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Art Appreciation: An Introduction to How to Look at Paintings.
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting or what draws you to it? This session will give you an introduction and some key pathways to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings.
Looking at how the painter makes depth and Space or how the painter uses colour and light.
We will mainly study the technical and visual aspects of a painting: What is a painting made of? And how to look at its scale, format, composition, colours, lines and texture?
This is quite literally an “eye-opener”, and should make your next visits to art galleries even more enjoyable!
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/09/2024Times:2:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00018680How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £12.00
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:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
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:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015871How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
History: What if (the road not travelled)
This virtual history course delves into the fascinating realm of counterfactual history, exploring pivotal moments in history and imagining alternate outcomes. Through looking at what happened in situations where the outcome was not at all clear cut, we will analyse the factors that shaped historical events and speculate on how different choices could have led to alternate trajectories. Through discussion and speculation on everything from medieval battles to modern political decisions, this course offers a unique perspective on the "what ifs" of history. How might the world be different today if the outcome had been different? Join the class to find out.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017277How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: The Ottoman Empire
On this lecture style course, we will learn about The Ottoman Empire from its formation at the end of the 13th century right through to the 20th century; the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, and the countries and areas involved - Southeast Europe, parts of Central Europe, Western Asia, North Africa and the Horn of Africa, parts of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. In the early 20th century, the empire allied with Germany on the side of the Central Powers in WWI. The Empire's defeat and the occupation of part of its territory by the Allied Powers resulted in its partitioning and the loss of its Middle Eastern territories, but the successful Turkish War of Independence against the occupying Allies led to the emergence of the Republic of Turkey in the Anatolian heartland and the abolition of the Ottoman monarchy.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 30/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 3:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Aubrey NewmanCourse code:Q00018339How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85
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 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018505How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Craft: Calming collage
Collage is all about creating something awesome from scraps and there are no rules. Discover the
creative, calming and relaxing craft of collage.
Craft in general is known to have a positive effect on mental health for those who do it, and collage is a
no stress, no rules fun activity and is an excellent way to instil calm.
Anything goes with collage: you could create a landscape or a sunset or an abstract placement of
random shapes and colours – it is completely up to you.
This course is aimed at beginners, those new to or nervous of the randomness of collage but would
benefit from the calming effects of this simple, fulfilling craft.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016480How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
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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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:9:30am - 10:30amDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Suzanne SwainCourse code:Q00010897How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £48.10
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:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £136.50
Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of this course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and to help you gain confidence. You will be given an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from a range of different types of art and craft. For example, painting stones, glass, wood, and dream catchers. You will use a variety of different resources and medias such as wool, fabrics, and jars. You will learn about the development of the different arts and crafts that we enjoy today. You will also learn about and gain insight into how different techniques and skills have evolved in certain crafts.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016838How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £226.80