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Art Practical: Portraiture Painting
This course aims to introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment.
You will learn how to draw the face and features correctly with a final project.
This class is ideal for beginners who would like to learn new skills or improve old ones.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00009660How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £84.00
Photography: Ten Top Tips
An opportunity no matter your skill level and for those using a phone, a compact camera and/or something fancier to consider the photos you take and develop a greater understanding of what makes for you, a better image. This course will explore a range of tips from how you can control the camera, to the types of subjects that can make an engaging photo
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 18/09/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Billericay Reading Rooms (Billericay)
73 High Street
Billericay
CM12 9ASTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017710How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.00
Pre Entry ESOL: Reading
Develop foundational reading skills with this non-accredited Pre-entry Reading course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre.This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short simple texts and common words in English. What we’ll cover:- Recognise the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; use an understanding of letters and sounds to identify common English words in everyday situations; read signs, symbols and texts you will come across in the community; and understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015586How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £117.60
Entry Level ESOL: Entry level 2 Reading
Develop your reading skills with this non-accredited course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL Reading course helps people who want to inprove their English. It will help you strengthen your ability to read letters, leaflets and other reading matter regulary seen in everyday life. What we will cover: - Using maps, diagrams and photographs to obtain information; identify and use common sources of information; find information from a range of different texts (such as letters, emails, leaflets, tables); and read words with common spelling patterns.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Tue 18/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:38 sessionsLocation:Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisatio
Harwood Street
West Bromwich
B70 9JFTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015635How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £117.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Entry Level ESOL: Digital Skills For ESOL - Entry Level
The Entry Level Digital Skills for ESOL course is tailored for English language learners who wish to develop basic digital skills. This course covers fundamental computer operations, internet usage, and essential software applications, all while enhancing your English language proficiency. Ideal for beginners, it aims to equip you with the digital literacy needed for everyday tasks, further learning, and employment opportunities. Throughout the course, you will learn how to operate a computer, use the internet safely and effectively, and navigate key software applications such as word processors and email. The course content includes practical activities like creating and saving documents, browsing websites, and understanding basic online communication tools.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRTutor:Edyta BogdanowiczCourse code:Q00017923How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Level 1 ESOL: Introduction to Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 13/11/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Central Children's Centre (Grimsby)
Edward Street
Grimsby
DN32 9HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017937How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Sewing for your own business
Discover the wonderful technique of sewing skills. This course will help to develop your craft in measuring, marking and creating your own pattern. You will learn digital skills by creating posters and social media . Whether you have studied basic or intermediate sewing before, you will find value in this sewing course by making your own garment. You will learn how to make to measure and adjust garments to your size. By the end of the course, you can use these skills to open your own business or work for an organisation . Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:26 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016507How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making and Alterations
Come and join us to discover the wonderful world of garment-making and alterations! On this friendly and supportive course our focus is on developing your garment making knowledge and techniques, rather than making a specific item or garment. We are going to cover a variety of altering techniques and recycling ideas as well to help you to use what you already have to save money and the environment. The course will give you both the confidence and the skills to calculate how to create costings and profit margins if you plan to take sewing or altering further and decide to work for yourself.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Location:The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZCourse code:Q00019072How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
British Literature in the 1950s
In this course we will discuss and analyse the following
authors and their works. These are:
Look Back in Anger - John Osborne.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark.
The Vet's Daughter - Barbara Comyns.
A Voice Through A Cloud - Denton Welch.
A Kind of Loving - Stan Barstow.
These texts are an eclectic blend of plays, novels and the
autobiographical in the case of Denton Welch, an eccentric
and now largely forgotten.
There will be great scope for discussion and the voicing of
opinions, and you will be encouraged to develop your own
theories and interpretations in a supportive atmosphere.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Duke Street Church
Quadrant Road
Richmond
TW9 1DHTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017580How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £100.00
Foreign Languages: Learning Italian
Welcome to the Italian Beginners Course! Embark on an exciting journey to learn the basics of Italian. Through fun, interactive lessons, you'll master common greetings, essential vocabulary, and pronunciation. Progress to basic conversations about everyday topics like food, travel, and hobbies. You'll learn to order in a bar, discuss friends and family, and ask for simple touristic information. Explore Italian culture, traditions, and landmarks to deepen your understanding. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident introducing yourself in Italian and engaging in simple conversations. Let’s begin this adventure together! Buon viaggio! (Have a good journey!)
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Giuseppa PerriconeCourse code:Q00015934How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40