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Using Canvas to Learn
Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses.
This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 25/09/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Chantal NgounouCourse code:Q00017224How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
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 27/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Duke Street Church
Quadrant Road
Richmond
TW9 1DHTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017580How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £100.00
Healthy Living: Healing Gardens: cultivating a place for mind, body and soul
Discover the benefits of gardening for mental, physical, and emotional well-being with our Healing Gardens course. Learn how to create and maintain a garden that promotes health and relaxation. Ideal for individuals interested in holistic approaches to well-being.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00016289How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Practical: Portraiture Painting
This course aims to introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment.
You will learn how to draw the face and features correctly with a final project.
This class is ideal for beginners who would like to learn new skills or improve old ones.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00009660How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £84.00
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
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Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Practical: Drawing from Scratch
Learn to develop drawing skills of line, tone and form and create art inspired by objects around you. Using a variety of equipment including pencils, charcoal,pen and ink, you will create some unique and inspiring creations to take home or gift to family and friends.
This course is a great way to gain confidence in your art and develop your skills. Anybody can join whether you have a wealth of experience or none at all. Art is whatever you want it to be.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010172How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £33.30
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 23/10/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010181How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree 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 23/10/2024Times:3:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010182How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Textiles and Fashion: Knitting for Beginners
This is a heart-warming and transformative journey of Knitting for Beginners at The Community Shop, Knottingley. This brand-new course is designed to foster community engagement, promote learning for wellbeing, and nurture positive mental health through the art of knitting.
Together, we'll weave a tapestry of creativity, friendship, and well-being, celebrating the joy of learning and knitting as a means to nurture ourselves and our community.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 13/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Community Shop Knottingley
Hill Top
Knottingley
WF11 8EETutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00010257How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Craft: Autumn Wreath Making
This course is perfect for anyone interested in home decor, crafting, or floral design. No prior experience is necessary, as our experienced tutor will give you a step-by-step guidance that will help you create a beautiful wreath that you can be proud of. By the end of this course, you'll have a completed an Autumn wreath to take home, along with the skills and inspiration to create stunning wreaths for any occasion throughout the year. Whether you choose to use faux or fresh flowers, you'll be equipped to make beautiful, lasting decorations for your home.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 18/09/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Briardale house (Blyth)
Briardale Road
Blyth
NE24 5ANTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018728How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Location:The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZCourse code:P00000107How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free