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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:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Fairkytes Art Centre (Hornchurch)
51 Billet Lane
Hornchurch
RM11 1AX
Tutor:
Andrew Rothwell
Course code:
Q00017514
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.00

Textiles and Fashion: Sewing for Beginners

Do you have an interest in sewing, fashion or dressmaking and want to get started? This course is for you if you are new to sewing and using a sewing machine On this course, you will learn the basic sewing techniques needed to use a machine. With the support of your tutor, you will learn how to use pattern to make samples and a simple garment.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024
Times:
9:00am - 11:45am
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00010947
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £151.20

Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Soft Furnishing

Build on your knowledge of soft furnishings and take your skills to the next level. Join this small and friendly class, to make everyday furnishings to decorate your home. On this course, you will learn the skills needed to make and finish cushions, curtains, duvet covers or other soft furnishing projects. Improve your knowledge of fabrics and how to use them.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024
Times:
12:15pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00010949
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £151.20

Art Practical: Improvers

Continue developing your artistic skills with our Art Practical: Improvers course. Explore advanced techniques in drawing and painting to create detailed and expressive artworks. Ideal for individuals with basic art knowledge looking to enhance their abilities.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
West End Neighbourhood Centre (Leicester
Andrewes Street
Leicester
LE3 5PA
Tutor:
Nicola Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00017195
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

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Art Practical: Portraiture Painting

This course aims to introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment. You will learn how to draw the face, neck and features correctly and then move on to painting. The class is ideal for beginners who would like to learn new skills or improve old ones. Using a simplified, structured, and step-by-step approach, students will learn the skills and techniques necessary to be able to paint portraits. Creating portraits that have a convincing sense of shape, form and colour is difficult to do, and this course looks at various techniques used to do this. By learning to interpret the human head into its abstract elements (shape, tone & colour), you will gain confidence in how to paint portraits in a structured and methodical manner.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00018683
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Craft: Late Summer Wreath Making

This course is perfect for anyone interested in home decor, crafting, or floral design. No prior experience is necessary, as our experienced tutor will give you a step-by-step guidance that will help you create a beautiful wreath that you can be proud of. By the end of this course, you'll have a completed late summer wreath to take home, along with the skills and inspiration to create stunning wreaths for any occasion throughout the year. Whether you choose to use faux or fresh flowers, you'll be equipped to make beautiful, lasting decorations for your home.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/09/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XS
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00018713
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60

Singing: Reaching Out

If you enjoy music, then this course is for you! We will be doing some listening and moving to music. You may like to follow some of the rhythms in the music and play or sing along. There will be some old favourites for you to enjoy and maybe even remember the words. We may learn something new, just to give ourselves a bit of a challenge! We may even compose our own songs! But don’t worry, there will be plenty of help to make this easy! No experience is needed to take part in this course. Taking part will lift your spirits and make your heart sing! The Reaching Out Programme classes are open to people living in the community that can have their needs met by the class. This is a class for people with a learning disability.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Aldingbourne Trust
Blackmill Lane
Norton
Chichester
PO18 0JP
Tutor:
Josephine Allum
Course code:
Q00013251
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.90

Pre-Entry ESOL: Language for work

This basic course will introduce learners to the world at work and the language needed to enter it. The course has been developed in partnership with West Bromwich Job centre but is open to everyone. The course will take place at CBO (Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisations) in West Bromwich. This course is particularly suitable for students are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby get closer to getting a job. This course is aimed at pre-entry ESOL learners.
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Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisatio
Harwood Street
West Bromwich
B70 9JF
Tutor:
Shaheen Shah
Course code:
Q00018778
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £52.50

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)

Take your speaking and listening skills to the next level with this ESOL course. Improving your communication skills will make you feel more confident interacting with others in the UK. ESOL entry 3 courses build on skills you learnt at entry 2. Gain confidence speaking in new and familiar situations and learn tools for effective communication. This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening. If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Fri 17/01/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Westwood Community Hub
Cross Keys House
31-35 Hampton Court
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7JB
Tutor:
Inna Gorobets
Course code:
Q00010893
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £300.00

Pre Entry ESOL: Reading

Develop foundational reading skills with this non-accredited Pre-entry Reading course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre.This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short simple texts and common words in English. What we’ll cover:- Recognise the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; use an understanding of letters and sounds to identify common English words in everyday situations; read signs, symbols and texts you will come across in the community; and understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PX
Tutor:
Chadney Choudhury
Course code:
Q00015586
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £117.60