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Craft: Upcycle your costume jewellery
Designed for beginners, this fun course will show you how to take old /outdated pieces of costume jewellery and give them new life. Our friendly tutor will introduce you to the tools, materials and techniques which you can use to create lovely new pieces of jewellery to wear yourself, gift or maybe even sell on. We will provide basic materials but you are also encouraged to bring along any jewellery (not expensive) which you would like to transform.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Space4
Houghton Library
74 Newbottle Street
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4AFTutor:Nadia BelmajdoubCourse code:Q00018786How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Craft: Pottery for Beginners
Learn the basics of pottery with our Pottery for Beginners course. Explore techniques such as hand-building and wheel-throwing to create functional and decorative pottery items. Ideal for beginners looking to develop their pottery skills.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Omega Centre (Portsmouth)
Omega Street
Southsea
Portsmouth
PO5 4LPTutor:Jeannie McConvilleCourse code:Q00016813How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £52.50
History: Silence in court - Five famous trials from British History
Every famous trial is a snapshot of history in the making. We see the cast of characters strutting on the stage that is the court room, acting out their roles against the backdrop of forces that are often beyond their control - the letter of the law, the power of the state, the force of prejudice, the facts of the case. Their focus is the outcome of 'their' trial, but ours is more than that; why is this trial famous, how did it change things, what lessons does it teach us?
Join Peter Blood to study the people, issues and outcomes in five famous trials from British history, with a view to understanding their political, social and legal significance.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St Paul's Church Hall (Chichester)
Churchside
Chichester
PO19 6FTTutor:Peter BloodCourse code:Q00009430How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
History: Anti Semitism
We will study the mutating virus of anti-semitism, through an exploration of the ancient template shaped by Christianity and examine key explosions of anti-Jewish violence and prejudice which Hitler was able to exploit, tragically culminating in the Final Solution. Through discussion and debate we will also spend time as a group examining contemporary Holocaust denial, distortion and conspiracy theories. Finally we will look at the current antisemitism accusations within the Labour party and its impact across the political landscape.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Nottingham Mechanics (Nottingham)
3 North Sherwood Street
Nottingham
NG1 4EZTutor:David HalliwellCourse code:Q00016183How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: Highlights of Saxon Archaeology
Why was Britain's genetic make-up radically changed between 500 and 800 AD/CE? Were the newcomers environmental refugees, pagan plunderers, invaders or missionaries? Who were these new arrivals and what were they doing over here? This course will use recent information on sites, finds and their interpretation to shed new light on Anglo-Saxon Age archaeology in Britain. How and why the migrations took place will be illustrated using new (since 1980) excavation evidence, metal detecting finds, scientific analysis and aerial remote sensing data.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Salvation Army Church & Community Ce
13 Church Street
Louth
LN11 9BSTutor:Simon TomsonCourse code:Q00011695How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
History: The History of Religion. Part 3: From early Christianity to the Renaissance
This course gives an overview of the social context, politico—historical forces and individual personalities involved in the development of religion during the late classic, medieval and early modern period. This course is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the emergence of Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and ‘Humanism’ within their wider social contexts. While we will be continuing from where my previous courses left off, previous knowledge is not required.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:7:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Peterhouse Community Centre
122 Forest Rise
Walthamstow
London
E17 3PWTutor:Jacob CohenCourse code:Q00017278How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £80.00
History: The Rise and Fall of Wessex
Wessex no longer exists yet its name still conjures images of Alfred the Great and the creation of England. The choice by Thomas Hardy of using Wessex as the fictional literary landscape of his novels further embeds this feeling of nostalgic association that people have. This course explores its creation and demise and why it still lives in our memory partly as a result of its historical significance but also because the sentimental effect of its name is consistently being used by advertisers and organisations to create a positive connection with customers and the public.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 08/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:The Cornerstone (Wokingham)
Norreys Avenue
Wokingham
RG40 1UETutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017279How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £30.00
Creative Writing: Return of the Writers Roulette Workshops
With a series of sessions all designed to help you discover/rediscover and develop your own new and/or existing story ideas - be these a short story, a novel - or if you just aren't sure or even started writing yet. The return of this fun, friendly and structured approach to aid you in finding inspiration, putting pen paper and get writing as we let fate guide us! We let the 'hand of fate' take us on a fresh approach to finding & maintaining that vital spark of inspiration, motivation to write fiction. A spin of the wheel will decide the subject area, theme or tasks for the week in a fun and friendly chance to meet and share ideas with others, exploring useful tricks and tips - whilst importantly gaining some quality information, developing some genuine writing skills and getting writing!
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00018216How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Craft: Macrame for Beginners
Macramé is a creative knotting technique that can be used to make a variety of items like plant hangers, wall hangings, friendship bracelets, belts, and bags. including jewellery and other decorative items. It’s a great way to relax and create beautiful art pieces for your home. This is designed to support learners with their health and wellbeing. Learn a new skill which may be a route into employment/self-employment. Save money by making own cakes and potentially selling/small business. During this session Your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this workshop you will be working with a macramé cord and each learner will be able to complete a key chain. It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kauser NabeelCourse code:Q00017598How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Craft: Spring Community Sewing Project 1
Discover the wonderful world of sewing with this beginners sewing project course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile..
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this sewing course.
Develop your skills in sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to start sewing, building confidence, and improve your knowledge on fabrics and textiles in general.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Location:Spring Community Hub (London)
The Hub
86-88 Vestry Road
Camberwell
London
SE5 8PQCourse code:Q00017543How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80