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Personal Development: BSL Next Steps Developing Confidence to Sign
This is a fun and interactive course, ideal to follow on from the Beginners BSL. The intention of this course is to develop skills in BSL for community engagement, further learning and possibly employment in a school/work setting. The course will run for 14 guided learning hours and will be taught online using Zoom and Canvas as a Virtual Learning Platform. Learners will be fully supported in achieving the learning outcomes for the course and the intention is that the course will help them to further develop their confidence in order for them to engage in signed conversations with their peers.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline CleghornCourse code:Q00018083How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Beginners Blogging: How to create a Blog
Starting a blog is easier than you think. If you have ideas, tips, or recommendations to share, this short blogging course can teach you the essentials to get your blog online.
This beginner’s blogging course covers essential lessons in both writing and setting up your blog. You’ll learn creative writing techniques to make your blogs engaging, and digital skills to make sure you can set up and maintain your site.
This course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
This beginners blogging course covers the basics of launching a blog. Become familiar with the Content Management System (CMS) where you will upload your blog. You will also receive CMS training to teach you how to set up and maintain your website. Learn to publish and promote your blog.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Peter BrownCourse code:Q00017645How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Craft: Sugar Craft
This FREE Sugar Craft course is designed to introduce you to the art of creating beautiful and intricate designs using sugar. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course covers a wide range of techniques and provides hands-on experience to help you master sugar craft. Course will include the basics of sugar craft including the different types of sugar and edible materials to create your decorations. You will also cover the materials an tools required to create your beautiful decorations.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Wingate & Station Town family centre
Partridge Terrace
Wingate
TS28 5BDTutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00019067How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Craft: Festive Fun Makes
Explore the art of decoupage with our Craft: Delve Deeper into Decoupage course. Learn advanced techniques for decorating objects with paper cutouts and other materials. Ideal for crafters looking to enhance their decoupage skills.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016645How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Film & Media: 4 Wonders of Modern French Cinema
'Immerse yourself in the five film wonders of modern French cinema, deepening your knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of 21st-century international filmmaking. Discover the magic of these cinematic gems and broaden your love for the art of film. Moving slightly beyond the well-trodden historical path of French New Wave and even the Cinema du look of the 1980s, you'll explore the themes, influences, techniques and voices behind some captivating French cinema from relatively more recent years – have things changed? Are there still some factors parallel to earlier works? And what exactly might we mean by the term Modern French Cinema?
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00017789How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Fitness and Exercise: Movement This Autumn (Basic Disco Dance Steps for Everyone)
Start your week with a fun and feelgood hour of breathing, stretching and dancing. Keep fit, move and groove to some uplifting and energising music. During this five-week course you’ll learn some funky DISCO steps and complete some simple choreography. Dancing is proven to be good for your body and your mind. For improving your cognitive skills. Through learning a simple dance routine, you will: improve flexibility, minimize stress, increase energy levels and have better coordination, balance and strength. So come and release your inner disco diva and dance like no-one (or maybe everyone!) is watching.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Helen WatsonCourse code:Q00010730How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
Paediatric First Aid
Do you help out at a school or youth centre? If you volunteer in a setting with children, it’s important to have an understanding of basic paediatric first aid. This paediatric first aid course gives you an introduction to the essential life-saving skills that can make all the difference in an emergency situation.
This course is ideal for you if you work informally with children, toddlers, or babies. It is useful in a variety of settings, including sports halls, community hubs, and youth centres. It is also perfect for new parents who want to understand basic first aid to look after their children.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00017254How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Cooking Practical: Cooking from Scratch - Autumn Recipes
Cooking at home from scratch is a technique to create home cooked food in a way which is healthy for you. You are certain about all the ingredients which are in the dish, no hidden ingredients. You are in control of what you are putting in your food and eating. Preparing food for the family reflects your love for them. Cooking at home can be a new skill to learn. During this course your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this course you will be cooking food which you can enjoy after each session with your loved ones.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kauser NabeelCourse code:Q00017599How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Using Canvas to Learn
Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses.
This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 12/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Wesley Hall Community Centre (Leicester)
76 Hartington Road
Leicester
LE2 0GNTutor:Ayman AliCourse code:Q00017219How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Creative Writing: Writing Inspired By Memory
The purpose of this course is to aid you in finding the confidence and inspiration to apply genuine method in gathering memories into writing, using a fun, friendly and structured approach.
This course is ideal for those who would like to learn more about creative writing, whether it be for fact or fiction. We will focus on a number of tips and tricks to bring our words alive.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00010296How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00