78 Recreational courses in Manchester

Learn the basics of bartending and have a fun-filled week in Manchester City Center! Fast-track your way into the bartending industry with 1 week of hands-on training with our highly-experienced instructors. Next Available Sessions (please write in the note which one you prefer) 📅 18th-21th March 2024 ⏰ Monday to Thursday 12.00-4.00pm, Friday 19.00-23.00📍 Sicilian NQ - Bar and Restaurant, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ 📅 13th-17th May 2024 ⏰ Monday to Thursday 12.00-4.00pm, Friday 19.00-23.00📍 Sicilian NQ - Bar and Restaurant, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ 📅 22nd-26th Jul 2024 ⏰ Monday to Thursday 12.00-4.00pm, Friday 19.00-23.00📍 Sicilian NQ - Bar and Restaurant, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ Calendar: Monday to Thursday 12pm to 16pm plus one evening of real experience from 17 to 23 on Friday * Gain the equivalent of 3 months bar experience * Master 20 classic cocktails * You be awarded with a Dirextra's certificate to showcase your skills to employers at the end of your course * Licensed Premises Staff Training Online Course and Certificate included in the course to be done online after the week of practical experience * A fun experience * Suitable for beginners Duration: 20 hours over 1 week Destinations: Manchester City Center WHY IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? * Add some new certified skills to your CV (get 2 certificates) * Start working as soon as you finish the course * Earn some extra cash while studying or working * Get a taste of the fast-paced bartending industry and see if it’s for you * Start in an entry level bartending position and work your way up to the top COURSE PROGRAMME You’ll learn: * The bartender’s role and responsibilities * How to set up the bar * Basic pour techniques * How to make simple garnishes  * The art of perfect service * how to make 20+ classic cocktails from limoncello bramble and whiskey sours to espresso martini and old fashion using fresh ingredients * Learn basic bartending techniques like muddling, churning, shaking and stirring. You’ll learn how to layer shots, blend cocktails, pour and use a jigger. You’ll also become familiar with key bar tools and basic equipment * Learn the fundamentals of your favourite spirits and their origins to impress friends, customers and potential employers. We’ll cover vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey and brandy. You will also gain an insight into beer and wine * On the practical night you will put in place what you learned in a fast-pace bar serving and preparing cocktails for real customers COURSE VENUE Sicilian NQ,  award winning "Best Neighbourhood  Bar 2023 - Central Manchester", it's a charming mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Northern Quarter is a cool neighbourhood, with lively street art, bohemian bars and independent shops. It's home to lively restaurants and some of the city's biggest music venues, featuring concerts from trendy independent bands and famous artists.

Authentic Art workshops led by a local artist.

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is an ideal starting point for any wine enthusiast who: * is considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry * would like to improve their knowledge of wine through more structured training, and be awarded a certificate to prove they know their stuff It is an enjoyable, relaxed and interactive course designed to introduce participants, in a structured way, to wine styles, storing and serving of wine, and food and wine matching.  No prior experience of wine tasting is necessary. There is a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the day to ensure you have met all the criteria, and can be awarded the certificate. The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification. The Fee includes: * All WSET course materials * Professional WSET tuition by WSET Certified tutor * Wine samples to taste during the day. * We teach you the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently * registration with WSET, all examination fees, and an internationally-recognised certificate upon successful completion * Tea & coffee breaks * VAT at 20% Funding Funding for this course is available:  DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine School has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE [https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/get-help/develop/our-courses/wset-level-1-in-wines] Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa

Cheese and wine are known as a classic combination, but when you examine a well-stocked dairy counter and then the shelves at a good wine shop, the obvious question that comes to mind is this: just which cheese with which wine? Now's the chance to engage in a couple of hours of research on the topic, as we match a range of delicious cheeses with some classic wines from around the globe. We'll also talk about food and wine matching more generally, and you'll pick up some really good tips to take away and practice at home. On the evening we will try six different cheese and wine combinations, some of them classics - goat's cheese with Sauvignon Blanc, mature Cheddar with a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, Stilton and port - but some less well-known. Have you ever tried cheese with sparkling wine, for example? So don your foodie hat, wet your wine whiskers and come along for an evening of fun and fromage!

BOHS P904 - Management and control in leisure, display, therapy and other non-industrial systems is there to provide background and an overview of the risk of Legionella infection and how it can be controlled in leisure, display, therapy and other non-industrial water systems. It is a requirement of this course that candidates have successfully completed P901- Legionella- Management and Control of Building Hot and Cold Water Services [Syllabus GM.1]. Where both P901 and P904 courses are run on subsequent days or as a combined course then this pre-requirement is waived.

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Join us for this fun pottery pet /animal workshop. ( suitable for clay newbies , min age 16yrs)  Bring along photos / pictures of your chosen pet / animal.  Your host will demonstrate and guide you every step of the way to create a fab caricature. This workshop is always a sell out and places get booked up quickly. Don’t miss out. ( PLEASE NOTE - no long legs 😬 if you want to do a horse etc it will be made as a bust ) 

Endfield Farm pottery is peaceful Artist owned studio, offering pottery and ceramic art classes on our farm in the Cheshire countryside. We have a range of pottery classes and ceramic art workshops, for beginners to experienced. We are close to the pretty village of Lymm and the market towns of Warrington, Knutsford and Altrincham. Only 14 miles from Manchester centre.

Phoenix Pottery and Art Studio ( previously Endfield Farm Pottery ) is an Artist owned creative space offering pottery and art and craft classes in Golborne near Warrington, Cheshire. We have a range of pottery and art / craft classes and workshops, for beginners to experienced. Near Warrington, St Helens, Wigan and approx 20 miles from Manchester and Liverpool centres.

Do you want to get some training in the hospitality sector? We are waiting here for you in Knight Training, come to get your Award in Licensed Hospitality Operations now and train with us! This qualification is designed for those new to running or looking to run, licensed retail premises. Don't waste any more time and give us a call on 0330 999 3199 to find more about it!