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Art Appreciation: The Art of Christmas
The Christmas story has probably inspired more art than any other subject. From medieval icons of the Virgin and Child to the Renaissance paintings of the shepherds and the wise men; and from stained glass windows to Christmas cards, the story has been at the forefront of western art.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009345How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Fitness and Exercise: Movement This Autumn (Basic Disco Dance Steps for Everyone)
Start your week with a fun and feelgood hour of breathing, stretching and dancing. Keep fit, move and groove to some uplifting and energising music. During this five-week course you’ll learn some funky DISCO steps and complete some simple choreography. Dancing is proven to be good for your body and your mind. For improving your cognitive skills. Through learning a simple dance routine, you will: improve flexibility, minimize stress, increase energy levels and have better coordination, balance and strength. So come and release your inner disco diva and dance like no-one (or maybe everyone!) is watching.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Helen WatsonCourse code:Q00010730How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
Personal Development: BSL Next Steps Developing Confidence to Sign
This is a fun and interactive course, ideal to follow on from the Beginners BSL. The intention of this course is to develop skills in BSL for community engagement, further learning and possibly employment in a school/work setting. The course will run for 14 guided learning hours and will be taught online using Zoom and Canvas as a Virtual Learning Platform. Learners will be fully supported in achieving the learning outcomes for the course and the intention is that the course will help them to further develop their confidence in order for them to engage in signed conversations with their peers.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline CleghornCourse code:Q00018083How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
History: Smuggling in Essex: The Romance & Reality
How do the popular representations of smuggling in novels, songs, poems, paintings and film match up to the reality? We will look at some of the enduring romantic depictions alongside official records to consider the reality of life for people up and down the Essex coast in the 18th century engaged in smuggling or the fight against it.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:7:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Bardfield Quaker Meeting House (Great Ba
Brook Street
Great Bardfield
CM7 4RGTutor:Claire ParkerCourse code:Q00018319How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: Street Art
This 5 week course delves into the works of 5 street artists, including Banksy, Blek Le Rat, JR, Blu and Os Gemeos. Each week explores key art concepts including colour and composition through samples of their work. You will engage in group discussions, take notes and recall information. By the end of the course, you will be able to name significant street artists, describe their artistic methods, spot similarities and differences among their work desconstruct essential components of artworks and select a preferred piece based on personal opinion.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00018003How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Pre-Entry Maths
Feeling unsure about basic math? This beginner-friendly course provides a solid foundation in essential numeracy skills. Gain confidence with everyday calculations, refresh your memory on fractions and decimals, and build a strong foundation for future learning. This course is your stepping stone to a more confident and numerate you!
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:30am - 1:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Tunstall Library (Stoke-on-Trent)
Tunstall Library
The Boulevard
Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 6BDTutor:Tabitha AllsopCourse code:Q00016595How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £73.50
Art Appreciation: The Art of Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with our Art Appreciation: The Art of Christmas course. Learn about the history and cultural significance of Christmas art. Ideal for art enthusiasts and those interested in holiday traditions.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00017342How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Film & Media: 4 Wonders of Modern French Cinema
'Immerse yourself in the five film wonders of modern French cinema, deepening your knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of 21st-century international filmmaking. Discover the magic of these cinematic gems and broaden your love for the art of film. Moving slightly beyond the well-trodden historical path of French New Wave and even the Cinema du look of the 1980s, you'll explore the themes, influences, techniques and voices behind some captivating French cinema from relatively more recent years – have things changed? Are there still some factors parallel to earlier works? And what exactly might we mean by the term Modern French Cinema?
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00017789How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)
Take your reading skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading skills can make life in the UK easier for you.
This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading skills.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BNTutor:Shazia ParveenCourse code:Q00016258How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners Part 2
This is part two of the beginners ESOL course. It is a continuation from part 1. This course is for people who live in Coventry who are beginners in learning English. It is a face-to-face course. The course will help you to start using English every day ready to apply for work in the UK. It will also improve your confidence to speak to people in English in other everyday situations, like going to the doctor, shopping, using public transport and speaking to your child’s teachers. You will start to learn some of the words and phrases needed to feel part of your community and become more independent in your life in the UK. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ESTutor:Humera MehrbanCourse code:Q00015589How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80