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2752 Recreational courses

An Appreciation of Fine Chocolate: Micro-learning

By Kathryn Laverack

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of fine chocolate? Whether you're a chocolate lover or just starting your journey into the world of craft chocolate, this beginner-friendly course is your gateway to understanding, appreciating, and distinguishing finely crafted, fine-flavour chocolate from regular chocolate. This self-paced, on-demand video course is designed to guide you through the fascinating journey of chocolate—from its origins to the art of tasting like a professional.

An Appreciation of Fine Chocolate: Micro-learning
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour 30 minutes
£25

Computerised Woodworking Course

Computerised Woodworking
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£120

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving - A Beginners Guide

By Elka

'An Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving' is a self-paced online course which will teach you everything you need to know to get set up and weaving from the comfort of your home. The course will guide you through materials and equipment, how to set up your loom for weaving, basic weaving techniques including techniques for creating texture, finishing and trouble shooting. On enrolment you gain lifetime access to the course.

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving - A Beginners Guide
Delivered Online On Demand
£45 to £105

Summer Kids Canvas Club - Tribal Lizard

4.9(16)

By Space 2 Make

Our painting club is open to kids ages 8-12 years old and will take place on a Saturday morning. 👉 Our experienced instructors will guide your children through different painting themes, giving them the opportunity to let their creativity soar! 👉 Reserve your spot now and let your young ones unleash their artistic potential! Don't miss out on this exciting summer activity! Sign up today! 🎉👩‍🎨🙌 #kidspaintingclub #summeractivitiesforkids #creativityforall #space2make Class Session: This class is for AGES 8+. You may drop off your child or parent/guardian can purchase ticket and paint as well. We will not have room for non-painters. Time: 10-12noon Cost : £20pp per session inc all materials, step by step tuition and refreshments

Summer Kids Canvas Club - Tribal Lizard
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£20

Fine Art : Media and Art Diploma

4.9(27)

By Apex Learning

**Don't Spend More; Spend Smarter** Boost Your Career with Apex Learning and Get Noticed By Recruiters in this Hiring Season! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card worth £160 as a Gift - Enrol Now Give a compliment to your career and take it to the next level. This Fine Art : Media and Art will provide you with the essential knowledge to shine in your professional career. Whether you want to develop skills for your next job or elevate skills for your next promotion, this Fine Art : Media and Art will help you keep ahead of the pack. The Fine Art : Media and Art incorporates basic to advanced level skills to shed some light on your way and boost your career. Hence, you can strengthen your expertise and essential knowledge, which will assist you in reaching your goal. Further, this Fine Art : Media and Art will add extra value to your resume to stand out to potential employers. Along with this Fine Art : Media and Art course, you will get 10 premium courses, an original Hardcopy, 11 PDF Certificates (Main Course + Additional Courses) Student ID card as gifts. This Fine Art : Media and Art Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Drawing and Illustration Level 2 Course 02: Landscape Paintings with Acrylic Course 03: Digital Art - Sketching In Photoshop Course 04: Adobe Illustrator CC Masterclass Course 05: Diploma in Animation Design Course 06: Basic Adobe Photoshop Course 07: Level 2 Adobe Graphics Design Course Course 08: Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design Course 09: Video Editing Course 10: Toon Boom: Create Your First Character Course 11: Voiceover Artist Training So, enrol now to advance your career! How will I get my Fine Art : Media and Art Certificate? After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £6*11 = £66) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course: Previously it was £10) Enroll Fine Art : Media and Art today Curriculum: Course 01: Drawing and Illustration Level 2 Introduction Perspective Shading Measuring Still Life Drawing Drawing a Portrait Drawing a Tree Course 02: Landscape Paintings with Acrylic Introduction Welcome to Switzerland Big Painting Course 03: Digital Art - Sketching In Photoshop Introduction Introduction to Photoshop Customizing Your Workspace Creating a New Document Installing Brush The Layers Panel Finding Reference Simplifying Your Reference Warm Up Sketch Sketching Refining Your Sketch Demo Your Project Conclusion Course 04: Adobe Illustrator CC Masterclass Getting Started Getting Comfortable in the Illustrator Environment Working With Selections Drawing Shapes Managing Objects Working With Colour Working With Type Going Further With Illustrator Saving and Exporting Your Work Wrapping Up Course 05: Diploma in Animation Design INTRODUCTION THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION JUMPING ELEPHANT WALKCYCLE RUNCYCLE DIALOGUE Course 06: Basic Adobe Photoshop Section 01: Shortcuts & the Brush Section 02: Layers Section 03: Modify Your Portrait Section 04: Watermark & Figures Section 05: Modify Your Text Course 07: Level 2 Adobe Graphics Design Course Basics of Graphic Design Foundation in Design Adobe Photoshop Basics Designers go to Software Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Typography Creating Logos with Illustrator Logo Design Basics Adobe in Design and Print Work Introduction Course 08: Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design UX/UI Course Introduction Introduction To The Web Industry Foundations of Graphic Design UX Design (User Experience Design) UI Design (User Interface Design) Optimization Starting a Career in UX/UI Design Course 09: Video Editing Introduction to the Course Download Davinci Resolve Project Settings and Overview of Resolve The Media Tab Cut Tab Overview Making Ins and Outs in the Cut Tab with Precision Smart Editing Tools Trim Modes Overlay Edits Sync Audio with Video Mixing Audio Working with Transitions in Davinci Resolve Adding Effects Adding Texts Colour Tab Overview Understanding Nodes Tracing Effects Cinematic Look Viewing the Clip Fairlight Tab Fusion Tab How to Remove Green Screen Using Chroma Key Delta Keyer Deliver Tab Course 10: Toon Boom: Create Your First Character Introduction Class project Creating new scene Workspace Importing images and assets Basic Drawing tools Creating the head shape Using of shape tools Creating facial details Creating character body Finishing the drawing Creating colour palette Using gradient editor tool Colouring the rest of the drawing Rendering the image That's it Course 11: Voiceover Artist Training Introduction to Voiceover Voiceover Basics Finding Your Voice Using Your Instrument Exercising Your Voice Useful Tips Plan Your Demo The Audition Record Your Voice The Studio Promoting Your Voice UK Voice Acting Industry CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Fine Art : Media and Art bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Fine Art : Media and Art is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, laptops, tablets and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones, so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having this various expertise will increase the value of your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the title course (Drawing and Illustration Level 2) absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

Fine Art : Media and Art Diploma
Delivered Online On Demand
£45

Leisure Art Jamming workshop

By GetFun Garden

Want a chill day with friends? Enjoy our Art Jamming workshop, paint and drinks! No stress. You don't have to be the Picasso. About the event During the art jamming workshop, you are free to paint with the provided materials. Some painting guidance will be provided if necessary. It’s a good time for you and your friends to gather and enjoy the painting in freestyle, chit-chat with drinks. - Each session is 1.5 hrs (within 2 hours). -You own your art piece after the workshop. -Soft drinks, Coffee, hot chocolate and tea are provided. -No experience is needed. All the materials are provided such as paint brushes, acrylic paints, A3 canvas and easel. -Private group sessions are available by reservation ( 8- 10 people). Please feel free to contact us by email for a 20% discount. www.getfungarden.com *View the past workshops: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17971768625498102/

Leisure Art Jamming workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£28

Beginner Patchwork and Quilted Cushion Workshop

By Stitch and Run

Would you love to learn how to make beautiful quilts and home decor but weren't sure where to start? Can you sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine? If the answer is 'yes' to any of the above, then this beginner workshop is for you! In this beginner-friendly sewing workshop, you'll learn from a how to use the sewing machine to create your own Patchwork Quilted Cushion You will sew 5-inch squares together to form a pieced cushion front in a layout of your choosing. You will learn how to piece (baste) the 3 layers together, patchwork top, wadding layer and backing, then quilt all three layers together to make your cushion front. You will finish by making an envelope-style back to complete your cushion Don't worry if you've never tried quilting or patchwork before, as you'll have all the help and support you need , along with plenty of tea, coffee and cake to keep you going. You'll leave the class with your gorgeous cushion cover, along with all the skills you've learned during this fun and friendly sewing workshop. All materials and equipment will be provided and you will go home with a finished 42x42cm patchwork and quilted cushion. A 42x42cm cushion insert will be needed for your finished cover. You can bring this with you to the class if you wish.  Plenty of tea and coffee will be served throughout the workshop along with freshly baked cake. We won't have a formal lunch break but please feel free to bring a packed lunch which you can keep in our fridge

Beginner Patchwork and Quilted Cushion Workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Beginner's Hand Embroidery

5.0(24)

By Sew Forest of Dean

Hand embroidery has been practiced for centuries and remains a hugely popular and fulfilling craft today.  As with most crafts, hand embroidery is wide and varied in technique, style and usage.  Traditional crewel embroidery, fine and delicate silk work, contemporary mixed media or modern folk art to name just a few.

Beginner's Hand Embroidery
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£65

Free Machine Quilting For The Terrified!

5.0(24)

By Sew Forest of Dean

New for 2020, this fun workshop will aim to move you on from “in-the-ditch” quilting and from quilting straight lines. Using a variety of techniques we will work on quilting common patchwork shapes to find a style and method that suits you best. This workshop is aimed at those with some quilting experience who are keen to move their skills on in a completely new direction. However, it is suitable for all abilities as full tuition and hand-holding will be provided on the day.

Free Machine Quilting For The Terrified!
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£65

Learn To Love Your Sewing Machine

5.0(24)

By Sew Forest of Dean

Do you have you a sewing machine but you’re not quite sure what to do with it? Did your machine come with a selection of presser feet and “bits and bobs” that you’ve never explored? If so, then our one day workshop is just the thing for you to get the very best out of your machine.

Learn To Love Your Sewing Machine
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£65