35096 Spa courses

During this 3 hour workshop, you will learn why it is important to relieve stress for both the wellbeing of both your physical and mental health, you will learn some easy and effective methods of relieving stress, that can be incorporated into every day lives. We also discuss the unhealthy methods of coping with, and relieving, stress. Understand that not all methods of stress relief can be, or will be, suitable for all sufferers of stress.  Follow on workshops can be Techniques to Switch Off and the Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness 

During this 3 hour workshop, you will learn why it is important to detach from work and every day life, which will improve the wellbeing of both your physical and mental health. Y ou will learn some easy and effective methods of relaxation, that can be incorporated into every day life. You will learn of the importance of sleep.  Understand that the workshop does not cover all methods of relaxation and methods to detach, and that not all methods of relaxation can be, or will be, suitable for all sufferers of work-related stress.  This workshop is aimed at the employed, volunteers and self-employed who want to learn simple ways to ‘switch off’ from work. Helping you to have a healthier relationship with yourself, your loved ones, your work and improved sleep.

The Portable Appliance Testing course or PAT testing course as it is more commonly known is one of our most popular courses as it does not require you to have any formal previous qualifications and once completed, will enable you to offer your services. In the commercial setting, the law places a responsibility on all employers to ensure that the electrical equipment to be used by their staff and the public, should be fit for purpose and safe for use. Hence, all portable appliances have to be regularly checked and maintained by a competent person.

3 hour interactive workshops open to all micro and small business owners and those in business who need to understand these key financial statements. With only a few attendees, the workshops can be tailored to your specific needs. All workshops usually commence at 10am and are £47 per person. Other dates can be arranged upon request.

The workshop will really get you to think about what you spend, what you need to spend, and when you spend it, comparing it to what income you receive and when. We establish ways for you to balance the two and give you the confidence to change banks, suppliers and anything else you may need to do to manage your finances a little better.

I hear many people say they cannot meditate. Therefore, during this 3 hour workshop, you will learn the difference between meditation and mindfulness. You will learn the various ways to meditate and how to adapt to suit your needs. You will learn the main benefits of meditation for improvements to both your physical and mental health, and be able to complete a short guided meditation by the end of the session.

The Practitioner in Emotional Intelligence course explores the concept of emotional intelligence in detail building upon what you know to give you a much deeper understanding. The course covers the experience of the inner world; how attitudes, beliefs, values and preferences drive behavioural responses and how feelings can be regulated with more effectiveness.

Adobe After Effects CC is the industry leader in video compositing software, offering an exciting and versatile array of applications for the creation of professional moving image work. On this course you will learn a range of visual effects and animation techniques, working between Photoshop and After Effects to create videos which explore text based motion graphics, character animation, green-screen compositing, 3D landscapes, motion tracking and lots more in-between. Alongside technical exercises the tutor will screen and discuss relevant artists, designers and filmmakers, providing both the technical skills and inspiration to create your own professional motion graphics work, filmic special effects or experimental artists video. Computer experience is required. Week 1 This week we will create a short video that combines text, still image and video layers. Through this exercise you will learn how to: Navigate the workspace on After Effects Set up a project and select a video format Introduce video to the timeline and split layers Change the position and scale of layers Introduce basic text Use selections in Photoshop to create a still image composition Import this composition into After Effects to create a composite video. Week 2 This week we will look at basic animation techniques. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Use Photoshop to great multi-layered elements for animation Import these Photoshop elements into After Effects Work with key-frames and interpolation Add motion blur Duplicate and pre-compose animated elements Create a parallax effect to give the illusion of depth Apply blending modes Work with the puppet tool to create moving joints for an animated character Week 3 This week we will look at converting 2D photographs into a 3D virtual space to provide depth and movement. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Convert a 2D image into a 3D space Set up a multi-layered diorama in Photoshop Import this into After Effects and position the layers within 3D space Create an animated camera move through 3D space Apply depth of field Week 4 This week we will look at working with green-screen compositing to place a live action figure within an animated backdrop. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Work with the Keylight filter Adjust colour balance and tone Composite the figure against an animated background Introduce shadows and highlights Use the green-screen figure to create a silhouette Week 5 This week we will look at applying masks to footage to create cutouts, as well as exploring different applications for effects. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Work with masks Use the Roto-mask tool Apply time re-mapping Work with ‘Particle Playground’ and similar effects Week 6 This week we will look at working with the paint panel to create animated drawings, as well as using motion tracking to attach a text element to a moving point within a video clip. Finally, we will cover how to output your final project, adding sound effects and applying a basic edit. Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to: Create text based motion graphics (kinetic typography) Apply motion tracking to live action footage Render your project Add sound to your video   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Unleash your teachers potential, embrace resilience, and effortlessly cater to every child's needs across your school with the abundance of resources included with RISE: Resilience in Schools and Education.

Unlocking Project Communication using NLP to deliver added value to your current projects. Apply the NLP Communication Model can get behind the 'miscommunications' encountered on a daily basis.