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Craft: Introduction to Art journalling
This course is designed to ignite your imagination and help you express your creativity through mixed media art journaling. Whether you're a beginner, who would like to try a new hobby, or a more experienced crafter on this course we will look at a variety of techniques and different mediums to create unique, expressive journal pages. No prior art experience is necessary- just an open mind and a desire to explore your creativity.
During this course we will:
• Look at the fundamentals of art journaling and it’s benefit for personal expression.
• Experiment with variety of techniques such as drawing, doodling, painting and collage.
• Develop your own style showcasing your creativity
• Learn how to use prompts to inspire your journal pages.
• Build your confidence in using art as a form of self expression.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016666How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
ESOL: Living in the UK
Enchance your English skills while learning about life in the Uk with out Entry Level: ESOL Living in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and cultural understanding. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and integrate into British Society.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street
Ipswich
IP1 3DETutor:Derek RobinsonCourse code:Q00018980How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.00
Art Practical: Intermediate Art Practical
Enhance your artistic skills with our Art Practical: Intermediate Art Practical course. Learn advanced techniques for drawing, painting, and mixed media. Ideal for artists looking to refine their abilities and explore new creative approaches.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:The Parish Centre (Chesterfield)
91 Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
S41 7JHTutor:Lizzy AlageswaranCourse code:Q00016031How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Build your confidence using digital skills in your personal life and in the workplace. Understand how digital programmes and services can enhance your everyday life and simplify common tasks. Learn skills employers look for and improve your job prospects. If you’d like to learn digital skills for a better life, this course will teach you everything you need to know.
This Level 1 digital skills course is suitable for improvers, as you will build upon your current digital device knowledge.
Learn how to use the Microsoft Office programmes: create and edit text documents in Word, create spreadsheets and use number calculations in Excel, and use PowerPoint to create presentations. These are universal digital skills employers look for and can help you in a variety of job roles.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 02/06/2025Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:17 sessionsLocation:Aaina Community Hub
Bath Road
Walsall
WS1 3BSTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00019178How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Film & Media: Costume on Film
The course aims to introduce learners to the idea of how the role of the cinematic costume designer can be crucial in making or breaking a whole film. Costumes can evoke bygone eras, tell us hidden truths about characters, make outlandish otherworldly futures believable, and so much more. With a wealth of clips and background material.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Christopher BuddCourse code:Q00019121How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Part 1
This course is for women only. It will be held at the Dolphin Women's Centre, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and is an ESOL course for beginners. The course will help you to develop your basic speaking and listening, reading and writing skills in English. This is an English course aimed at adults for whom English is not their first language. You will get lots of opportunities to practice your new English skills in groups and individually, you will also be given homework tasks so you can continue to practice at home.. If you are supporting someone to find an English class you have come to the right place.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Vashkar BhattacharjeeCourse code:Q00019821How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £315.00
Professional Development: Preparing to work in the UK beginners
Working in the UK aims to improve your communication skills on preparing to work in the UK and will include health, shopping, and most importantly employability. This course will help students understand the culture of work in the UK. It will also help you get the skills needed for work in the UK. The course is for speakers of other languages, and it is highly recommended to complete this course before progressing on to ESOL courses. As it will build your confidence and broaden your vocabulary.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Ladywood Childrens Centre
9 Plough & Harrow Road
Birmingham
B16 8URTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015553How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Art Practical: Intermediate Watercolours : Expressive and Creative Effects ( Part 2)
Have you learnt the basics of painting in watercolours and are looking for fresh ideas? Do you want to learn how to create expressive and creative textures and effects in watercolours? Are you unsure where to start, what to use and how to use it? Why not join this course to explore your own creativity, find inspiration and receive support and encouragement? This ten-week course aims to provide lots of ideas and techniques for working spontaneously and expressively as well as how to create a variety of different textures and effects. You will also have the opportunity, to share ideas and take part in weekly discussions about your artworks with the tutor and other students on the course.
This course is funded by Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00019810How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Measure Up: Sewing
Welcome to our Measure Up- Introduction to Sewing Course! This short course is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels who want to improve their numerical skills specifically for the art of sewing. Over the course, students will dive in-to fundamental numerical concepts essential for accurate and efficient sewing projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing, this introduction to sewing Course promises to empower you with all the knowledge to raise your sewing projects to new levels, join us and unravel the world of numbers in sewing like never before!
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:9:00am - 11:45amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00019968How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)
Build up your writing skills with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing skills that will support you to work or study in the UK.
This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing skills in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Wed 18/06/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:38 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah MitchellCourse code:Q00016634How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00