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Art Appreciation: Caravaggio, the Caravaggisti, and Baroque Art
Caravaggio’s life was as intense and significant as it was short. By the time of his untimely death at 38 years old, in 1610, he had ushered in a new aesthetic in painting, and was quickly followed by many, all over Europe. In this session, you will learn about the life and art of Caravaggio. You will also learn about Baroque art and its main features. To do so, we will not only study the works painted by Caravaggio, we will also study his followers’ works. The Italians Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi, the Naples-based Spaniard Ribera, the Flemish Rubens, the Dutch Rembrandt, and the French Georges de la Tour are some of the most famous painters influenced by Caravaggio.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019198How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £11.10
Humanities: Trig point Charlie (a light hearted look at why we have concrete blocks on hill tops)
This talk is of particular interest to people who have come across Trig Points on their walks and are curious to find out more about how they came to be there. We will cover some of the quirky stories relating to early map-making and then explore some even more quirky stories about the way that triangulation was introduced to Britain.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Alastair ClarkCourse code:Q00019849How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Literature: Gawain and the Green Knight, the family-friendly version
Join us on this interesting online taster, where we will look at Christmas food through the ages, the traditions that lie behind it, and how it has changed, along with a few recipes that you may (or may not) want to try. This short session is an extract from the 10-week "Cookery through the Ages" course which will run in 2024.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane WilliamsCourse code:Q00019859How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Winter Wonderland Watercolours
In this engaging workshop, participants will explore watercolour techniques to bring serene, snowy landscapes, festive wreaths, and charming winter scenes to life. Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn essential skills like blending colours for soft, atmospheric effects and layering to add depth and texture, capturing the cozy feel of the holiday season. We’ll focus on selecting colours that evoke a festive mood—cool blues and whites for frosty scenes or rich greens and reds for holiday wreaths. By the end, you will have a completed piece, whether a tranquil landscape or a vibrant wreath, perfect for seasonal decor or holiday cards.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00019878How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Supporting Children & Teens with ADHD
Do you regularly interact with young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? If so, studying ADHD courses could help you greatly improve the support you offer them.
This equality & diversity course is especially useful for parents and carers. You will understand the ADHD brain and the difficulties faced by children and teens with ADHD.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:5:00pm - 7:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Natasha AbramsCourse code:Q00018579How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Level 2 ESOL: Get ready for writing
Polish your writing skills in English. This ESOL level 2 course teaches you advanced knowledge to help you write and analyse a variety of texts in English. Improved writing skills can open doors to work and study options in the UK. This ESOL course builds on skills you learnt at level 1. Perfect your writing skills in English while practicing critical thinking. This is an English course for adyults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into 3 areas: reading, writing and speaking & listening. If you are helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you have come to the right place. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Wed 11/12/2024 -
Fri 31/01/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:Norton Hall Children & Family Centre (Bi
Norton Hall Women & Childrens
Ralph Road
Birmingham
B8 1NATutor:Imogen DraperCourse code:Q00015690How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £157.50
Craft: Christmas stars with string
Christmas is here but if you don’t have room for a tree or you just want new decoration for the year try your hand at a beautiful 12 inch star created out of wooden skewers and string, Paint and then sprinkled with glitter or snow and add beautiful mini lights to make it sparkle.
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Dates:Wed 11/12/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019886How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Christmas Gnomes
Gnomes’ gnomes and more gnomes what’s not to love create Using felt and hand stitching use your imagination and create your own gnomes to match your Christmas colour scheme or personalise them for gifts.
Its not an expensive project to do but can be so much fun to create
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Dates:Wed 11/12/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019887How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Safeguarding Adults
Vulnerable people are at higher risk of neglect and abuse. Training in safeguarding teaches you how to spot signs that someone may be at harm. It also helps you know what steps to take in case of reported or suspected abuse.
This short safeguarding course gives you a view into safeguarding practices and the importance of protecting adults’ rights to live in safety.
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Dates:Wed 11/12/2024 -
Mon 23/12/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Paula HellalCourse code:Q00018569How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Heath and Social Care: Introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity for Support Staff
Gain essential knowledge for supporting individuals with autism and neurodiversity with our Introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity for Support Staff course. Learn about common neurodiverse conditions and effective support strategies. Ideal for support staff in educational and care settings.
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Dates:Thu 12/12/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Location:Camborne Community Centre (Camborne)
South Terrace
Camborne
TR14 8SUCourse code:Q00018077How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£25.20