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Polishing Masterclass with Stephen M Goldsmith Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November (2 Day Course) 10-4pm

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By Workshop 925

We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his polishing masterclass. If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards. WHEN: Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November 2024 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Stephen M Goldsmith ABOUT STEPHEN: Stephen M Goldsmith started out at Rochester Art college, now known as University for the Creative Arts and was apprenticed at C.J Vander’s in 1971 and indentured with The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. Now a Master Polisher of over 50 years’ experience, originally working for the Crown Jewellers Asprey & Garrards and well-known society jeweller Theo Fennell. Many of the pieces polished are now seen in Palaces, Museums and the rich and famous across the world. Stephen is one the most respected jewellery & silver polishers and is currently is teaching polishing across Europe and is known affectionately as “The Gold polishing Guru”. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Cricket World cup, Wimbledon Cup, Dubai Gold Cup, Premier League Cup. He has also been privileged to work in the jewel house at the Tower of London restoring The Grand Punch bowl made in 1830 and used by the Royal family on many occasions. Also known for polishing the largest pure gold coins made by the Royal Mint the largest being the James Bond 7kg pure gold coin. He is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) and their official ambassador and a Master of The Dutch Guild of Goldsmiths. He shares his trade skills by teaching nationally and internationally including at Goldsmiths Centre, School of Master Jeweller’s Birmingham and VanTol & Breet Academy (Netherlands), The School of Jewellery Dublin & The Design & Craft Irish Craft Council in Kilkenny, Vannilla Ink, Aka_bespoke Manchester, Sheila Fleet in Orkney, Patrick Mavros in Zimbabwe and Mauritius. Stephen is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and was granted the Freedom of the City of London in 1975. He has also had the very rare honour of winning The Goldsmith’s Company Award twice, plus many other prestigious awards and served as a council member for The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council and a published authority on polishing precious metals “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths by the Crowood Press. WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his polishing masterclass. If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards.You can get a glimpse of what he does on his instagramWHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MASTERCLASS?First, Stephen will talk about his career giving you an insight into the makings of a master craftsman. Then he will demonstrate just why he is known as master polisher. After this demonstration you will be guided by Stephen to try and replicate what you have been shown in the demonstration.After working through a few more exercises you will set to work on your own jewellery, receiving guidance on not just how to achieve the finish you would like for your jewellery but to reach a standard of finish you didn’t know you could.These Masterclasses are a great opportunity to learn from someone who is:a) A true master in our tradeb) Not a grump or condescending because you don’t know somethingc) Happy to chat and share his knowledge!All you need to bring is some of your own jewellery (around 6 items) at the point where it’s ready for polishing.You will have a spindle that is yours for the duration of the masterclass, mops, materials etc will be provided. It can be a messy business so make sure your clothing is workshop friendly!You will also have full access to our workshop, benches, tools and equipment if needed.This Masterclass will leave you with the knowledge and skills to take your polishing to a highly professional standard.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: This class will benefit jewellers with some experience who are looking to learn to polish their work to a professional level. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 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 Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. We have a microwave, kettle and fridge to store or cook your lunch choices. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Polishing Masterclass with Stephen M Goldsmith Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November (2 Day Course) 10-4pm
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£380

OCC Access Course 2024

By Osteopathic Centre for Children

Osteopathic palpation of the involuntary mechanism and paediatric/developmental anatomy of the cranium, membranous/fascial & fluid systems Course Title: OCC Access Course Dates: 14, 15 and 22 September 2024 (minimum 6 contact hours per day) Location: OCC, Canopi Building 7 - 14 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YR Osteopaths studying on our postgraduate courses need to have acquired hands-on skills beyond their undergraduate training. Our Access Course provides tailored training to introduce & nurture palpation of the involuntary mechanism and paediatric/developmental anatomy of the cranium, membranous/fascial & fluid systems to prepare less experienced osteopaths for further paediatric training. Our experienced faculty will deliver this 3-day course, which enables osteopaths to reach the required standard for entry onto the OCC courses and does not limit our osteopaths to any one technical style. These days can also be useful to osteopaths who want to refresh or enhance previously acquired skills & can be attended as individual days if space permits. Course Content: Day 1 - Saturday 14th September – Vault & base osteology, applied anatomy & motion – RTM & venous sinuses – Sacral /pelvic anatomy & motion Day 2 - Sunday 15th September – SBS patterns, theory & palpation – Fascia – Fluid – CNS Day 3 - Sunday 22nd September – Viscerocranium anatomy, osteology & motion – Principles of treatment – Intra oral techniques – Condylar parts osteology, applied anatomy & treatment All 3 days will be delivered in small groups to facilitate individual learning and needs. Most of the teaching will take place at the tables with very little lecture material & will include demonstrations interwoven with appropriate practical sessions. This is designed to deliver theory but in a very practical hands-on way. In order to provide this level of supervision numbers will be limited, and places are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. For more info call 0208 875 5291 or email educationregistrar@occ.uk.com Cancellation Policy The OCC/FPO reserves the right to postpone this course if circumstances change. Eventbrite’s processing fee is non-refundable, so in the event that the course is cancelled by the OCC/FPO, all fees (excluding Eventbrite’s fee) will be refunded. Should circumstances mean that you have to cancel your place on this course, the OCC/FPO regrets to inform that no refunds can be given unless we are able to re-sell your place. Please note, the OCC/FPO does not accept responsibility for any expense you incur (such as travel and accommodation costs), so please do consider this before registration. occ.uk.com/continuing-professional-development The Osteopathic Centre for Children is the clinical arm of the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy. Registered Charity: 1003934

OCC Access Course 2024
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£200 to £600

Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults

By Madeleys First Aid Plus

🛡️ Protecting the Most Vulnerable Starts with You 🧒👵 The RQF Level 3 Safeguarding course empowers you with the knowledge to recognise, respond to, and report signs of abuse or neglect. 📘 Learn how to: 🔍 Identify signs of abuse 📞 Report concerns appropriately 🛠️ Take action to ensure safety and well-being 👥 Understand your responsibilities in safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults Whether you work in education, healthcare, social care, or community services — this course is essential for creating safe and supportive environments. 📅 Enrol today and be a voice for those who need it most. #Safeguarding #ProtectVulnerablePeople #ChildProtection #SafeguardingTraining #RQFLevel3 #DutyOfCare #MakeADifference

Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults
Delivered in Much Wenlock or Online + more
£100

Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass

By BlowFish Glass

Start this class as a beginner and leave as a glass making addict. In this full-day workshop, you will learn each step of the glass blowing process from experienced and encouraging glassmaking experts in their inspiring studio!  With all of the materials, supplies and equipment needed to make your own glass provided in this workshop, learning to blow glass couldn’t be easier.  You will be part of a small group of 4-6 people with up to two tutors. Although you’re building your technical skills, there’s still room in this workshop for creativity- after all you're learning from top glass blowing artists! With all the colours you could dream of, get experimental and let your imagination take the reins to style your glass. In the beginning of this workshop, you will learn how to prepare different colour and texture techniques to apply to your glass pieces.  You will be able to make a bowl or paperweight and choose a final form from the following list of functional objects: - Drinking glass - Vase - Decorative bauble Master how to safely and confidently heat molten glass in a 1100 degree furnace which you will then gather and remove from the furnace using historical hand forged tools. Make sure you’re full of hot air for the next step! Once you have perfected removing your glass from the furnace, it’s time to learn how to sculpt and blow your own glass.  After a hard and hot graft it’s time to chill out! Cooling your glass is equally as fascinating and important as heating your glass, at the end of the workshop you will learn how to safely and properly cool your glass like a professional.  Many students learn best through a combination of demonstrations as well as a hands-on interactive teaching approach. This workshop is no exception! You will watch a demonstration then safely learn more about each step in the glass blowing process through having a go yourself. Not only will you get to take your three perfect and personalised glass pieces home at the end of the workshop, you will also be leaving with a full understanding of the glass making process and techniques as well as a burning hunger to create more gorgeous glass. What's included in the price? Although lunch in our full day course is included in the workshop, you’re welcome to bring along any food and drink with you or visit the on site cafe. It’s important to stay hydrated so make sure you bring along a bottle of water.  Cancellation policy Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

Glassblowing Full Day Masterclass
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£350

Youth Mental Health First Aid

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By Pochat Training

FAA Level 2 Award In First Aid For Youth Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (1 day course), Virtual (3 x 2½ hour sessions) Gives learners knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to help young people with mental health problems and improve their mental health Course Contents: What is Youth Mental Health? The role of the mental health first aider Identifying mental health conditions Recognising and managing Stress Mental health conditions Recognising a range of mental health conditions:DepressionAnxietyPsychosisEating disordersSuicideSelf-harmPost-traumatic stress disorderConduct disorders - BullyingDrugs and alcohol Mental health first aid action plan Benefits of this course: These figures, taken from the Young Minds website show clearly how many young people suffer with their mental health... One in six children aged five to 16 are identified as having a probable mental health problem That means that, on average, five children in every classroom have a mental health problem 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse Suicide was the leading cause of death for males and females aged between five to 34 in 2019 Around half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point In 2018-19, 24% of 17-year-olds reported having self-harmed in the previous year, and seven per cent reported having self-harmed with suicidal intent at some point in their lives So please, learn more about how to help these youngsters, and give them the chance to live happy, healthy lives Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/7176/6

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Delivered in Chesterfield or Online + more
£140 to £150

Technical Report Writing Course (£695 total for this 1-day course for a group of 4-15 people)

By Buon Consultancy

Effective report writing, the exchange of information, ideas, opinions and decisions between people at all levels, internally and externally, makes a vital contribution to organisational success.

Technical Report Writing Course (£695 total for this 1-day course for a group of 4-15 people)
Delivered In-Person in Edinburgh or UK WideFlexible Dates
£695

100 Hours Yoga Teacher Training

By Kranti Yoga

Embark on a transformative journey with Kranti Yoga's 100-Hour Workshop, a soul-enriching experience designed to deepen your understanding of yoga, nurture self-discovery, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a novice, this immersive workshop invites you to explore the profound teachings of yoga in a supportive and tranquil environment.

100 Hours Yoga Teacher Training
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£1,800

Introduction to Viennoiserie & Enriched Doughs

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By Les Nicholson

If you love a delicious warm croissant or soft brioche with homemade jam for breakfast, this day is for you! 

Introduction to Viennoiserie & Enriched Doughs
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£175

Bath Guitar Studio

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By Bath Guitar Studio

BATH GUITAR STUDIO Bath's Premier Guitar School Professional Guitar, Lute, Ukulele & Banjo Tuition Try a FREE 30 minute ‘taster’ lesson. Bath's longest established Guitar School. Offering 1-2-1 Tuition from a BA Hons Qualified Tutor with over 30 years of Teaching and Performing experience, including teaching at: Prior Park College, Kingswood School, The City of Bath College, and performing in: England, Greece, Portugal, And the USA. Tuition available, from Beginners to Advanced of all ages, in: Acoustic Guitar: All styles, both Plectrum and Fingerstyle, including Blues, Bluegrass, Bottleneck, Contemporary, Country, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Reggae, & others. Classical Guitar: Standard Repertoire plus Renaissance, Baroque, Contemporary & Flamenco. Electric Guitar: All styles, including Heavy Metal, Jazz, Pop, Punk, Rock, Rock & Roll, Soul, Slide & others. Lute: 6c Medieval through 7-10c Renaissance plus 10c transitional tunings on the cusp of the Renaissance/Baroque. Ukulele: All styles, including Hawaiian. Banjo: 5 String Bluegrass & Folk Theory and Composition. Qualification Tuition: offered in either Associated Board (Classical) or Rock School formats. Situated in a Grade 2 Listed Georgian Terraced House in the fashionable Lansdown area of Bath, just uphill from the Royal Crescent. Free on-street and off-street parking available. Comfortable seating area for parents that wish to wait, or watch, while their children are having lessons. Complimentary Tea/Coffee available for parents. Free lollies for the young ones (and the not so young). Please go to: www.bathguitarstudio.com or phone Bath (01225) 469459 to book lessons.

Bath Guitar Studio
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£30

Microsoft Excel Macros & VBA - In-company

By Microsoft Office Training

Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: Record and edit a Macro Assign macros to keyboard shortcuts, Quick Access Toolbar, Buttons and Shape objects. Use the Visual Basic Editor; change the properties of an object; add a module to a project; write the code for a procedure and then run it; and use the Object Browser to search procedures Manipulate data by declaring variables of different data types; combine data by using expressions; use functions to accept input and display output; and declare variables and procedures with the appropriate scope Use decision structures to create procedures that make decisions; and use loop structures to perform repetitive tasks Create an error handling routine in case things go wrong with VBA code ' 1 year email support service Take a closer look at the consistent excellent feedback from our growing corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk Customer Feedback Best Training Ever! Just finished a bespoke 1-1 training course in Excel Advanced, Macros & VBA. Pedro is an excellent trainer, imparting his skills and knowledge in the best way - appropriately to audience skills, knowledge and ability. Pedro is always approachable, encouraging and supportive, giving delegates the optimum learning environment. I would not hesitate to recommend Pedro as a trainer, whatever your level of ability. Amanda Morris - Treasury & Systems Accountant at Reall - Real Equity for All The trainer was very knowledgeable, kept everyone involved and was enthusiastic. A great experience.. Simon Harper - Lloyd's of London My learning experience was awesome. Perdinand Reagan - Subsea7 Very nice and relaxed approach to teaching. Was definitely a good learning experience. Jerome Pupe - S5 Agency World The Trainer – Very positive + patient + helpful + thorough Agnes Souza - Direct Wines ' With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke courses. Our competitive rates start from £550.00 per day of training Tailored training courses: You can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. Introduction to Macros and VBA Introducing Visual Basic for Applications Recording a Macro Naming conventions for Macro Procedures Running a Macro Absolute or Relative Cell Referencing Saving and Opening Files with Macros Making macros always available Adding Macros to Keyboard Shortcuts, Quick Access Toolbar, Buttons and Shapes Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor Understanding the Development Environment Customising the Editor Tips for General Typing in VBA Using Visual Basic Help Working with Procedures Program Design Understanding Modules Naming Rules Creating a Module Understanding Procedures Programming Macro Concepts Creating a Subroutine Creating a Function Understanding Arguments Exiting Procedures Calling Procedures Objects, Properties, Methods and Events Understanding Objects Properties, Methods, and Events Navigating the Object Hierarchy Understanding Collections Accessing a Member of a Collection Understanding Hierarchy Using the Object Browser Using the With Statement Working with Properties Working with Methods Creating an Event Procedure Reserved Macro Names Using Expressions, Variables and Intrinsic Functions Understanding Expressions and Statements Declaring Variables Understanding Data Types Determining the Value of Variables Working with Variable Scope Using Built-in VBA Functions Understanding Constants Using Message Boxes Controlling the Answer to a Message Box Using Input Boxes Declaring and Using Object Variables Controlling Program Execution Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures Using the If...End If Decision Structures Nested If Statements Using the Select Case ... End Select Structure Using the Do ... Loop Structure Using the For ... Next Structure Using the For Each ... Next Structure Guidelines for Use of Control-of-Flow Structures Debugging and Handling Errors Understanding Errors Using Debugging Tools Setting Breakpoints and Using Break Mode Stepping Through Code Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement Understanding the Err Object Working with Inline Error Handling Writing an Error-Handling Routine Working with Forms and Controls Understanding UserForms Creating a Form Displaying and Removing a Form Aligning and Sizing Controls Using the Toolbox Working with a Form's Properties, Methods, and Events Working with Form and Control Properties, Methods and Event Setting the Tab Order Populating a Control Who is this course for? Who is this course for? This course is designed to give proficiency in the Visual Basic Editor (VBE), predominantly making use of Excel objects, understanding Object's Properties, Events and Methods, basic VBA Object oriented programming, event handling, control structures, and debugging tools. Requirements Requirements Preferably, delegates should have attended the Excel Advanced course. Certificates Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Microsoft Excel Macros & VBA - In-company
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£750