to the core businessElectrical servicesLightingHeatingVentilation and air conditioningLiftsWater Understanding IT and communication systems Practical exercises 2 The provision of comfort and safety Statutory requirementsHealth and safety legislationControl of contractorsRisk assessmentFire precautionsLegionella, sick building and other risks Business requirementsUnderstanding user requirementsMatching systems to business needs Practical exercises 3 Getting the design right What the FM needs to know about design and its procurementSuccessful space planningRelationship between services, space planning and designGetting the brief rightSupplier selection and management Practical exercises DAY TWO 4 Operation and maintenance Why maintain?Maintenance contractsInput and output specificationsResource optionsContracts - principal elementsTendering - key stepsSelection criteriaOperational criteriaMaintenance trends Performance-based service provisionInput and output specificationsKPIs and thresholdsRisk containmentValue-add opportunitiesPerformance contract strategy Practical exercises 5 Contingency planning Being ready for the unexpected Identifying and reducing riskInternal risksExternal risksIdentifying threats at your site Managing riskProtective systemsOccupier obligationsFire managementTesting Practical exercises 6 Commissioning services systems Physical commissioning Common problems Typical costs Commissioning stages Continuous commissioning Energy efficiency and the scope for environmental improvement Practical exercises 7 Satisfying the occupants Obtaining and responding to feedbackWhen to get feedbackWhyHowWhat to do with it Practical exercises 8 'Air time' Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants Course review Close

This course covers road-tow equipment - from legal checks, tyres, lighting through to brake checks, adjustment and repairs. Ideal for tool hire, plant hire. CPA Members HAE Members and IPAF Members for their Fitters, mechanics, technicians, Check and Test, Test and Run, PDI Techs, not forgetting Charities or other organisations who run maintain or sell trailer mounted items nd those that sell, deal in or refurbish equipment.

This course covers road-tow equipment - from legal checks, tyres, lighting through to brake checks, adjustment and repairs. Ideal for tool hire, plant hire. CPA Members HAE Members and IPAF Members for their Fitters, mechanics, technicians, Check and Test, Test and Run, PDI Techs, not forgetting Charities or other organisations who run maintain or sell trailer mounted items nd those that sell, deal in or refurbish equipment.

This course covers road-tow equipment - from legal checks, tyres, lighting through to brake checks, adjustment and repairs. Ideal for tool hire, plant hire. CPA Members HAE Members and IPAF Members for their Fitters, mechanics, technicians, Check and Test, Test and Run, PDI Techs, not forgetting Charities or other organisations who run maintain or sell trailer mounted items nd those that sell, deal in or refurbish equipment.

This course covers road-tow equipment - from legal checks, tyres, lighting through to brake checks, adjustment and repairs. Ideal for tool hire, plant hire. CPA Members HAE Members and IPAF Members for their Fitters, mechanics, technicians, Check and Test, Test and Run, PDI Techs, not forgetting Charities or other organisations who run maintain or sell trailer mounted items nd those that sell, deal in or refurbish equipment.