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Professional development: Digital study skills
Enhance your digital study skills with our comprehensive course. Learn effective strategies for online learning, research, and digital organisation. Ideal for students and professionals looking to improve their digital literacy.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00018207How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Beginners British Sign Language (BSL)
If you have contact with deaf people in your day-to-day life, you may want to take a British Sign Language course. Knowing how to sign can make your communication more inclusive for everyone you interact with.
This BSL course is suitable for you if you need to communicate with deaf people in a voluntary or community role, or simply through social interactions.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle, Town Centre,
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AYTutor:Caroline CleghornCourse code:Q00011351How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Craft: Gelli Printing
The course will introduce you to how a Gelli plate can be used with a variety of items to create prints on both paper and fabric. Come along and join the class as you develop new skills or add to previous knowledge.
Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience, this course is ideal for anyone with a positive attitude to learning.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00010193How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Art Practical: Developing techniques in Watercolour
This course is aimed at beginner to intermediate artists interested in mastering the art of watercolour painting. Participants will learn essential techniques such as washes, glazing, and wet-on-wet, as well as colour mixing and composition. Through guided exercises and projects, students will develop their skills and confidence in using watercolours to create expressive and vibrant artworks. By the end of the course, students will have created a diverse portfolio of watercolour artworks, demonstrating their growth and proficiency with the medium. This course offers a supportive and enriching environment for artists to explore the expressive potential of watercolours, enhancing both their technical skills and creative confidence.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Location:Woodend Creative (Scarborough)
The Crescent
Scarborough
YO11 2PWCourse code:Q00018360How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Beginners' Next Steps in Calligraphy: italic - a classic script - back to basics
This course introduces students to the foundational skills of calligraphy and hand lettering. Starting with the history and evolution of both art forms, students will learn about essential tools and materials. They will practice basic strokes, letter formations, and techniques for both lowercase and uppercase alphabets. By the end of this term, students will be able to create simple projects like greeting cards or quote art, utilising basic layouts and compositions. The focus is on developing a strong understanding of the basics and building confidence and creating a calligraphic sketchbook.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Craft Advanced: Copperplate Calligraphy
Students will refine their mastery of Copperplate script, focusing on lowercase and uppercase letters, consistency, spacing, and the intricate details that define this elegant style. You’ll delve into advanced flourishing, ornamentation, and the creation of balanced compositions. Lessons on ligatures, connections, and complex layouts prepare you to design stunning pieces such as wedding invitations and greeting cards. Explore various inks and colours, blending techniques, and multi-line compositions to add a unique flair to your work. If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016797How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Craft: Beginners' Traditional Calligraphy
Explore the art of calligraphy, no artistic background required. Join us to try your hand at creating elegant lettering. This course offers a solid grounding in various aspects of this craft, catering to beginners and enthusiasts alike. Work with readily available equipment and employ simple yet effective techniques. The primary goal is to provide you with a foundational understanding of calligraphy, emphasising accessibility and ease of learning. Starting with the elegant Roman capitals this course will cover some of the classic styles. Great for left and right handers. If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:3:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016802How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support a healthy back
Yoga is a wonderful practice that supports our physical and mental well-being. This course will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of yoga whilst taking a deeper focus on yoga practices that help to keep your back healthy.
Most people suffer from back ache or pain at some point in their lives. Practicing yoga is a good strategy to both prevent and manage back ache. You will learn practices that help to relieve tension and improve back strength and flexibility.
Yoga is a non-competitive practice for everyone, you will be encouraged to move with care for your own body, adapting practices to meet your individual needs in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:8 sessionsLocation:St James Church and Community Arts Cntr
24 Seamer Road
Scarborough
YO12 4DTTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018223How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £58.80
Personal Development: Study Skills - Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching
This study skills course is to support individuals wanting to move into the education sector and develop their knowledge and awareness. You will learn how to complete assignments in canvas and upload them for your tutor to assess. This short course will prepare you in readiness to move onto the accredited pathway of the level 3 Award in Education and Training. This distance learning course, using face to face online sessions using canvas the WEA's online learning platform, and is for anyone who wants to develop teaching skills and explore the roles and responsibilities of those in adult education. There is a skills check for the L3 Award in Education & Training course, our skills check is not a test, it is a way for us to help you start at the right place
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sophie FowkesCourse code:Q00018665How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Fitness and Exercise: Traditional Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a wonderful practice that adapts traditional yoga poses to be done while seated in a chair. It’s perfect for people who may have limited mobility or chronic disease such as long Covid, knee and back problems. Also excellent for people who find it challenging to transition between standing and seated positions, or simply want a quick break from office work. In general, yoga can help manage stress, symptoms of depression, and relieves anxiety. It can also boost your mood, and quality of sleep. Seated yoga helps strengthen and lengthen muscles, ease pain and increase mobility. We will cool down and ensure this results in both uplifting and deeply restful practice by including meditation for the latter part of the session. A wonderful to start the day.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00018660How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free