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Art Appreciation: Portraits through the Ages
The portrait has flourished as an art form from the ancient world to the present day and this innovative course will explore its continuing popularity. We shall study not only the painted face and figure but a variety of formats and formulae, from statuary to pendant medals and miniatures, and study artists as diverse as Holbein, Titian, Gainsborough, Singer Sargent and Francis Bacon. We include a reflection on the place of the photograph in this history of portraiture.
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Dates:Fri 22/11/2024 -
Fri 22/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Ambrose Allen Centre (Tadley)
2 Franklin Avenue
Tadley
RG26 4ETTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017150How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2
The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible.
The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4.
This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Fri 22/11/2024 -
Fri 04/04/2025Times:9:15am - 12:15pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Fozia AslamCourse code:Q00015520How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
Time Management
Learning to plan your time more effectively can help you increase your personal productivity and perform better in various aspects of your life.
If you feel like you’re constantly behind and rushing from one thing to the next, this time management training course can help you take the reins on your schedule. Learn techniques to help you enhance your productivity without burning out.
Improving your time management skills can help you perform better in voluntary roles, work, or as a parent. It can also help you find ways to juggle all of these responsibilities without generating stress.
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Dates:Fri 22/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00018575How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Literature: Children’s Fantasy Novels
Interested in children's fantasy novels? This day school delves into classics like J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Ursula K. LeGuin's A Wizard of Earthsea, and J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. No need to read the entire novels; we'll focus on specific chapters. Explore the literary significance and themes of these works, and discuss their lasting legacy. Resources will be available on Canvas for pre- and post-session reflection. The day combines tutor presentations with group discussions, connecting the novels to broader cultural contexts and examining how fiction relates to the real world.
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Dates:Sat 23/11/2024 -
Sat 23/11/2024Times:10:30am - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AWTutor:James ClarkeCourse code:Q00017990How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: Jesus as a Historical Figure - What can we know?
A chance to ask historical questions about the most famous individual in history. Did Jesus even exist? What historical sources do we have about him? Are the gospels reliable? What was Jesus’ attitude to the Roman Empire? Why was he crucified? On this introductory course, you will find out what historians say about Jesus – from the issues on which most scholars agree to those on which they are bitterly divided. You will have chance to apply historical scrutiny to some early texts about Jesus – including from the New Testament – and to draw your own conclusions about what we can know and whether it matters. This course is open to people of any religion and none.
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Dates:Sat 23/11/2024 -
Sat 23/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Symon HillCourse code:Q00017286How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Art Appreciation: John Singer Sargent: At Once Modern and Classic
What do you know about John Singer Sargent? He was a high society portrait painter? He painted Madame X, and Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. In this session, you will learn about the life and career of this extraordinary painter, in greater details. American, he lived in Italy, in France and mainly in England, where he became a sought-after portrait painter. But there is much more to Sargent than his portraits of wealthy patrons. We will also discover some of his impressionist paintings and his watercolours. Sargent’s art is paradoxical: modern by some features, and classical based on some others. But always, in portraits as in landscapes, he comes across as a brilliant painter.
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Dates:Sat 23/11/2024 -
Sat 23/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019039How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday Communication Skills
Do you want to start learning English? Do you lack confidence when speaking in everyday situations like at the doctor’s, at your child’s school, out shopping or on public transport? If English is not your first language and you want to learn at a beginner level and become more confident to speak to people, this course will get you started with some of the words and phrases needed to communicate in everyday situations. It will also give you confidence with some basic digital communication skills. In addition, we will help you to practise giving your own information and filling in forms accurately.
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Dates:Mon 25/11/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Bakersfield Community Centre (Nottingham
312 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DNTutor:Maria Tawfik BitranaCourse code:Q00016386How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Communicating Confidently
Would you like to feel more confident in conversations, meetings, or speaking in public? If you struggle to find your voice or get your point across, this communication skills course can help you feel more comfortable in conversation.
Improving your communication skills can go a long way towards boosting your confidence in these situations. Learn effective tools and techniques to improve your communication skills.
Whether you want to feel more comfortable meeting new people, holding union meetings or participating in community discussions, these confidence-building exercises can help you.
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Dates:Mon 25/11/2024 -
Mon 13/01/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00013192How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)
Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options.
This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 25/11/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:Bangladeshi Womens Organisation (Manches
360 Dickenson Road
Manchester
M13 0NGTutor:Vivianne KuffohCourse code:Q00015855How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)
Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options.
This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 25/11/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:Longsight Community Church of Nazarene (
Toll Gate Close
Manchester
M13 0LGTutor:Vivianne KuffohCourse code:Q00015856How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00