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5-day practical leather bag pattern cutting and design course with leather crafting skillsLearn leather bag design and creation processes with an introduction to leather crafting. Design bags in 3DSee 1-day Pattern Cutting (The Basics) course, here. Join us in our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK) for a week of learning and making. Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym as she guides you through designing your own patterns from scratch to create a whole catalogue of 3D shapes for bags and accessories along with a basic introduction to leather crafting skills. Who is this course for? This 5-day practical bag pattern cutting and introduction to leather craft course is ideal for all experience levels, from beginners to confident makers. A perfect introduction into the pattern cutting skills and leather skills you’ll need to create and design your own bag patterns and leather designs. Are you looking to: Start your own bag brand? Design your own bags? Understand the bag making process? Create bags at home to complete your own handmade wardrobe? Satisfy a general interest into the skills and techniques required to make your own bags? Develop a foundation in leather crafting skillsIf you've answered yes to any of the above, then this is the course for you. What to expect Join Georgie to learn the basics of pattern cutting for bags with an introduction to leather craft. The course includes a foundation knowledge through to more complex cutting techniques. Looking at 3D shapes and examples from which you can create multiple shapes and details. Learn all the essential skills you will need to begin your leather crafting journey. This is the course for you if you’re ready to turn those bags you’ve been dreaming up and designing into 3-Dimensional tangible reality. Within the course, you’ll also be introduced to techniques and materials suitable for accessories, including sewing on an industrial sewing machine and stitching leather by hand. Upon completing the pattern cutting and introduction to leather course you will take away the knowledge to bring your designs to life. Complete with a set of paper/ fabric mock-ups which can be kept as your reference sample set and leather craft samples you will have your very own library of resources to inspire and generate future ideas. The course covers: Pattern types and shapes suitable for each construction type Patterns for details and functionality features Professional methods and best practice Basic pattern cutting techniques Pattern design/ development and sequences Hands on involvement and demonstrations. Hand stitching leather and other materials Machine stitching leather and other materials Leather tools and machinery Seam types used in bag and leather constructions Leather and other materials discussions You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.  What's included in the price? There are no additional costs. Basic materials will be included.The course runs from 10am – 3.30pm Monday - Friday. There will be a tea/ coffee breaks throughout and an hour break at lunch. Please note lunch is not provided.The course will be run from the HOME STUDIO of Hands Of Tym in Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DHParking available on the drive or on the street with easy access via the M40. Banbury train station is a steep 30 min walk. Trains run from both London Marylebone and Birmingham to Banbury in 50mins. Also well connected to Reading, Oxford, Leamington Spa to name a few.Maximum class size is 5 Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts About Georgie at Hands of Tym During training at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion in 2010 I learnt how to design, make and manufacture bags professionally. Following a varied career in Accessories design and development across many roles and international brands I set up Hands of Tym in 2016. The courses I offer are suitable for all, from experienced to total novice. Come along to learn something new, and design and make your own leather bag in a day.

Craving freshly prepared sushi? Wishing to craft it in the comfort of your home rather than spending a fortune at a high-end sushi restaurant or settling for lackluster store-bought options? Join us at our Sushi Workshop and channel your inner sushi-making maestro as you create your very own sushi rolls! Our enjoyable and hands-on Sushi Workshop will impart the skills to craft delectable sushi rolls without breaking the bank. It's time to astonish your friends and family with your authentic homemade Japanese sushi. Whether it's a gathering of friends, your parents, or a unique #DateNight experience with your significant other, come and elevate your Sushi night in a stylish manner. Our seasoned chefs will graciously welcome you into our warm and family-operated kitchen for this wonderfully distinctive evening of relaxed culinary expertise. The session will commence with a comprehensive demonstration in which we will guide you through the fundamentals of sushi-making, from cooking the sushi rice and preparing the fillings to mastering crucial sushi knife techniques and, last but not least, assembling the sushi. Whether you opt for the vegan, vegetarian, or standard menu, you'll have the chance to try your hand at crafting sushi, with the chefs available to assist if needed. Following an enjoyable evening dedicated to sushi mastery, you'll gather with both old and new acquaintances to savour your mouthwatering creations together! What We Provide: An informative and lively demonstration A skilled Sushi chef Hands-on sushi crafting for fish enthusiasts, vegetarians, and vegans alike All necessary facilities, equipment, and ingredients included A brief overview of sushi's origins A recipe card sent to your email after the class BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze) with no corkage fee You can add bottomless wine at £20pp Skills Acquired: Confidence in crafting your own sushi from scratch Handling fish Seasoning Balancing flavours Sushi Workshop Menu: An abundance of Sushi!!! Hoso Maki Unra Hoso Maki Allergies Catered For: We can accommodate those following a GF, LF, Vegan, or Vegetarian diet upon request. Age Restrictions: Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Each person in the kitchen must have their own individual paid spot, regardless of age

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A simple pattern drafting course for anyone wanting to learn how to make their own blocks from scratch - great for teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

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Boost your career and stay relevant with the world’s most recognized Digital Marketing diploma. Continuously updated content means you’ll get cutting-edge digital marketing and soft skills, always. Course Overview Boost your career and stay relevant with the world’s most recognized Digital Marketing diploma. Continuously updated content means you’ll get cutting-edge digital marketing and soft skills, always. Learn Google Ads, social media marketing, SEO and much more. Become a certified digital marketing professional with DMI. Program learning outcomes and content: What Will I Learn? You will be armed with the know-how, the experience and the insights to be able to work and speak with authority in this fast-paced industry. In short, you’ll be a skilled digital marketer, capable of building digital marketing strategies from scratch. Who is the DMI Pro for? • Traditional Marketers or Marketing Executives who want to play a bigger, sharper game • Marketing Managers and Senior Management • Graduates with no plans to wait around • Small Business Owners who want to grow • Career Changers • Entrepreneurs who want to be more entrepreneurial • Whoever needs to create and apply a digital marketing strategy for their organisation Course Content: Introduction to Digital Marketing: What’s it all about? How do you reach customers? How can traditional and digital media work together? What’s the difference between inbound and outbound marketing? This module takes you through the basics, keeping things clear and actionable: • Principles of Digital Marketing • Digital Research • Developing Objectives • Cultural Research • Connecting with the Customer Social Media Marketing: Bring your brand story to life on all the right platforms. Learn how to grow and engage a community around your offering. Define your audience and give them more to care about. There is so much to ‘like’. • Key Social Platforms for Digital Marketing • Growing and Engaging an Audience • Developing Data-Driven Audience and Campaign Insights • Setting up a Social Media Experience for a Business • Creating and Optimising Social Media Campaigns Paid Search (PPC) using Google Ads: Develop Pay-Per Click skills using Google Ads, bid auctions and build your targeting strategy. Optimise campaigns, track conversions, and measure your ROI. • Fundamentals of Paid Search • Search Campaign Management • Paid Search Campaign Measurement • Paid Search Campaign Creation with Google Ads Email Marketing: Your email list is one of your most powerful assets. Learn how to manage and segment your data, test headlines and maximise open rates and ROI. We also cover marketing automation and the importance of data management regulations. • Email Marketing Fundamentals • Email Design • Testing and Optimising an Email Campaign • Tools and Strategy • Creating an Effective Email Campaign • Marketing Automation Analytics with Google Analytics: This module helps you unleash the capability of your data. Discover what your customer wants, likes, needs and does. Understand how they use your website, set up goals and monitor conversions. • Web Analytics Fundamentals • Creating and Configuring a Google Analytics Account • Monitoring Campaigns with Google Analytics Reports • Setting Goals with Google Analytics • Analysing and Recording Google Analytics Data • Using Google Analytics 4 Content Marketing: This module teaches you how to create content that speaks to people, at the right time and via the right channels. Understand what works for you by tracking and measuring performance. • Content Marketing Concepts and Strategy • Developing a Content Marketing Plan • Publishing and Distributing Content • Using Content Research to Find Opportunities • Creating and Curating Content • Metrics and Performance • Establishing Content Intent Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): Search Engine Optimisation is all about getting on that first Google page, staying top of the list and top of mind. Develop keyword strategies, understand the kind of content that attracts users, optimise rankings and then convert visitors to customers. • SEO Fundamentals • Keywords and SEO Content Plan • Measuring SEO Performance • Aligning SEO and Business Objectives • Optimise Organic Search Ranking Display and Video Advertising: Learn how to set up, manage and optimise your YouTube channel. Target, test and develop your use of the Google Display Network and get creative with visual formats. • Fundamentals of Display and Video Advertising • Google Display Network and Video Ad Formats • Creating and Managing a YouTube Channel • Creating Display and Video Campaigns • Targeting Display and Video Campaigns • Measurement and Optimisation • Reporting on Display Campaign Website Optimisation: What makes a winning website? This module gives you the skills to create a simple, well-designed, optimised WordPress site that not only looks good but also delivers for your business. • Web Design and Website Optimisation • Design Principles and Website Copy • Publishing a Basic Website • User-Centered Design and Website Optimisation • Website Metrics and Developing Insight Digital Marketing Strategy: Underneath your digital activity, you need solid objectives. This module helps you to build a clear vision of your strategy, and makes it actionable with budget, channel and media plans, KPIs and more. • Digital Strategy Fundamentals • Setting Strategy Objectives and KPIs • Digital Strategy Research • Developing a Creative Strategy • Executing a Digital Marketing Strategy • Communicating a Digital Marketing Strategy • Forecasting performance DURATION 8-10 Weeks WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

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