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Craft: Intermediate Exploring Modern Caligraphy: practical exploration - getting better
Enhance your calligraphy skills with our Craft: Traditional Calligraphy: Italic - Practical Exploration Getting Better course. Learn advanced techniques for creating beautiful and intricate italic scripts. Ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016792How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Craft: Beginners' Next Steps in Calligraphy: Unical -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 09/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Personal Development - Developing Engish Skills for Life & Work in the UK - Advanced
Enhance your English skills for life and work in the UK with our advanced course. Focus on practical communication needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Ladywood Childrens Centre
9 Plough & Harrow Road
Birmingham
B16 8URTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00018197How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Art Practical: Advanced Copperplate Calligraphy
In the second term, expand your calligraphic repertoire by exploring other pointed nib styles such as Spencerian, Modern Calligraphy, and Ornamental Script. Each style will be introduced with historical context, key characteristics, and practical applications. You will practice and refine these styles, learning to switch seamlessly between them and integrating their unique elements into your projects. Developing and recording skills using a calligraphy sketchbook. Advanced techniques, such as blending styles and creating custom calligraphic designs, will be covered. This term there will be a group project that showcases your versatility and newfound skills across different pointed nib calligraphy styles.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00020899How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Crafts: Weaving Without a Loom
Have you ever seen weaving and wondered how to get started and wanted to try your hand at it? On this course you will discover that it is possible to make a loom from a variety of materials, even from something as simple as a piece of card, a branch, etc. You will also explore how to use more than just wool to weave with and how to prepare alternative materials for weaving. You will gain knowledge about how threads are interlaced to create a woven fabric and what the different threads are called and how to use them to create patterns and texture in piece of woven textile art. You will also discover how weaving can be beneficial to your health, helping you to “be in the moment” and create a calming environment.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00019517How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
ESOL: Living, Learning and Working in the UK
The ESOL Living and working in UK course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of the English language. In a face-to-face, comfortable and very positive environment you will have an opportunity to improve your skill and gain confidence. This course is focused on helping students develop fundamental speaking and listening skills in English. By the end of the course, students should be able to hold simple conversations and understand basic English conversations. Indulge in the topics like : “All about me”, “Talking about your neighbourhood”, “How do you spend your weekends?” and many more.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Location:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRCourse code:P00000085How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Entry Level ESOL: Digital Skills For ESOL - Entry Level
The Entry Level Digital Skills for ESOL course is tailored for English language learners who wish to develop basic digital skills. This course covers fundamental computer operations, internet usage, and essential software applications, all while enhancing your English language proficiency. Ideal for beginners, it aims to equip you with the digital literacy needed for everyday tasks, further learning, and employment opportunities. Throughout the course, you will learn how to operate a computer, use the internet safely and effectively, and navigate key software applications such as word processors and email. The course content includes practical activities like creating and saving documents, browsing websites, and understanding basic online communication tools.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017927How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Nature, Ecology and Permaculture: Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability
By the end of the course, the participant will have an understanding of the meanings of basic environmental terms; have a rudimentary awareness of the importance and benefits of sustainable development; have a straightforward understanding of Environmental Management Systems and how they work, have sufficient knowledge to identify and understand issues with pollution and waste; be aware of Environmental Emergency Procedures and be able to individually reduce their impact on the environment as best they can.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Plymouth Central Library (Plymouth)
Central Library
167 to 171 Armada Way
Plymouth
PL1 1HZTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00019259How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3)
Digital skills are increasingly in demand in modern society. Picking up essential digital skills can help you go about your everyday life, as well as open doors to employment opportunities.
This course starts at the beginning and covers everything from using a digital device to getting started on social media and making videos.
This Entry-level 3 digital skills course is aimed at complete beginners- so don’t worry if this is new to you.
If you want to learn digital skills for everyday life or improve your job prospects, this course is ideal for you. It's also suitable for people reentering the workforce after a long break.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 21/03/2025Times:9:30am - 2:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Nutan RamjiCourse code:Q00010363How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Employability & Skills: TBC
Attend our Employability course and boost your skills for work. If you’re entering the workforce for the first time or after a long break, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for and prepare you for the transition. Learn basic skills for jobs in any sector as well as key soft skills for your CV. Feel confident stepping into the workforce. This course will provide you with the soft skills required to get that job and give you the confidence and self esteem to sell what you have to offer to potential employers. Learning will take place in a relaxed environment with other like-minded learners, led by our expert tutor.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 31/01/2025Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ayman AliCourse code:Q00016667How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40