This accredited course is intended for learners who have completed the Level 1 in Craft & Enterprise course and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award in Craft & Enterprise.
On this course, you will explore how to develop your skills further in drawing and painting and experiment using a variety of art and paint materials, and gain confidence to create some beautiful pieces of artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce artwork and complete a written portfolio of work towards the Level 2 Award in Craft and Design. If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands or AIM Level 2 Award in Craft Design or Level 2 in Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
This accredited course is intended for learners who have some experience in Decoupage crafts and completed the Level 1 in Craft & Enterprise course and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award in Craft & Enterprise.
On this course, you will explore how to develop skills further, in a variety of decoupage techniques and create beautifully decorated artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of art pieces, a sketchbook of design ideas and complete a written portfolio of work towards the Level 2 Award in Craft and Design. If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands or AIM Level 2 Award in Craft Design or Level 2 in Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
This is a beginner level course to explore different artistic crafts using paper, for example various printing techniques and creating simple 3D objects in papier maché. You will develop your skills and create a variety of printed art pieces, textured and patterned paper to use with papier maché pieces and also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of art and written work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
Join this exciting new accredited course and explore the different stitching patterns and styles used in traditional Japanese Art of Sashiko embroidery - understand the origins and techniques to embellish and strengthen fabrics, and create beautifully decorated fabric craft items to give as gifts for special occasions or for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to a project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
This is a new short course is intended for anyone who looks after or work with children, to understand and encourage simple wellbeing habits for children and also nurture positive behaviours and lifestyles for the whole family. The course will explore simple tips and ideas you can try at home or when out and about with children.
The course is taught in an informal and friendly environment with an experienced tutor.
This FREE course will give you the chance to explore a range of self-massage skills used within the wellness industry. The sessions will allow you to learn practical techniques for self-care, for which a degree of manual dexterity is required, and practice on yourself or peers as appropriate.
The course is taught in an informal and friendly environment with an experienced tutor.
This FREE course will give you the chance to explore a range of self-massage skills used within the wellness industry. The sessions will allow you to learn practical techniques for self-care, for which a degree of manual dexterity is required, and practice on yourself or peers as appropriate.
The course is taught in an informal and friendly environment with an experienced tutor.
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
By successfully completing this course you will gain a Level 1 Award in Employability and Development Skills (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification Supporting Children's Learning (Level 1 Award), you will not be eligible to join this course.
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