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History: The Ottoman Empire
On this lecture style course, we will learn about The Ottoman Empire from its formation at the end of the 13th century right through to the 20th century; the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, and the countries and areas involved - Southeast Europe, parts of Central Europe, Western Asia, North Africa and the Horn of Africa, parts of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. In the early 20th century, the empire allied with Germany on the side of the Central Powers in WWI. The Empire's defeat and the occupation of part of its territory by the Allied Powers resulted in its partitioning and the loss of its Middle Eastern territories, but the successful Turkish War of Independence against the occupying Allies led to the emergence of the Republic of Turkey in the Anatolian heartland and the abolition of the Ottoman monarchy.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 30/10/2024Times:2:00pm - 3:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Aubrey NewmanCourse code:Q00018339How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85
Cooking on a Budget
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Bilton Hall Community Trust CIO (Jarrow)
Taunton Avenue
Jarrow
NE32 3RTTutor:Anila MaqboolCourse code:Q00018840How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Cooking on a Budget
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Action Station
Boldon Lane
South Shields
NE34 0LZTutor:Anila MaqboolCourse code:Q00018933How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Beginners British Sign Language (BSL)
If you have contact with deaf people in your day-to-day life, you may want to take a British Sign Language course. Knowing how to sign can make your communication more inclusive for everyone you interact with.
This BSL course is suitable for you if you need to communicate with deaf people in a voluntary or community role, or simply through social interactions.
This course is aimed at complete beginners. You will start from scratch to learn foundational BSL skills.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Action Station
Boldon Lane
South Shields
NE34 0LZTutor:Joanne LiddleCourse code:Q00018842How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Hand Clay Pottery
This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and use your previous clay hand-building techniques to progress to an intermediate level, plus a chance explore the different decorative styles working with Clay. By the end of the course you should have lots of different pottery pieces and different pottery skills. You will be in a group with others and led by a talented Arts and Crafts tutor. Your work will be taken away and fired in a kiln by the tutor and it will be yours to keep!
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Coopers Court
Church Street
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
South West
GL53 8APTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016896How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Music Making: Beginners
Come and join us on this friendly and supportive course which will support you on your journey from music listener to music maker!
Try out a range of different music making activities that will allow you to develop and explore your music making skills, as well as building your knowledge of practical music theory.
The course includes activities to explore your potential in music making on a physical or virtual keyboard, as well as wider music making skills including singing, digital music making and performing. You will be supported and encouraged to share recordings of your music making with the group.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lorna PooleCourse code:Q00018341How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Dance & Musical
Introduction to Dance and Musical" is a dynamic course designed for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This course offers a fun and supportive environment to explore the world of dance and musicals, helping learners build confidence, improve mental and physical health, make meaningful connections with their peers and express themselves creatively. Through engaging activities, learners will develop coordination, rhythm, and communication skills while enjoying the joy of performance. Completing this course will prepare learners for advanced training with WEA, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a final performance for family and friends.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprises Newcastle Hub (Newca
Shandon Way Community Centre
Kenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RYTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00018758How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Drama
"Introduction to Drama" is a foundational course tailored for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This engaging course uses drama as a tool to enhance confidence, mental well-being, and physical health. Through creative exercises, group activities, and guided performances, participants will build essential skills in communication, expression, and teamwork. The course is designed to create a supportive environment where learners can explore their creativity, develop new friendships, and experience the joy of performance. Successful completion of this course will prepare learners for more advanced drama training with WEA, culminating in a final performance for family and friends to celebrate learning.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprise (Coundon)
13 Tees Walk
Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8JZTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00018790How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Craft: Calming collage
Collage is all about creating something awesome from scraps and there are no rules. Discover the
creative, calming and relaxing craft of collage.
Craft in general is known to have a positive effect on mental health for those who do it, and collage is a
no stress, no rules fun activity and is an excellent way to instil calm.
Anything goes with collage: you could create a landscape or a sunset or an abstract placement of
random shapes and colours – it is completely up to you.
This course is aimed at beginners, those new to or nervous of the randomness of collage but would
benefit from the calming effects of this simple, fulfilling craft.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016480How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Art Practical: Studio Practice, Sketchbook Focus - Starting Small
During this friendly course, you will collect your artistic ideas in sketchbook form. You will use drawing, painting, collage, note taking and sticking in reference and inspirational material. You will begin to generate your own personal visual language as a starting point for larger work. This course will encourage you to consider the many themes, concepts and artists that resonate with you. The Sketchbook is a useful tool for the artist to offload their many artistic ideas and influences and try out new techniques and materials. This can be used in the safe space created in the classroom, or wherever you go.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Exeter Phoenix (Exeter)
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LSTutor:Sarah JohnCourse code:Q00016828How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £136.50