Please enter your postcode
In order for us to give you accurate results for your courses, please click on the Search options and enter your postcode and the mile radius for your search.
Find a course
WEA courses
Displaying 731 - 740 of 1305
Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Getting Started
You'll learn about the key pillars of creative writing, which will help you write effective fiction pieces, as well as create an effective creative writing practice.
Whether you want to write a novel, short stories, or just write for self-awareness and personal development, come along, and join the class, whether you consider yourself an absolute beginner or someone who has written a little in the past.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Craig RickardCourse code:Q00009230How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Creative Writing: 'Roots' Creative Writing: Structure & Point-of-View
Practice techniques for creating short stories, true or untrue in fortnightly sessions. We'll apply the principles of short fiction to our writing, with the focus this term on thinking about how point-of-view impacts on structure. There will be writing exercises, discussions, an optional weekly homework task and feedback. Guidance on feedback techniques will be provided. The course content has flexibility, and will be adapted to suit the needs of the group. Suitable for improvers.
This course uses the same content as the other fortnightly class, Creative Writing: Structure & Point of View Q00012330, the Thursday evening course, Structure & Point-of-View, and the Friday morning course, Creative Writing: Structure & Point-of-View, therefore you need only enrol on to one of them.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00012725How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Personal Development: Individual Growth and Self-awareness
Embark on a transformative journey with this 11-week course focused on personal development and self-awareness. Run by an experienced tutor this course seeks to empower participants in various aspects of their lives. Through workshops, discussions, and activities, participants will develop emotional intelligence, confidence, and resilience. Join us to nurture self-discovery, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's challenges with a newfound sense of purpose. There will be an enrolment session at the venue on 5th September between 10-2. Please bring photographic ID, proof of address and proof of benefits (if applicable). Learners cannot attend the course until fully enrolled.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Tanzeela JavidCourse code:Q00011567How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Craft: Sugar Craft
This FREE Sugar Craft course is designed to introduce you to the art of creating beautiful and intricate designs using sugar. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course covers a wide range of techniques and provides hands-on experience to help you master sugar craft. Course will include the basics of sugar craft including the different types of sugar and edible materials to create your decorations. You will also cover the materials an tools required to create your beautiful decorations.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 21/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Trimdon Grange Community Centre (Trimdon
Kielder Drive
Trimdon Grange
Trimdon Station
TS29 6PBTutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00019214How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
WEA Membership
For just £15 a year, you can:
- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
- Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
- Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
- Attend our members’ annual conference.
Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
-
Membership Information
-
Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Practical: Art and Craft
This course is for students to improve confidence in their ability to develop artistic skills and creativity.
Learning the skills of a variety of crafts to make unique dimensional projects, using a variety of resources including recycling when possible.
You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one to one help and guidance.
You will learn in a safe welcoming and supportive environment, working together with fellow students and the tutor.
The course is suitable for a complete beginner in crafts.
No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and develop your skills and creativity.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hull Scrapstore (Hull)
Dairycoates Avenue
Hull
HU3 5DBTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017864How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
History: Silence in Court: four famous trials from British history
Every famous trial is a snapshot of history in the making. We see the cast of characters strutting on the stage that is the court room, acting out their roles against the backdrop of forces that are often beyond their control - the letter of the law, the power of the state, the force of prejudice, the facts of the case. Their focus is the outcome of 'their' trial, but ours is more than that; why is this trial famous, how did it change things, what lessons does it teach us?
Join Peter Blood to study the people, issues and outcomes in four famous trials from British history, with a view to understanding their political, social and legal significance.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 07/02/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Caterham United Reformed Church (Caterha
Harestone Hill
Caterham
CR3 6SXTutor:Peter BloodCourse code:Q00017735How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Art Practical: Improvers Drawing and Painting - Portraits
Welcome to our comprehensive course on Drawing and Painting Portraits at Springbourne Library, where creativity meets skill development in a nurturing environment. This course is tailored for adults with some art skills and aims to unlock the artist within and provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all participants.
This engaging course delves into the captivating world of portraiture. We will explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting portraits, offering a step-by-step journey from the initial sketch to the final brushstroke. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our program is designed to cater to all levels of experience.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 21/03/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BXTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00016821How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Art Practical: Exploring Drawing and Painting - Portraits
Begin to develop your own artwork in this beginner friendly art class, by learning how to create portraits, by using a wide range of materials. It doesn't matter if you have never picked up a drawing pencil. This course is designed to build your confidence and skills in the art of drawing and painting portraits. All you need to bring is your favourite materials to the wonderful Springbourne Library and start expressing your inner artist.
The sessions are run y experienced tutors, and they offer and safe and friendly space to be creative and develop your artistic skills and talents.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 21/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BXTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00016823How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
English Conversation class
Improve your English speaking and listening skills with our English Conversation Class. Engage in interactive discussions and activities to build confidence in everyday communication. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to enhance their conversational English.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018524How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Art Appreciation: The Art of Stanley Spencer
This five week course will explore the richness and diversity of the English painter, Stanley Spencer. We will discover both well-known and less well-known works of his, which span his career as an artist. All of the paintings examined will be provided on Canvas for you to assess.
The course will explore Spencer's context and how he relates to contemporary art movements in Britain and Europe. You will be encouraged to participate fully in the analysis of his canvases, and to seek out other works which you think will enrich our discussions.
The course will be an opportunity to discover Spencer for the first time or to rediscover him, and to evaluate his importance to the English tradition.
-
Course Information
-
Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017938How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00