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National Lottery Funded / European Union

Building Better Opportunities

Aspire Sussex is lead partner in two Building Better Opportunities projects which are funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery, through the Big Lottery Fund.

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Garden Design for Beginners

This is the perfect short course for those who would like to gain a real insight into the fundamental Garden Design principles. You will have the opportunity to apply these principles in order to consider improvements within your own or perhaps a friend’s garden. Spend time exploring exciting design ideas for your garden, so that you can really make the most of and enjoy your garden this Summer.

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Home Baking: The Classics

The course is about developing technical skills of baking with relevant practical activities such as making a Swiss roll, making scones and a Bakewell tart. This will enhance the knowledge and understanding of the science behind baking and gluten.

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Modern Greek for Holidays (Small Group)

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the Greek language and to develop your communication skills in basic, practical situations. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening, and you will learn key phrases and vocabulary in Greek that are essential for day-to-day survival. Topics could include: introducing yourself and other people, giving personal information, ordering food and drink, shopping and asking for/giving directions.

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French Polishing and Restoration (Small Group)

During this course you will develop a greater understanding of the techniques involved in the application of French Polishing. Through demonstrations & practical involvement, you will be taught the correct ways to repair individual piece of furniture, using traditional methods. Discover how to use of dowels, liquid hide glue, & veneers, applicable to the era. Professional oil & water based stains & finishes will be used.

Owing to the diversity of the projects, learners will be inspired by what they encounter during the course.

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Yoga In Your Lunch Break : Mixed Ability

This course will cover a wide range of postures to increase flexibility, strength and overall body awareness. The warm up that is included in every session will enable you to mobilise your joints. Special breathing techniques will also be taught to focus on improving the breathing, while the mind Yoga philosophy will be an integral part of each class adding to the overall understanding of the practice of Yoga.

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Icing on a Cake

This short but informative course will focus on a variety of cake decorating techniques which will help the student build on their basic skill set. Students will practise the frilling technique, create contemporary scrunched folds and explore a variety of ways to create hand moulded flowers.

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Woodcarving: Mixed Ability

You will learn how to use the tools and materials to create carvings in the round and in relief. Beginners will produce 3 prescribed projects. Experienced students can work on projects of their own choice under the guidance of the tutor.

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Watercolour: Beginners Continuation

This course will guide students through a variety of contemporary and traditional watercolour techniques based on the theme of landscape and animals. From summer skies to storms, countryside to cityscape and fur to feathers, the focus will be on washes, dry brushing, wet in wet, blooming, dripping, wiping out and much more. Caroline will be demonstrating and students will be shown the work of different watercolour artists.

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Guitar Beginners: Continuation (Small Group)

Sorry, there is currently no overview information available for this course. Please call us on 0345 6 01 01 61 to find out more.

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