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182 Courses

How to turn your creative passion into a career: first steps

5.0(5)

By The Arienas Collective

How to turn your creative passion into a career: take your first steps on this relaxed and welcoming workshop at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh led by Laura Ogilvie Jones coaching

How to turn your creative passion into a career: first steps
Delivered In-PersonJoin Waitlist
£60

First Aid for Teenagers

5.0(1)

By First Aid for Life

Ideal for the Duke of Edinburgh Skills You will complete the sections over multiple weeks and ideally consolidate the learning with a practical course. On completion, email me the login to the edofe portal and I will check progress and complete the online assessment. The course will take approximately 12 hours to complete when engaging in all elements of the training and spreading the content over multiple weeks. If you are buying this course for someone else to complete - please put their name into the course, as they would like it to appear on their certificate. You can make payment under a different name. (If you would like a practical course: www.firstaidforlife.org.ukrun hands-on courses for groups of friends throughout the UK, alternatively individuals can join one of our open scheduled courses at our training centre in London). First aid for teenagers covering adult, baby and child first aid: This course is designed to give you the knowledge to learn how to keep yourself and others safe and to know how to help should an accident happen. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. The course is ideal for babysitting, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Skills section and very useful content for the expedition too), sports leadership and as a vital life skill to equip teenagers with the skills to help themselves or friends if faced with a medical emergency. The course consists of illustrated step-by-step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and a short test yourself section fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your certificate. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency What to put in your first aid kit Vital information to give the emergency services The primary survey – What to do in those first few minutes Unresponsive and breathing How to put someone into the recovery position Unconscious and not breathing - Resuscitation CPR Resuscitating an adult, baby and child Heart attack and angina Choking Drowning Asthma Panic attacks and hyperventilation Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Internal bleeding Amputated parts Knocked out teeth Eye injuries Nose bleeds Fainting Bites and stings Burns Poisoning Alcohol poisoning Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Extremes of body temperature Useful advice Final lesson and certificates

First Aid for Teenagers
Delivered Online On Demand3 hours
£55

Silver clay boxes and beads

5.0(5)

By The Arienas Collective

Craft 3D jewellery on this one day intermediate silver clay boxes and beads class in Edinburgh City Centre

Silver clay boxes and beads
Delivered In-Person in Edinburgh + more
£145

Introduction Day to Shamanism 1st March 2025

4.9(30)

By School of Shamanism

Join me for a full immersive day, online and in Edinburgh at the Art and Spirituality Centre, with theory and practice to discover: 🔍What Shamanism is and its origins 🔍How to journey for yourself and another person 🔍How to retrieve a gift 🔍Introduction to healing: extractions and soul retrieval 🔍Power dance Please have with you: 🌟 a blindfold 🌟 your favourite scarf to be used as a magic cloak 🌟 a notebook if you like Shamanism is a spiritual practice that goes beyond every beliefs and culture and is about trying to reach your full potential as you walk on planet earth, so connecting yourselves to the whole. Shamans were described as the first physicians, magicians, artists, storytellers, spiritual beings. But shamans are healers that make changes in invisible realms to help healing in the ordinary reality of the community. Shamans see in the darkness while connecting with the divine outside the time in an altered state of consciousness. The Powerful Benefits of Shamanic Drumming Shamanic drumming can: 🌿 Reduce stress 🌿 Improve concentration 🌿 Open the door to self-acceptance 🌿 Encourage healthier lifestyle choices 🌿 Support cardiovascular health 🌿 Boost your immune system 🌿 Promote deeper self-awareness by synchronizing brain activity and inducing alpha waves 🌿 Help release negative emotions and emotional trauma Lunch is not included Giada's Journey Creative explorer of the human well-being with twenty years’ experience running events, workshops and retreats. Co-author of a non-profit book with other 33 Italian women about their stories in different countries. She has been learning to heal herself supporting a Holistic connection between mind, body and spirit. She has been studying and practicing Buddhist teachings, meditation and the Five Tibetan Rites Yoga in Nepal, India and Italy. Approached the imaginal world and dreams with the psychologist Elio Occhipinti and a regressive hypnosis journey with the vision of the psychiatrist Brian Weiss.  Her studies and practice have helped her become: Shamanic Practitioner and Teacher with the two years formal training in Scotland and Teacher Training in Wales  Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher, Ikigai Coach, Forest Therapy Guide qualified with Selene Calloni Williams at the Imaginal Academy and part of the Italian-Swiss Association for Counselling and Coaching, Aiscon.  Professional Esoteric Numerologist graduated at The Connaissance School of Numerology Corporate Mental Health Coach achieved with WeFocus Founder of Drink In Art exhibitions of local artists in private flats Founder of School of Shamanism creative and spiritual workshops, classes and therapies Founder of the Art and Spirituality Centre centre for creativity and well-being in Edinburgh By attending to our classes, workshops and retreats you agree to our TERMS AND CONDITIONS Payment  Bookings are non-refundable.  Disclaimer  By booking a class or workshop or retreat or 1-1 session -online or any other venues – with us, you release Giada Gaslini, Invisible Caims/School of Shamanism and any business partners working with Invisible Caims from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending. We recommend that you consult your GP regarding the suitability of undertaking an exercise programme, if the class you are booking includes it like with yoga or similar, and following all the safety instructions required before beginning to exercise. When participating in an exercise, there is the possibility of sustaining a physical injury. If you engage in this exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risk of injury to yourself. You acknowledge that coaching, shamanic healing and counselling are not to be used as a substitute for psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other professionals. Our sessions are aimed at inner research, problem solving and personal growth, they do not replace the work of doctors and psychotherapists because they do not consider, treat or aim to solve pathologies and symptoms that are strictly medical. All contracts subject to and governed by English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales according to my current insurance.   Added element of the disclaimer If the class happens in any venue and you are causing any damage to the property, you are taking responsibility of your actions. It is down to the individual to take personal responsibility when participating in physical activity and when entering a space that is used and shared by other parties. Invisible Caims does not take any responsibility about possible risks that may arise but can only advise and enforce guidelines and legal requirements as defined by the Scottish Government and local authorities.   

Introduction Day to Shamanism 1st March 2025
Delivered Online & In-Person in Edinburgh
£60 to £80

Co-working hot desk at the Art and Spirituality Centre

5.0(42)

By Art and Spirituality CIC

Art and Spirituality is a Community space for Creativity and Well-being. It is your sacred nest in Edinburgh to become an Inner Explorer and Soul Painter within your Heart. A beautiful renovated Studio Room and Therapy Room and aCafe. A space for everyone where to find healing, inspiration, self-expression and nourishment for your body and spirit through healthy food, classes, workshops and therapies run by different facilitators.  It is situated near Haymarket Station and many buses connect the city centre to Gorgie Road and Westfield: numbers 1,2,3,22,25,33,38,44 Join our creative spiritual community and come to work with us among beautiful canvasses in our studio. Find inspiration and calmness to concentrate on your work or project. We offer you the opportunity to rent a desk during the week and we offer fast connection and free tea and coffee in the studio. If you wish to have lunch or anything else in our Fusion Asian Cafe onsite, this is connected through an internal door. Orders at the cafe are not included in the rent. Other food options are available in the area of Gorgie-Dalry.  Disclaimer By booking a desk you release Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality CIC and Pigsy's Den (cafe) from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects whilein the venue.

Co-working hot desk at the Art and Spirituality Centre
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£25 to £35

Botanical Bookbinding

5.0(24)

By Bookbinding with Cass

Join Cass for a creative day of mark making and bookbinding inspired by local flora and fauna.

Botanical Bookbinding
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£110

Plastic Recycling Workshops - collect it and melt it!

4.8(10)

By Doba Studio

See how plastic bottle tops are remelted into beautiful objects!

Plastic Recycling Workshops - collect it and melt it!
Delivered In-Person in Edinburgh or UK WideFlexible Dates
£16 to £300

Online bookbinding and sketching course with kit

5.0(5)

By The Arienas Collective

Online bookbinding and sketching course hosted exclusively by The Arienas Collective and run by local artists Cass Barron of Bookbinding with Cass, and Mark Kirkham, the Edinburgh Sketcher

Online bookbinding and sketching course with kit
Delivered Online On Demand
£130

An Introduction to Property

By Property Overview Ltd

A course for those lacking property-specific education or requiring a broader perspective About Who Could Benefit? A 1-day intensive course for those who work in property and lack formalised property-specific training or have a one-sided background as well as those working with real estate sector clients and who are keen to understand them better. Suits those in the UK or abroad. This engaging course provides the big picture, context and fundamentals per topic, based on the insight and experience of a seasoned and approachable real estate practitioner. We deal with all asset types, but the main focus is commercial and alternative property sectors. We drill down where needed. We teach the fundamentals and show how everything fits together, making each attendee comfortable with lots of jargon in one engaging day. We use real examples and anecdotes to bring the theory to life, enabling attendees to relate this to their jobs. We teach theory & practice. We only use knowledgeable, engaging, approachable and energetic trainers. A course attracting rave reviews. A fuller curriculum stretching over 1.5 or 2 days is available (see Understanding Property or you can pick modules from other courses). Both courses are available to be taught in-house as well. Trainers: Kaushik Shah (London), Alan Thompson (Edinburgh) Modules An Introduction to Property (1 day course) Foundation knowledge for those working in property or with property clients at only £630pp (public course). It provides a birds-eye, measured 360° view of the property industry. It explains how it all fits together, what drives it, how things work and who does what. We get you comfortable with key bits of jargon that you are likely to come across day-to-day, related to the letting, management and investment side. Real Estate might be slow but is constantly evolving, and we provide insight into the most important trends including technology. We provide context on how property compares to stocks and bonds as an investment. The real-life case study ties everything back together. Modules in brief are: • Property needs occupiers to thrive: why buy, why rent? • Asset types explained • Insight into real market drivers, market cycles & market dynamics • Sector- and Asset-specific considerations • Technology impacts how property is used, built, let, sold & invested in • The traditional job roles • Property leasing & other jargon • The letting process, lease structures and lease events • The investment process, -styles and -vehicles • Investment-related jargon-busting • Property is slow but constantly evolving • Case study To see detailed course content please click ‘see content’ below. To book please email kaushik@propertyoverview.co.uk or fill in our booking form Next Date Available: Tuesday 4 July 2024 | C. London or onlineIn-house course ‘Introduction to Property’ Tailor-made foundation knowledge course for those working in property or with property clients. The course is designed by a senior practitioner with hands-on experience who understands what clients want. An extensive selection of course modules exist (check out the content of the 2-day course) and content can be created, added to or abbreviated as required, or worked around your business product. Pricing Find the best price.   Property Overview offers competitively priced, effective training courses with unique practitioner-led content. Applied, relevant content leads to greater impact and value-for-money. Pricing below is shown for public courses for individual bookings, and for in-house courses. To book one or several individual places on our on-line courses, please fill in our booking form or email kaushik@propertyoverview.co.uk For bookings of 4 or more staff an on-line in-house course is recommended, also as the content can be tailored around your needs and your products or services. This provides value for money and a more effective training course on top. An Introduction to Property (1 day course) £630 + VAT • Per Person + 20% VAT• No VAT is chargeable for courses sold to companies abroad• Prices upon application for courses taught abroad.In-house course ‘Introduction to Property’ £3,025 for 8 hrs, £4,240 for 1.5 days £5,335 for 2 days • UK VAT @ 20% where applicable• Includes up to 6 attendees, surcharge at £60 per day or £62.5 per 1.5 days per additional attendee + VAT• Modules can run across several days on-line, fitting into diaries better• Prices upon application for f2f courses taught abroad

An Introduction to Property
Delivered Online & In-PersonFlexible Dates
£630 to £5,335

Women in Healthcare Leadership Workshop

5.0(1)

By Own Your Success

Women in Healthcare Leadership Workshop Our Aims For This Workshop: Become clear about your leadership style and philosophy. Understanding how to navigate yourself and your team in a VUCA environment. How to communicate with presence and impact. Topic 1 Foundations For Effective Leadership Develop your leadership story – (know yourself) Your values, influences and leadership philosophy Clear vision and purpose as a leader Adapting style to suit the context Topic 2 Leading Through Rapid Change (Uncertainty) Exploring the VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Understanding the psychological process of change Resilience and stress management Topic 3 Communication Skills For Influential Leaders How to prepare to be present so you have a presence Explore and understand your own innate communication style Importance of voice, pace, trust, and rapport THE FACILITATOR Ruth Sangale Ruth has 20 years HR and OD experience in the public and private sectors, leaving the NHS in 2012 to set up her own business “Enjoy Work” and specialise in Creative Leadership development and executive coaching. She works internationally coaching and running residential leadership programs for global organisations such as UNICEF, WHO, UN Women, and PLAN International and charitable NGOs in a range of countries including, Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Kenya, and Belize. In the UK she designs and delivers workshops for mostly the NHS, on topics such as career development, resilience and positive psychology, feedback skills, coaching skills for leaders and team development. She is an ICF-accredited coach and has an M Sc in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership. In her work she uses creative tools such as drama, visualization, drawing, mindfulness and storytelling to stimulate creative thinking and develop leadership capability. She has two daughters and in her free time loves hiking, climbing mountains and salsa dancing. THE PANEL Sam Foster - Chief Nursing Officer - Oxford University Teaching Hospitals Sam joined the Board of Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT in September 2017 as an experienced Chief Nurse who previously worked at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust where she held the role of Chief Nurse for four years. Sam has also worked in a number of Trusts in clinical, operational and educational roles. Sam's portfolio includes the professional leadership and education of over 5,000 Nurses, Midwives and AHPs. In addition to the Executive leadership of the Trust Facilities and PFI Services, she is accountable for the Estates and delivery of the capital program. Sam leads the Urgent Care program across the Oxfordshire system. Avey Bhatia - Chief Nursing Officer - Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Trust Avey Bhatia is Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust. Avey returned to the Trust as Chief Nurse in November 2020, having trained as a critical care nurse at St Thomas’ in the early part of her career. Avey qualified in 1991 and her clinical experience includes theatres, general intensive care, coronary care and cardiothoracic nursing. She held various staff nurse and sister posts at hospitals in London before becoming Chief Nurse and Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2017.  Avey holds a postgraduate diploma in health services management and a Masters in Public Administration. She is also the Trust’s Director of Patient Experience, and the executive lead for adults’ and children’s safeguarding, and for infection, prevention and control. Beyond Guy’s and St Thomas’, Avey is Vice President for the Florence Nightingale Foundation and Honorary Vice President of The Nightingale Fellowship. She is a Trustee for the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group.  Caroline Alexander CBE - Group Chief Nurse - Barts NHS Trust Caroline graduated as a nurse in 1987 from Edinburgh University (BSc/RGN) and has an MSc in Nursing Studies from South Bank University (2001). From 1987 to 1993 she specialised in nursing older people in Edinburgh and then London at Guy’s Hospital as a ward sister. Caroline then worked for the Foundation of Nursing Studies for three years supporting nurses to use research in practice. In 1998 Caroline returned to the NHS and worked in Tower Hamlets in a range of roles within older people’s services. In 2005, Caroline took up her first Director post, as Director of Nursing and Therapies within Tower Hamlets PCT. With the clustering of PCTs in London in 2011, she took on the Director of Nursing and Quality within NHS East London and the City initially and then within NHS North East London when the clusters merged in 2012. until she joined NHS England as Regional Chief Nurse for London in April 2013. Caroline took up her current role of Chief Nurse for Barts Health in March 2016. Caroline was a 2008 Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from City, University of London in 2017, Middlesex University in 2018 and University of East London in 2021. She is a Trustee of the Foundation of Nursing Studies. In 2020 she was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Who will attend? Emerging Leaders looking to step into management roles Current Leaders looking to progress into senior management roles This workshop is open to any woman who works in health care and wants to take her next step in their career; women include trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a female-centered group. Group Rate Discounts 2-3 people, 7% discount 4+ people, 20% discount We have two group rates which you can take advantage of depending on the size of the group you wish to book: Option 1️⃣ Groups between 2 & 3 are eligible for the 7% Discount. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 2+  Option 2️⃣ For groups of over 4+ attendees, the eligible discount is 20%. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 4+  Where do I add the discount code? 

Women in Healthcare Leadership Workshop
Delivered OnlineJoin Waitlist
£340 to £425