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Singing as a magical experience. Find your own voice, surrendering to the flow of the body and develop a heightened awareness of how the body wants to sing.

A short online course led by NICKY SIMPSON, learning how to be creative using Bondaweb.

One to One Tuition in Patchwork and Quilting in your own home.

5 Week course using drawing as a process to play with both traditional materials and textile processes, to develop playfulness and experimentation as a tool for design and art directions.

Description Vexillology Diploma Embark on a fascinating journey through the colourful and significant world of flags with the Vexillology Diploma. An online course specifically designed for those with a keen interest in exploring the symbolism, design, and history entwined within flags, both familiar and unfamiliar. Whether you are an enthusiast in history, a professional designer, or simply someone with a burgeoning interest in vexillology, this diploma beckons to be your next exciting educational adventure. The Vexillology Diploma paves the way for learners to explore the intriguing discipline that deciphers the story behind every stripe, star, and colour encountered in flags. It unravels the potent mixture of history, politics, and culture embedded in these symbolic entities, granting students a unique lens through which global events and cultural identities can be viewed. Initially, the course gently guides learners through an engaging introduction to vexillology, gradually unfolding the myriad layers and dimensions hidden within it. It illuminates the elementary principles and perspectives vital to understanding and appreciating the vast world of flags in all their varied forms. Further, students sail through the anatomy of a flag, exploring each component and its significance in relaying particular messages or symbols. Every hue and design element in a flag tells a tale, and with the knowledge gained, a student discerns these silent yet potent narratives, often intertwined with the histories and cultures they represent. The Vexillology Diploma then invites learners to traverse through the extensive universe of national flags and their meanings. This exploration deciphers the symbols, colours, and patterns that have been meticulously chosen to represent countries and their inherent values, histories, and ideals. With a firm grasp of national flags, the course then navigates through regional and subnational flags, dissecting their role in fostering local identity and unity within a larger national framework. Regional flags often encapsulate the essence and uniqueness of local cultures, providing a vibrant patchwork that adorns the national canvas. Venturing into the flags of organisations and institutions, students will discern how these entities convey their mission, vision, and identity through symbolic pieces of cloth. The importance of these flags in communicating and perpetuating the principles and purposes of various bodies is a critical aspect explored in the curriculum. Historical flags and their impact upon societies, movements, and nations unravel a tapestry rich with tales of valor, struggle, unity, and change. The course meticulously dissects the undercurrents that such flags have ridden upon and the waves of change they have often heralded. Through an exploration of flags in modern political movements, the Vexillology Diploma scrutinises the pivotal role flags play in shaping, symbolising, and often, steering sociopolitical tides. Herein, the potency of flags in binding movements, symbolising aspirations, and communicating causes becomes abundantly clear. Maritime and signal flags unlock a unique communication code upon the high seas. This segment introduces students to the vibrant and practical language of flags in nautical contexts, ensuring that they can decipher messages conveyed through these fluttering symbols upon the vastness of the oceans. Embarking towards artistic horizons, the course then elucidates the art and craft of flag making. It unveils the skill, creativity, and precision engaged in transforming fabric into potent symbols that ripple with meaning and history. Lastly, the future of flags and vexillology unveils itself, inviting students to explore the evolution, trends, and emerging perspectives within this vibrant field. It provokes thought regarding the future trajectory of flags in an ever-globalising and technologically advancing world. Enrolling in the Vexillology Diploma enables students to acquire a wealth of knowledge, a perceptive understanding, and a unique skill set that can be applied across various domains. Whether it be in design, historical research, political analysis, or simply satiating personal interest, this diploma stands poised to elevate one's perspective and knowledge to new heights. Flags, with their silent stories and vibrant tales, await to be discovered, understood, and appreciated in all their multi-faceted splendour. What you will learn 1:Introduction to Vexillology 2:The Anatomy of a Flag 3:National Flags and Their Meanings 4:Regional and Subnational Flags 5:Flags of Organizations and Institutions 6:Historical Flags and Their Impact 7:Flags in Modern Political Movements 8:Maritime and Signal Flags 9:The Art and Craft of Flag Making 10:The Future of Flags and Vexillology Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

Log Cabin Quilting gets its name from the layout of the pieces - log shaped strips built up around a central square, or ‘hearth’. In our log cabin quilting workshop, we’ll be taking you through how to measure, cut and sew this traditional block. The fabric choices, layouts and positioning can be used to make a huge range of patterns, and we’ll be explaining how to achieve this too. We’re popping this course in both Level One and Level Two. It’s suitable for total novices, we’ll help you through everything you need to know to build confidence in quilt-making. If you’re not yet comfortable with a rotary cutter and ruler, no problem – you can use precut 2 ½-inch strips, like Jelly Rolls, which make the process easier and just as enjoyable. More experienced quilters might get a bit more done, (the quilt size can be adjusted based on the speed of the quilter) and can benefit from Janine’s years of experience to pick up little tips and tricks for a professional, polished quilt. This workshop will take place over two full Saturdays. You will be provided with a materials list ahead of the sessions. This is a great quilt for getting through your scraps, or sewing with a jelly roll!

A one on one tuition session to learn quilting and patchwork.

If you would like to build your quilting confidence, join me for this confidence building class and create a quilt using a quilt as you go method.

If you would like to build your quilting confidence, join me for this confidence building class and create a quilt using a quilt as you go method.