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Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: For Everyday Living
Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the WEA, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Sneinton Community CIC
Edale Road
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4HTTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00015729How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: For Everyday Living
Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the WEA, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Sneinton Community CIC
Edale Road
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4HTTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00015730How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Pre Entry Digital Skills
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge.
This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you.
Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 28/10/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Wesley Hall Community Centre (Leicester)
76 Hartington Road
Leicester
LE2 0GNTutor:Ayman AliCourse code:Q00017233How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Textiles and Fashion: Dressmaking for Beginners
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this follow on course from Multiply ‘Measure up Sewing’. This Beginners Dressmaking course will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion and dressmaking. Whether you have studied sewing before or are completely new to it. You will find value in this sewing course. Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish garments and improve your knowledge of fabrics. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you! This is only for those living in Southampton.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 07/10/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017052How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
World Cinema
We will consider a range of films, from classics to contemporary cinema. We will discuss the style and meaning of diverse extracts drawing on key ideas from Film Studies. We will consider films from diverse countries, comparing and contrasting these with American and British cinema. The class will be organised around discussion of selected extracts, with guidance on points to look for, including different aspects of film such as the screenplay and cinematography. Students will be encouraged to develop their responses in small groups. Case studies will be included on Alfred Hitchcock and British cinema.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017611How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making
Come and join us to discover the fun and rewarding world of creating your own clothes! On this 10-week course, we will explore some of the essential sewing techniques needed to create some unique and personal garments. Discover how to use a sewing machine confidently and develop some technical skills such as measuring, inserting zips, adding piping and making darts plus using embellishing techniques to give your projects a professional and beautiful finish. As well as developing sewing skills, we will explore ways of creating clothes sustainably and ethically to reduce our impact on the environment and save money.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Location:Hill View Community Centre (Nottingham)
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 3LJCourse code:P00000084How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Art Practical: Beginners Art Practical
The theme this term is ‘Learn from the Best’, which will give us a focus for exploring a range of arts materials and techniques. It is a traditional method to examine and copy famous and excellent artists to learn their techniques. We will be looking at a selection of artists, learning from their style and recreating our own original works in that style. Studying a variety of artists will give us a focus for exploring a range of different arts materials and techniques including pastels, watercolour, oil, acrylic and other paints. This is a friendly and supportive group, offering a space for experimentation.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Location:The Parish Centre (Chesterfield)
91 Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
S41 7JHCourse code:Q00015903How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Intermediate Watercolours: Expressive and Creative Effects Part 1
Have you learnt the basics of painting in watercolours and are looking for fresh ideas? Do you want to learn how to create expressive and creative textures and effects in watercolours? Are you unsure where to start, what to use and how to use it? Why not join this course to explore your own creativity, find inspiration and receive support and encouragement? This ten-week course aims to provide lots of ideas and techniques for working spontaneously and expressively as well as how to create a variety of different textures and effects. You will also have the opportunity to share ideas and take part in weekly discussions about your artworks with the tutor and other students on the course.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00017573How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
Music Appreciation: Art and Music Studies: Anniversaries Exhibitions and Events Autumn 2024
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:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017440How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £110.00
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
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:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Thornhill Primary
Clough Bank
Rotherham
S61 1TDTutor:Julie BergCourse code:Q00017902How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00