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Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of the course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and to help you gain confidence. You will be given an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from a range of different types of arts and crafts. For example, painting stones, glass, wood, and dream catchers. You will use a variety of different resources and medias such as wool, fabrics, and jars. You will learn about the development of the different arts and crafts that we enjoy today. You will learn about and gain an insight into how different techniques and skills have evolved in certain crafts.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016837How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £243.50
Art Appreciation: Art and the Arts in 1920s
The course will explore the enriching links between stories, art and music, concentrating of works from 1920s. From the surrealistic art in France and expressionist art in Germany to the many operas, ballets and symphonies which characterise that tumultuous period. In America, it is frequently referred to as the "Roaring Twenties" or the "Jazz Age", while in Europe the period is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Twenties" because of the economic boom following World War I (1914–1918). French speakers refer to the period as the "Années folles" ("crazy years") emphasizing the era's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 17/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Colin LomasCourse code:Q00017290How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £72.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017435How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Music Making: Music Analysis- Beginners
Come and join us in this friendly and supportive online course to develop your music analysis skills!
You'll have the chance to listen to and discuss a range of contemporary music, from film scores to songs, to develop a better understanding of the powerful effects that music can have on a listener.
There will also be opportunities during the classes to have a go at creating your own music, as well as playing parts of existing music. This will be done through tutor guided exercises in note recognition, aural skills and improvisation.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lorna PooleCourse code:Q00018342How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: Chelmsford in the second world war
In this course guest tutor Tony Tuckwell describes how Chelmsford with its important industries; Marconi, Hoffman’s ball bearings and Crompton Parkinson’s electrical works, were vulnerable to Luftwaffe air attacks and later, random rocket attacks from V1s and V2s. Yet some of the most damaging events came from lone bombers and chance jettisoning of bombs from damaged aircraft on returning to the continent. The town was also in receipt of evacuees from the docklands of East London (and from the less well known coastal towns invasion loomed`0 which presented its own educational and social challenges
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:British Legion Hall (Felsted)
Bury Chase
Felsted
CM6 3HATutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019062How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Textiles & Fashion: Advanced Sustainable Sewing - Blackwork Embroidery
This course will teach you plenty of skills on how to mend your clothes beautifully and originally. We will look at the historical art of Sashiko patterns and the Boro mending technique that was used in Japan in the Edo period and also plenty of other Visible mending techniques. There will be plenty of beautiful patterns to choose from and to learn about and to sew yourselves. A grasp of basic hand sewing is needed. We will expand our knowledge on the resources needed throughout the course and learn about the history of this technique. Later on we will also look at other various visible mending techniques and how and why these are used.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00018289How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £92.40
Textiles & Fashion: Advanced Sustainable Sewing - Visible Mending
Come and join a new course aimed at the more advanced machine sewn bag maker. Previous experience of the sewing machine is necessary, but we will refresh on tips and practise existing sewing machine skills. You will have the choice of a range of bag patterns that will focus on specific bag making skills and/or create your own patterns from the skills you will learn. This course will also delve into advanced techniques such as installing zippers and creating adjustable straps, enhancing the functionality and style of your h
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:11:30am - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00016247How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga for Osteoporosis
The WEA online course is suitable for all ages, for beginners and those who already practise yoga. It is suitable for those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis often experienced alongside osteoporosis. Your 'approach' to yoga and 'how' you practise will also help you to develop an increased level of awareness which in turn will lead to practising with an increased attentiveness to your body - getting to know yourself by listening to your body's feedback and responding appropriately . By the end of the course, you will be able to practise postures for strength, alignment, stamina, posture and balance.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:9:15am - 10:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline ArthurCourse code:Q00010037How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.50
Multiply: Everyday Lifeskills for Thornage Hall
This course, funded through Multiply in Norfolk, is designed to empower individuals with essential everyday life skills. Learners will engage in practical sessions that cover a range of topics including budgeting, art, digital literacy, and effective communication. Tailored to meet the needs of the Thornage Hall community, the course emphasises hands-on learning and real-world applications to enhance independence and confidence. Whether you’re looking to improve your financial management, learn new skills, navigate technology, or boost your interpersonal skills, this course provides the tools and support to thrive in daily life.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 26/09/2024Times:1:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Thornage Hall Independent Living
Sharrington Road
Thornage
Holt
Holt
NR25 7QHTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00018705How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Art Appreciation: Art Movement
Join our five-week online art course for an exciting dive into Art and Design Movements. Each week, you'll explore a new movement: Bauhaus, Memphis Group, De Stijl, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. You'll learn about their history, key features, famous artists, and how they were shaped by their times. This course makes understanding art fun and easy!
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 10/10/2024Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00017693How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00