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This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Drawing and Watercolour Techniques; Summer Scenes
This course will help you develop further watercolour techniques interrelated with drawing skills, and in connection with inspiring examples in art history. It will help you learn classical techniques in a subtle way, by relating them to examples by various masters of drawing and watercolour and contemporary artists. If you would like to have a fresh view of watercolour painting and drawing, and learn how to achieve expressivity by carefully combining techniques such as glazing, graded wash or cross-hatching, this course will offer you an overview and will inspire personal artworks of great subtlety and sensitivity It will also encourage you to create your own original artworks based on the techniques learned and it will bring a fresh perspective on known techniques and styles, if you have already practised them in your own paintings. You will need to bring your own materials, paints and paper along for this course. The tutor will let you know what to bring
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Dates:Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 11/06/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reformed Church (New Ba
Corner of Somerset Road & Mowb
New Barnet
EN5 1RHTutor:Emanuela-Alina BaloiuCourse code:Q00017394How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £60.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
History: Essex Buildings, People and Places
Join us to investigate buildings across the county and discover the stories they tell. From when they were built and why, to what and who they were for, this course takes a selection of historic buildings including houses, shops, public buildings, places of industry and entertainment to start our exploration of the history of Essex people and places. By the end of the course you will have new places to visit and a starting place to investigate a building of your own.
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Dates:Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025Times:7:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Billericay Reading Rooms (Billericay)
73 High Street
Billericay
CM12 9ASTutor:Claire ParkerCourse code:Q00017709How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £67.20
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel
This course is a follow on to the previous ‘Writing Your First Novel: Next Level’ course, but suitable for newly enrolling students with experience writing fiction. 'Writing your first Novel: Advanced' is all about the deeper craft of creative writing—those elements that will make your work really stand out when you are making your first steps into the world of writing, regardless of whether you are planning on submitting your work, or if you are just writing for fun. Giving you the opportunity to develop an effective creative writing practice, and further personal development, especially if you want to get that first novel out of your head and onto paper.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Craig RickardCourse code:Q00009233How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Using Canvas to Learn
Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses.
This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Fri 02/05/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00016990How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)
Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult.
Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping.
This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential maths skills employers look for.
Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Humera MehrbanCourse code:Q00015538How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Philosophy: Philosophy behind the Headlines
The course will briefly introduce the principal ideas of a selection of philosophers and apply these to the discussion of the news headlines and the controversies that lie behind them. This course will encourage discussion and sharing of ideas about current affairs and will involve reflecting on how to make philosophy a part of this discussion. Reading material will be provided on Canvas and the tutor will introduce the key ideas of relevant articles. However, reading before class is not essential. The main activity is to share ideas on news stories.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 05/06/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Blue Beetle Room (London)
Hendon Lane
Finchley
London
N3 1TRTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017388How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£60.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)
Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations.
Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping.
This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for.
Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Humera MehrbanCourse code:Q00015539How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Pre Entry ESOL: Get ready for Language at Work
This basic course will introduce learners to the world at work and the language needed to enter it. The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby get closer to getting a job.
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Dates:Mon 05/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Shaheen ShahCourse code:Q00015609How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Entry Level Digital Skills: Digital Skills for life & Work
This course is delivered in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the Old School, for existing students on the Language@Work programme. Gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this introduction course and see how digital training can help to transform your life. This Digital Skills course is for people who want to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work. . Your friendly, positive tutor will guide you and there will be opportunity for practise.
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Dates:Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015710How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Personal Development: Future Goals
Do you want to delve into the world of fashion and explore how a garment is developed from initial design through to the finished product by drafting a skirt pattern to your own personal body measurements and developing your sewing skills to create a finished skirt. / If fabrics, sewing machines and the passion to make beautiful clothes that fit plus an insight into garment manufacturing is your thing, then come and join us and explore the world of sewing and pattern cutting.
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Dates:Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 11/06/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015679How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40