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Latest News
Block Printing
Abergele Youth Shed
We were delighted to be asked to deliver to a lovely group of young people at Abergele Youth Shed last month.
Our wonderful tutor, Catherine, introduced the group to the art of Block Printing.
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Take a look at their wonderful creations!
Level 2 Classroom Assistant
Wrexham Multiply
We have recently been delivering an accredited Level 2 Classroom Assistant course as part of our Multiply funding across Wrexham.
Courses have taken place in Ysgol Maes y Mynydd, All Saints Gresford and Llay Church of Nazarene.
Learners have developed knowledge in a variety of topics that are essential for the role of a Teaching Assistant, such as Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Health and Safety as well as developing numeracy, reading, writing and creativity in the classroom where they planned and carried out activities with local children.
We have been impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication shown throughout and we can’t wait for learners to receive their certificates as they begin to arrive.
Well done all!
Peg Loom Weaving
Denbighshire County Council's Countryside Rangers'
This week, the Heritage Skills project has supported Denbighshire County Council's Countryside Rangers' team to learn how to peg loom weave. Taught by our outstanding tutor, Gill Britten, upskilling staff to learn the heritage skill, knowing they will pass on to others when they deliver workshops is a fantastic outcome. Thank you to all who participated!
Read what the staff had to say:
'I think the training will help me organise and host other groups we work with to improve their employment prospects'.
'This project helps further skills which will help our organisation promore heritage skills and encourage further learning'.
'This was a really valuable course and I think the work you are doing through this project, to pass on heritage skills is excellent. Thank you / Diolch!'
'It was fascinating to learn about the various applications of wool in craft and practical heritage skills, presented in a fun and accessible manner. These can be passed from our team to others and I will likely take this up in my spare time. Thank you team!'
Vale of Clwyd Mind
Rhyl & Denbigh
LLC are working in partnership with Vale of Clwyd Mind, delivering heritage crafts activities for their groups in Denbigh & Rhyl.
This week, our lovely tutor, Gill Breeze, joined the Denbigh group to create needle felted pieces with their members.
Everyone learned a new skill and had fun! Great to see!
Nature Crafting Club
@Livingwild.uk
Nature Crafting Club with @Livingwild.uk came to an end this week. Sessions throughout the seasons have been very well attended and the feedback has been fantastic.
Our staff, Michelle and Yvette joined the session and had what they described as a 'magical' evening.
Thank you to everyone who has attended and of course, a huge thanks to Leah Apostolou for sharing her extensive knowledge and experience!
Nature Project
WCBC Local Places
Our tutor, Vicky Ward, delivered Hallowe'en themed workshops throughout the day this week for WCBC's Local Places for Nature Project.
A broom making activity for families to make together and take home in preparation for 31st October was enjoyed by all!
More collaborative working sessions to come and we are really looking forward to those.
The Old Armoury
Llangollen, Denbighshire
At our base in Llangollen was very busy on Thursday. Two Corn Dolly making workshops ran throughout the day. Delivered by Colette from Outside Lives, the learners had a really enjoyable time and made some fantastic dollies.
Well done to everyone who took part!
Girlguiding Cymru Leaders
North Wales
Working in partnership with Gill Britten's Gwllangollen project, the Heritage Skills project has funded wool-based craft training sessions for Girlguiding Crymru Leaders from across North Wales recently. Young Leaders have gained the skills and confidence to share with their groups this week and it's fabulous to see the hertiage crafts being kept alive by our next generation.
Further activities are being planned to support those who attend the groups to gain their badges.
Watch this space!
AWOW
Wellbeing Walks
We have been pleased to be working in parternship with Gwersyllt Community Hub to run Wellbeing Walks for the local community.
Participants explore the local area under the guidance of our wonderful tutor, Gill.
For more information, on opportunities we have available for your community group, please get in touch!
Cooking on a Budget
KIM Inspire
As a part of the People & Skills funding, in partnership with KIM Inspire we have delivered a number of Air Fryer Cooking Sessions in Wrexham.
Participants have been learning how to make healthy, nutritious meals on a budget in the air fryer the whole family will enjoy!
So far, participants have made a delicious Fakeaway and Dog in the Hole. These sessions have been really fun and everyone is learning how to get the most out of their air fryer.
Canal Boat Art
The Old Armoury, Llangollen
This week, the Heritage Skills project saw two wonderful workshops delivered, sharing the endangered art of canal boat painting techniques.
Delivered in our very special base at The Old Armoury in Llangollen, it was lovely to see a heritage skill being shared in a heritage venue.
Thank you to Outside Lives and tutor Jen Neil and of course, everyone who attended. Look at their beautiful slate decorated wo
Community Garden
Denbighshire
Last week everyone who attended our Community Garden project at Llanfwrog Community made recycled bug hotels and bird feeders.
If you would like to get involved, please check our Events page!
Activities are offered every Friday. Come along and join us!
Train The Trainer
Denbighshire
We are thrilled that the pass rate for our Train the Trainer course is 100%. Our experienced tutor, Gill Breeze, has supported and guided learners through their first steps to become community tutors and volunteers at heritage sites across Denbighshire.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Michelle:
michelle@thelittlelearningcompany.co.uk
Our next course starts in early October so don't miss out!
Peg Loom Weaving
Denbighshire
Peg loom weaving is a particularly popular heritage craft that people are interested in learning.
The next course is coming soon, keep an eye out to make sure you don't miss out !
Origami
Denbighshire
Our skilled tutor, Vanessa Hitchmough, has been delivering Origami workshops as part of our Multiply funded provision. Her creations are beautiful and further courses are in demand.
Check out our Events page to book onto workshops coming soon to Llangollen.
KIM Inspire
Wrexham Wellbeing Hub
Working in partnership with KIM Inspire, our wonderful tutor Mandy has been delivering Papercraft sessions making colour flowers and paper chain necklaces with a lovely group from the KIM in the Community Group.
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Have a look at what has been made! We are looking forward to seeing what is made at next week's session!
Introduction to Pyrography
Denbighshire
We have been delivering Introduction to Pyrography courses with our great tutor, Vicky Ward. The latest course ran from our base in the Old Armoury building in Llangollen. ​
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This course has been so popular, we have another one starting in September! There are a few spaces available if you would like to take an opportunity to learn a new craft.
Nature Connect
Brymbo Enterprise Centre
Our Nature Connect sessions run by the wonderful, Geraint, from Outside Lives are proving popular week on week! Participants have taken part in a range of activities including gardening, hedgehog house building, plant pot painting and much more!
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Visit our events page for more information!
KIM Inspire
Denbighshire
Working in partnership with Kim Inspire, we have delivered a number of craft courses to support their Connect @ Kim group. Heritage based sessions included pyrography and glass etching. Everyone had a fantastic time taking part and we are looking forward to further collaborative working soon.
Welsh Love Spoon Carving
Denbighshire
Our first Introduction to Welsh Love Spoon Carving, delivered by our amazing tutor, Vicky Ward, was extremely popular!
The hours of concentration and commitment to complete the finished spoons was a credit to all involved. We have followed this up with a progression course and also have a second introduction course already started.
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A third course will be promoted very soon. Keep an eye on our Events page to book your place!
Ears Project
Hwb Pentredwr, Llangollen.
Through the Heritage Skills project, running across Denbighshire, our very skilled tutor, Gill Britten, has worked with a number of learners at Hwb Pentredwr, Llangollen.
Wet felting, needle felting and embroidery skills were learned to produce a fantastic wall display for the venue.
The theme was heritage sheep ear markings used by local farmers that are no longer used. Local history and heritage skills brought together by a wonderful community. Thank you to everyone who took part. An excellent result, very well done!
Watch this space for the final photograph of it in situ.
Family Sport
Gwersyllt
We have loved delivering our Family Sport sessions at Gwersyllt Resource Centre. These sessions aim to embed numeracy skills within fun games and activities. Was great to see families working together!
Food and Fun
All Saints Gresford School, Wrexham
Our wonderful Bushcraft Tutor, Tristan, has enjoyed supporting All Saints Gresford Primary School over the duration of their Summer Food and Fun programme. Over the course of the programme they have engaged with over 120 children!
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Thank you for having us!
Introduction to Heritage Crafts
Ruabon
We had a wonderful turn out at the launch of our 'Introduction to Heritage Crafts' session taking place in Ruabon this week. Learners are currently practicing their Block Printing ready to add them to their own tote bags next week!
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Over the next few weeks learners will have the opportunity to try their hand at Pyrography and Macrame!
Brymbo Family Fun Day
August 2024
We were thrilled to welcome over 45 families to Brymbo Enterprise Centre this week for our 'Family Fun Day'.
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Thanks to our wonderful tutors, families were able to learn a variety of new skills including Bushcraft, Bike Repair with Drosi Bikes, making Playdough, Heritage Crafts amongst having the opportunity to make and cook their own Woodfired Pizza and join in games with Outside Lives.
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Watch this space for more information of courses taking place at Brymbo Enterprise Centre!
Heritage Project
Wernog Wood
Our successful partnership working with Wernog Wood continues. Opening up opportunities for people to learn new skills, create their own designed pieces while considering our endangered heritage skills and how they can help to continue them.
Carers Trust
Wrexham
Our chair exercise support sessions for Wrexham Dementia group have been going from strength to strength. Numbers continue to grow and participants did exceptionally well in the heat today!
Family Fun Day
Ruthin
The Little Learning Company are delighted to be supporting this Family Fun Day in Ruthin. Come along during the day and find out about our Heritage Skills Project. Join in some lovely activities and find out what opportunities we have on offer at The Centre in the coming weeks.
Brymbo Creatives
Brymbo Enterprise Centre
Since November 2022, we have been working with learners at BTRT to develop their Traditional craft skills.
Originally starting as a warm hub for the community, learners have developed skills around the wider use of fleece before moving onto beginners and intermediate embroidery.
A core group began to emerge, who worked on a mural of Brymbo and its history which now sits proudly in the Enterprise centre.
The group have adopted the name ‘Brymbo Creatives’ and have moved onto learning more about the numberacy involved in their creations - sometimes researching advanced theories such a hyperbolic curves and pascals triangles!
The group our now going to start looking at creations for retail at the enterprise centre that can be sustainable and representative on the site.
These designs will eventually be show to a new cohort beginning in September, working towards long term sustainability of these groups, the traditional crafts as well as creating unique mementos to visitors of their visit.
Brymbo Heritage Open Day
Wrexham
Our wonderful tutor, Gwyl, delivered a number of taster sessions at Brymbo Heritage Open Day. Each session was fully booked and we loved being able to showcase this amazing work. We are looking to bring further Blacksmith sessions to Brymbo so please get in contact if you are interested!
Carers Trust Partnership
Flintshire
Off the back of our successful sessions in Wrexham, we are delighted to have been asked to further support Dementia Centres Gogledd Cymru at their Flintshire Hub in Holywell!
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So far we have run Chair Exercise sessions and this week Canal Boat Art with the support of the wonderful Outside Lives. We loved seeing some of the beautiful creations.
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We cant wait to be back in the following weeks for more sessions including Papercraft, Yoga and Dance!
Denbigh High School
Heritage Crafts
This term, our tutors, Mandy, Gill and Vicky have been very busy delivering heritage craft workshops at Denbigh High School.
Pupils across Years 7, 8 and 9 have had the opportunity to learn how to macrame and created lovely keyrings. The slate coaster etching sessions were very popular and we heard from a parent to say her child was so inspired, they were keen to continue it as a new hobby. The sessions also led to a request for a parents' workshop. Planning for this to happen in the new term. Thank you to Asst. Head, Stuart Howson, for co-ordinating the days with us.
With Achieve More Training's Good Wood project, we have also funded an introduction to carpentry course for a group of pupils. All worked really hard over the past few weeks and will achieve an Agored L1 unit accreditation for the efforts. Well done to all! We look forward to presenting you with your certificates next term.
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WCBC Willow Workshop
Commercial
We delivered three willow plant obelisk and basket weaving workshops for WCBC's Green Infrastructure Project. Due to popular demand, a fourth workshop was delivered. Learners all enjoyed the day and created some magnificent pieces.
Thank you to Rebecca Frost for the opportunity to work with your learners.
Team Networking
Wrexham
This month, we were able to bring some of our wonderful team of tutors together for a networking and information session. There were some fabulous ideas discussed and lots of partnership working happening within the room.
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We loved meeting the newest members to our team here too!
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We are always on the look out for professionals in their field. Please get in touch if you are interested in working with us.
Bike Repair Workshops
Ysgol Clywedog
We were pleased to continue our partnership with Communities for Work Plus and Community Focused schools recently when we provided a Bike Repair Workshopfor Year 8 pupils at Ysgol Clywedog.
This was run by our fantastic tutor, Carl, who taught pupils an array of skills to help them be able to fix their own bikes.
For further information on school workshops, please contact our Operations Manager, Alex.
Scrumbled Project
In partnership with Pheonix Counselling - Flint HS
Our wonderful tutors, Chris and Rhys, from Phoenix Counselling Group have been delivering a series of Active Listening with Rugby workshops for pupils in Flint High School. Due to the success of the taster session, Chris and Rhys will be working
with the group until the end of term. Well done all!
Family Bushcraft
Ysgol Maes y Mynydd
Our Bushcraft sessions with our wonderful tutor, Tristan, have been going from strength to strength at Ysgol Maes Y Mynydd recently with a large number of families attending week on week!
They have been learning how to cook food outdoors, build dens, measure firewood and so much more!
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Well done everyone.
KIM Inspire
Wrexham
We have recently been working with KIM Inspire to offer their service users a variety of different sessions, some to improve their numeracy skills.
Sessions so far have included Canal Boat Art, Counselling Skills, Confidence and Resilience, Creative Writing, Exercise classes and Yoga.
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We are looking forward to offering Bike Repair Workshops, further Canal Boat Art, Papercraft, Bushcraft, Walk and Talk and Comic Book Art.
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Further details about these sessions will be shared in due course!
