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Craft: Making for Christmas
Would you like to feel the magic of Christmas again! Crafting is a fun way to spend time in the lead up to Christmas and adds a personal touch to the festivities. This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas. It will ignite your imagination and inspire you towards making your own Christmassy crafts, including, cards, tree decorations and trinkets that you may wish to gift to others who are special to you. Engaging in craft has proven to boost mental wellbeing and reduce stress. Benefits include improved mindfulness, better cognitive function, less anxiety, and increased self-awareness.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00016811How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £147.00
Personal Development: BSL: Festive Sign to Song using Sign Supported English
A fun and engaging course helping learners to learn basic British Sign Language (BSL) signs and to put these together to music, following the rules of Sign Supported English (SSE). Learners will learn the differences between BSL and SSE, the lyrics and signs to a festive song. The sessions will be fun and engaging, help and support will be given by the tutor to assist learners at every step on this course.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline CleghornCourse code:Q00012515How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Craft: Christmas Craft
Christmas is coming and on this evening festive craft course you will be able to learn how to make festive crafts for decorating your home or given as a gift to friends and family. This course is for every level of skills in crafts, everyone is welcome. You will be watching demonstrations, taking part in class discussions and producing your very own personalised Christmas crafts that you can keep for years to come.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016805How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Ways to Wellbeing - Aroma for Christmas
Give the gift of time to your loved ones this Christmas. This course is designed to show you how to blend a collection of beautiful essential oils using the classic scents of the season. Not only do essential oils smell divine, they also have a huge range of therapeutic effects on the human body. If you are looking for muscle pain relief, anti-stress or something to help sleep and relaxation you will learn a wide range of techniques on this short course. We will cover safe blending, learn the properties of the most popular essential oils and also a range of classic Swedish massage techniques that you can apply as part of your Christmas gift.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:4:30pm - 6:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017019How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Literature: The American Short Story
The postwar period saw a major change in the significance of the short story in the USA and Canada, as it developed into a form for more serious explorations of character and psychology.
Each week we will look at two stories by a major North American writer and discuss how they use such techniques as narration, subtext, and imagery to portray complex, layered characters. Featured writers include Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Carver, John Updike, Mavis Gallant, Shirley Jackson, and Elizabeth Strout.
In the final two weeks we will look at stories about Christmas in particular.
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Jubilee Hall Loddon (Loddon)
George Lane
Loddon
NR14 6NBTutor:Joseph WilliamsCourse code:Q00019239How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Craft: Christmas Craft
Get into the festive spirit with our Craft: Christmas Craft course. Create beautiful handmade decorations and gifts in this fun, hands-on course. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels.
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Dates:Wed 20/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:George Pearce House
Independent Living Hub
George Pearce House
Minchinhampton
Stroud
GL6 9LATutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016806How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Craft: Christmas Crafts and Cooking
This festive course combines the joys of holiday crafting and cooking to help participants prepare for a memorable Christmas season. Students will learn to create beautiful handmade decorations, gifts, and ornaments, as well as delicious holiday treats and meals. Through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and interactive activities, participants will develop skills in various crafts and culinary techniques, all centred around the Christmas theme. This course aims to inspire creativity, bring out holiday cheer, and equip students with the skills to make their Christmas celebrations special and personal.
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Dates:Tue 26/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Community Club
Macrae House
Sea View Walk
Murton
SR7 9NATutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00018864How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Crafts: Christmas Wreath Workshop
This workshop has been set up to create a festive and beautiful Christmas wreath using a variety of materials and techniques. You will learn how to design, assemble, and decorate a wreath, gaining both skills and a finished product to take home.
You will leave the workshop with a handcrafted Christmas wreath and the knowledge to create more in the future. The workshop aims to foster creativity, provide a fun and festive activity, and enhance your holiday decor skills.
No experience is needed as the tutor will offer full support and guidance to help you make your Christmas Wreath.
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Dates:Tue 26/11/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Andrews Methodist Church (Durham)
Carr Avenue
Brandon
Durham
DH7 8QGTutor:Howard LeslieCourse code:Q00018471How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £12.60
History: Happy Christmas - celebrating the big day through the ages
Join us to find out more about how people celebrated the ‘big day’ in the past. This course will explore the history of Christmas celebrations, focusing on three distinct periods: Medieval and Tudor Christmases, Victorian Christmases, and Christmas in the last 50 years. Learners will find out more about the cultural, social, and religious influences that have shaped Christmas traditions over the centuries. We will have a comprehensive look using documents, films and contemporary sources at how Christmas traditions have evolved over time, influenced by religious, cultural, social, and economic changes.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Caterham Baptist Church (Caterham)
4 Beechwood Road
Caterham
CR3 6NATutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018092How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
History: ‘Happy Christmas’ – celebrating the big day through the ages
Join us to find out more about how people celebrated the ‘big day’ in the past. This course will explore the history of Christmas celebrations, focusing on three distinct periods: Medieval and Tudor Christmases, Victorian Christmases, and Christmas in the last 50 years. Learners will find out more about the cultural, social, and religious influences that have shaped Christmas traditions over the centuries. We will have a comprehensive look using documents, films and contemporary sources at how Christmas traditions have evolved over time, influenced by religious, cultural, social, and economic changes.
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Dates:Thu 28/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017452How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20