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Beginners Digital Skills (Pre Entry)
This course is designed for pre-entry ESOL learners to introduce basic digital skills. During the course, students will learn fundamental computer skills such as using a keyboard, mouse, and navigating the internet. The course covers basic software applications like word processing and email. Practical exercises and interactive tutorials will help students gain confidence in using digital tools effectively. By the end of the course, students will have developed essential skills for using computers and the internet, empowering them to navigate the digital world with confidence.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Bevois Town Primary School (Southampton)
Cedar Road
Southampton
SO14 6RUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017311How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Pre-Entry Digital Skills
On this course, you will explore a range of digital skills and practices. Discover ways to keep yourself and your family safe by learning how to use parental controls, how to make payments safely and how to protect yourself from scammers.
You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 27/09/2024Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Westwood Community Hub
Cross Keys House
31-35 Hampton Court
Westwood
Peterborough
PE3 7JBTutor:Inna GorobetsCourse code:Q00009407How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Personal Development: Planning a Move to a New Home
Whether you're moving across the country or to the neighbouring town, preparing for a move can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Between packing boxes, decluttering, finding reliable movers and possibly getting your current property clean there seems to be an endless number of details to think about. That's why we've created this short course to help you stay organized, know what needs to be taken care of and to keep everything on track so that your move is as stress-free a process as possible! Our friendly tutor will explain how to:
Understand the main costs involved in running a home
Know how to compare fuel prices to get the best deal
Understand the costs involved in furnishing a new home
Know how to communicate a change of address
Know how to organise transport of possessions to a new home.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 13/09/2024Times:11:00am - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Petroc's Parish Centre (Bodmin)
Church Square
Bodmin
PL31 2DPTutor:Julian RobertsCourse code:Q00017485How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Award in Creative Craft: Textiles
Combine your craft skills with key work skills in this textiles course. If you’re a whizz with threads, yarns, and fabrics, why not consider ways to earn a living from your creative skills?
This is the perfect course to study if you enjoy handicrafts and would like to learn employability skills to help you get a job in craft-making. This textile crafts course has a business element to help you understand work options in this area.
Textile design courses are also great if you’re returning to education after a long break, or want to develop a hobby.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00017520How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Beginners Pottery Skills
This course will enable you to design and make hand built pottery. You will learn how to apply different decorating techniques to enhance the surface of clay work. You will have opportunities to explore personal projects developing creative skills and bring ideas to life. Make use of sketch books as part of research and idea development. Experience and share the excitement of the pottery process from raw clay to the fired kiln.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Entertaining Activities Lincs Ltd (Louth
Louth Town Hall
Eastgate
Louth
LN11 9NHTutor:Margaret HowlettCourse code:Q00011270How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Personal Development: Stage Management for Confidence, Resilience and Motivation
This course is for women attending WHIST only.
Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting stage management class. Discover more about Musical Theatre, develop your design and practical skills making stage props; have a go at working as part of a team to discuss ideas, themes and overcome challenges. Taking place in venue, for women attending WHIST, South Tyneside. This course will boost your confidence in the stage management process as well as your knowledge of Musical Theatre. Our fun, experienced tutor will encourage and guide you throughout the course. Meet like-minded women at this supportive environment. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00019273How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Appreciation: Art and the Arts in the 1920s
The course will explore the enriching links between stories, art and music, concentrating of works from 1920s.
From the surrealistic art in France and expressionist art in Germany to the many operas, ballets and symphonies which characterise that tumultuous period.
In America, it is frequently referred to as the "Roaring Twenties" or the "Jazz Age", while in Europe the period is sometimes referred to as the "Golden Twenties" because of the economic boom following World War I (1914–1918). French speakers refer to the period as the "Années folles" ("crazy years") emphasizing the era's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 18/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Colin LomasCourse code:Q00017728How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Textiles and Fashion: Creating Landscapes with Fabric and Stitching for Beginners
Would you like to experiment with textiles and sewing but are not sure where to start? This online course is a great introduction to gaining more confidence in creating your own pieces of textile work with fabric and basic stitching. The course is suitable for beginners and improvers who would like to dip into creative textiles and uses simple stitching to add texture and details. You will have the opportunity to come up with your own ideas and create a textile picture with tutor guidance using the techniques you will be learning throughout the sessions; each learner will have a unique composition at the of the course.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 25/10/2024Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Trudi PriceCourse code:Q00018684How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £38.85
Photography - Capturing moments and Telling Stories
This comprehensive course is designed to introduce participants to the art and technique of photography. Covering the fundamentals of camera operation, composition, lighting, and post-processing, students will learn how to create compelling images that capture moments and tell stories. Through hands-on practice, interactive lessons, and critiques, participants will develop their technical skills and artistic vision, enabling them to produce high-quality photographs. Whether using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone, this course is ideal for beginners and those looking to enhance their photography skills.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Donnison School (Sunderland)
The Donnison School Buildings
Church Walk
Sunderland
SR1 2BJTutor:Susan JonesCourse code:Q00018690How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Level 1 ESOL: Everyday ESOL - Speaking & Listening
Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English. Entry 3 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. There are also reading and writing 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:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 11/10/2024Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Saint Peter's Church Hall (Hove)
Tamworth Road
Hove
BN3 5GDTutor:Alice LyndenCourse code:Q00018773How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00