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Film Studies: Another 5 Wonders of Classic Hollywood
A fun and accessible course exploring a selection of films from the ‘Classic Hollywood era - increasing knowledge, understanding and appreciation of film in general. Classic Hollywood is the popular name given to a period in U.S film history from the 1930sjust into 1960s when the studio system and big name stars were at their peak. A time when popular cinematic conventions were established, glamour, big stars and entertainment were key and moral standards (mostly) accepted. We examine a selection of wonders spanning this era also considering the motivations and governing factors behind some of these productions, considering audience appeal and interpretation of these films.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00020081How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Literature: Gossip and How it Shapes Identity in Fiction
Language and gender - do men and women speak differently? Is there a purpose to how we speak?
Do the stories we tell others shape us? Connection between identity and informal ways we talk about ourselves.
Gossip - social evil or good?
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 10/03/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Jubilee Hall Loddon (Loddon)
George Lane
Loddon
NR14 6NBTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00020841How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
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
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
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:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
Professional Development: Basic First Aid skills
This course is for people who want to know what action to take in an emergency and how to deal effectively with accidents and injuries. Develop confidence and knowledge of how injuries can be prevented and how to take support others who are injured.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015563How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Pre-Entry ESOL: Reading skills
Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Do you lack confidence when speaking in everyday situations like at the doctor’s, at your child’s school, out shopping or on public transport? If English is not your first language but you have some speaking skills already and become more confident to speak to people, this course will help you to improve with some of the words and phrases needed to communicate in everyday situations. It will also give you confidence with some basic digital communication skills. In addition, we will help you to practise giving your own information and filling in forms accurately.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015603How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Ways to Wellbeing: Chakras
Join me on this relaxed and friendly self-help course that takes you week by week through the amazing art of chakra balancing. During this course, I will cover each chakra in detail and how you can identify where you might personally hold blockages and imbalance within your own body. Learn how every chakra has a unique colour, energy and associated crystal. You will learn techniques commonly used to balance and support your self-help techniques within the comfort of your own home. We will cover the key ingredients of the energy system to include a look at meridians and the chakra system.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 02/06/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017006How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Ways to Wellbeing: Indian Head Massage
This course is designed for those who have an interest in learning how to apply traditional Indian head massage techniques to either themselves or family members. Even if you have prior knowledge in other forms of massage or are a complete beginner, join me for a relaxed and informal space to start looking after your own health and wellbeing. Your teacher Georgia has been a reflexology/yoga/aromatherapy/Indian head massage enthusiast for over 30 years and has trained many students in all subject areas, who have progressed to become successful therapists. During this relaxed and friendly short course, you will learn about suitable essential oils used for this wonderful modality. You can use all areas to either work on yourself or bring a family member or friend's to use as your model.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 02/06/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017014How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Textiles and Fashion: : Improvers creative textile pictures with embroidery letters
Have you previously experimented with textile collage and pictures but would like to add to your skills? This online course is a great way to gain more confidence in creating your own pieces of textile work with fabric and stitching and adding in using lettering to create a journal theme.
The course is suitable for improvers who would like to expand their knowledge of creative textiles and uses simple stitching to add texture and lettering details. You will have the opportunity to come up with your own ideas and create a textile picture using the techniques you will be learning throughout the sessions; each learner will have a unique composition at the of the course.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Trudi PriceCourse code:Q00021124How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40