Wool courses in Nottingham

Exploring the unique texture of felted knitting to create art, sculpture and many other practical purposes!

Overview Needle crafting is a fascinating form of art that transforms wool into 3d forms. Learn how to create masterpieces with wool with our exclusive Needle Felting 101 course. With our course, you can learn the core techniques of turning wool into art. Our comprehensive course will introduce you to key tools and materials used in needle felting. From engaging modules, you will learn basic to advanced-level needle felting techniques. Here, you will learn how to create animal sculptures and figurines. You will also learn the skills to create needle-felted items. By the end of the course, you will master the art of needle felting. Join now! Course Preview Learning Outcomes Get introduced to the fundamentals of needle felting Familiarise yourself with the needle felting tools and materials Grasp effective needle felting techniques Learn the skills to create animals and sculpture Know how to make different items with needle felting Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email. What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? Needle Felting Who Should Take this Needle Felting? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Needle Felting 101 is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ This exclusive Needle Felting 101 will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as  Needle Artist Craft Seller Crafting Teacher Module 01: Introduction to Needle Felting Introduction to Needle Felting 00:13:00 Module 02: Needle Felting Tools and Materials Needle Felting Tools and Materials 00:16:00 Module 03: Basic Needle Felting Techniques Basic Needle Felting Techniques 00:18:00 Module 04: Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques 00:17:00 Module 05: Animal Sculptures and Figurines Animal Sculptures and Figurines 00:19:00 Module 06: Needle Felted Animals Needle Felted Animals 00:13:00 Module 07: Other Needle Felted Items Other Needle Felted Items 00:17:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Learn to weave, 'off-loom' with Sarah Ward, via Zoom

Learn to weave, 'off-loom' with Sarah Ward, via Zoom

Learn to weave, 'off-loom' with Sarah Ward, via Zoom

Description Crochet is the wonderful production of creativity and dedication. Master the astonishing crochet pattern and create a wonderful floral wreath for decorating your home or for a gift for your friends. Crochet uses yarn and crochet hook to produce excellent fabric and other designs out of cotton. The course first familiarizes you with the essential crochet tools such as crochet yarn, different types of crochet hooks, wool wash, wool needles, yarn bobbins, knit blockers, etc. You will know the mandatory and less important tools and materials. Then, you will learn three types of crochet flower pattern - puff flower, Hibiscus flower and Irish flower. You will also know to make Irish flower leaf. Next, the course will show you to make two kinds of pistils: corkscrew and Irish lace round button. Finally, using the above knowledge, you will know how to make a Floral Wreath. Assessment: This course does not involve any MCQ test. Students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the instructor will check and assess the work. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Floral Wreath Design for Beginners is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Floral Wreath Design for Beginners is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Let`s Prepare! Introduction FREE 00:03:00 Materials and Tools 00:02:00 What Will We Crochet? 00:03:00 Flowers, Pistils and Leaves Puff Flower - How to Crochet 00:10:00 Puff Flower - Pattern Reading 00:02:00 Hibiscus Flower - How to Crochet 00:12:00 Hibiscus Flower - Pattern Reading 00:16:00 Irish Lace Rose - How to Crochet 00:02:00 Irish Lace Rose - Pattern Reading 00:05:00 Corkscrew Spiral - How to Crochet 00:01:00 Corkscrew Spiral - Pattern Reading 00:06:00 Irish Lace Button or Pistil - How to Make 00:07:00 Irish Lace Leaf - How to Crochet 00:02:00 Assembling the Wreath Irish Lace Leaf - Pattern Reading 00:12:00 Wreath Base 00:03:00 Assembling 00:02:00 Thank you! 00:02:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Design Sinking: How to Fail at Design Thinking - and How to Do It Better Design Thinking is ubiquitous these days. From developing new payment processes for car parks to optimizing the patient experience in public hospitals, from designing blockchain scenarios for savings banks to improving the employee experience at tech start-ups, from building intrapreneurial ventures for mobility providers to designing business models for aircraft parts logistics, from large-scale digital transformation campaigns on enterprise level to designing whole strategies of start-ups, SMEs and major corporations alike... Looking back to the last years as an innovation consultant and facilitator, the list could go on and on. Browsing all those cases one might easily get the impression that Design Thinking is some kind of 'magic wand' to just do it all - better, faster, cheaper and of course instantly ready for implementation, with a 100% guaranteed success rate. Germans would call it a 'Eierlegende Wollmilchsau' (engl. fig. 'egg laying wool-milk-pig'). Of course, it is not. Nevertheless, it has undoubtedly proven to be a highly important tool to master the transformations we're facing on so many levels.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Daisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres. With fiction, Daisy's wishlist roughly falls into three categories – if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better! 1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like Hurricane Season, Under The Skin or In The Cut to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like Detransition, Baby or A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it’ll go straight to the top of her. 2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of Greta and Valdin or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like Palm Springs. Daisy is a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that’s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple. 3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it’s a delightful Knives Out or Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in! Overall, whether it’s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it’s stylish and smart – and maybe even a bit sexy – Daisy would love to see it. Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren’t given enough space in publishing. On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She’d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive. A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor. Daisy is not the right fit for Children’s or YA authors.  Daisy would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Daisy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 26th February 2025

Executive functioning skills are the missing link between intentions and actions. In this presentation, we will identify executive functioning skills and discuss how ADHD and related neurodiversity diagnoses impact them.

This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past. We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.