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Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing
Learners will work with the tutor to improve confidence in their ability to develop their artistic skills and creativity within oil painting. You will be developing the skills to create a detailed landscape painting; challenging yourself to try new and different subjects.
You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities, to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one-to-one help and guidance from a friendly and encouraging tutor.
You will learn in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, working together with your fellow learners and the tutor.
This course is suitable for a complete beginner but also for those wanting to improve their existing skills in painting.
No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and begin your journey to develop your artistic skills.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PRTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017861How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Practical: Art and Craft
This course is for students to improve confidence in their ability to develop artistic skills and creativity.
Learning the skills of a variety of crafts to make unique dimensional projects, using a variety of resources including recycling when possible.
You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one to one help and guidance.
You will learn in a safe welcoming and supportive environment, working together with fellow students and the tutor.
The course is suitable for a complete beginner in crafts.
No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and develop your skills and creativity.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PRTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017862How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Practical: Drawing and Introduction to Painting for the Terrified
Would you like to draw and paint but think you can't? Do you lack confidence in beginning your artistic journey? This course is suitable for anyone who wants to have a go but doesn't know where to start.
Working with our experienced and friendly tutor you will explore the fundamentals of drawing and basic painting techniques. This is a beginners course where no prior experience is needed.
Each week we will take a step by step approach to exploring the fundamentals of drawing, building up to experimenting with some basic techniques, that will pave a way into painting.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DaviesCourse code:Q00012874How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:9:45am - 2:15pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DXTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00016162How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
WEA Membership
For just £15 a year, you can:
- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
- Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
- Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
- Attend our members’ annual conference.
Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Personal Development: Future Goals
This course has been developed in Partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and the DWP. It is aimed at learners who are leaving the care system and might have some additional needs or a disability, with a Supported Care Plan. If you are aged 19 plus and feel this course is for you, talk to your job coach about enrolling.
The course will help you to develop your confidence and team working skills and enable you to set some goals for the future, such as the kind of job or career you might like to do.
If you need more information, get in touch with Karen on 07881 358679.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015668How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017939How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking and Listening (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening 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 16/01/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Location:Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZCourse code:Q00011785How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Practical Art: Watercolours for Complete Beginners (Part 2)
Do you want to learn the basics of watercolours? Have you tried before and given up in frustration? Why not join this course for support and encouragement? Watercolour, simply put, is water mixed with pigment which is then applied to paper. But painting with watercolours is something entirely different. It can be complex, confusing, and fun at the same time. While not a medium to be controlled or manipulated, part of the very beauty of working with watercolours is learning to let go! Come and join us to find out more.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00017575How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing
Learners will work with the tutor to improve confidence in their ability to develop their artistic skills and creativity within oil painting. You will be developing the skills to create a detailed landscape painting; challenging yourself to try new and different subjects.
You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities, to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one-to-one help and guidance from a friendly and encouraging tutor.
You will learn in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, working together with your fellow learners and the tutor.
This course is suitable for a complete beginner but also for those wanting to improve their existing skills in painting.
No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and begin your journey to develop your artistic skills.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PRTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017863How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Carbon Literacy
To attend this partnership course, you will have to register via EVENTBRITE Carbon Literacy – January 2025 ticket at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-literacy-january-2025-tickets-880716716407?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
as well as via WEA. You will have to make a payment via EVENTBRITE and cannot proceed with the course if you have not done both.
Carbon Literacy is a term used to describe an awareness of climate change, and the climate impacts of humankind’s everyday actions. This course is designed specifically for charities and social enterprises working in public leisure and culture and gives you the knowledge and tools available to take impactful climate action.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 23/01/2025Times:9:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00015297How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available