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Textiles and Fashion: Upcycling
Come and join a new course aimed at beginner sewers. No previous experience of the sewing machine is necessary. We will start with getting used to the machine and making a simple pin cushion. This will also make us think about what fabric we can recycle and use up all the little scraps of fabric you may have from previous projects. Using recycled materials not only helps in reducing waste but also sparks creativity by encouraging you to think outside the box.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:11:30am - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00016241How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
History: Oh No, not another election!' - A history of struggle for votes for all
Many of us are unenthusiastic in the run up and aftermath of a General Election and a sizeable minority of us do not vote at all. But at the beginning of the 19th century only a tiny majority of men had the right to vote. Our liberties as they stand were not handed down benevolently by the government, but were hard won by individuals and groups of people like the Chartists, Individual and group protesters, Trade Unionists and Suffragists/Suffragettes. What was the impact of these protests and the reaction of the authorities? Join us to find out more
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017450How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: The history of Britain through the lives of 10 women
This 10-week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of ten remarkable women who left indelible marks on society, culture, and politics. From ancient warriors to pioneering scientists and influential writers, each woman represents a distinct era in British history, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and societal changes of their times. Throughout the course, we will delve into the lives of these extraordinary women, analysing their impact on British society and their enduring legacies. By studying their stories, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the fabric of Britain.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017451How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
Literature: Victorian Literature Through the Decades - The 1830s
During this friendly course you will have the opportunity to consider a number of novels that were published
in the 1830s as the start of an exploration of literature published through the decades of Victoria’s long reign. In order to get some sense of how literature was beginning to cross borders in this decade, you will look at works by English authors and also a French and an American writer. The following works will be studied: Old Man Goriot (Honoré de Balzac, 1835); The Vicar of Wrexhill (Frances Trollope, 1837); The Pickwick Papers (Charles Dickens, 1837); The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (Edgar Allan Poe, 1838).
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Exeter Community Centre (Exeter)
17 St. Davids Hill
Exeter
EX4 3RGTutor:Greta DepledgeCourse code:Q00016877How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
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First Steps in ESOL
This is an ESOL course for adults. You will develop basic English language skills. Before you can enrol on this course, you will need to do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. This course is for people working at Pre-entry level ESOL.
Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this English course in Writing. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas. We use Canvas for homework, and also for tasks and activities in the classroom.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Thu 07/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EYTutor:Taaziz GradaCourse code:Q00018191How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Cooking Practical: Festive Cooking
The intention of this course is for the you to learn about different worldwide festivals, both cultural and religious, and how food often plays a part in these celebrations. The course is designed to promote confidence and independence in cooking. The theme of the term is festive cooking. During the course you will look at festivals celebrated in the autumn, up to and including Christmas. You will also learn about the celebrations of other cultures, traditions and festivals. As well as preparing food from other cultures and religions, you will learn about the reason behind the festive foods that are prepared and eaten.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Sacred Heart Church Hall
8 Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RGTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00017068How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £218.40
Craft: Exploring Andamento in Mosaics Ancient & Modern - Advanced
Enhance your mosaic making skills to a higher level. You will be learning from the ancients! Analysing and recreating elements of traditional masterpieces will help you understand the principles of cutting and laying used centuries ago. You will find that these techniques will be beneficial in your mosaic practice today. In addition, you will be encouraged to research contemporary styles of Andamento using less traditional materials and use your knowledge to create a unique design.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FDTutor:Sophie RobinsCourse code:Q00015902How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £126.00
Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Beginners Digital Skills (E2/E3)SCC
Welcome to the Beginners Digital course for Entry 2/Entry 3 ESOL students! This course helps you build foundational computer and digital skills while improving your English. Learn to use computers, navigate the internet, send emails, and use smartphones and tablets. Gain confidence in typing, basic document creation, and safe internet practices. Easy-to-follow lessons ensure a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Thu 26/09/2024Times:12:15pm - 2:45pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017135How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £79.80
Craft: Making Books
Want to be able to make your own books? Then this is the course for you.
By the end of the course you will know what terms such as signature and gsm mean. You will be able to recycle unwanted paper into new paper to use in a book. You will learn how pages can be stitched together to create a book. You will understand how different types of books can be made from the simplest, using one piece of paper, to a covered hardback book. You will also learn how fabric can be used to make a book and what a memory book is and how to make one.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016759How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
History: The Big Questions (Part 1)
One of the most fascinating aspects of the history of ideas is learning how ideas have a life of their own, influencing society and culture through successive generations in different ways. In this 6-week course we’ll focus on a different important and influential question each week. We cover philosophy, literature, science and history. We’ll read and discuss selected extracts which will be circulated beforehand. The course covers a sweep of over 2000 years, from the ancient Greeks to modern times
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00017266How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £72.00