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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
Art Practical: Crafting for Christmas Mindfulness
Take the pressure out of the festive season with a range of relaxing and rewarding art and craft activities. This is a welcoming and informal class where you will have the opportunity to try different art and craft techniques. We will explore the concept of mindfulness and take part in activities which aim to create a sense of peace and wellbeing. You will have the chance to try papercrafts, modelling materials and painting techniques all with a festive theme. You can take part in group guided activities as well as being encouraged to come up with your own art ideas. You will be fully supported to work in a range of techniques and to develop your craft making skills whilst experiencing the benefits of art and craft activities for mindfulness.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Lane (Wakefield)
1 Dolphin Lane
Thorpe
Wakefield
WF3 3DHTutor:Sarah Cameron-PayneCourse code:Q00012088How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Creative Writing: Body and Earth
This friendly creative writing course will invite you to enter into relationship with your bodies and surroundings. The session will be held in a supportive way and will integrate some simple meditation (adaptable to all bodies), prompts for creative and reflective expression through writing, and even some environmental science! You will be guided to a holistic understanding of person and place. This course is ideal for people who like to write and to contemplate how to live more skilfully as individuals, as a community and in relationship with their surroundings. There will be time for sharing small parts of your writing towards the end of the workshop but no pressure, it’s about an unfolding individual/shared creative process and participants need to feel at ease to write freely.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ione HarrisCourse code:Q00019161How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Textiles and Fashion: Upcycling
Learn how to transform old clothes and textiles into stylish, new items with our Textiles and Fashion: Upcycling course. Ideal for those interested in sustainable fashion and creative design.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00016243How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Nature, Ecology and Permaculture: Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability
By the end of the course, the participant will have an understanding of the meanings of basic environmental terms; have a rudimentary awareness of the importance and benefits of sustainable development; have a straightforward understanding of Environmental Management Systems and how they work, have sufficient knowledge to identify and understand issues with pollution and waste; be aware of Environmental Emergency Procedures and be able to individually reduce their impact on the environment as best they can.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Plymouth Central Library (Plymouth)
Central Library
167 to 171 Armada Way
Plymouth
PL1 1HZTutor:Lee ArmonCourse code:Q00019259How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Personal Development: Bushcraft and Conservation
Learn essential bushcraft skills while exploring the principles of conservation with our Personal Development: Bushcraft and Conservation course. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone interested in sustainable living and wilderness survival.
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Dates:Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:9:30am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Rector's Way Allotments (Weston-super-Ma
Rectors Way
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3NPTutor:Matt DoolanCourse code:Q00017817How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
History: 'Wish you were here’ – a history of holidays through the ages
What did it feel like to be a holiday maker in the past? Originally holidays were just Holy Days and a chance to make merry but they didn’t involve you leaving home. Travel for leisure really does not start until the 17th century with trips to a spa or seaside town for health reasons and to enjoy the social life. Later the Grand Tour is available for the wealthy. Change comes with the railways and cheap day trips, and in the 20th century paid holidays, seaside towns and holiday camps. Over the last 50 years overseas holidays, have been within the reach of many but what do current environmental and social concerns mean for the future? Join the class to find out more.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 05/06/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Caterham Baptist Church (Caterham)
4 Beechwood Road
Caterham
CR3 6NATutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00013710How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80