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Art Appreciation: Winter in Art
Join us for an engaging lecture on the portrayal of winter in art, exploring how artists have captured the season’s stark beauty, quietude, and introspection across centuries. From medieval illuminations and Bruegel’s lively 16th-century village scenes to Monet’s serene snowscapes, winter has many inspired painters. In their works they evoke the season’s unique mood and atmosphere. This session will examine iconic winter-themed works, delving into how artists convey the season's chilly textures and muted colours, but also its reflective qualities.
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Dates:Wed 18/12/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019896How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Holiday Zentangle Patterns
In this calming, meditative drawing workshop, you will have the opportunity to create intricate holiday-themed Zentangle designs on a paper. This workshop is designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness, allowing you to unwind as they explore the art of Zentangle. You will learn basic Zentangle techniques, such as creating simple shapes and lines, and discover how to transform these elements into festive patterns that capture the holiday spirit. By the end of the session, you will leave with beautifully adorned creations, embodying both your artistic expression and the joy of the season.
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Dates:Thu 19/12/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00019874How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Art Appreciation: Art and Faith
Are you fascinated by art and how it developed, and would like to know more? Humans have always expressed their spirituality through art, from the earliest cave drawings to contemporary installations in cathedrals. This course concentrates on how European art has depicted the Christian faith, but also looks at the art of Islam and the Indian art of Buddhism and Hinduism.
Beginning with cave art around the world, we look at some of the earliest artistic expressions of humanity’s search for the beyond. Buddhist and Hindu art from the centuries before Christ is discussed, as is art from the earliest roots of Islam from the seventh century onwards.
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Dates:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009346How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £55.50
Sewing into Business - Bury
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:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016056How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: Vincent van Gogh – A short career of enormous significance
In this course, we will focus on an extraordinary artist, well-loved from today’s public: Vincent van Gogh. You will learn about his Dutch origins, his interests and friendships while in Paris, the dreams he nurtured in Arles, and, his last months in Auvers-sur-Oise. As we study the main phases in his life, we will study key examples of his paintings and drawings to better understand his artistic identity. What was the purpose of painting for him? Why did he paint with bright colours and thick brushstrokes? We will seek to understand van Gogh’s art not simply in light of his own mindset, but also in light of the wider cultural context he was part of.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 28/01/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019205How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £29.60
Craft: Arts & Crafts - Textiles & Sewing
Master the basics of sewing with our sewing course. Learn essential techniques and create your own projects. Ideal for beginners looking to develop their sewing skills.
This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/02/2025Times:5:30pm - 7:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AYTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00019660Availability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Art and Music Studies: Anniversaries Exhibitions and Events Spring 2025
The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Fairkytes Art Centre (Hornchurch)
51 Billet Lane
Hornchurch
RM11 1AXTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017546How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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 07/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NATutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016050How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Music Appreciation: The Music of the Parisian Belle Epoque: The Innovations of the French Composers
Paris between 1870 and 1925, in the period known as La Belle Epoque, saw an outburst of artistic creativity in which music played a major role. Composers such as Bizet, Debussy, Ravel and Satie produced innovations which advanced western musical development by overturning Wagner and re-writing the rule book on harmony and form. After a lull since its Romantic hey-day in the 1830s, Paris was once again the centre of the musical world. The city was now a melting pot for artistic endeavour, transforming influences from Russia, Spain, the Far East and the USA into music which became uniquely and elegantly French. In this course, we trace a period, book-ended by two devastating wars, through its achievements in verismo opera, “total art” ballet, impressionism, avant-garde and jazz.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Storton Lodge (Goring)
Icknield Road
Goring-on-Thames
Goring
RG8 0DLTutor:Christopher CarterCourse code:Q00017603How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £60.00
Art Practical: Progression Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
This course is designed to build on the work developed during the course last term and aims to support those who have either attended the previous course, or have some experience of crafting, and wish to continue to learn more techniques and skills to move forward to develop arts and crafts skills. Where appropriate, you will look at the history behind the development of the different art and craft skills and techniques, together with their popularity and trends. During this friendly course, you will learn how to use a variety of different resources and medias such as card, canvas, wool, fabric, glass and wood.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016833How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £226.80