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Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art

Learn painting techniques inspired by historical and contemporary abstract artists.
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00010181
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Art Practical: Abstracting Landscapes

Learn to develop painting skills and colour mixing, inspired by the world around you.
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024
Times:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00010182
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Textiles and Fashion: Advanced Sewing Projects

This course is aimed at confident sewing students. You will develop higher level sewing and textile skills and be able to choose, document and finish your own sewing projects to a professional level under supervision.
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
9:00am - 11:45am
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00010953
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £138.60

Photography: Ten Top Tips

An opportunity no matter your skill level and for those using a phone, a compact camera and/or something fancier to consider the photos you take and develop a greater understanding of what makes for you, a better image. This course will explore a range of tips from how you can control the camera, to the types of subjects that can make an engaging photo
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 18/09/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Billericay Reading Rooms (Billericay)
73 High Street
Billericay
CM12 9AS
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00017710
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £10.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

British Literature in the 1950s

In this course we will discuss and analyse the following authors and their works. These are: Look Back in Anger - John Osborne. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark. The Vet's Daughter - Barbara Comyns. A Voice Through A Cloud - Denton Welch. A Kind of Loving - Stan Barstow. These texts are an eclectic blend of plays, novels and the autobiographical in the case of Denton Welch, an eccentric and now largely forgotten. There will be great scope for discussion and the voicing of opinions, and you will be encouraged to develop your own theories and interpretations in a supportive atmosphere.
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Duke Street Church
Quadrant Road
Richmond
TW9 1DH
Tutor:
Stephen Smith
Course code:
Q00017580
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.00

Foreign Languages: Learning Italian

Welcome to the Italian Beginners Course! Embark on an exciting journey to learn the basics of Italian. Through fun, interactive lessons, you'll master common greetings, essential vocabulary, and pronunciation. Progress to basic conversations about everyday topics like food, travel, and hobbies. You'll learn to order in a bar, discuss friends and family, and ask for simple touristic information. Explore Italian culture, traditions, and landmarks to deepen your understanding. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident introducing yourself in Italian and engaging in simple conversations. Let’s begin this adventure together! Buon viaggio! (Have a good journey!)
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Giuseppa Perricone
Course code:
Q00015934
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

Art Practical: Art and Craft

This course is for students to improve confidence in their ability to develop artistic skills and creativity. Learning the skills of a variety of crafts to make unique dimensional projects, using a variety of resources including recycling when possible. You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one to one help and guidance. You will learn in a safe welcoming and supportive environment, working together with fellow students and the tutor. The course is suitable for a complete beginner in crafts. No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and develop your skills and creativity.
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PR
Tutor:
Julie Smith
Course code:
Q00017858
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing

Learners will work with the tutor to improve confidence in their ability to develop their artistic skills and creativity within oil painting. You will be developing the skills to create a detailed landscape painting; challenging yourself to try new and different subjects. You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities, to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one-to-one help and guidance from a friendly and encouraging tutor. You will learn in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, working together with your fellow learners and the tutor. This course is suitable for a complete beginner but also for those wanting to improve their existing skills in painting. No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and begin your journey to develop your artistic skills.
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Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Scrap Store
Dairycoates Avenue
Hull
Yorkshire and Humber
HU3 5DB
Tutor:
Julie Smith
Course code:
Q00017859
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Sewing into Business - Trafford

Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 09/01/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00016053
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making and Alterations

Come and join us to discover the wonderful world of garment-making and alterations! On this friendly and supportive course our focus is on developing your garment making knowledge and techniques, rather than making a specific item or garment. We are going to cover a variety of altering techniques and recycling ideas as well to help you to use what you already have to save money and the environment. The course will give you both the confidence and the skills to calculate how to create costings and profit margins if you plan to take sewing or altering further and decide to work for yourself.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Location:
The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZ
Course code:
P00000107
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free