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This is a practical, hands-on course that will enable a beginner to create water features right from the start. You will learn how to install pumps, pipes and the all-important final touch.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

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Topics

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Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Hands on with demonstration by teacher. You will build your own water feature in a style that is your own creation guided by an experienced local artist.

Outcomes

At the completion of this course you will have a fully functioning water feature for your garden

You know you want something new but where do you start? This course will give you a guide to different schemes like tonal, harmonious and complementary, how to use texture and patterns to alleviate the potential boredom of using one colour, how to give the illusion of space, create a balance unified scheme or a bolder and more dramatic look.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

tba

Topics

The subject covered will be:- – Learning your style – Developing a colour scheme – Understanding how to use texture & patterns in your scheme – Where to find products for your own home design

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Teacher presentation, class discussions, hands-on practical tasks and handouts.

Outcomes

Students will gain sufficient knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to complete small scale home decorating projects.

The flow of Qi directly affects your personal and work experiences. This course teaches you to detect energy blockages, improve Qi quality, enhance your life and align your work and home energies.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

Please bring pen, paper, and home/office plan to scale

Topics

• Learn how to detect energy blockages
• improve Qi flow
• enhance any aspect of your life
• align your work and home energies with who you are today

Career Prospects

n/a

Teacher Bio

The presenter, Carole Fogarty, is a trainer of Feng Shui practitioners.

Prepare your house for Christmas without having to resort to store bought decorations.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Student Instructions

Please bring a pen and note book.
For first class select some/all of the following:-

• Secateurs or scissors
• Fresh Flowers – Your choice – Conditioned in bucket of water
• An example: Lilies, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Orchids, Roses.
• Foliage from the garden (say 4–5 varieties).
• 1 x Attractive hardy branch, possibly pine, camellia..
• Pine, cones, berries, nuts.
• 1 x Block of oasis.
• Christmas Decorations
• Attractive solid container/vase to hold block of oasis.
• Satin ribbons/candy sticks or wrapped chocolates
• 20 or 22g wire.

Topics

• The tool kit
• Planning the arrangement – The occasion, style and container
• Selection and Care for flowers and plant material
• The bunch and strauss made easy.
• Accessorising – Wrapping and bows
• Possibilities of the base medium

Career Prospects

Not applicable

Delivery Style

Hands-on

Outcomes

Translate your individuality into creative floral arrangements incorporating those chrissie decorations you have in your cupboard from last year.

Teacher

Julia Rose Stewart

This course is designed for the beginner or those with an interest in interior design. It looks at the basics of creating your perfect interior design project. Learn the processes required to turn your ides from initial concept to reality and achieve that stylish look that suits your lifestyle.

Entry Requirements

None

Student Instructions

Bring a pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, glue stick, colored pencils, a visual diary or scrap book, a selection of home magazines suitable for cutting.

Topics

Planning, budgets, principles and elements of design, form & function, space, lighting.

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Class discussions and workshop, with hands-on practical tasks and handouts.

Outcomes

Students will gain sufficient knowledge, skills and confidence to understand how to evaluate their ideas and what they want to achieve in their home design project.

This course is designed for those with some understanding of Interior Design and follows on from our introductory course. In this course you will expand on knowledge already gained to assist you in creating a look that is unique and suits your tastes and lifestyle.

Entry Requirements

Interior Design 1 or some interior decorating experience.

Student Instructions

Bring a pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, glue stick, colored pencils, a visual diary or scrap book, a selection of home magazines suitable for cutting.

Topics

The subjects covered will be:- – Documentation in design – Colour Consultations – Display boards – Presentation skills

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

tba

Outcomes

tba

In this workshop we will show you how to create the festive atmosphere that you want in the lead up to and during Christmas. This is a hands on course.

Entry Requirements

None

Student Instructions

Bring a pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, glue stick, colored pencils, a visual diary or scrap book , a selection of home magazines suitable for cutting

Topics

Tips on how to create a stylish and festive atmosphere for Christmas – colour schemes, decorating, tables settings and accessories.

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Class discussions and workshop, with hands-on practical tasks and handouts.

Outcomes

Students will gain sufficient knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their home styling project for Christmas.

If you are looking to change or update your home interior then this course is for your. Designed for the beginner, this course teaches you the basics of interior decoration including colour and fabrics, finding your decorating style, planning a project and more.

Entry Requirements

none

Student Instructions

Please bring a pen, pencil, scissors, ruler, glue stick, colored pencils, paints & paint brush (suggest Mont Marte 12pce Acrylic Paints 12ml & size 2 flat or round brush) a visual diary or scrap book, a selection of home magazines suitable for cutting.

Topics

Planning a project, design basics, colour – schemes and psychology, fabrics & texture, finding your decorating style.

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

Teacher presentation, class discussions, hands-on practical tasks and handouts.

Outcomes

Students will gain sufficient knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to complete small scale home decorating projects.