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Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Getting Your Work Published
This course is a follow on to the previous ‘Writing Your First Novel’ courses but is also suitable for newly enrolling students with experience writing fiction and a manuscript that they wish to submit to agents and publishers. 'Writing your first Novel: Getting Published' is all about the various elements that writers need to be aware of when considering their writing work for submission in today’s market. The course is designed to allow student’s work to stand out in the competitive publishing market by ensuring that industry standards are met and maximise their opportunity of being noticed by a literary agent of publisher.
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Dates:Thu 11/07/2024 -
Thu 01/08/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Craig RickardCourse code:Q00015275How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Professional Development: How to have Difficult Conversations.
Part of the Free to All Taster Courses.
Do you avoid certain conversations because they might be difficult to have? What might be the effect of this behaviour on you and others at work or at home?
All of us tend to stick to certain patterns in communicating and some of these might be ineffective in some circumstances. Find out what your natural style is and investigate whether other styles might be more effective with the conversations you would like to have.
Learn to use a simple framework to make sure your view come across and investigate how to avoid some of the common pitfalls in communication. Join this course to practice effective strategies to manage conflict and have more productive conversations.
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Dates:Fri 12/07/2024 -
Fri 12/07/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00016565How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Art Appreciation: How to Look at Art?
Part of the free Taster courses to All; this Art Appreciation course will show you how to look at Art.
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting or a sculpture, and how to figure out what it means? This session will give you some keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of works of art. This should make your next visits to art galleries even more enjoyable!
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Dates:Fri 12/07/2024 -
Fri 12/07/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00016975How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee:Free
Art Practical: Portraiture Drawing
To introduce students to the art of portraiture drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment. Following on from Portraiture Painting Q00014044, this course takes students further into the basics of sketching and then drawing faces to gain a good likeness. It provides step by step instructions on positioning the features, the use of light and shade as well as drawing techniques such as pencil and charcoal. The course is suitable for both beginners as well as experienced students. The course will provide you with an understanding of the methods, materials and concepts required to create both ‘correctly’ and expressively drawn portraits.
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Dates:Fri 12/07/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00016294How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £14.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Art Practical: Paint an Expressive Landscape with Acrylic
Unlock the vibrant world of acrylic painting in our one-day workshop, "Paint an Expressive Landscape with Acrylic," held at the Springbourne Library. This immersive course is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, providing a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and principles of landscape painting using acrylics.
During this enriching day, you will delve into the expressive potential of acrylics, learning to capture the essence and mood of a landscape through colour, texture, and composition. Guided by an experienced artist instructor, you will explore various painting techniques, from bold brushwork to subtle blending, to create dynamic and evocative landscapes.
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Dates:Fri 12/07/2024 -
Fri 12/07/2024Times:10:00am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BXTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00015414How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £23.10
History: Lawrence of Arabia
Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO (16 August 1888 – 19 May 1935), better known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a British archaeologist, army officer and diplomat, who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt in Sinai and Palestine between 1916 and 1918 against the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire during the First World War. His strategy and tactics, and the breadth and diversity of his activities and associations, along with his ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for David Lean’s film of 1962, and the source of numerous biographies.
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Dates:Sat 13/07/2024 -
Sat 13/07/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Pagham Village Hall (Bognor Regis)
Pagham Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 4NJTutor:Alan SimmondsCourse code:Q00014875How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Care 2: Try Out Meditation
Join me in this interactive experience where you might travel to India, Egypt or even inside your body to help stimulate your body on a cellular level to help with disease or distress. This class offers you a guided meditation that will relax your mind and body. What a wonderful way to start your day with a progression route offered at the end of this introductory session.
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Dates:Mon 15/07/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00014610How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Care 2: Visit Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
Come along and explore beautiful Chatsworth House, all from the comfort of your home! You will find out about this historic building and explore its rich history. This is a course for carers, former carers and the cared for, and is great chance to learn something new and be a part of an interesting discussion.
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Dates:Mon 15/07/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Alison WarrenCourse code:Q00014603How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:Available
Film & Media: FilmAbility - Ipswich Rising: A Community United
This ""Filmability"" course engages students and long-term unemployed individuals in creating a short documentary film about Ipswich Town Football Club's community impact. This innovative project promotes collaboration, planning, literacy, and digital skills through hands-on filmmaking. Participants develop practical skills like resilience, teamwork, research, writing, and technical proficiency over ten days. The course covers identifying topics, scriptwriting, camera operations, filming, and editing. By the end, participants produce a documentary, enhancing their confidence and workplace readiness while celebrating ITFC's return to the Premier League and their own journey towards employment.
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Dates:Mon 15/07/2024 -
Fri 26/07/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:20 sessionsLocation:Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street
Ipswich
IP1 3DETutor:James ClarkeCourse code:Q00016757How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
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Dates:Mon 15/07/2024 -
Mon 29/07/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:John Storer House
Ward's End
Loughborough
LE11 3HATutor:Sukhwinder GarchaCourse code:Q00017783How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.90