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Craft: Advanced Mosaics
Come and join us to develop your creative skills and create some unique and beautiful projects of your own! This Advanced Mosaic course is the opportunity to complete a complex design or method that is specific to you. With guidance and advice, you will be provided with support as you go through each stage. Having completed the Beginners’ and Intermediate courses, by now you will have understood and practised various mosaic techniques and become adept at using the tools and materials. This is a chance to continue developing design and cutting skills and to allow your personal style to evolve.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FDTutor:Sophie RobinsCourse code:Q00017981How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Pre-Entry Digital Skills: Beginners Part 1
During your course, you will learn core skills that boost your confidence, such as surfing the internet, adding bookmarks and searching efficiently. Create files and folders to organize your information. Importantly, you will gain essential knowledge about keeping yourself and your information safe online. Recognise and avoid fake websites, understand secure browsing practices, and protecting personal information. By mastering these skills, you will navigate the digital world efficiently, proficiently and securely, ensuring a safer and more productive online experience.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Participants must live in Coventry Area Postcodes CV1 to CV6 inclusive
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Watch Charity Ltd (Coventry)
10-12 Victoria Street
Coventry
CV1 5LZTutor:Shirley BateCourse code:Q00015612How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £73.60
Creative Writing: Read Like a Writer
We’ll read a wide-range of short stories, memoir and novel extracts from diverse genres and authors. Each week we’ll be assigned two texts for close reading before the class. In class, the tutor will facilitate discussion around the techniques used and set a short writing exercise to practice a technique.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00017744How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015871How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015870How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Cooking on a Budget
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Bilton Hall Community Trust CIO (Jarrow)
Taunton Avenue
Jarrow
NE32 3RTTutor:Anila MaqboolCourse code:Q00018840How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Beginners British Sign Language (BSL)
If you have contact with deaf people in your day-to-day life, you may want to take a British Sign Language course. Knowing how to sign can make your communication more inclusive for everyone you interact with.
This BSL course is suitable for you if you need to communicate with deaf people in a voluntary or community role, or simply through social interactions.
This course is aimed at complete beginners. You will start from scratch to learn foundational BSL skills.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Action Station
Boldon Lane
South Shields
NE34 0LZTutor:Joanne LiddleCourse code:Q00018842How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Drama
"Introduction to Drama" is a foundational course tailored for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This engaging course uses drama as a tool to enhance confidence, mental well-being, and physical health. Through creative exercises, group activities, and guided performances, participants will build essential skills in communication, expression, and teamwork. The course is designed to create a supportive environment where learners can explore their creativity, develop new friendships, and experience the joy of performance. Successful completion of this course will prepare learners for more advanced drama training with WEA, culminating in a final performance for family and friends to celebrate learning.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprise (Coundon)
13 Tees Walk
Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8JZTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00018790How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Dance & Musical
Introduction to Dance and Musical" is a dynamic course designed for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This course offers a fun and supportive environment to explore the world of dance and musicals, helping learners build confidence, improve mental and physical health, make meaningful connections with their peers and express themselves creatively. Through engaging activities, learners will develop coordination, rhythm, and communication skills while enjoying the joy of performance. Completing this course will prepare learners for advanced training with WEA, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a final performance for family and friends.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprises Newcastle Hub (Newca
Shandon Way Community Centre
Kenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RYTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00018758How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)
Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options.
This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:45amDuration:27 sessionsLocation:Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJTutor:Farzana BiraderCourse code:Q00018697How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00