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This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
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 16/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Coopers Court
Church Street
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
South West
GL53 8APTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016896How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Entry Level ESOL: Conversation Club
Would you like to practice your English speaking and listening? Our Gloucester conversation club provides an informal, welcoming space for adult ESOL learners to practice their English, build confidence and develop social connections. Each session will be in a friendly, relaxed safe space and led by an experienced tutor. Learners will be encouraged to use their English and gentle tasks such as using questions will be used to facilitate this. Drinks will be provided throughout and learners will be given full support to explore their next steps within the WEA.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:St James city Farm Cafe
23 Albany Street
Gloucester
GL1 4NGTutor:Andrew VincentCourse code:Q00017077How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015870How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Practical Art: Drawing, Painting and Going Big - Exploring Materials and Techniques
During this friendly course, you will be using your sketchbook and art practice as a starting point. You will have the opportunity to gain more confidence in your unique artwork by trying out different materials and techniques to create bigger scale work. You will be able to use the creative experiments carried out in your sketchbooks and on paper to progress your art practice using your preferred techniques and materials. By the end of this course, the many techniques, materials, themes, concepts and artists that influence your artwork will be crystallised in your more finished pieces.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Exeter Phoenix (Exeter)
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LSTutor:Sarah JohnCourse code:Q00016831How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £136.50
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Entry Level ESOL: Conversation Club
Would you like to practice your English speaking and listening? Our Gloucester conversation club provides an informal, welcoming space for adult ESOL learners to practice their English, build confidence and develop social connections. Each session will be in a friendly, relaxed safe space and led by an experienced tutor. Learners will be encouraged to use their English and gentle tasks such as using questions will be used to facilitate this. Drinks will be provided throughout and learners will be given full support to explore their next steps within the WEA.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Cassin Drive
Cheltenham
GL51 7SUTutor:Andrew VincentCourse code:Q00017081How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
British Literature 1980 - 2011 (Part 1)
On this course we will examine the following novels:
The Stranger’s Child - Alan Hollinghurst.
Last Orders - Graham Swift.
A Pale View of Hills - Kazuo Ishiguro
Innocence - Penelope Fitzgerald
The Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps - Michel Faber.
These texts will take us inside contemporary British fiction, and
earmark those authors who have contributed to the evolution of a
distinctive voice in British fiction in the last fifty years, from the
years of Thatcher, New Labour to the present. We will explore each
writers’ techniques and themes, and how they address the themes
of British identity.
Discussions will be lively with plenty of opportunities to voice
your opinions.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Fri 22/11/2024Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Sutton)
10 Cedar Road
Sutton
SM2 5DATutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017587How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Employability & Skills: Effective Employment Skills
Attend our Employability course and boost your skills for work. If you’re entering the workforce for the first time or after a long break, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for and prepare you for the transition. Learn basic skills for jobs in any sector as well as key soft skills for your CV. Feel confident stepping into the workforce. This course will provide you with the soft skills required to get that job and give you the confidence and self esteem to sell what you have to offer to potential employers.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:St James city Farm Cafe
23 Albany Street
Gloucester
GL1 4NGTutor:Andrew VincentCourse code:Q00017160How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)
Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult.
Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping.
This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential maths skills employers look for.
Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Humera MehrbanCourse code:Q00015512How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:Camborne Community Centre (Camborne)
South Terrace
Camborne
TR14 8SUTutor:Pamela RozentalsCourse code:Q00016152How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Pre-Entry English: Functional skills English for work
Do you want to feel empowered and confident using English in your professional setting?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to take their communication skills to the next level.
You will:
Develop a strong foundation in business English vocabulary and grammar.
Practice writing clear and concise emails, reports, and presentations.
Master the art of delivering impactful presentations and participating effectively in meetings.
Build confidence in negotiating, giving feedback, and handling difficult conversations.
Through interactive activities, role-plays, and real-world case studies, you'll gain the practical skills you need to succeed in today's global workplace.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues, clients, and superiors, making a strong impression and advancing your
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Fri 01/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:16 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane ReedCourse code:Q00016524How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £103.60