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Craft: Hand Clay Pottery

This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and use your previous clay hand-building techniques to progress to an intermediate level, plus a chance explore the different decorative styles working with Clay. By the end of the course you should have lots of different pottery pieces and different pottery skills. You will be in a group with others and led by a talented Arts and Crafts tutor. Your work will be taken away and fired in a kiln by the tutor and it will be yours to keep!
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Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Coopers Court
Church Street
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
South West
GL53 8AP
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00016896
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Music Making: Beginners

Come and join us on this friendly and supportive course which will support you on your journey from music listener to music maker! Try out a range of different music making activities that will allow you to develop and explore your music making skills, as well as building your knowledge of practical music theory. The course includes activities to explore your potential in music making on a physical or virtual keyboard, as well as wider music making skills including singing, digital music making and performing. You will be supported and encouraged to share recordings of your music making with the group.
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Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Lorna Poole
Course code:
Q00018341
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.80

Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Dance & Musical

Introduction to Dance and Musical" is a dynamic course designed for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This course offers a fun and supportive environment to explore the world of dance and musicals, helping learners build confidence, improve mental and physical health, make meaningful connections with their peers and express themselves creatively. Through engaging activities, learners will develop coordination, rhythm, and communication skills while enjoying the joy of performance. Completing this course will prepare learners for advanced training with WEA, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a final performance for family and friends.
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Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Journey Enterprises Newcastle Hub (Newca
Shandon Way Community Centre
Kenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RY
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00018758
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £109.20

Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Drama

"Introduction to Drama" is a foundational course tailored for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This engaging course uses drama as a tool to enhance confidence, mental well-being, and physical health. Through creative exercises, group activities, and guided performances, participants will build essential skills in communication, expression, and teamwork. The course is designed to create a supportive environment where learners can explore their creativity, develop new friendships, and experience the joy of performance. Successful completion of this course will prepare learners for more advanced drama training with WEA, culminating in a final performance for family and friends to celebrate learning.
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Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Journey Enterprise (Coundon)
13 Tees Walk
Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8JZ
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00018790
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £109.20

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Creative Writing: Read Like a Writer

We’ll read a wide-range of short stories, memoir and novel extracts from diverse genres and authors. Each week we’ll be assigned two texts for close reading before the class. In class, the tutor will facilitate discussion around the techniques used and set a short writing exercise to practice a technique.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00017744
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Fitness and Exercise: Dance Fitness

A fun and friendly on line exercise class to get you dancing around the room and set you up for the day ahead. Blow away the cobwebs with a workout to your favourite feel good music; a great mixture of oldies and new songs too. Join in with a gentle warm up, then an all over workout based on dance moves and finish with a relaxing cool down and stretch. All ages and abilities are welcome. Join in at your own pace.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
9:30am - 10:30am
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Suzanne Swain
Course code:
Q00010897
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £48.10

Craft: Advanced Mosaics

Come and join us to develop your creative skills and create some unique and beautiful projects of your own! This Advanced Mosaic course is the opportunity to complete a complex design or method that is specific to you. With guidance and advice, you will be provided with support as you go through each stage. Having completed the Beginners’ and Intermediate courses, by now you will have understood and practised various mosaic techniques and become adept at using the tools and materials. This is a chance to continue developing design and cutting skills and to allow your personal style to evolve.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FD
Tutor:
Sophie Robins
Course code:
Q00017981
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

History: 10 Political Classics that Changed the World

This 10-week course delves into ten seminal classic texts that have profoundly shaped political thought and governance across the world. From ancient philosophical treatises starting with Plato’s Republic to modern declarations of rights and treaties, each document represents a milestone in the development of political ideas. We will explore the historical context, core arguments, and lasting impacts of these influential works. Delving into questions which are just as relevant today, such as ‘what is the role of the state?’ or ‘is democracy the ideal form of government?’ to gain a deeper understanding of these works contributions to political theory and practice.
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Dates:
Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kate Antoniou
Course code:
Q00018505
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Textiles & Fashion: Advanced Sustainable Sewing - Visible Mending

Come and join a new course aimed at the more advanced machine sewn bag maker. Previous experience of the sewing machine is necessary, but we will refresh on tips and practise existing sewing machine skills. You will have the choice of a range of bag patterns that will focus on specific bag making skills and/or create your own patterns from the skills you will learn. This course will also delve into advanced techniques such as installing zippers and creating adjustable straps, enhancing the functionality and style of your h
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Dates:
Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024
Times:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rebecca Spear
Course code:
Q00016247
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £81.40

Craft: Supported Learning Pottery

To improve skills and knowledge through personalised learning and support progress towards further independence.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024
Times:
1:15pm - 3:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Scout Hut, St Joseph's Parish Centre (Re
122 Ladbroke Road
Redhill
RH1 1LF
Tutor:
Pamela Ware
Course code:
Q00011708
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00