Parents looking to start their new year acquiring a new skill or brushing up existing talents will\u00a0 find range of fun and practical courses starting at Silai for Skills this January.<\/p>\n
There are lots of 12 week or one-day courses to choose from, with discounted fees for claimants on certain benefits.<\/p>\n
Art and Craft
\nCreate wonderful artefacts through a series of workshops practices and discover your own limitless creativity.\u00a0 The course will cover papermaking, felt making, spinning\/kitting\/crochet, book binding, stitching and sewing.
\n05 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Thu\u00a0\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80<\/p>\n
Basic Hairdressing
\nThis course will give you a good understanding and practical skills such as styling and basic cuts.
\n04 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Wed\u00a0\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80<\/p>\n
General Sewing Skills
\nThis course is suitable for beginners or those who would like to refresh their skills.\u00a0 It will take you through fabrics, seams, darts and zips.\u00a0 You will work on your own projects making bags, cushion covers, peg bags, etc.
\n05 Jan\u00a0 1\u00a0\u00a0Thu\u00a0\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80<\/p>\n
Upholstery
\nAn excellent introduction to renovating upholstered furniture,\u00a0 using skilled techniques suited to both modern and traditional seats.\u00a0
\n05 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Thu\u00a0\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80\u00a0<\/p>\n
Decorative Paint Effects
\nGive your furniture a new lease of ,life.\u00a0 Learn stencilling and other techniques
\n12 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Thu\u00a0\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80<\/p>\n
DIY
\nDo you want to gain confidence with tools if yes this is the course for you!\u00a0 You will learn how to do odd jobs around the house with more confidence\u2026\u00a0 Using the right tools for the right job and just having space to practise.\u00a0 Change a fuse, plugs, put pictures and shelves up.\u00a0 Minor repairs around the home.\u00a0 Also come along with ideas of tasks that you would like help with.
\n04 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Wed\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80<\/p>\n
Garment Construction
\nLearn to work to a professional finish, using commercial patterns to create clothing for yourself and your family.
\n04 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Wed\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80\u00a0<\/p>\n
Revamp, Restyle, Reuse
\nHave fun re-vamping and re-cycling your old garments, to make something exciting, or alter your existing clothes to fit you.\u00a0 Some sewing experience necessary.
\n05 Jan\u00a0 12\u00a0\u00a0Thu\u00a06pm-9pm\u00a0\u00a012 wks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a3106.80<\/p>\n
Saturday Workshops<\/p>\n
28th January 2012<\/p>\n
we have a choice of three workshops running
\n10.00am-4pm
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\nSilai for Skills, 176 Easton Road, Easton BS5 0ES<\/p>\n
\u00a336 each for one day<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0Decorative Paint effects.\u00a0
\nGive your furniture a new lease of life.\u00a0 Learn stencilling and other techniques.\u00a0 Bring your furniture to be re-vamped
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knicker Making
\nFed up with boring knickers come and make your own!
\nYou may like to bring in your own fabric and\/or the tutor will be able to sell material at cost<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make a Lampshade
\nOnce you know how making your own lampshade is easy.
\nYou may like to bring in your own fabric and\/or the tutor will be able to sell material at cost<\/p>\n
For more information, call: 0117 9415 180\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Or visit: http:\/\/www.silai.org.uk\/<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Parents looking to start their new year acquiring a new skill or brushing up existing talents will\u00a0 find range of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bristol-news"],"yoast_head":"\n