Textiles tutor Debra has shared this quick and easy coaster tutorial so you can make a coaster with materials you may have laying around. Experiment using scraps of fabric and upcycle old denim jeans or clothing. Or machine stitch on the sewing machine and stitch a zig-zag stitch around the edge and add beads to…
Article by Rachel, Level 2 Creative Photography Qualification learner I have been passionate about eco concerns for a few years now, and as a result have been learning about the need to waste less of resources on the whole. Food waste is recognised a key contributor to climate change, so combined with heightened demand on…
Online Fashion and Textiles Course is great hit with learners by Debra, tutor The online Fashion/Textiles Award Creative Craft Level 1 Course has been a great success at ACL. Although slightly unsure about starting a course online, learners soon fell into a pattern of participating in weekly lessons with their tutor. The class included a…
I have always doubted my ability but noticed that you had used my picture of Florence Nightingale in your last ACL Discover Magazine which encouraged me to enter the Explore Essex Park Art Competition. Park Art Competition winner In April we partnered up with our friends at Explore Essex and launched the Park Art Competition.…
Over the past year, many of our classes moved online. In the comfort of their own homes, our creative learners were able to flourish and explore their talents. Level 1 Creative Art & Design learner Claire recently shared her experiences with us. “Each week my tutor, Abbie, delivered carefully planned lessons which incorporated many different…
New online courses that give you the chance to receive a qualification and develop a portfolio, whilst expressing your creativity through your love of crafts. Course information Start Date: 26 May – 7 June (an assessment will need to be completed prior to start date, please enrol on course to book your assessment) Start Time and…
It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do you find out what sort of employment your favourite interest or subject could you lead you in to? There is a wealth of information to be found on the internet on the internet but…
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets, our centres and libraries across Essex – while stocks last! Our first edition is jam packed with creative and craft ideas, inspiring stories, showcasing learner work, helpful tips, upcoming courses, and competitions. ACL Discover Magazine…
ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations across Essex. The Census Support Centres are funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and managed by Good Things Foundation, one of the UK’s leading social change charities. This partnership means that people can…
As you will be aware, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown. Most importantly the roadmap lays out a route to seeing our family and friends, and allowing us to get back out into the real world enjoying face-to-face activities. This includes face-to-face…