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Fashion
Learn how to cut patterns. rise sewing machines and choose fabrics with textile and fashion design courses at (‘liC and 'l‘elford (‘ollege A beginner level dressiriaking course with (‘liC costs {no for ten weeks and offers the opportunity to progress to more difficult work. (‘ontact Telford direct for fees. Telford College, see Edinburgh, dance. CEC. see Edinburgh, ceramics.
Photography
Professional photographers teach you about colour and composition as well as dealing with more stylised photography. Stet enson College. Bank/read Avenue. 0 73 l 335 4600. mornstevensonac.ul<
Glasgow
Ceramics
Take to the pottery wheel at (io Potty Ceramic Studio in (ilasgow. where you w ill learn how to work with clay and see your handiwork fired and painted. (‘ourses start in September and cost £60 for ten weeks. Go Potty Ceramic Studio. Great Western Road. 074/ 347 0520. www gopottystud/o. com
Portfolio Preparation
The world-famous Glasgow School of Art (GSA) offers a range of part time courses with the Continuing Education department. including the opportunity to create a portfolio with guidance from expert tutors. Day courses cost £1 I00 and pan time evening sessions are £260 (£220). Glasgow School of Art. Rose 94 THE LIST 0—20 Sep Zoof
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Jewellery
(‘r'eate your own indiy idual accessories in a \ariety of materials at the (ilasgow School of .-\l't's silyersmithing course or study for an ll.\'l) at (’ardonald ('ollcge
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Glasswork
Learn the basics of working with glass with a short introductory course at RDW (ilass. After this you can access the specially equipped studios 24 hours a day. \N'orkshops cost L‘ l 25 then you can rent the space for £15 per night. ROW Class. Fleming SHOUT. () l4 ,7 556 33 12. mvw. rdwg/ass. or r. t lls
Fashion
The fashion and textile courses at (‘ardonald (‘ollege are well respected within the industry and introduce you to all aspects of fashion design from conceptualising to the more practical elements like pattern work. The course culminates in a fashion show exhibiting the work of students at the end of the year. This Vocational course is an excellent route into the fashion industry. Cardonald College. ill/lossrra'a 074/ 272 3333.
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Yoga
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Meditation
laiiliance your chi and realign your chakras in the tranquil surroundings of the lidinburgli Buddhist ('cntre. Icarn ancient meditation and relaxation techniques along w ith the option ol Buddhist teachings ol experience a full day meditation cycnt \\ lllt workshops followed liy guided meditation sessions at ltirichtimes costing only £3 if} r. Six week cotlrscs cosl {ohm-15f
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Yoga
Take part in a diyerse range of classes for all ability lcyels including aslitanga yoga. African dance. djembe drumming. meditation and nutrition with (lather in (ilasgow. (‘ourses and weekend sessions are ayailable for around £7 per class. (Earlier rn Glasgow. Hut/rven lane. o/flo,‘ llil-a‘
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Within a rrronth I had applied for a masters in creative writing at Glasgow University. It was a one year full time course. I'd wanted to move haek to Scotland anyway so I purposely applied for courses up here.
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