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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 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Scrap Store
Dairycoates Avenue
Hull
Yorkshire and Humber
HU3 5DBTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017859How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017435How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017464How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £88.00
Art Practical: Improvers Drawing & Painting Landscapes
Enhance your artistic abilities with our Art Practical: Drawing and Painting course. Learn fundamental techniques and explore various styles to create expressive and detailed artworks. Ideal for both beginners and intermediate artists looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 22/11/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BXTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00016844How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Creative Writing: How to Write Contemporary Poems
On this course we will explore:
● How the ghosts of metre and rhyme may exist in free
verse, and how to achieve this
● How rhythm is generated within free verse through sonic
devices.
● How rhythms of conversational speech are related to the
rhythm of free verse, and how this produces a form of
elevated speech.
● Rhyme and Rhythm in traditional poetry.
The course will explore one technique each week and concentrate
on workshopping this via the development of a subject during each
session. These sessions will be built from structured inspiration
tasks, discussion and experimentation with ideas and languages.
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Dates:Sat 21/09/2024 -
Sat 19/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017466How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Literature: Shakespeare and Philosophy
It has been said that Shakespeare wrote with the spirit of a poet and the acuteness of a philosopher and through this fascinating course you will examine the links between his works and philosophy This is a beginner’s course which enables new or refreshed learning of the Shakespeare’s timeless plots, interesting characters and key themes in his witty comedies and profound tragedies. While examining how Shakespeare depicts ancient yet modern ideas of power, ambition, revenge, love, good, evil, mercy and despair in drama, memorable imagery and poetic lines.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:15am - 12:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:David SharpCourse code:Q00018371How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Practical: Painting and Drawing
Enhance your artistic abilities with our Art Practical: Painting and Drawing course. Learn fundamental techniques and explore various styles to create expressive and detailed artworks. Ideal for both beginners and intermediate artists looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:Fri 27/09/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024Location:Bromley By Bow Centre (London)
St. Leonards Street
London
E3 3BTCourse code:Q00017641How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Textiles and Fashion: SCC-Dressmaking for Improvers
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing, Dressmaking course. It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion and dressmaking. Whether you have studied sewing before or are completely new to it. You will find value in this sewing course. Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish garments and improve your knowledge of fabrics. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you! This course is only for those of you living in Southampton.
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Dates:Thu 10/10/2024 -
Thu 07/11/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017054How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Art Practical: Acrylic: Drawing and Painting
In this comprehensive course, you will dive into the captivating world of acrylic painting. Over the duration of the course, you will be guided through a journey that encompasses fundamental drawing and painting skills. You will develop the ability to recalland apply various drawing and painting techniques with a specific emphasis on the versatility of acrylics. Gain an in depth understanding of these techniques, enabling you to expertly compare, contrast, and evaluate their effectiveness in your acrylic artwork. At the end of the course, you will put your skills to the test as you independently craft a final outcome in the medium of acrylics.
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Dates:Thu 17/10/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00017694How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Practical: Exploring Drawing
Develop your skills to draw with confidence in line, tone and form and create art inspired by objects around you.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010184How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30