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This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Art Practical: Introduction to Portrait Skills
Learn to draw a realistic portrait of the human face from a photograph. This full day workshop is designed for complete beginners but also caters for those with some drawing experience who wish to develop their skills further. You will draw from a photograph and learn how to build a likeness from broad shapes through to more refined features using a chalk and charcoal. This workshop is an excellent first step before you begin to draw from a live model. You will be guided and supported throughout the day and the techniques that you learn during the workshop will equip you to create your own portrait drawings at home.
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Dates:Tue 27/08/2024 -
Tue 27/08/2024Times:11:00am - 4:15pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00016825How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £21.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Entry Level ESOL: Getting Ready for ESOL Entry 1
Start your English language learning journey with this starter course! This course will support you with getting into the classroom and starting to develop your language and learning skills. It will help you to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English at a level that’s right for you. You will also explore a wider range of communication, including conversation practice, digital learning tools and study skills. It will give you the confidence to become more independent and engage in your community. You can move on afterwards to an accredited English course leading to formal qualifications.
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Dates:Sun 01/09/2024 -
Thu 17/10/2024Location:Bakersfield Community Centre (Nottingham
312 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DNCourse code:P00000080How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Crafts: Card Making
Join us for a creative Card Making course at Parkstone Connect, a vibrant day centre dedicated to adults with learning difficulties. Our welcoming environment fosters creativity and fun. Participants will explore a variety of card-making techniques, including stamping, embossing, and die-cutting, to craft beautiful, personalized cards. Led by experienced tutors, the course provides all materials and offers step-by-step guidance, ensuring everyone can enjoy the process and create stunning cards to share with loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, our supportive community is here to help you unleash your artistic potential.
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Dates:Mon 02/09/2024 -
Mon 18/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Ruth OdurandCourse code:Q00017321How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Level 1)
Develop confidence to read advanced texts in English. This ESOL course teaches you different reading techniques and helps expand your vocabulary. Learn how to improve your reading skills to get the most out of living in the UK.
This ESOL level 1 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. You’ll continue to learn about different styles of text and gain tools to interpret them.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 02/09/2024 -
Thu 10/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015803How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
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 02/09/2024 -
Sat 02/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:30 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Farzana BiraderCourse code:Q00016779How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Parkstone Wellbeing
This course is for clients at Parkstone Connect Centre, and continues on their journey of steps to wellbeing. Skills and learning in this course can be applied to everyday life and improve confidence and way of living as described by the NHS 5 steps to well-being programme
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Dates:Tue 03/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Location:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDCourse code:Q00009536How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £94.50
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 03/09/2024 -
Fri 17/01/2025Location:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTCourse code:Q00015785How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Healthy Living: Yoga and Mindfulness in Nature
Discover the wonderful practice of Yoga and Mindfulness, combined with Nature Connection to support your mental health and wellbeing. This is a friendly course designed to support your resilience and wellbeing to contribute to a more mindful, compassionate and environmentally sustainable world. The aim is to help you manage difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression and enhance your wellbeing by bringing more awareness to your life, whilst developing self-confidence to express yourself. It is ideal for those who want to keep physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually fit. It will offer you guidelines, like helping hands, to move you deeper into your own authenticity and into a life that is richer and fuller, simply because you are living with more skill.
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Dates:Wed 04/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Shekinah Centre (Paignton)
Preston Down Road
Preston
Paignton
TQ3 1RNTutor:Ione HarrisCourse code:Q00017166How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
Gardening Practical: Autumn Gardening at Parkstone
This course is for clients of Parkstone Connect Centre, and leads them on to the next steps of gardening. The course will continue learning and embedding skills involved in all aspects of gardening, so the skills learned can be applied to work within and outside the centre
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Dates:Wed 04/09/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Location:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDCourse code:Q00009531How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £220.50
This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.
History: History of English
This course is for anyone with an interest in history and the English Language. It will introduce you to four historical varieties of English and trace the development of English from a cluster of Germanic dialects to one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
The course is open to beginners or people who may have studied the history of English before. It will take place online, over the course of six weeks and presentations and discussions will be readily available after each session.
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Dates:Wed 04/09/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Janet WilsonCourse code:Q00009333How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £40.80