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Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DaviesCourse code:Q00015960How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Practical: Creative Painting
This course aims to introduce you to art and take you to a higher level in order to begin to develop your skills.
This course is accessible to beginners and provides an ideal stepping stone towards intermediate levels.
Set in a calm and friendly environment, this course is a great way to gain confidence in a group setting and socialise with other like-minded individuals.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:John Pounds Centre (Portsmouth)
23 Pounds Gate
Queen Street
Portsmouth
PO1 3HNTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00009655How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Practical: Drawing and Painting - Reaching Out
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. It provides for those who enjoy art, but cannot normally gain access to art classes, with the opportunity to complete a number of exciting and accessible projects. The projects include drawing, colouring-in, painting animals and faces and making posters – all in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:L'Arche Bognor Regis
188 Hawthorn Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 2UXTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00018961How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Textiles and Fashion: Sewing
Master the basics of sewing with our comprehensive Sewing course. Learn essential techniques and create your own projects. Ideal for beginners looking to develop their sewing skills.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:9:30am - 2:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Shama Women's Centre (Leicester)
Shama Womens Centre
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TDTutor:Tasneem AliCourse code:Q00017191How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £207.90
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
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:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
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:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Pembury House Children's Centre (London)
Lansdowne Road
Tottenham
London
N17 9XETutor:Alex CarroCourse code:Q00017467How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Level 2)
Polish your reading skills in English. This level 2 ESOL course teaches you advanced knowledge to help you read and understand a variety of texts in English. Improved reading skills can open doors to work and study options in the UK.
This ESOL level 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at level 1. Practise and perfect your reading skills in English while expanding your vocabulary.
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.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Norton Hall Children & Family Centre (Bi
Norton Hall Women & Childrens
Ralph Road
Birmingham
B8 1NATutor:Imogen DraperCourse code:Q00015521How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £225.00
Pre Entry ESOL: Pre entry 2 ESOL
This course is for women only. It will be held at the Dolphin Women's Centre, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and is an ESOL course for beginners. The course will help you to develop your basic speaking and listening, reading and writing skills in English. This is an English course aimed at adults for whom English is not their first language. You will get lots of opportuntities to practice your new English skills in groups and individually, you will also be given homework tasks so you can continue to practice at home.. If you are suipporting someone to find an English class you have come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:32 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Romassa SheikhCourse code:Q00015580How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £268.80
Pre Entry ESOL: Language@Work Pre-Entry ESOL Part 1
This course will prepare you to join the full ESOL Level1 Speaking & Listening course in September.
Feel confident starting your level 1 ESOL course with this ESOL preparation course. It is designed to prepare you for the ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the level 1 ESOL course in speaking and listening to set yourself up for success. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access level 1 ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Shaheen ShahCourse code:Q00015585How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £163.80