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Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Masterclass Training, your gateway to Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn with the best software for publishing and marketing materials. This comprehensive training covers Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, offering step-by-step tutorials tailored for creative professionals. Click here for more info: Website Duration: 10 hours Approach: Individualized, Tailored Content, Flexible Pace, Personal Support Scheduling Flexibility: 1-on-1 sessions from Mon to Sat, 9 am to 7 pm, based on your availability. Course Title: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Mastery Workshop Duration: 10 Hours (Divided into 10 Modules) Module 1: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (1 hour) Familiarization with Photoshop interface and tools Understanding bitmap graphics and resolution Basic image editing techniques (cropping, resizing, color adjustments) Significance of layers in design Module 2: Essential Photoshop Tools (1 hour) Mastery of selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand) Understanding brushes and their settings Introduction to the Pen tool for precise selections Working adeptly with layers and layer styles Module 3: Advanced Image Editing (1 hour) Proficiency in advanced color adjustments (Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation) Techniques for photo retouching and manipulation Creating composite images using blending modes Application of filters and special effects for creative designs Module 4: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (1 hour) Exploration of Illustrator interface and tools Working with vector graphics and paths Basic shapes and drawing tools Understanding anchor points and handles Module 5: Creating Vector Artwork (1 hour) Expert use of the Pen tool for precise vector illustration Creating and editing shapes and objects Mastery in handling gradients and patterns Understanding the Appearance panel Module 6: Illustrator Typography (1 hour) Text tools and advanced formatting options Crafting text effects and artistic typography Integration of text with shapes and images Working adeptly with text on a path Module 7: Combining Photoshop and Illustrator (1 hour) Importing Illustrator files into Photoshop and vice versa Efficient use of smart objects and vector shapes in Photoshop Creation of custom brushes and patterns in Illustrator for seamless use in Photoshop Designing posters and flyers by combining elements from both software Module 8: Integration with InDesign (1 hour) Exporting assets from Photoshop and Illustrator for InDesign Crafting layouts in InDesign using assets from both programs Understanding print and digital design nuances Preparing files for printing and online use Module 9: Advanced Techniques and Tips (1 hour) Creating custom actions and automation in Photoshop Mastery in advanced selection techniques Utilizing Illustrator's advanced tools (Pathfinder, Shape Builder, etc.) Exploration of creative design styles and trends Module 10: Final Projects and Portfolio (1 hour) Individual or group projects incorporating Photoshop and Illustrator skills Detailed review and feedback on the projects Preparation of a portfolio showcasing the work   Upon completion of the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Mastery Workshop, participants will: Master Advanced Design Techniques: Acquire expert skills in both Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, delving into advanced tools, filters, and effects for intricate design work. Seamlessly Integrate Software: Learn to seamlessly integrate Photoshop and Illustrator, enabling the creation of dynamic and visually appealing designs by leveraging the unique strengths of both programs. Develop Creative Problem-Solving: Cultivate creative problem-solving abilities by exploring diverse design styles and industry-relevant trends, empowering the creation of innovative and captivating visuals. Construct Professional Portfolios: Gain the expertise to construct professional portfolios, showcasing a diverse range of projects incorporating advanced Photoshop and Illustrator techniques. Collaborate on Real-World Projects: Collaborate effectively on real-world design projects, combining Photoshop and Illustrator skills to produce high-quality marketing materials, promotional content, and digital artwork. Career Opportunities: Upon mastering Photoshop and Illustrator, participants can pursue a range of creative careers, including: Graphic Designer: Craft visually appealing designs for print and digital media, ranging from marketing materials to social media graphics. Digital Illustrator: Create intricate digital illustrations and artworks for various applications, including book covers, digital publications, and games. Web Designer: Develop engaging and user-friendly website layouts and elements, optimizing user experience through appealing visuals. Advertising Artist: Design compelling advertisements for print and online platforms, captivating audiences and promoting brands effectively. Freelance Designer: Work as a freelance designer, taking on diverse projects from clients and agencies, showcasing versatility in both Photoshop and Illustrator skills. By mastering these Adobe tools, participants open doors to a multitude of creative opportunities in the ever-expanding digital design industry. Skills Acquired: Participants in the Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Masterclass Training will develop advanced skills in vector graphics, digital illustration, and photo manipulation using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Key skills include: Precision Vector Graphic Design in Illustrator Creative Digital Illustration Techniques Advanced Photo Editing and Manipulation in Photoshop Job Opportunities: Upon completion, individuals can pursue roles such as: Graphic Designer Digital Illustrator Advertising Creative Branding Specialist Elevate Your Design Skills: Master Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, crafting stunning graphics, logos, and digital illustrations. Understand design principles, tools, and workflows. Receive a recognized Certificate of Completion and access recorded lessons for future reference. Expert Guidance, Your Schedule: Learn from certified experts, tailored to your timetable-flexible online or in-person sessions, Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm. Enjoy lifetime email support for seamless learning. Unleash Your Creativity Today: Enroll now to ignite your creative potential in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Elevate your designs effortlessly.

First Response Emergency Care (RQF) Five Day Course Cost:  £350 + vat The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a First Responder. Among the first to arrive at a scene, First Responders typically include Police Officers, Firefighters, and those providing medical cover at Festivals and Events, such as Emergency /Community First Responders, Door Supervisors, Close Protection Operatives and Security Guards, as well as those working in high-risk environments including the Military, Power Stations, Agriculture and Manufacturing. OVERVIEW This informative, hands-on five-day course fulfils the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor Level D, providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of pre-hospital Emergency Care situations. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) covers: Administration of Emergency Oxygen; Management of Trauma Patients; Major illnesses and much more. ASSESSMENT METHODS 6 x Practical Assessments/Skills Tests. 3 x Theory Assessments (multiple choice question papers) 1 x Invigilated Exam CERTIFICATION Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to a Centre’s Direct Claims Status and any required actions. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost. First Response • Emergency Care (FREC 3) Our First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Workshops are delivered by experienced instructors with extensive Emergency Care backgrounds. They combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills training, ensuring participants can handle real-life emergencies. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including patient assessment, basic life support, trauma management, and more. These Workshops are designed for those who have specific responsibilities at work or in voluntary and community activities to provide pre-hospital care to patients requiring emergency treatment. These workshops are not just about learning but about applying what you’ve learned in real-world situations. That’s why our FREC Workshops include practical scenarios where participants can practice their newly acquired skills. This hands-on approach ensures that participants understand the concepts and apply them effectively when it matters most. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) covers the full range of skills required by the HSE for First Aid and is the leading qualification for events cover. For those with further ambitions, it also forms the first step towards a career in pre-hospital care.

Whio is this Course for? Essential to Intermediate Adobe Illustrator Training Ideal for beginners, this course covers vector graphics, logos, icons, and illustrations. Learn typography, color theory, and compositions. Our certified tutors offer personalized guidance, and flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate your needs. Click here for more info: Website Duration: 6 hours Approach: 1-on-1 sessions and custom-tailored content. Schedule: Available Mon to Sat from 9 am to 7 pm, designed to fit your convenience. Course Title: Essential Adobe Illustrator Training Duration: 6 Hours Session 1: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (1 hour) Overview of Illustrator interface and tools Understanding vector graphics and their advantages Creating and managing artboards Basic shape creation and editing techniques Session 2: Mastering Shapes and Paths (1 hour) Advanced shape manipulation: Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools Working with the Pen tool: curves, anchor points, and handles Creating complex shapes and compound paths Understanding the Appearance panel for object styling Session 3: Typography and Text Effects (1 hour) Text formatting: fonts, styles, and spacing Working with text on paths and shapes Applying text effects and blending modes Creating stylized typography and lettering Session 4: Image Tracing and Live Paint (1 hour) Image tracing techniques: converting raster to vector Live Paint feature for intuitive coloring of objects Creating detailed illustrations using traced images Incorporating images into your vector artwork Session 5: Advanced Illustration Techniques (1 hour) Gradient and pattern fills: customization and application Advanced brush techniques for artistic effects Using the Appearance panel for intricate object styling Incorporating 3D effects and perspective tools Session 6: Project-Based Learning and Q&A (1 hour) Guided hands-on project incorporating learned techniques Instructor-led review and feedback on projects Open Q&A session to address participant queries and challenges Upon completing this course, participants will have gained proficiency in essential and advanced Illustrator techniques, empowering them to create intricate vector graphics, logos, icons, and illustrations efficiently and creatively. Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the course, participants will: Master Illustrator Tools: Proficiency in essential Illustrator tools for vector graphic creation. Creative Expertise: Advanced skills in typography, image tracing, coloring, and intricate illustration techniques. Problem-Solving: Develop problem-solving abilities for complex design challenges. Job Opportunities: Graphic Designer: Create branding materials, logos, and marketing collateral. Illustrator Artist: Produce detailed digital artwork and illustrations for various media. UI/UX Designer: Design user interfaces for websites and mobile applications. Freelance Illustrator: Offer custom vector illustrations for clients and projects. Logo Design Specialist: Craft unique and memorable logos for businesses and brands. Skills Acquired: Participants in the Essential to Intermediate Adobe Illustrator Training will acquire fundamental to intermediate skills in vector graphic design, drawing, and illustration using Adobe Illustrator. Key skills include: Basic to Intermediate Vector Graphic Design Drawing and Illustration Techniques Precision Path Editing and Typography Skills Job Opportunities: Upon completion, individuals can pursue roles such as: Junior Graphic Designer Illustrator Assistant Layout Designer Marketing Material Creator This training lays the foundation for a career in graphic design, enabling participants to contribute effectively to design teams, advertising agencies, and creative projects. Featuring certified instructors with extensive professional expertise in the application. Attend in-person sessions at our center or join live online classes. The training is interactive and practical, blending theory with step-by-step demonstrations on Illustrator software. Delegates practice techniques on both Windows and Mac computers, ensuring universal compatibility. Upon completion, receive a comprehensive Illustrator training guide in your preferred format: printed or PDF. Earn an e-certificate as proof of completing the accredited course. Enjoy lifelong email support for any post-training queries. No prior Illustrator knowledge is needed. Our commitment includes delivering exceptional value, ensuring comprehensive learning, and accommodating both the 2023 version and recent releases of Illustrator.

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Overview Appreciative Inquiry is a form of action research that collects people’s stories of best practices. We can use these best practices as a way to initiate organisational change. This course will guide attendees through the process of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and give them the techniques to succeed in using the AI system. This course will benefit anyone that leads change and wants to create positive dialogue that leads to improvements within their organisation. Description David Cooperrider, Suresh Srivastva, and their colleagues at Case Western Reserve University developed AI in the 1980s. According to them, the aim of Appreciative Inquiry is to help the organisation in: Envisioning a collectively desired future Realising that vision in ways that successfully translate intention into reality and beliefs into practices The AI approach can be applied in almost all groups of people and once the process starts, the change is put in motion. The appreciative approach works in individual conversations among colleagues, managers and employees. AI consultants around the world are increasingly using an appreciative approach to bring about collaborative and strengths-based change. This course will provide attendees with the means to effectively develop the skills of managers for the benefit of their organisation. They will be taken through the full process of appreciative inquiry; developing a wide understanding of the tools and techniques required to effectively improve communication and affect change. What can Appreciative Inquiry achieve? Well, just imagine you were better able to: Solve problems within an organisation in a positive and forward-thinking way. Be more curious and excited about the challenges faced within the business. Ask unconditional, positive questions to strengthen the organisations capacity to increase potential. Approach change in an affirmative mindset. Use questions to create movement and change within the company. Simply apply core communication skills, for overall organisational success Topics covered: What is Appreciative Inquiry? – A review of the subject with an activity that helps embed understanding and a case study that explains the process in action. Benefits of Appreciative Inquiry to the Organisation – Establishing how AI can aid and improve the way an organisation works and how people communicate within it. Exploring how specific organisational issues can be viewed positively. Appreciative Inquiry Questions – Understanding how questions can be used to identify positive organisational improvements and refocus our approach to business issues. Appreciative Inquiry Interviews – A set process for performing AI interviews and framing consultations to get the best out of those involved. A chance to practice the given approach and hone personal skills. The 4D Model – An overview of the AI 4D Model (Discovery, Dream, Design, Destiny) and how it is applied. The 4D Model: Topic – Demonstrating how selecting the topic is the beginning of the 4D model process. Choosing the participants own topic to work on throughout the training. The 4D Model: Discovery – Showing how positive discussions are kick-started at this stage and taking a chance to look at, ‘the best there is and what has been’. The 4D Model: Dream – ‘Thinking big and beyond what they have in the past’. Creating an amazing and positive vision for the future. The 4D Model: Design – Laying the foundation with a design of the vision, principles, and set of propositions that describe the ideal end state. Defining the desired state by creating a hierarchy and blueprint for success. The 4D Model: Destiny – Defining clear actions that will help the organisation and individuals achieve what they have set out to. The output is the self-reinforcing nature of using positive and affirmative inquiry to improve the business. The 4D Model: Summary Task – Review of learning and knowledge check. The Change Process – Exploring Dr. Kotter’s 8-step change process and how it can support the AI approach. Rooms of Change – Understanding feelings and attitudes to change, using this interesting and memorable model. Using an activity to help participants consider their own ‘change position’ and what this might mean for them. Strategies for Managing Change – A simple set of skills to help overcome the challenges faced by people trying to implement change. Applying these strategies to the 4D Model and Appreciative Inquiry. Recall Quiz – A chance to review learning in an engaging way. Summary – Developing actions and key points to take away. Who should attend Managers who want to learn about and practice the Appreciative Inquiry approach to drive positive changes. Requirements for Attendees None.

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🧠💬 Support Young Minds. Make a Difference. The RQF Level 2 First Aid for Youth Mental Health course is designed to help you understand and respond to the unique mental health challenges faced by young people today. 📘 What you’ll learn: ✅ Common youth mental health conditions ⚠️ Risk factors and early warning signs 🛠️ Early intervention strategies 📍 Where and how to access support resources Whether you're a teacher, youth worker, parent, or mentor — this course gives you the tools to be a trusted ally for young people in need. 📅 Take the first step toward creating a safer, more supportive environment for youth. #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAid #SupportYoungPeople #MentalHealthAwareness #BeThere #EarlyIntervention #RQFLevel2

Spoon Carving Workshop & Courses

A transformative coaching session in Wiltshire to help you grow your business, presented by Scaling Up coaches Dominic Monkhouse and Philip Rose.

In this unique course with tutor Sarah Reece you will learn how to cut two shapes of stones: The first will be a free form shape with a flat edges as shown in the images. The second the focus will be how to create a traditional cabochon. This stone will be have a flat base with a rounded top. This will be cut from rough stone which you can each select from Sarahs beautiful collection. You can decide the shape and size and which part of the stone you wish to use. The class size is limited to just 1 student. So you do not breathe in harmful rock dust during the process, you will be cutting the stone while it is in water. With this in mind, please wear older clothes, and waterproof shoes – wellies are advised as it is not a clean or dry activity. Water sprays from the rotating wheels as you are working. We will provide you with a waterproof apron. This course is an excellent introduction to stone cutting. It allows you to step into the world of Lapidary where you can cut and create any shaped stone you desire, you won’t be beholden to the shop bought stone. This means your projects and settings can become completely unique as per your designs. You will be working with a Cab King 6″ and the Diamond Pacific Pixie Cabbing Machine. We have factored in a 30 minute break for lunch during our Saturday sessions. Full info below… When: Sarah is available at weekends and during the week. If you decide to book a stone cutting course, there is flexibility for your booking. We will contact you to find a suitable session. Length: The session will last 4 hours Where:  THIS WORKSHOP COURSE IS BASED IN FARNHAM NOT OUR WOKING WORKSHOP Weydon Farm House Weydon Farm Lane GU9 8QJ There is parking on site. Tutor: Sarah Reece What does the session involve? In this unique course with tutor Sarah Reece you will learn how to cut two shapes of stones: The first will be a free form shape with flat edges (as shown in the images). The second the focus will be how to create a traditional cabochon. This stone will have a flat base with a rounded top. This will be cut from rough stone which you can select from Sarah’s beautiful collection. You can decide the shape and size and which part of the stone you wish to use. You will be cutting the stone while it is in water so you do not inhale harmful dusts. With this in mind, please wear older clothes, and waterproof shoes – wellies are advised as it is not a clean or dry activity. Water sprays from the rotating wheels as you are working. We will provide you with a waterproof apron. This course is an excellent introduction to stone cutting. It allows you to step into the world of Lapidary where you can cut and create any shaped stone you desire, you won’t be beholden to the shop bought stone. This means your projects and settings can become completely unique as per your designs. You will be working with a Cab King 6″ and the Diamond Pacific Pixie Cabbing Machine. The class size is limited to just 1 student. This Instagram post gives you a preview of what to expect from your session Experience required: None, all abilities are welcomed. We support you throughout the session and provide demonstrations to show you the techniques and steps needed to create your project. With one to one sessions, you will gain a large amount of support in this intensive introduction to stone cutting Class size: 1 What is included? All tools and consumables are supplied The stones you will carve are NOT INCLUDED in the price of the course – This is something you can choose on the day so you can select something you would like to work with. Sarah has priced up different varies in generous sizes ranging from £3-£20. If you would rather not buy stone to work with, no problem, Sarah has plenty of beautiful flint that you can use instead. What to bring: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within the workshop. Wellies or older waterproof shoes advised. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. There are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. Also pack your own snacks and drinks for the session if required.