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The second (but slightly different) of our fundraising workshops led by Ann Wise, Historic Church Buildings Support Officer. Discover how to develop your project from ‘vision to reality’ and getting to the stage of applying for grants. Lots of top tips! Programme still being planned – we’re delighted that Kate Ford, Church Giving Officer will again be joining us.

Learn about line and form. Cover all aspects of tone. Make your pictures come alive with simple perspective tricks. Create realistic space. Introduction to shading.

This is the first module of a series designed to provide thorough, professional training in leatherworking and accessory making. Each module has been carefully designed to equip individuals with key skills for starting a career in this sector, broadening their industry knowledge, or embarking on their own journey with solid foundational skills. During the lesson, you will learn how to proficiently handle a variety of essential hand tools and how to distinguish leather types and understand their suitability for specific projects and techniques. You will gain insights into the technical aspects of leatherworking, including preparation, marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing, skiving, debossing, and more. You will receive valuable handouts, curated lists of leather and tool suppliers for ongoing reference, and create personalised samples for your own reference. Summary of topics covered in the class: – Leather types, tanning, finishings, and best uses – Leather preparation, pattern placement and leather marking – Leather cutting, beveling and creasing – Leather gluing and reinforcing – Leather skiving – Tool sharpening By the end of the tuition, you will have: – Worked with a variety of tools and various leathers, creating a catalogue of samples to take home – Gained a comprehensive understanding of leather types and the ability to select the correct material for your project – Developed confidence in utilising a wide range of specific tools for leather preparation, marking, finishing, cutting and more – Acquired an understanding of working with diverse leather types and thicknesses, with the ability to source and select appropriate tools for the specific material you intend to use – Obtained a thorough understanding of the differences and best uses of reinforcements, stiffeners, and stabilisers Included in the course: You will receive useful paper handouts containing: – A list of tools and materials used during the lesson(s), with descriptions and usage instructions – A list of recommended suppliers for leather and fittings, both in London and online – A glossary of leather types and characteristics You will also be provided with catalogued material swatches, including: – Main leather types – Reinforcements, stiffeners, and stabilisers Find all modules here: https://the-london-leather-workshop.cademy.co.uk/

Perfect for work team socials ,birthdays ,hen celebrations & more

A free creative writing workshop on the the theme of 'The Bridge'. Be guided through writing a scene on a bridge and explore why this setting is so useful for character and plot.

Join us this November for a FREE in-person workshop in Chelmsford, which introduces SMEs to a variety of AI tools useful for improving business processes!

Try your hand at the pottery wheel and paint your finished piece, group sessions get to sculpt while they wait their turn on the wheel.