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Art Practical: Portraiture Painting Online
To introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment. This course takes students through the basics of sketching and then painting faces to gain a good likeness. It provides step by step instructions on positioning the features, the use of light and shade as well as colour mixing. This portraiture course is suitable for both beginners as well as experienced students. The course will provide you with an understanding of the methods, materials and concepts required to create both drawn and painted portraits. We will be using a variety of drawing and painting materials. Basic anatomy, colour mixing, paint application and ways of looking will all be discussed.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00021570How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Literature: Stanzas for Summer
This ten-week course will explore a variety of classic and contemporary British, Irish and American poetry themed around summer, the sun and travel. Over the course of these sessions we will consider how the subject matter, style and cultural perspective of poets from a range of backgrounds contributes to our understanding of their oeuvres and these themes. We will examine the background of each poet we read along with reference to quality critical appraisals of each one. The sessions will combine close-reading and audio-visual materials with lively, inclusive and hopefully invigorating discussion. Whether you are just coming into poetry or have been reading and/or writing it for some time you will be welcome along to these sessions.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025Times:2:45pm - 4:45pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark HowarthCourse code:Q00021581How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
Pre Entry ESOL for life in the UK
This is a Pre-Entry ESOL course, this course will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on Speaking and Listening activities.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Theresa MattinglyCourse code:Q00009808How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 3)
Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 reading course. Learn key reading skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in reading.
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 entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:26 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Angie StevensCourse code:Q00021617How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £157.25
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 2)
If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 reading course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn reading skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course.
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 an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:23 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00017493How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Craft: Advanced: Mosaics as a business
The aim of this course is to give an opportunity to develop your existing mosaic
skills and will move you in the direction of a small business.
A variety of approaches will be discussed, from selling online, at craft fairs, as well as bespoke commissions. You will be encouraged to undertake market research, to define your style, design products to sell and calculate costings. The aim will be to create pieces that can be sold at the forum of your choice.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FDTutor:Sophie RobinsCourse code:Q00020251How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
ESOL with Employability Skills
Develop effective study skills with our comprehensive course. Learn techniques for time management, note-taking, and exam preparation. Ideal for students and professionals looking to enhance their academic performance and productivity.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016434How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Art Practical: Express Yourself With Creative Art
Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your creative skills. This day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore creative themes and ideas to inspire inventive response using a range of mediums to suit the project and your preference . Join us to immerse yourself in a day of creativity and be inspired. Learners will be encouraged to develop and share ideas within the session. Whatever your creative level or direction this workshop is designed to inspire and guide you to develop your creative confidence. Discover how the enjoyment of creative art can be creatively enjoyable and beneficial for well-being.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00013101How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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
Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of this course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and for you to gain confidence. The course is designed to build on individual skills and knowledge of arts and craft. You will be given the opportunity to experiment and create pieces of art and or crafts using a variety of materials. The course is about planning for a major piece of work that will showcase your individual skills and acknowledge the skills and techniques you have learnt. You will be able to take your time to produce a major piece or pieces of work.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 24/07/2025Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016832How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £245.70