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Art Appreciation: Constable's Landscapes
This course will explore the work of English landscape painter John Constable and his commitment to depicting his surrounding landscapes. This course will consider the way he devoted his career to the establishment of landscape painting as an important genre in the early 19th century. This course is for learners who have an interest in this period of Art and have engaged in some previous studies of Art. The course material will cover significant locations in Constable's landscape paintings; his native Stour Valley as well as Hampstead Heath and Salisbury. Examples of paintings will be discussed and analysed, considering the context in which they were produced.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00018447How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
History: Nottingham's Inner Suburbs
Nottingham became a City in 1877. It was a hugely significant milestone in its development but how did the city’s growth impact surrounding areas, the Inner Suburbs? This course will explore how once green fields and tiny hamlets were transformed into industrial suburbs that grew into their own bustling communities, with distinctive characters and personalities. How did Forest Fields come into existence? What was the impact of the 20th century on Hyson Green? How did Radford evolve into an industrial community? What created these new communities and how do their landscapes reflect their histories?
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:The Grange Community Centre (Radcliffe-o
Vicarage Lane
Radcliffe-on-Trent
NG12 2FBTutor:Christopher WeirCourse code:Q00016046How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Carbon Literacy
To attend this partnership course, you will have to register via EVENTBRITE Carbon Literacy – November 2024 ticket at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-literacy-november-2024-tickets-880716124637?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
as well as via WEA. You will have to make a payment via EVENTBRITE and cannot proceed with the course if you have not done both.
Carbon Literacy is a term used to describe an awareness of climate change, and the climate impacts of humankind’s everyday actions. This course is designed specifically for charities and social enterprises working in public leisure and culture and gives you the knowledge and tools available to take impactful climate action.
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024Times:9:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00015296How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Heath and Social Care: Introduction to SEND for support workers
Gain essential knowledge for supporting students with special educational needs with our Introduction to SEND for Support Workers course. Learn about common SEND conditions and effective support strategies. Ideal for individuals working in or aspiring to work in educational support roles.
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Location:Camborne Community Centre (Camborne)
South Terrace
Camborne
TR14 8SUCourse code:Q00018079How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£25.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Numeracy Skills for Care Employees
Enhance your English and numeracy skills for the care sector with our Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Numeracy Skills for Care Employees course. Focus on practical communication and numeracy needed for care work. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking employment in the care sector.
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Derek RobinsonCourse code:Q00018553How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday English - Intermediate 2
This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and you should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English language in order to access this course. The sessions will develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop your proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, you will be encouraged to reflect on the English you hear around you and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00017834How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Pre-Entry English: Get ready for English functional skills entry level 2
This introductory course is designed for learners aiming to build foundational English skills at Entry Level 2. You'll develop key abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, tailored to everyday contexts. Through practical exercises and interactive lessons, you’ll learn to understand simple texts, write basic sentences and short paragraphs, and communicate effectively in familiar situations. Ideal for those looking to improve their basic English for personal use, further education, or employment, this course provides the essential tools to advance your proficiency and prepare for Functional Skills English assessments. Start your journey to better English today!
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane ReedCourse code:Q00016632How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday English - Upper Intermediate 2
Enhance your English skills with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday English - Upper Intermediate 2 course. Focus on practical communication needed for everyday situations and professional settings. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Dates:Fri 15/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00018087How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Art Appreciation: Stravinsky and Russian art
The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Sat 16/11/2024 -
Sat 16/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Trinity Church (London)
100 Mill Hill
The Broadway
London
NW7 3TBTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017561How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.00
History: Women of Astronomy and Space
Join us to take a look at the amazing yet unsung women of astronomy and space who were pioneers but often overlooked or ignored. From ancient times to the modern era it is time to shine a light on their amazing achievements. From Aganice of Thessaly, a Greek astronomer of the 2nd or 1st century BC, Hypatia of Alexandria 370 – 450 AD, Elisabeth Hevelius (17th century), Caroline Herschel (18th Century) to ‘Pickerings Women’ at Harvard and into the modern age of spaceflight with such luminaries as Annie Easley, Katherine Johnson, Astronauts Sally Ride and pioneering Mae Jemison amongst many others.
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Dates:Sat 16/11/2024 -
Sat 16/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017920How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £15.00