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Literature: 'Keeping It Brief': a study of shorter forms in literature
What happens when an author decides to ‘keep it brief’? How does writing in shorter forms affect their decisions? How much is a shorter text an act of creative play, and how much an act of deliberate restraint? In this course we will be focusing primarily on the short story and its development: to do this, we will be working on tales from The Penguin Book of the British Short Story from Daniel Defoe to John Buchan. We shall also be reading together shorter verse forms and reflecting on their power, their concision and the skills required to write with fewer words.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Newcastle Quaker Meeting House (Newcastl
West Avenue
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 4ESTutor:Clare JacksonCourse code:Q00020163How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Foreign Languages: Modern Greek for Improvers (lower intermediate Term 5)
Can you take part in short conversations in Greek in a wide range of situations? This online course will expand the Greek you have already learnt and increase your confidence in using the language to communicate with the locals when in Greece or Cyprus. It will also give you a further insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Eleni VezyriCourse code:Q00020070How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Performing Arts & Dance: Stage Management
This course is for women attending WHIST only.
Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting stage management class. Discover more about Musical Theatre, develop your design and practical skills making stage props; have a go at working as part of a team to discuss ideas, themes and overcome challenges. Taking place in venue, for women attending WHIST, South Tyneside. This course will boost your confidence in the stage management process as well as your knowledge of Musical Theatre. Our fun, experienced tutor will encourage and guide you throughout the course. Meet like-minded women at this supportive environment. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00020015How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Textiles and Fashion: From Patterns to Projects: Intermediate Sewing Skills
This course is designed for sewing enthusiasts who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Focusing on understanding patterns and creating polished, professional-quality projects, this course bridges the gap between beginner and advanced sewing.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:Ocean Road Community Association (South
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2DWTutor:Anila MaqboolCourse code:Q00020804How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £325.60
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
English Conversation class
Improve your English speaking and listening skills with our English Conversation Class. Engage in interactive discussions and activities to build confidence in everyday communication. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to enhance their conversational English.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018524How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Art Appreciation: The Art of Stanley Spencer
This five week course will explore the richness and diversity of the English painter, Stanley Spencer. We will discover both well-known and less well-known works of his, which span his career as an artist. All of the paintings examined will be provided on Canvas for you to assess.
The course will explore Spencer's context and how he relates to contemporary art movements in Britain and Europe. You will be encouraged to participate fully in the analysis of his canvases, and to seek out other works which you think will enrich our discussions.
The course will be an opportunity to discover Spencer for the first time or to rediscover him, and to evaluate his importance to the English tradition.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017938How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £37.00
Craft: Advanced-Autumn Printing
Advance your printing skills with our Advanced-Autumn Printing course. Learn sophisticated printing techniques and create detailed, autumn-themed artworks. Ideal for individuals with some printing experience looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016777How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Cooking Practical: Air Fryer Cooking
Unlock the full potential of your air fryer with our comprehensive 5-week course designed for beginners and those with some basic experience. Our Air Fryer Cooking course goes beyond simple recipes, teaching you to create delicious and nutritious meals with ease. Each weekly session will be packed with hands-on demonstrations, expert tips, and insights into the health benefits of using fresh ingredients and spices. You will gain a thorough understanding of air fryer functionalities and features. You will overcome common limitations and expand your air fryer cooking repertoire and develop confidence in creating nutritious meals that go beyond the basics.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 07/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XSTutor:Nadia BelmajdoubCourse code:Q00019133How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £52.50
Creative Writing: Structure & Point-of-View
Practice techniques for creating short stories, true or untrue. We'll apply the principles of short fiction to our writing, with the focus this term on thinking about how point-of-view impacts on structure. There will be writing exercises, discussions, an optional weekly homework task and feedback. Guidance on feedback techniques will be provided. The course content has flexibility, and will be adapted to suit the needs of the group. Suitable for improvers.
This course uses the same content as the Friday morning course, Creative Writing: Point-of-View, and the Thursday morning fortnightly course, Creative Writing: Point-of-View, therefore you need only enrol on to one of them.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 21/02/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00012329How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Literature: 'Keeping It Brief': a study of shorter forms in literature
What happens when an author decides to ‘keep it brief’? How does writing in shorter forms affect their decisions? How much is a shorter text an act of creative play, and how much an act of deliberate restraint? In this course we will be focusing primarily on the short story and its development: to do this, we will be working on tales from 'The Penguin Book of the British Short Story from Daniel Defoe to John Buchan'. We shall also be reading together shorter verse forms and reflecting on their power, their concision and the skills required to write with fewer words.
This is a progression/advanced course.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Quaker Meeting House (Newcastle-Under-Ly
Earl House
2 Miller Street
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST5 1QJTutor:Clare JacksonCourse code:Q00020800How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free