We will be experimenting with lighting techniques from simple but dramatic Victorian methods to professional studio lighting. You will pick up skills and ideas that you will be able to use in your own photography - whether you are a budding beginner or a hopefully pro. Bring your own camera and tripod, if you have one. There will be the opportunity to pose for your own portrait and take a digital copy home.
Bring one of the following:
2B-9B drawing pencils
A funny story
Any fruit
Black drawing pens
Honey, jam or marmalade
John Price is an established photographer who has worked in both publishing, the corporate sector and industry. He is now devoted to conservation and encouraging like minded people to get outside with their cameras and enjoy the countryside. He runs his own company Epcot Images an online photographic library. He has developed and produced many multimedia programmes for large corporate companies, travelling extensively overseas on engineering projects as an industrial photographer. Managed John Price Studios a photographic studio in London for 30 years. Key worker on the Favourite Trees project in Epping District. He also works with The Ethnic Minority Foundation in London.
Introduction to how to use Squarespace's new templates to build a beautiful site quickly. I will also do a tour through some of the best websites for DIY design elements and animated presentations.
Bring one of the following:
A black marker pen
A keyring
A surprise
Something to snack on during the lesson
Teach your own lesson at Trade School
I work as part of the Open Book team and I am mad about about new types of local projects and the people that get involved with them, including Trade School! I have built lots of websites on Squarespace and am happy to share what I've learnt along the way.
Learn how to produce a community radio advert to advertise a local event, service or organisation within the local Epping Forest area. We shall provide an introductory experience in scripting, radio voiceover work, audio engineering and post-production in a lively 'hands on' way that will provide content to support LYP Radio and local projects.
Bring one of the following:
A group photograph from our Trade School class
A personal musical recommendation to LYP Radio
Invite your Facebook friends to like and listen to LYP Radio
Re-tweeting of LYP Radio community activity for 2 weeks
Your word-of-mouth promotion of Loughton Youth Project to young people in your close family and friendship network
Nick is the Station Manager at LYP Radio as well as Youth Project Manager for LYP. Previously, Nick worked for Epping Forest District Council in Youth and Community Development and in the music industry as a record label Publicist and Radio Plugger. Chris is the Production Manager at LYP Radio and a freelance Live and Studio Sound Engineer. Chris teaches Music Production as well as working with many up and coming new UK musical artists.
A taster session on how to improve your handwriting. Come and try your hand at this art with easy-to-follow instructions. Class materials and equipment supplied.
Bring one of the following:
A bunch of flowers
Copier paper
Help with Facebook & Twitter
Large and/or small garden shrubs
Someone to plant them
Professional calligrapher for over 30 years, I now teach the art of beautiful handwriting using easy-to-understand techniques to get students new to this subject producing impressive results fast.
A practical class in how to use a digital camera. John will demonstrate a range of technical tricks, and you will come away understanding exposure, F-numbers, lighting and more. To make it all clear, we will be practicing these skills during the class. Bring a camera, if you have one.
Bring one of the following:
Illustration of a tree
Jam
Joke or story
Pencils
Teach a Trade School Class
John Price is an established photographer who has worked in both publishing, the corporate sector and industry. He is now devoted to conservation and encouraging like minded people to get outside with their cameras and enjoy the countryside. He runs his own company Epcot Images an online photographic library. He has developed and produced many multimedia programmes for large corporate companies, travelling extensively overseas on engineering projects as an industrial photographer. Managed John Price Studios a photographic studio in London for 30 years. Key worker on the Favourite Trees project in Epping District. He also works with The Ethnic Minority Foundation in London.
Covering the basics of how to grow your creative idea - from blog, to book or newspaper. Including how to start small and grow big. And some of the options for self-publishing and online print. Bring your idea for a book or paper if you have one already.
Bring one of the following:
A favourite recipe
Dark chocolate
Fresh fruit
Notepad
Snacks to share during the class
I am the co-editor in chief of The Community Lover's Guide to the Universe - a self-published global book series about innovative community projects being made by a network of editors around the world.
Have ideas of what you would like to make with a sewing machine but struggle to get going? Amanda will be demonstrating how to use a sewing machine, from set up and basic stitching to top tips for making your own clothes. Amanda makes her own clothes and you will have an opportunity to pick her brain on tips and techniques. If you have a sewing machine, feel free to bring it along.
Bring one of the following:
art supplies
biscuits
design help for website
herbal tea
unwanted material or threads
My mum taught me to sew from a young age. I am enthusiastic about sewing and make my own clothes. I have recently completed a City and Guilds course in Tailoring.
Got a fabric bag that could do with jazzing up? Want to learn new craft skills? In this practical class we will be bringing life to tote bags – crafting new designs with fabric paints, stamps, stitching or appliqué. Bring a fabric bag and any spare craft materials, such as craft knife, felt, fabric, fabric paints, buttons, beads, thread, needle, ribbons, potato(we will use it for the stamps) etc. The items you will bring we'll share after the class :)
Bring one of the following:
cookies
crisps
donuts
snack of your choice
strawberrys
I am passionate about crafts since I was little. I love to make beautiful and useful things from scratch. I would love to go to an art school or even a course one day.
Are you an aspiring novelist looking to make the next step into publishing? Find out about the publishing process and how you make the leap to becoming a published author. Are you ready to submit your novel? - What you will need - Preparing for rejections - What's next? The self-publishing road - Pros and cons of self-publishing - What you'll need - Building your brand as an author - Use of social media and a website - Becoming known locally Do you have a specific question in mind about writing or publishing? I'll be happy to answer questions on the day, or email me, and I'll make sure it's covered in the talk - info@laurie-ellingham.com
Bring one of the following:
A bottle of red wine
An example of your work
Chocolate or biscuits to share with class
Questions about writing and publishing
Tell a friend about The Reluctant Celebrity book
Laurie's debut novel - The Reluctant Celebrity - was first self-published as an ebook in March 2014, but after achieving Amazon chart success it was picked up by independent London publisher, Austin Macauley. The Reluctant Celebrity was published by Austin Macauley in May 2015 and is available as a paperback and an ebook on Amazon and through most major retailers. Laurie's second novel Snap is due for publication in early 2016, and she is now working with a leading London literary agent for her third novel Three Months to Live. Laurie has been writing novels for over eight years and also has experience as an editor, freelance writer and has a background in public relations.
No experience necessary for this fun class, go home with your initial cross stitched onto a mini square. Take home and continue the creativity by turning your work into a mini pin cushion, a patch for a bag, your jeans or jacket. All materials provided to make your patch.
Bring one of the following:
Blank greetings cards
Body shop hand cream (handbag size)
Ladies fluffy socks size 3-5
Reel of navy blue cotton thread
Reel of pale blue cotton thread
Second class stamps
After running the Waltham Abbey Stitch group for 10 years I have recently started a social needlework group in Loughton. I teach with the U3A and have my own teaching business 'Abit More Tigger' where I teach projects through one off workshops.
Would you like to be able to tell stories to your children (or anyone else), read with them more effectively, use puppets to enjoy conversations with them? Come and have fun learning how! If you wish, bring a loved soft toy and we will try to use it - you won't have to leave it behind!
Bring one of the following:
a black ball point pen
a favourite story
a thick black felt pen
some decaffeinated tea bags
unwanted hand-puppets
I am a Children's Storyteller working for The Christian Drama Resource Centre in 'LifeWorks' Creative Arts and Drama Centre Loughton. Although much of my work in schools and churches is linked with Christianity this workshop will not have Christian input: it will be focused on secular storytelling and children's books.
Hands-on class For the beginner, learn to cast on, cast off and knit basic stitches; for the more experienced, follow a simple pattern.
Bring one of the following:
Any oddments of cotton material
Oddments of wool
Plant seedling
The title of your favourite book
Your favourite cake recipe
I was taught to knit and crochet as a child, and now enjoy many more crafts. I help run a Reading group called Knitlit in our local library, where we knit, discuss books and chat every week.
Come and find out a bit more about your local, community radio station. Learn how to script, record and produce community radio advert content. Ideal for local groups, organisations and causes who want to share more about what they do. Come to this lively 'hands-on' workshop that will create content to support LYP Radio and local projects.
Bring one of the following:
A personal musical recommendation to LYP Radio
A surprise for the teachers
Invite your Facebook friends to like and listen to LYP Radio
Re-tweeting of LYP Radio community activity for 2 weeks
Your word-of-mouth promotion of Loughton Youth Project to young people in your close family and friendship network
Nick is the Station Manager at LYP Radio as well as Youth Project Manager for LYP. Previously, Nick worked for Epping Forest District Council in Youth and Community Development and in the music industry as a record label Publicist and Radio Plugger. Chris is the Production Manager at LYP Radio and a freelance Live and Studio Sound Engineer. Chris teaches Music Production as well as working with many up and coming new UK musical artists
Lighting and shadows are the lifeblood of a sketch and if you can master and understand it, you will be able to sketch believable portraits with ease! Come and join this friendly informal art class, everyone welcome from beginners to pros. Bring your own sketch pad and pencils.
Bring one of the following:
2B-9B drawing pencils
A funny story
Any fresh fruit
Black drawing pens
Honey, jam or marmalade
John Price is an established photographer and keen artist who has worked in both publishing, the corporate sector and industry. He is now devoted to conservation and encouraging like minded people to get outside with their cameras and enjoy the countryside. He runs his own company Epcot Images an online photographic library. He has developed and produced many multimedia programmes for large corporate companies, travelling extensively overseas on engineering projects as an industrial photographer. Managed John Price Studios a photographic studio in London for 30 years. Key worker on the Favourite Trees project in Epping District. He also works with The Ethnic Minority Foundation in London.
Almost anything can be turned into a percussion instrument. Learn about rhythm and tempo and working with others to make music. have a skip-load of fun.
Bring one of the following:
Logs/wood etc. I have an open fire.
Marmite crisps
Old 7 & 12 inch records
Old metal items: goblets, plates, bells, ornaments etc.
Old musical instruments
I am a guitarist and songwriter playing for around 30 years. I teach beginners and intermediate guitar and run a variety of musical workshops. I work with young adults with SEN and have run a number of projects to encourage musicianship and performance. I am a member of the Musician's Union which provides PLI for all my activities. I have three, current, enhanced DBS certificates the last being the new updateable version.
If you’re new to crochet you might not know where to start... which hooks to use, which yarn to buy, how to tie on. We’ll cover the basics of how to get started and some simple stitches - and you’ll make a crochet circle you can take home with you. For those more experienced, come along too, to craft in the company of others, or share your skills. Bring a 4mm crochet hook if you have one.
Bring one of the following:
A surprise for the teachers
Any organic produce
Crochet hook
Snacks to share during class
Yarn
Anna is part of the library team - she has been crocheting and crafting for a long time and is keen to share her knowledge with others!
Learn how to plan, research, present and produce a one-hour LYP Radio community show, featuring presenting links, talking points, news and selected music. This will be a fun, lively, hands-on workshop!
Bring one of the following:
A personal musical recommendation to LYP Radio
A surprise for the teachers
Invite your Facebook friends to like and listen to LYP Radio
Re-tweet LYP Radio community activity for 2 weeks
Word-of-mouth recommendation of Loughton Youth Project to young people in your family and friendship network
Nick is the Station Manager at LYP Radio as well as Youth Project Manager for LYP. Previously, Nick worked for Epping Forest District Council in Youth and Community Development and in the music industry as a record label Publicist and Radio Plugger. Chris is the Production Manager at LYP Radio and a freelance Live and Studio Sound Engineer. Chris teaches Music Production as well as working with many up and coming new UK musical artists
We'll be looking at how to create a realistic representation of the group of objects. Including creating a composition, lines, and shading techniques. Please bring your own sketch pad and pencils.
Bring one of the following:
2B-9B drawing pencils
A funny story
Any fresh fruit
Black drawing pens
Honey, jam or marmalade
John Price is an established photographer and keen artist who has worked in both publishing, the corporate sector and industry. He is now devoted to conservation and encouraging like minded people to get outside with their cameras and enjoy the countryside. He runs his own company Epcot Images an online photographic library. He has developed and produced many multimedia programmes for large corporate companies, travelling extensively overseas on engineering projects as an industrial photographer. Managed John Price Studios a photographic studio in London for 30 years. Key worker on the Favourite Trees project in Epping District. He also works with The Ethnic Minority Foundation in London.
Tips and tricks on how to blow dry your hair and style it like the professionals do! Someone from the class will be the model.
Bring one of the following:
A surprise for the teacher
Christmas decorations
Cupcakes
Recommend the teacher to a friend for a hair cut
Volunteer to be the model
Colin works at Toni & Guy on Loughton high street. He is passionate about hair styling and fashion. For 50 years, TONI&GUY has long been renowned as an innovator within the hair industry, having grown from a single unit in Clapham, London to a multi-national company.
We'll be covering everything to keep you on to road! How to adjust your bike to be comfortable, how to pick the right bike, clothes to stay visible and warm, choosing the right lights and helmet. Local cycle routes and road craft - roadside recovery to get you home including puncture repair, chain issues and spokes. Bring your bike if you have one.
Bring one of the following:
A recommendation for a cycle route
A surprise for the teacher
Bike tools
Fresh fruit
Snacks to share during class
Richard is a trained bike mechanic and cycle trainer. He is a keen cyclist who also organises Sky cycle rides and loves sharing what he knows about bikes!
Abstract painters explore new ways of creating art - reinvigorating and reinventing creative methods. They experiment with nontraditional materials and find new forms of self-expression. Come along to our friendly, informal art class and discover how to draw from your inner creativity! Please bring your own sketch pad and pencils or paints.
Bring one of the following:
2B-9B drawing pencils
A funny story
Any fresh fruit
Black drawing pens
Honey, jam or marmalade
John Price is an established photographer and keen artist who has worked in both publishing, the corporate sector and industry. He is now devoted to conservation and encouraging like minded people to get outside with their cameras and enjoy the countryside. He runs his own company Epcot Images an online photographic library. He has developed and produced many multimedia programmes for large corporate companies, travelling extensively overseas on engineering projects as an industrial photographer. Managed John Price Studios a photographic studio in London for 30 years. Key worker on the Favourite Trees project in Epping District. He also works with The Ethnic Minority Foundation in London.
Making your own sweets is an easy way to impress friends and family this Christmas. We’ll be making delicious chocolate truffles you can wrap up as gifts or save to eat yourself! If everyone helps bring an ingredient, we’ll have enough for everyone to take part.
Bring one of the following:
Chocolate - white and dark
Chopped almonds/pistachios /hazelnuts
Desiccated coconut
Double Cream
Latifa runs the Fab Baking school, just over the road from the library. She runs small group, hands-on classes as the best way to teach new baking and cake decorating skills. Fab Baking School does classes, parties, personalised orders and baking and language classes. Latifa is Loughton's cake baking expert!
Create your own Easter biscuits and take them home in a handmade pretty basket. For ages 5 - 11 years to be accompanied by an adult
Bring one of the following:
Cake decorations
Chocolate
Flowers
Fruit
Icing sugar
Marker pens
Latifa runs the Fab Baking school, just over the road from the library. She runs small group, hands-on classes as the best way to teach new baking and cake decorating skills. Fab Baking School does classes, parties, personalised orders and baking and language classes. Latifa is Loughton's cake baking expert!
Come and learn a contemporary painting/drawing technique. Bring along an image to inspire you and learn how to create this technique.
Bring one of the following:
Chocolate
Crayons
Inks
Painting brushes
Paper eg, cartridge or sugar
I have over five years experience of producing artwork, gained through a combination of education and self development. I have completed an Art Foundation and am currently studying for a degree in Art
Free entry level classes led by our friendly volunteer! Learn the basics of this powerful image-editing programme. You will learn skills such as: loading images and photographs, navigating the interface, working with layers, colour correcting, adding words and text. SIgn up and learn a valuable new skill.
Bring one of the following:
A keeness to learn
A willingness to share knowledge learned
Abily to spread news about the class
Creative ideas to share
Wine gums to aid concentration
Hi, I am Adam, a forward thinking, enthusiastic and self-motivated Motion Graphics Designer with over 10 years industry experience. Currently freelancing around London. Having a passion for moving image, music and audio production, couple with a background in digital design has enabled my career to transition organically into motion graphics
Free entry-level classes led by our friendly volunteer! Learn the basics of this powerful image-editing program. You'll learn skills such as: Loading images and photographs - Navigating the interface - Working with layers - Colour Correcting - Adding words and text. Pop-down and learn a valuable new skill - for free! You will need a laptop or MacBook loaded with Photoshop ( not Elements). You can download a free 30 day trial.
Bring one of the following:
A keenness to learn
A willingness to share any knowledge learned
Ability to spread news about the class
Creative ideas to share
WIne gums to aid concentration!
Hi, I am Adam, a forward thinking, enthusiastic and self-motivated Motion Graphics Designer with over 10 years industry experience. Currently freelancing around London. Having a passion for moving image, music and audio production, couple with a background in digital design has enabled my career to transition organically into motion graphics
Free entry-level classes led by our friendly volunteer! Learn the basics of this powerful image-editing program. You'll learn skills such as: Loading images and photographs - Navigating the interface - Working with layers - Colour Correcting - Adding words and text. Pop-down and learn a valuable new skill - for free! You will need a laptop or MacBook loaded with Photoshop ( not Elements). You can download a free 30 day trial.
Bring one of the following:
A keeness to learn
A willingness to share any knowledge learned
Ability to spread news about the class
Creative ideas to share
Wine gums to aid concentration
Hi, I am Adam, a forward thinking, enthusiastic and self-motivated Motion Graphics Designer with over 10 years industry experience. Currently freelancing around London. Having a passion for moving image, music and audio production, couple with a background in digital design has enabled my career to transition organically into motion graphics
Free entry-level classes led by our friendly volunteer! Learn the basics of this powerful image-editing program. You'll learn skills such as: Loading images and photographs - Navigating the interface - Working with layers - Colour Correcting - Adding words and text. Pop-down and learn a valuable new skill - for free! You will need a laptop or MacBook loaded with Photoshop ( not Elements). You can download a free 30 day trial.
Bring one of the following:
Hi, I am Adam, a forward thinking, enthusiastic and self-motivated Motion Graphics Designer with over 10 years industry experience. Currently freelancing around London. Having a passion for moving image, music and audio production, couple with a background in digital design has enabled my career to transition organically into motion graphics
Free entry-level classes led by our friendly volunteer! Learn the basics of this powerful image-editing program. You'll learn skills such as: Loading images and photographs - Navigating the interface - Working with layers - Colour Correcting - Adding words and text. Pop-down and learn a valuable new skill - for free! You will need a laptop or MacBook loaded with Photoshop ( not Elements). You can download a free 30 day trial.
Bring one of the following:
A keeness to learn
A willingness to share knowledge learned
Ability to spread news about the class
Creative ideas to share
Wine gums to aid concentration
Hi, I am Adam, a forward thinking, enthusiastic and self-motivated Motion Graphics Designer with over 10 years industry experience. Currently freelancing around London. Having a passion for moving image, music and audio production, couple with a background in digital design has enabled my career to transition organically into motion graphics