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History: Discovering Ukraine Through Its Culture
This is an introductory course to the country of Ukraine through its Arts, Literature, and Music, led by the experienced university lecturer, who used to visit Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, the world has admired the Ukrainian people, wondering what the sources of their valour and resilience are. This course will help you understand Ukraine and its people, put their culture in a historical perspective and provide some background to the current conflict in the region. The course is suitable for people of all abilities.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:URC Lounge, Brookmans Park
Oaklands Avenue
Brookmans Park
AL9 7UWTutor:Marina BurrellCourse code:Q00019158How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Appreciation: Royal Portraits (1395 - 1658)
During this five week course we will explore a number of
portraits of British Monarchs. We will discover the
anonymous Wilton Diptych, Holbein’s portrayal of Henry VIII,
the evolving portraits of Elizabeth I throughout her life; the
paintings of Charles I by Anthony Van Dyck, and several
portraits of the de-facto monarch Oliver Cromwell.
The course will introduce the lives of the artists, the historical
and socio-political contexts of the paintings, and discuss the
changing perceptions of the monarchy as shown in this 250
year long history.
Images of the portraits will be available for you online. Come
along and tap into your inner art-critic.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017463How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
History: Beginners' History : Before 1066
In this term, we begin by considering the later reign of King Eadgar and his efforts to achieve a kind of unified England, but also how English practices and texts became unique. This will involve examining the peculiarities of the English Benedictine Reform Movement, the impact it made among the clergy and also social and cultural consequences, as well as for the English monarchy itself. After that, we will address the feuds, administrative and executive failures of the monarchy in the years after Eadgar’s death, and why these errors would finally cause the downfall of the House of Wessex.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00015931How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £88.80
Singing: Reaching Out
If you enjoy music, then this course is for you! We will be doing some listening and moving to music. You may like to follow some of the rhythms in the music and play or sing along. There will be some old favourites for you to enjoy and maybe even remember the words. We may learn something new, just to give ourselves a bit of a challenge! We may even compose our own songs! But don’t worry, there will be plenty of help to make this easy! No experience is needed to take part in this course. Taking part will lift your spirits and make your heart sing! The Reaching Out Programme classes are open to people living in the community that can have their needs met by the class. This is a class for people with a learning disability.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Aldingbourne Trust
Blackmill Lane
Norton
Chichester
PO18 0JPTutor:Josephine AllumCourse code:Q00013251How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.90
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Beginners Ukrainian
Would you like to start learning how to speak in Ukrainian? Would you like to communicate with your friends or colleagues who speak the language? Then this is the course for you.
This is the basic course which runs for 8 weeks so you can learn the basics of the language.
You do not have to do any assessments to join the course as this is for beginners.
You will be taught by a qualified tutor who was born in Ukraine and has lived in the UK teaching English for a number of years.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 12/11/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Olena KovalenkoCourse code:Q00018816How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
Beginners Spanish
Want to take on a new challenge and learn a new language?
Like to holiday in Spain or Spanish speaking countries or just want a new hobby, then this is the course for you.
This can be used as a continuing course after the prior introduction course or feel free to join at this stage.
The course will be run by a fully qualified tutor who has experience teaching Spanish online.
The course will be 12 weeks long and take a break for half term.
Start your journey to speaking Spanish today!
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andrea OstapskiCourse code:Q00018702How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Intermediate Spanish
Build up your knowledge of everyday Spanish and gain confidence communicating on your next trip.
These intermediate Spanish lessons will boost your language skills so you feel comfortable communicating in everyday situations. Order food and drink, ask for directions, and understand basic instructions. After this intermediate Spanish language course, you'll feel confident expressing yourself in Spanish.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Bullion Hall (Chester le Street)
South Approach
Bullion Lane
Chester le Street
DH2 2DWTutor:Ignacio GonzalezCourse code:Q00018982How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making
Come and join us to discover the fun and rewarding world of creating your own clothes! On this 10-week course, we will explore some of the essential sewing techniques needed to create some unique and personal garments. Discover how to use a sewing machine confidently and develop some technical skills such as measuring, inserting zips, adding piping and making darts plus using embellishing techniques to give your projects a professional and beautiful finish. As well as developing sewing skills, we will explore ways of creating clothes sustainably and ethically to reduce our impact on the environment and save money.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Location:The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZCourse code:P00000106How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Sewing into Business - Rochdale
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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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Fri 25/10/2024Times:9:30am - 4:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NATutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016048How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Craft: Late Summer 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 late summer 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:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/09/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XSTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018713How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £12.60