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Come along and join in the festive spirit. In this workshop you will be making a selection of willow and rush Xmas tree decorations. Including reindeer..add a red nose, Xmas trees...add a little tinsel snow to the top and a 10" rush angel for the top of your tree, plus stars, and mini wreath hoops. Festive snacks and a glass of mulled wine included. Please choose from the morning or afternoon session. 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm

This two-day course will introduce you to different methods and techniques used within the metal industry, and you will come away with a finished product at the end (Example: ornamental garden flower, weather vane or a wall mounted coat rack).

Two day 'Introduction to Table Loom Weaving' workshop in the beautiful setting of Fisherton Mill in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Learn how to plan your weaving project, dress your loom (prepare your loom for weaving), read and understand weaving patterns and weave your own set of samples from a wide range of sustainable yarns and fibres in this relaxed & informative beginners weaving workshop. All materials and equipment are provided and you will leave with a clear handout of notes along with your first pieces of weaving!

***Limited Time Exclusive Bundle*** Life Just Got Better This Summer! Get Hard Copy + PDF Certificates + Transcript + Student ID Card as a Gift - Enrol Now Learn how to become a master craftsperson and find a great way to make a business from your DIY skills by taking our Furniture Restoration & Upholstery Training. The ability to revitalise ageing and old furniture to new glory has become lucrative, thanks to the many antique and repair TV shows that top the ratings. If you want the ability and knowledge to give new life and beauty to the most dilapidated heirlooms and neglected furnishings, this course will help you on your way and open new doors to fantastic DIY projects alongside grateful clients and customers. In this Furniture Restoration & Upholstery Training, You will be shown how to plan each project and source the materials, alongside preparing the perfect workspace. With our help, you will master techniques of wood rejuvenation, upholstery repair work and antique restoration. You can also expect to be guided with tips on producing exciting designs for furniture and brand new projects, in addition to health & safety tips and careeradvice for the budding professional. This comprehensive tutorial grants you access to all the DIY and restorative information you'll need to excel in this field. Sign up now for a fantastic future in furniture. Learning Outcomes Furniture Restoration & Upholstery Training: Appreciate the value and reasons for furniture restoration Know the requirements for each piece that you choose to restore Understand how to revitalise all types of wood and craft it carefully Learn how to remove and replace aged or torn upholstery Gain the ability to restore antiques to their former glory Discover how to design and make your own ambitious DIY projects Ensure you and your workplace are free from potential hazards and risks Attain an understanding of the career potentials for furniture workers in the UK and much more ... Furthermore, to help you showcase your expertise in Furniture Restoration & Upholstery, we have prepared a special gift of 1 hardcopy certificate and 1 PDF certificate for the title course completely free of cost. These certificates will enhance your credibility and encourage possible employers to pick you over the rest. This Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 1: Furniture Restoration Course 02: Home Decoration and Refurbishment Course Course 03: Textiles & Fabrics in Interior Design Course 04: Mastering Colour-Architectural Design & Interior Decoration Course 05: DIY Home Improvement Course 06: Handyperson Course 07: PUWER Course 08: Ladder Safety Course 09: Manual Handling Level 2 Course 10: Noise and Hearing Protection Training Course 11: COSHH Awareness Level 3 Course 12: RIDDOR Training Course 13: Workplace Health and Safety Diploma Course 14: First Aid Training Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Furniture Restoration & Upholstery: Pay once and get lifetime access to 14 CPD courses Certificates, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules designed by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) Curriculum of the Bundle Course 01: Furniture Restoration Introduction How to Get Started with Furniture Restoration Woods in Furniture Restoration How to Update Upholstery Restoring Antique Furniture DIY: Restoration Projects Safety Precautions in DIY Projects Career Information for Furniture Restorers in the UK Course 02: Home Decoration and Refurbishment Course Why Renovate Considerations Hiring and Working with Contractors Paperwork and Legal Obligations Design Inspiration, Ideas and Checklists (Part-1) Design Inspiration, Ideas and Checklists (Part-2) Course 03: Textiles & Fabrics in Interior Design Introduction To Chapters Introduction To Textile & Fabrics Natural Fibres and Textiles Synthetic Fibers and Textiles Fabric Know Hows End Use of Textiles and Fabrics Selecting and Recommending Textiles and Fabrics Conclusion Course 04: Mastering Colour-Architectural Design & Interior Decoration Introduction The Impact of Fashion and Colour Trends Colour Terminology Colour Basics and Neutral Colours Warm vs. Cool Colours Colour Schemes Colour Ratios and Applications Using Colour to Trick the Eye Conclusion Course 05: DIY Home Improvement Introduction to Home Improvement Paint Job Walls Doors and Windows Electrical Fixtures Outdoor Projects Plumbing Damp, Rots, and Pests Home Safety Course 06: Handyperson Introduction to Handyperson Basic Tools and Equipment Electrical Work Plumbing Skills Appliances General Carpentry Basic Maintenance Skills Walls and Floors Painting and Decorating Drilling, Tiling and Welding Construction Projects Health and Safety at Work Starting Own Business for Handyperson Course 07: PUWER Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Selection and Conformity of Work Equipment Safe Functionality of Work Equipment Monitoring and Evaluation of Work Equipment Maintenance of Work Equipment Course 08: Ladder Safety Introduction to Ladder Safety Ladder Classifications and Uses Pre-use Safety Inspections and Risk Assessment Setting Up and Safe Use of Ladders Placement Considerations and Securing a Ladder Course 09: Manual Handling Level 2 Introduction, Legislation and Guidance Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries Manual Handling Risk Assessments Controlling and Reducing the Risks Safe Lifting Techniques Course 10: Noise and Hearing Protection Training The Concept of Noise and Hearing Protection Identify, Assess and Control Noise at Workplace Health Effects of Loud Noise Safe Hearing Noise Control Laws and Legislation Hearing Conservation at Workplace Course 11: COSHH Awareness Level 3 COSHH Explained COSHH Regulations Health Problems Related to Hazardous Substances Identifying Hazardous Substances COSHH Risk Assessments Control Measures and Monitoring Implementing Control Measures Course 12: RIDDOR Training Health and Safety at Work and the Laws Managing for Health and Safety Risk Assessment and Common Risks RIDDOR Course 13: Workplace Health and Safety Diploma Health and Safety at Work and the Laws Managing for Health and Safety Risk Assessment and Common Risks Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Accidents and Ill Health at Work Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety Safety in Different Work Settings Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work Course 14: First Aid Training Introduction to Workplace First Aid Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid Incident Management at Work Primary Survey Secondary Survey Basic First-Aid Techniques Dealing with Minor Injuries at the Workplace Secondary Illness Loss of Responsiveness and CPR Secondary Illness Breathing Problems Secondary Illnesses and Injuries Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations Call for an Emergency CPD 140 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Furniture Restoration & Upholstery bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Furniture Restoration & Upholstery is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, laptops, tablets and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so that you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path This course provides a full learning curve for the restoration of antique furniture and DIY furniture design work. As such, it is appropriate for the following roles and careers: Upholstery & Furniture Technician Furniture Repair Technician Upholstery Service Manager Antiques and Furniture Restorer Interior / Furniture Designer Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included You will get the PDF Certificate for the title course (Furniture Restoration) absolutely Free! Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the title course (Furniture Restoration) absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

Add a specialism and tap a new detailing market. Motorbike detailing is an untapped market for many detailers. Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this course will give you the best-practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles in a safe and effective manner, taking the guesswork out of a new sector. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place, and all training vehicles will be provided for you. Professional Motorcycle Detailing Designed specifically for established Professional Detailers, this course will give you the best-practice knowledge and skills required to perform in-depth detailing and related work on motorcycles. At the end of the course, you will sit a brief theory assessment to ensure the specific, and general, knowledge has been taken on board prior to the award of your qualification. You are not required to hold a Motorbike Licence as no riding will be taking place and all training vehicles will be provided for you   Course Details: Health & Safety How to market yourself as a Motorcycle Detailer Safe handling of motorcycles - side/centre stands, paddock stands, jacking Assessment of motorbike condition Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of the tank, fairings, screen and exposed surfaces: Washing processes, pre-wash & snow foam, acids and alkalis, fallout removers and in-depth cleaning practices Cleaning, decontamination & preparatory work of wheels Suspension, running gear, swing arm and fork degreasing and cleaning Safe fairing panel removal Engine cleaning Chain and sprockets inspection, cleaning and re-lubrication Paintwork inspection and defect identification Introduction to small-area machine polishing equipment Perspex polishing Paint, plastic, wheel, metal, chrome, anodised, powder coat and anti-corrosion protection options Helmet and visor care Theory assessment   This is a very intensive course if you have little experience, and we recommend that those new to the industry or with little experience use it as a bolt-on to another of our training courses. When you leave the Academy it will then be up to you to build on the knowledge you have gained by putting it into practice, with ongoing support from the training team. Course Length 1 Day (0930-1600) Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Completion of Level 1, Level 1 Experience Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included Group Size One-to-One

The Small Winged Armchair uses all the same skills and techniques that are needed when upholstering a full size armchair – it’s just smaller and easier to handle. The 4 day course is 100% hands-on, practical and fully supported at all stages.

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If you want to bag-make with genuine leather but are nervous of trying it, this weekend is ideal for you. It will give you the confidence to make your own leather bags at home and you’ll make some fab friends along the way! VERY IMPORTANT! Before booking, please check that your machine can cope with sewing at least 6 layers of faux leather or vinyl. Flat sewing is fine – if the machine can do that, we can manage lumps and bumps! **This retreat is a little different from many others in that making a bag isn’t the point of the weekend, although you will indeed make one. The focus is on learning new transferable techniques and skills that you will be able to use on so many bags you make in the future. We have our own ‘Retreat Suite’ of rooms, including a spacious, light and airy sewing room which is equipped with a display screen so everyone can easily see demonstrations from a working viewpoint. We also have our own bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you wish, you are free to continue work after dinner and until as late (or early!) as you like. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric scissors and any other favourite sewing tools, but everything else is provided. We’ll have a good selection of fabrics, vinyls and leather for you to browse and purchase if you wish, at retreat-only prices.  Come and join us in the exclusive Facebook group Bag Makers Retreat at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bagmakersretreat/ for all the latest retreat info, chat, gossip and more, plus a chance to meet other like-minded folks.  If you have dietary requirements, please tell me before you book, so I can be sure we can meet your needs. All meal main courses are included in the retreat fee, as are Saturday and Sunday lunches and breakfasts. Starters, desserts and drinks with meals are not included but the meals are so huge you probably won’t want starters and desserts anyway!! Tea and coffee is available whenever you need, but you do have to make it yourself!  If you’d like to stay an extra night or two, maybe to arrive on Thursday or leave on Monday if you have a long drive, let me know and I’ll check availability with our host. If you’d prefer to travel by train, we are happy to ferry you to and from the station, just ask. Please aim to arrive no later than 2pm as we have a lot of pattern cutting and fabric choosing to get through on Friday! Friday The fun starts here as you arrive at your weekend home-from-home – a beautifully refurbished, 4-star 18th century coaching inn with all the comforts you would expect. You’ll have time to settle into your own delightfully comfortable en-suite room which has all the anticipated little luxuries, before an introductory get-together with me and your companions in the sewing room at 2pm. You’ll be given your own copy of the bag pattern, which is very beginner- and strong domestic machine-friendly (see note in bold at the top of the page), but which will incorporate a lot of features and techniques that are also in much more complex designs, making this an excellent springboard to any leather or other bag you want to make. Then you can wallow in the plentiful stash of leathers and fabrics to choose from. All the leather, fabrics, interfacing, stabiliser, threads and bag hardware you need are supplied. As soon as you’re ready, you can start preparing and cutting out your pattern and some of the bag pieces so we can hit the ground running in the morning. After a superbly-cooked and substantial evening meal at around 6pm or so, you are welcome to continue working in the sewing room or to simply relax and chat there before bed. Saturday After an excellent breakfast, we can really start work learning some new skills and beginning work on construction. You’ll work at your own pace from around 9am with no pressure – I want your weekend to be fun and not stressful! We will walk through the techniques together and I will be there the whole time to answer questions and troubleshoot any tricky bits. You’ll also have the chance to try sewing with faux leather , if you haven’t already, and we’ll explore ways and techniques to use and apply rivets.  Refreshments are freely available all day and you can take a break whenever you wish. A light lunch (with homemade cake!!) is also provided and we’ll have a short break in the middle of the day. The rest of the day will be similar to Friday – sewing, dinner at 6ish and more sewing if you wish to before bed. Do feel free to have a walk or just sit outside for a breather if the weather is kind. Sunday How can it be Sunday already?? Breakfast over, we’ll get back to work. You will need to allow a few minutes to pack and check out of your room, as it has to be made ready for Monday’s guests. Apart from that, it’s uninterrupted sewing (with refreshments and lunch breaks!) until your bag is finished. We’ll be heading off for a lightish lunch at 12.30pm or so. We have the sewing room for the rest of the day. If you don’t quite get done, there’s absolutely no need to worry as you’ll easily be able to complete your bag at home. If you finish earlier feel free to head home whenever you’re ready. Amongst loads of other hints and tips, you’ll learn – Choosing and handling leather How to make professional quality rolled handles Creating and applying custom bag feet How to create a zipped pocket the pro way How to use edge paint and get a professional finish with it Sewing the bag together and topstitching Reducing bulk with leather A sneaky way of getting your bag right-sides-out without ugly seams! An easy way to add a zipper pull without tools Working with different types of rivet machine and loads more. You’ll have an exclusive pattern, created just for the Retreats, which includes comprehensive mini-tutorials and full instructions. And I hope you have a lot of fun and make new friends while you learn!!  I never abandon my students at the end of the course so if you get stuck on anything at home, you are welcome to give me a shout on Messenger and we’ll sort out your problem together. The not-so-small print Book your place using the simple booking system below – just click on your choice of dates and go from there. The full price is £465.00. The deposit of £65 is non-refundable if you cancel but can, however, be credited towards a future retreat booked within the next 6 months. It is completely refundable if I or the venue cancel. The booking page only shows the Friday, but the course is running until Sunday. The balance of £400.00 is payable by approx 6 weeks before the retreat date and payment instructions will be sent to you in good time. Cancellations 4 weeks or less before the retreat date can only be refunded if someone on the waiting list can come instead. If you book, pay and attend without pre-checking that your machine can sew the required thicknesses, as detailed in the note at the top of the page, I’m afraid no refunds will be given if it proves that your machine can’t cope during the Retreat. I may have a machine available to lend, but can’t promise one. *Don’t worry that your booking confirmation may be headed Unicorn Studios – it’s just the site that I’ve run my booking system from for years… it’s not a scam!! *

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