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Craft: Intermediate Exploring Modern Caligraphy: practical exploration - getting better
Enhance your calligraphy skills with our Craft: Traditional Calligraphy: Italic - Practical Exploration Getting Better course. Learn advanced techniques for creating beautiful and intricate italic scripts. Ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016792How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Craft: Beginners' Next Steps in Calligraphy: Unical -a classic script- back to basics.
This course introduces students to the foundational skills of calligraphy and hand lettering. Starting with the history and evolution of both art forms, students will learn about essential tools and materials. They will practice basic strokes, letter formations, and techniques for both lowercase and uppercase alphabets. By the end of this term, students will be able to create simple projects like greeting cards or quote art, utilising basic layouts and compositions. The focus is on developing a strong understanding of the basics and building confidence and creating a calligraphic sketchbook.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Craft: Beginners' Exploring Modern Calligraphy: back to basics
Come and try your hand at calligraphy, you do not need to be an artist to enjoy modern Calligraphy. The aim of the course is to give a solid grounding exploring different aspects of this fascinating craft.
Working with easily available equipment and simple techniques.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016801How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
Personal Development - Developing Engish Skills for Life & Work in the UK - Advanced
Enhance your English skills for life and work in the UK with our advanced course. Focus on practical communication needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Ladywood Childrens Centre
9 Plough & Harrow Road
Birmingham
B16 8URTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00018197How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:23 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00018651How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Personal dvelopment: Gaining Confidence to Sign
This exciting learning opportunity is intended to help the participants to gain knowledge and confidence in using BSL. The intention is learning for further education, community engagement and possibly employment. The skills learnt on this course may help someone looking to secure employment in a school/college setting to learn some basic greetings to enable them to communicate at a basic level with someone in the deaf community. This course will be taught for 7 weeks in 2 hour sessions and will total 14 guided learning hours. The learning will take place at St Marys Community Centre Pontefract.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AYTutor:Caroline CleghornCourse code:Q00019978How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Crafts: Weaving Without a Loom
Have you ever seen weaving and wondered how to get started and wanted to try your hand at it? On this course you will discover that it is possible to make a loom from a variety of materials, even from something as simple as a piece of card, a branch, etc. You will also explore how to use more than just wool to weave with and how to prepare alternative materials for weaving. You will gain knowledge about how threads are interlaced to create a woven fabric and what the different threads are called and how to use them to create patterns and texture in piece of woven textile art. You will also discover how weaving can be beneficial to your health, helping you to “be in the moment” and create a calming environment.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00019517How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
ESOL: Living, Learning and Working in the UK
The ESOL Living and working in UK course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of the English language. In a face-to-face, comfortable and very positive environment you will have an opportunity to improve your skill and gain confidence. This course is focused on helping students develop fundamental speaking and listening skills in English. By the end of the course, students should be able to hold simple conversations and understand basic English conversations. Indulge in the topics like : “All about me”, “Talking about your neighbourhood”, “How do you spend your weekends?” and many more.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Location:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRCourse code:P00000085How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to improve joint mobility and strength
Enhance your well-being with our Yoga to Improve Joint Mobility and Strength course. This class focuses on yoga practices specifically designed to increase joint flexibility and build muscle strength. Through a blend of mindful movements, stretching, and strength-building postures, you will learn techniques to support and protect your joints. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages you to listen to your body and adapt practices to meet your individual needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop greater joint mobility and strength, ultimately improving your overall physical health and quality of life.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:9:30am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018230How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Healthy Living: Mindful Relaxation practice to support pain management
Would you like to manage pain more effectively and enhance your overall well-being? This course focuses on mindful relaxation techniques to support pain management. Chronic pain can significantly impact your quality of life, but through mindful practices, you can learn to ease discomfort and develop a more positive relationship with your body. We will focus on body awareness, breathwork, and gentle movements to reduce pain. Each session will conclude with a guided relaxation practice designed to support pain relief. Everyone can benefit from learning these techniques to manage pain naturally.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018256How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30