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History: Artists at War
How art has been employed by belligerent countries in the First and Second World Wars, but also to represent war, often patriotically, over many centuries. We’ll look at a range of different examples from western countries to show the different approaches to art depicting war and its effects and how sometimes this has been directed by governments, not always simply for propaganda purposes.
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Dates:Tue 08/10/2024 -
Tue 05/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David PriceCourse code:Q00018312How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Practical: Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing
Indulge your creativity while nurturing your wellbeing by joining us on this Arts and Crafts course designed to provide relaxation, self-expression, and practical skills, whilst exploring your artistic style. Through a series of hands-on sessions, you will explore the therapeutic benefits of crafting while learning to create beautiful pieces from fabric, glass jars, and natural materials. From crafting beads to dabbling with macramé techniques, embellishing vases to repurposing old fabrics into new decorations, this course offers a holistic approach to artistic expression and self-care, as well as helping to foster an interest in crafty recycling and how we can use found, natural materials to create unique artwork.
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Dates:Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Belle Isle Tenant Management Org. Commun
The Gate ,Off Haverfield Rd
Leeds
LS10 3QHTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00019326How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Art Appreciation: Street Art
This 5 week course delves into the works of 5 street artists, including Banksy, Blek Le Rat, JR, Blu and Os Gemeos. Each week explores key art concepts including colour and composition through samples of their work. You will engage in group discussions, take notes and recall information. By the end of the course, you will be able to name significant street artists, describe their artistic methods, spot similarities and differences among their work desconstruct essential components of artworks and select a preferred piece based on personal opinion.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00018003How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QLTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016896How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: Art through the lens of the Anthropocene
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, we entered the age of the Anthropocene, where humans become the single most influential species on the planet. Today, discussions on environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity have permeated practically all aspects of our lives, yet the field of art history remains less affected. This course aims to look at well-known artworks from the 19th and 20th century through the lens of the Anthropocene and invites learners to appreciate new ways of linking art with daily life.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:5:00pm - 6:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Shijia YuCourse code:Q00017295How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
History: How Renaissance Art Interpreted Christmas
This five week course will explore the art of the Renaissance and its depiction of the Nativity and Epiphany. We will explore a number of artists but our principal focus will be on works by Giotto, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Breughal and Caravaggio. Each artist’s work will be well illustrated by reproductions on Canvas, allowing you to view the works under discussion.
The course will appeal to all those with an interest in the Renaissance and art more generally, and will provide context and interpretations of each major work under discussion.
There will be ample opportunity for you to exercise your own interpretations and views in what will be lively and informative sessions.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00019615How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Appreciation: Portraits through the Ages
The portrait has flourished as an art form from the ancient world to the present day and this innovative course will explore its continuing popularity. We shall study not only the painted face and figure but a variety of formats and formulae, from statuary to pendant medals and miniatures, and study artists as diverse as Holbein, Titian, Gainsborough, Singer Sargent and Francis Bacon. We include a reflection on the place of the photograph in this history of portraiture: was this new invention to prove a help or a hindrance to the creation of the modern portrait? This is a course for everyone who enjoys looking at paintings and no previous reading is required
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Dates:Sat 30/11/2024 -
Sat 30/11/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017297How you'll learn:In venueStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £25.20
Art Appreciation: Surrealist Art, 1924 to 1945
One hundred years ago, André Breton published his Manifesto of Surrealism, officially starting one of the most influential movements of the 20th century. This short course (2 x 2 hours) is an introduction to Surrealist art, and an occasion to dive right in the surreal world of dreams and the unconscious. We will explore the works of iconic artists like Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, while learning about key techniques like automatism and collage. We will see how Surrealism challenges reality and sparks creativity. No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019738How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Craft: Family Tree Calligraphy
In this introductory taster session, participants will learn the basics of creating a personalized family tree using calligraphy. The session features demonstrations of essential techniques, including lettering styles, layout design, and decorative flourishes. A pre-project checklist will guide students on key considerations before starting, such as selecting appropriate calligraphy tools, choosing paper types, deciding on script styles, and planning the family tree layout. Ideal for beginners or those curious about calligraphy, this hands-on session provides an inspiring glimpse into the art of calligraphy while equipping participants with the knowledge to start their own meaningful family tree project.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00019889How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Care 2: Staying calm at Christmas
All our Care2 courses are completely free for unpaid carers (or those who have previously been carers). You do not need to receive a carer's allowance to qualify. If you are unsure, please contact our call centre advisors who will be able to assist you.
If you find Christmas stressful, why not treat yourself or a loved one to a gift of health and wellbeing?
Have you ever been interested in helping yourself holistically?
This course will take you through the fascinating art of reflexology where we will explore the roots and history of this amazing subject.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00019075How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free