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Art Appreciation: Who's the Muse? Eileen Agar, Claude Cahun and Isabel Rawsthorne
What is a muse? How and why has this convention endured for centuries? On this focused course, we explore the identity and representation of the muse through the lives and work of three female artists: Claude Cahun (1894-1954), Eileen Agar (1899-1991) and Isabel Rawsthorne (1912-1992). Each week we focus on one artist, examining their individual backgrounds, training and a range of influences that helped to shape their practice across either painting, photography or sculpture. By exploring their work and artistic intentions we will discuss how the traditional concept of the modern muse was powerfully subverted by each of the artists.
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Dates:Thu 26/06/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Chantal CondronCourse code:Q00017374How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £36.00
Meditation and Mindfulness
Leading a busy life leaves little room for calm and relaxation. This can make it hard for us to wind down and enjoy the present. But finding these moments of calm is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health.
This meditation and mindfulness course is ideal if you want to learn to relax, be present, and alleviate stress in your life.
Meditation courses teach us to recognise the importance of conscious thought in our everyday lives. Develop concentration strategies to help focus your mind. Understand the principles of mindfulness. Learn to block out intrusive thoughts and enjoy the present moment.
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Dates:Fri 27/06/2025 -
Fri 27/06/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015763How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Mon 30/06/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016029How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Art Practical: Watercolour Painting
This is a 6 week watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded budding artists. Guidance and support is offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a small artistic community. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group. This course is held in Nailsworth, Stroud, in an independent living community and you will find peace and relaxation in a wonderful Cotswold setting.
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Dates:Wed 02/07/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00013006How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Mens club - mens shed
Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter.
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Dates:Mon 07/07/2025 -
Mon 28/07/2025Location:Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QLCourse code:Q00017031How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: An introduction to Water and Plastic Pollution in the Environment
We will discuss the main sources of water pollution and the types of water pollution. We will list the
major sources of water pollutants; describe the effects on water due to organic materials, plant
nutrients and toxic, physical, and biological pollutants; list the main diseases caused by
microorganisms that can be carried by water.
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Dates:Thu 10/07/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Neetside Community Centre (Bude)
The Crescent
Bude
EX23 8LBTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00017798How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Personal Development: Moving on and Creating a Plan
"In the previous short courses learners have learnt how to
Manage their personal finances
Plan a move to a new home
Maintain a new home
understand credit and borrowing money
take care of personal health and hygiene
This final course is about bringing all the learning together to support learners to create a realistic plan of when and how they may be able to progress into independent living and successfully their own tenancy.
Ultimately the aim of the course is to help the service users of St Petrocs move onto the next stage of their lives after experiencing homelessness.
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Dates:Fri 11/07/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:11:00am - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Petroc's Parish Centre (Bodmin)
Church Square
Bodmin
PL31 2DPTutor:Julian RobertsCourse code:Q00017730How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Entry Level ESOL: SCC Literature (Entry Level 2/3)
Welcome to our Literature course. This course is designed for ESOL Entry 2/3 learners, focusing on developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through the study of English literature. Over the course, students will read and discuss short stories, poems, and excerpts from novels. The course emphasises understanding themes, characters, and settings, helping learners to appreciate and enjoy literature. Interactive activities include group discussions, creative writing exercises, and role-playing to enhance comprehension and communication skills. By the end of the course, students will have improved their English language abilities, gained confidence in discussing literature, and developed a deeper appreciation for English literature.
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Dates:Wed 08/10/2025 -
Wed 05/11/2025Location:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUCourse code:Q00017086How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20