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Art and the Arts in 1950s
If there is such a thing, at any time the “national mood” in any country is reflected in the cultural products of the period - visual works, theatre productions, the movies, the literature. The course will provide an overview of the decade from the artistic and cultural viewpoint. This will include the art movements which emerged such as Abstract Expressionism, exemplified by people like Jackson Pollock, music developments such as rock'n'roll famously promoted by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and many others and epoch-making movies such as West Side Story.
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Dates:Thu 20/02/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Colin LomasCourse code:Q00017413How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £72.00
Film & Media: 125 years of British Film
The course aims to introduce learners to the long history of British film, its unique institutions, and how its story crosses over with both that of Hollywood and of the European film industries closer to home. We’ll take a deep dive into each major historical period of the industry in the context of its times and wider social change, from the earliest cinematic experiments to the present day. With a wealth of clips and background material.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Christopher BuddCourse code:Q00019124How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
History: Queens of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt demonstrates how even in a male-dominated society women did on occasion rise to the highest position in the land. In this course we will explore the women who not only held great influence but sometimes effectively ruled Egypt. From the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut to Cleopatra VII we consider how these women came to power and served as prominent female figures.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:1:45pm - 4:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Wanstead House (London)
21 The Green
Wanstead
London
E11 2NTTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017608How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £62.50
History: The Queens of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt demonstrates how even in a male-dominated society women did on occasion rise to the highest position in the land. In this course we will explore the women who not only held great influence but, on some occasions, effectively ruled Egypt. From the famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut to Cleopatra VII over a millennium later, we consider how these women came to power and served as some of the most prominent female figures of antiquity.
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Dates:Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Woodley Hill House (Reading)
Woodley Hill House
45 Eastcourt Avenue
Reading
RG6 1HHTutor:John BillmanCourse code:Q00017588How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: JB Priestley's Journey
This course focuses on J.B. Priestley’s (1894-1984) journey around England in the 1930s, which was published as a book English Journey in 1934. At the time Priestley was a well-known novelist, playwright, screenwriter, social commentator and perhaps the most popular English writer of his day. Sponsored by his publisher Victor Gollancz and the Daily Mail , Priestley set out to travel the length and breadth of 1930s England from Southampton to the Black Country, the North East and Newcastle, Lincoln, Norfolk and Norwich. In doing so he revealed the condition of the English people, their society and their culture.
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Dates:Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Billingshurst Community and Conference C
Roman Way
Billingshurst
RH14 9QWTutor:Alan SimmondsCourse code:Q00017738How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Art Practical: Abstract Art
Learning about Abstract Art is a fascinating and rewarding topic; it tracks an evolving story looking at different ages, from 19th Century innovators such as JMW Turner, through to Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism and Modernism in general, right up to the 21st Century. This course will also introduce you to some lesser known female artists who have been formerly neglected by the art establishment. Inspired by these examples, shown at the beginning of each lesson in an interactive visual presentation, we will develop skills in a range of drawing and painting media, including drawing inks, chalk and oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage and mixed media. This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 05/03/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013200How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Abstracting Spring Landscapes
Learning about Abstract Landscape Art is a fascinating and rewarding topic; it tracks an evolving story looking at different ages, from 19th Century innovators such as JMW Turner, through to Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism and Modernism in general, right up to the 21st Century. This course will also introduce you to some lesser known female artists who have been formerly neglected by the art establishment. Inspired by these examples, shown at the beginning of each lesson in an interactive visual presentation, we will develop skills in a range of drawing and painting media, including drawing inks, chalk and oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage and mixed media. This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 05/03/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025Times:3:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013205How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Learn to Draw Animals
We will learn how to draw chosen animal portraits (students can get to draw their own pets or those of friends) in pencil, charcoal with white pastel for highlights, pen and coloured pencils and pastels. Advice will be given on materials, but please have a pencil, eraser and cartridge paper ready for the first session. Artists studied will be Durer, Rembrandt, Landseer, David Shepherd and Lucian Freud up to living masters and countless contemporary examples. Learn the thrilling skill of drawing animal portraits - achieve an ability to create a likeness, while developing your own style, in a supportive friendly group.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 28/05/2025Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00017773How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Level 1 ESOL: Everyday English - Intermediate
This five-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and learners should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English Language in order to access this course. The sessions will develop learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher-led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to reflect on the English they hear around them and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00019227How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Film & Media: World Cinema
Explore the diverse world of international cinema with our Film & Media: World Cinema course. Learn about key films, directors, and movements from around the globe. Ideal for film enthusiasts and anyone interested in expanding their cinematic knowledge.
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Dates:Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017948How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40