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Summer Skills sizzles

Summer Skills sizzles | Posted 09 Feb 2020 by The Learning Connexion

Posted 09 Feb 2020 by The Learning Connexion

The Learning Connexion's first-ever Summer Skills ran from 21 to 24 January, giving people a taste of TLC's hands-on approach, and some wonderful work to take home.

Our workshops in Jewellery Enamelling, Leather Work and Knife Making were buzzing all week - what a way to start 2020!

Some photos from Summer Skills: