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Art Appreciation: The Art of Easter
Are you fascinated by art and how it developed, and would like to know more? The story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus has been at the forefront of western art for 2,000 years - from early inscriptions in the catacombs, medieval altarpieces and Leonardo’s Last Supper, to the twentieth century works of artists such as Marc Chagall and Graham Sutherland. This lavishly illustrated six week course takes you through the Easter story through the eyes of the major artists.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009348How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.00
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
Fitness and Exercise: Monday Movement this Spring - Basic Jazz and Swing Dance Steps for Everyone
This is a great way to start the week if you like doing exercise, dancing and having fun.
Keep fit and exercise with a fun and feelgood hour of music, movement and relaxation.
Work at your own pace and level.
Each session you will work on:
- breathing exercises
- simple stretching (to get warmed up & alert)
- easy aerobic sequences
- basic JAZZ & SWING dance moves (to incorporate into an uplifting song)
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Helen WatsonCourse code:Q00012288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Build your confidence using digital skills in your personal life and in the workplace. Understand how digital programmes and services can enhance your everyday life and simplify common tasks. Learn skills employers look for and improve your job prospects. If you’d like to learn digital skills for a better life, this course will teach you everything you need to know.
This Level 1 digital skills course is suitable for improvers, as you will build upon your current digital device knowledge.
Learn how to use the Microsoft Office programmes: create and edit text documents in Word, create spreadsheets and use number calculations in Excel, and use PowerPoint to create presentations. These are universal digital skills employers look for and can help you in a variety of job roles.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00015535How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Practical: Creating Mosaics
This is a watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn and improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded budding artists. Guidance and support is offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a small artistic community. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group. This course is held in Nailsworth, Stroud, in an independent living community and you will find peace and relaxation in a wonderful Cotswold
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:GL11 Community Hub (Dursley)
Fairmead
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5JSTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016923How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. this is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015993How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Entry Level ESOL: Entry level 1 Reading
Develop foundational writing skills with this non-accredited Entry Writing course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL writing course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence writing the alphabet, writing short simple sentences, and common words in English. What we will cover: - Write the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; write simple sentences using basic punctuation; common English words that are used in everyday situations, complete very simple applications with personal details, and write simple text messages.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015595How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £117.60
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities?
There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class,
this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether
you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in
your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
This course is perfect for you if you want to do exercise appropriate for reduced mobility.
The first thing you’ll learn is that yoga is about so much more than bending into complicated
poses. Understand basic breathing and meditation techniques as you take the first steps into
self-care
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Belmont Court
6 Glen Road
Bournemouth
BH14 0HFTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016951How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Healthy Living: Meditation and Mindfulness to support stress management
Discover effective stress management with our Meditation and Mindfulness for Stress course. This class focuses on techniques to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance overall well-being. Through guided meditations and mindfulness practices, you will learn to calm the mind, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner peace. Suitable for all levels, this course empowers you to manage stress effectively in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:7:00pm - 8:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018252How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Beginners Spanish
Want to take on a new challenge and learn a new language? Like to holiday in Spain or Spanish speaking countries or just want a new hobby, then this is the course for you.
This can be used as a continuing course after the prior introduction course or feel free to join at this stage.
The course will be run by a fully qualified tutor who has experience teaching Spanish online.
The course will be 12 weeks long and take a break for half term.
Start your journey to speaking Spanish today!
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Dates:Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 03/06/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andrea OstapskiCourse code:Q00019151How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80