2365 Recreational courses

Learn to crochet, learn the basic stitches to get you started. Hook and yarn included.

Join us in the pottery studio for an afternoon creating your garden fantasy seed heads/ pods.  You’ll see lots of examples to fire your imagination, then be instructed on how to create the various shapes and styles. You be instructed on how to enable them to sit on bamboo canes or metal rods. Guidance and demonstration of how to apply your choice of colours will be given to help you bring your creations to life. They will be left with us for the kiln firing process and will be ready to collect in approx 3 weeks. They will look fantastic in your garden pots or borders when you take them home.  Suitable for complete clay newbies or those wishing to expand their ceramic skills. Min Age 16

Silver stacking rings taster session for complete beginners -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few hours to have a brief introduction to silver Jewellery techniques. Learn to use basic tools and techniques and go home with a ring stack! The ticket price includes the costs of precious materials. Join us to create THREE gorgeous Sterling Silver stacking rings . You will create THREE rings in your choice of FIVE designs. Price includes all materials and instruction. This also includes light refreshments. About the workshop Make your own stunning sterling silver stacking rings - choice of different designs. There are also different texture and forming tools to choose from, to make your stack unique to you. We cover a range of silversmithing techniques in this workshop so it really is a great introduction to working with silver. Who is it for? Beginners onwards. Please note that a good level of dexterity and eyesight is required. Over 16s with accompanying adult. What will I learn? You'll learn the basics of jewellery making including annealing, sawing, filing, soldering, shaping and forming, texturing and polishing. What's included? We provide all the equipment and materials you will need including the sterling silver to make your rings. Tea, coffee and cake are also included on the day. What shall I bring? Reading glasses if you use them. Also to keep you safe it's best to wear closed toed shoes, tie long hair back and avoid loose flappy clothes. For more information about our terms and conditions, please refer to the link on our Facebook page, or feel free to contact us. Please be aware that cancellations made within two weeks of the event date will forfeit the workshop fee, although we may be able to fill your place and offer a refund. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum of three people attending. Should this happen, your payment will be fully refunded. We are committed to ensuring that every participant has a fantastic time, and we can't wait to see you at our next workshop!

A starting class covering the absolute basics of free motion embroidery with plenty of hints and tips to get your started with this very satisfying technique.

A slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clay to create your own Frankenstein Monster Pot! Suitable for all ages and ideal for families.

A payment plan is available, please contact us for more details. WSET Level 3 in Wines Award is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. If you are looking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.  What the course covers * Wine Tasting: Taste, describe and analyse wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting * Food and Wine Matching: A guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully * Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels * Wine Production: Learn about the production factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine from vineyard to bottling * Light Wines: Learn about the styles of wines produced in the key wine regions and districts of the world: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Greece, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, England and Wales * Sparkling Wines: Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries: France, Spain, Italy, Germany, New World - Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa * Fortified Wines: Learn about the methods of production/main styles of fortified wines from the key wine countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Australia Examination: The examination is in two parts and takes place in the afternoon session of the final day of the course. The WSET Exam fee is included in the course cost. * Theory paper: a combined theory paper consisting of a 50 question multiple-choice section and a four question short answer written section. 2 hours. * Tasting: a blind tasting of two wines. A mark of 55% required in all sections to pass. 1 hour. The qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 3 Vocational Qualification. To view the full course specification, including examples of exam questions, please click HERE.  [https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11731/wset_l3wines_specification_en_highres_may2022_issue2.pdf] Recommended Private Study: 56 hours additional private study is recommended for this course. It is strongly recommended the majority of the private study is done in preparation for each session. Private study is essential to ensure that you are ready and prepared for the exam. Entry requirements: Although not essential, we do recommend you have completed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines before enrolling on the course. The syllabus assumes that candidates already possess a good basic understanding of simple wine making techniques, key grape varieties and viticultural patterns. The fee of £825 includes * All WSET course materials including; 'Accounting For Style And Quality' course manual (comprehensive 250 page textbook), Study Guide and Full SAT Tasting Card * All wine tasting samples (60 to 70 wines) * The use of professional ISO tasting glasses * 6 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor * Teaching of the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine [https://www.localwineschool.com/files/pdf/wset_l3_wines_sat_en_jun-2016.pdf] (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently in preparation for the tasting exam * Two fully marked mock tasting exams and weekly written exam technique sessions to ensure you are fully prepared for the exam * Comprehensive student support by WSET certified educator outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course * Registration with WSET and all examination fees * Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion * VAT at 20%  (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Special Educational Needs Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. 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-3-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

The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.  The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence. What the course covers * Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting * Food and Wine Matching: You will learn about the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully * Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wines * Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels * Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery * Grape Varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI's) around the world * Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories * Key Wine-Producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Examination: The 1 hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam is taken in the afternoon of the final day of the course and the exam fee is included in the course cost. A mark of 55% required to pass. Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin. N.B. In addition to classroom teaching, students are expected to complete around 12 hours of private study in their own time. No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course [https://www.localwineschool.com/manchester/events/professional-courses/wset-courses/wset-course-level-1-in-class/]. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to consider this option. We recommend you read the course specification document HERE [https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/11718/wset_l2wines_specification_en_jun2022_issue11.pdf] for full details of the content, structure and assessment criteria. Any questions please get in touch. The course fee includes * All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book, and SAT ® Tasting Card * Approx 40 delicious wines to taste including Champagne & Port * The use of professional ISO tasting glasses * 3 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor * Teaching of the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently * Registration with WSET and all examination fees * Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion * Practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE * Comprehensive student support outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course * VAT at 20%  (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Special Educational Needs Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. 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-2-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

 Fairy House Workshop - a wonderful two day workshop for majickal adults ( min age 16yrs)  In The first session we teach you how to create your own pottery Fairy House, returning on the second session a couple of weeks later to glaze/ colour your piece after it’s been bisque fired.  We will take you through the project step-by-step, to create your dream fairy house with moulds, stamps and free-hand making. Using all of your fairy imagination 🧚 During your return session, two weeks later, your pieces will have been fired ready for you to glaze. Glazing is the process of painting on different coloured effects ready for your piece to return back into the kiln and the finished creation will be ready to collect  approx 3 weeks later. Your finished piece could have the addition of an led light when you take it home, so you will see if the fairy folk have moved in ❣️ We’re so excited to share this wonderful, creative workshop with you x dust off your fairy wings and get out your wands ready for a majickal experience.  Suitable for clay newbies and those wishing to expand their handbuilding ceramics skills. Min Age 16

Learn how to make your own hallmark quality silver clay jewellery in this private class at The Arienas Collective creative workshop hub in Edinburgh City Centre

Maker Space sessions and introduction to digital manufacturing, utilising  open source design software, 3D Printer, CNC Router, Laser-cutter, and digital embroidery. Small groups and expert tuition ensures everybody leaves with something they have designed and made.