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Art Appreciation:Five Centuries of Women Sculptors
American art historian Linda Nochlin in 1971 posed the question as to “Why have there been no great women artists?”. Since then the field of art history has increased its focus on women artists. Yet women sculptors have been the most overlooked, overshadowed by their male counterparts, and under-represented in sculptural histories. This course will write them back into art history by focusing on the talented and accomplished women sculptors from the 17th Century to their transition through the centuries into the installation artists of the 21st Century.
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Dates:Sun 11/05/2025 -
Sun 15/06/2025Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jolanta JagielloCourse code:Q00017477How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Step into Work
"Step Into Work" is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential skills needed for job hunting. This course covers writing effective cover letters, creating standout CVs, and mastering interview techniques. Through practical workshops and expert guidance, you'll learn how to present yourself confidently to potential employers and increase your chances of landing the job you desire. This course will help you examine your current skills and qualities and how they transfer to job related tasks. You’ll need access to the internet to take this ‘Step into Work’ program as our tutors use the WEA’s digital learning portal, Canvas, to send you important information and tasks.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:C00000007How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Access to Accredited ESOL
This course is designed for learners seeking to improve their English skills and achieve an accredited ESOL qualification. It focuses on developing abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to help participants communicate confidently in everyday and professional settings. Learners will practice using English in practical contexts, such as work, education, and daily life while building their vocabulary and grammar knowledge. The course prepares students for formal assessments, enabling progression to higher ESOL levels or further education and training. Delivered in a supportive environment, it’s ideal for those looking to advance their English skills and gain certification.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:17 sessionsLocation:Gateshead Muslim Centre (Gateshead)
2, Westbourne Avenue
Gateshead
NE8 4NPTutor:Jyoti SinghCourse code:Q00020041How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£210.00
Pre Entry ESOL: Language @ Work Pre Entry Part 1
This basic course will introduce learners to the world at work and the language needed to enter it. The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby get closer to getting a job.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Shaheen ShahCourse code:Q00015609How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £138.60
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)
Develop foundational reading skills with this Entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK.
This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:9:00am - 12:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJTutor:Theresa MattinglyCourse code:Q00009817How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Art Appreciation: How to Look at Paintings? An Introduction to Visual Analysis.
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting? This session will give you some keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings. Learning the ‘Language of Looking’, you will be guided as to how to articulate an appreciation of art and to communicate your thoughts effectively to describe paintings.
We will mainly study the technical and visual aspects of a painting: What is a painting made of? And how to look at its scale, format, colours, lines and texture?
Also we will look at the cultural context of the setting of a picture to appreciate its visual meaning.
This is quite literally an “eye-opener”, and should make your next visits to art galleries even more enjoyable!
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 19/05/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00021343How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Art Appreciation: Art of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Modern Art’ arouses strong feelings - like it or loathe it! Explore Constable and Turner, understand the Pre- Raphaelites and the Impressionists. Trace the development of ‘Modern Art’ from the beginnings with Cezanne, through the revolutions of Picasso and Mondrian, to the British artists such as Tracy Emin and Antony Gormley. Discuss whether ‘found art’ such as Duchamp’s ‘Fountain’ or Tracy Emin’s ‘My Bed’ are really art at all. Examine the importance of modern art galleries. Understand the contexts and the development which have influenced art in the twentieth century.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 23/06/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009349How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Art Appreciation: How to Look at Sculptures; keys to Look and Appreciate 3-D Works of Art.
This engaging two-week course offers an introduction to the art of sculpture, teaching you how to observe, analyse, and interpret three-dimensional works across different periods and styles. From the idealised forms of classical marble statues to the bold, experimental nature of modern and contemporary installations, we will explore fundamental sculptural concepts such as form, mass, space, texture, and movement. Through a close study of key examples, you will also learn about essential techniques—including carving, modelling, casting, and assembling—as well as the importance of materials in shaping meaning and expression. No prior knowledge is required.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 19/05/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00021480How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Literature: The story of the detective story
The detective story is one of the most popular literary genres, as well as one that has produced some classic novels. Each week we focus on a short detective story or novel, reading and discussing key passages. The selected novels are in chronological order, from the 19th century to modern times. We begin with Edgar Allen Poe and Conan Doyle, and end with Sophie Hannah. We’ll be able to share and debate interpretations, sharpen our critical and appreciative faculties, understand what detective fiction can tell us about the society and culture that produced it, and, hopefully, be inspired to read other works by the writers featured on the course.
The course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Methodist Church Hall (Beckenham)
Bromley Road
Beckenham
BR3 5JETutor:Brandon RobshawCourse code:Q00020027How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £47.00
Textiles and Fashion: Textiles and Fashion: Sustainable sewing: Advanced small sewing projects
This course will explore recycling and upcycling.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 09/06/2025Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00021567How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00