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Floristry
Learn the principles of modern floristry on this
course, including grouping, balance and shape,
and the basic skills you need to create bouquets
and floral arrangements. Each week there will be
a new project to work on and take home with
you at the end of the session.
Pottery & Ceramics
Kent Adult Education's pottery and ceramics
courses will help you learn and develop pottery
skills – for example, pinching, coiling and throwing
on the wheel. You will gain the hands-on
experience that comes with working on your own
individual projects, and you can take home your
work too. As well as the latter, the centres also
run a range of ‘project courses’, which allow you
to focus on creating a specific piece, such as
garden pots or figures.
Silversmithing & Jewellery Making
The silversmith and jewellery making courses
available enable you to work with hand tools to
design and construct a range of pieces using
silver, gold and copper, plus other metals and
glass or beads. You will be taken through the
process, from design and basic metalworking,
to the finished article. Many of the courses focus
on a particular item, such as earrings, bangles
or cufflinks – however, you can select a course
where you can choose the item you want to
make.
Soft Furnishing & Upholstery
Do you have a scruffy old chair or stool that is in
desperate need of a facelift, but an upholsterer
is just too expensive? Learn how to transform
your furniture into something beautiful by joining
one of the centres' upholstery courses; the
experienced tutors will take you through each
step of the process, and teach you the skills that
you need to excel.
Sugarcraft & Cake Decorating
From cupcakes to wedding cakes, Kent Adult
Education's courses will help you to create
beautiful sugarcraft decorations and iced cakes.
For those who are looking to take their interest
further and start up a business, they also offer
qualifications in the subject.
CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Writing
Do you sometimes want to express yourself on
paper, but need some help doing just that? Then
a creative writing course is for you. You will be
introduced to a number of techniques, including
fictional and autobiography writing, as well as
exploring the links between the two forms of
writing. You can also share achievements and
ideas with others, and learn to give and receive
constructive analysis of your written work.
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Kent Adult Education's 2014/15 courses have
just been released, and you can book now at
www.kentadulteducation.co.uk, in their centres,
or over the phone on 0845 606 5606.