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Personal Development: Introduction to Manicure, Gel Nails & Nail Art
Welcome to "Introduction to Manicure, Gel Nails & Nail Art," a comprehensive beginner-level course designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to master the art of basic manicure, gel nails and creative nail designs. Whether you aspire to become a professional nail technician or want to explore nail art as a hobby, this course offers a step-by-step guide to the essential techniques, tools, and trends in the industry. Join us face to face, in-venue for this practical course. Basic materials and equipment provided.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:4:30pm - 7:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:The Friendship Place
Micc Chapel of Light Building
Cornhill Road
Sunderland
SR5 1RUTutor:Tracey CarverCourse code:Q00018963How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Art Appreciation: An Introduction to How to Look at Paintings.
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting or what draws you to it? This session will give you an introduction and some key pathways to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings.
Looking at how the painter makes depth and Space or how the painter uses colour and light.
We will mainly study the technical and visual aspects of a painting: What is a painting made of? And how to look at its scale, format, composition, colours, lines and texture?
This is quite literally an “eye-opener”, and should make your next visits to art galleries even more enjoyable!
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/09/2024Times:2:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00018680How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £12.00
Textiles & Fashion: Visible Mending with Sashiko and Boro Mending
This course will teach you plenty of skills on how to mend your clothes beautifully and originally. We will look at the historical art of Sashiko patterns and the Boro mending technique that was used in Japan in the Edo period and also plenty of other Visible mending techniques. There will be plenty of beautiful patterns to choose from and to learn about and to sew yourselves. A grasp of basic hand sewing is needed. We will expand our knowledge on the resources needed throughout the course and learn about the history of this technique. Later on we will also look at other various visible mending techniques and how and why these are used.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00018288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Practical: Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
The purpose of this course is to support your individual health and wellbeing and to help you gain confidence. You will be given an opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from a range of different types of art and craft. For example, painting stones, glass, wood, and dream catchers. You will use a variety of different resources and medias such as wool, fabrics, and jars. You will learn about the development of the different arts and crafts that we enjoy today. You will also learn about and gain insight into how different techniques and skills have evolved in certain crafts.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016838How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £226.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: The Art and Artists of World War One
In this course, we will explore the visual culture in Europe during World War One. From official war art, to soldiers’ sketchbooks, from world-famous artists to anonymous draughtsmen, we will study and discuss a broad range of attitudes to war. We will study many British artists, but also German, French, Italian, and American ones. We will study great works of art, learn a lot about the history of the war from a British and Western perspective, and discuss the role of art and artists during wartime, as well as in the aftermath of war.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017433How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Practical Art: Drawing, Painting and Going Big - Exploring Materials and Techniques
During this friendly course, you will be using your sketchbook and art practice as a starting point. You will have the opportunity to gain more confidence in your unique artwork by trying out different materials and techniques to create bigger scale work. You will be able to use the creative experiments carried out in your sketchbooks and on paper to progress your art practice using your preferred techniques and materials. By the end of this course, the many techniques, materials, themes, concepts and artists that influence your artwork will be crystallised in your more finished pieces.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Exeter Phoenix (Exeter)
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LSTutor:Sarah JohnCourse code:Q00016831How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £136.50
Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Dance & Musical
Introduction to Dance and Musical" is a dynamic course designed for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This course offers a fun and supportive environment to explore the world of dance and musicals, helping learners build confidence, improve mental and physical health, make meaningful connections with their peers and express themselves creatively. Through engaging activities, learners will develop coordination, rhythm, and communication skills while enjoying the joy of performance. Completing this course will prepare learners for advanced training with WEA, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a final performance for family and friends.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprises Newcastle Hub (Newca
Shandon Way Community Centre
Kenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3RYTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00018758How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Art Practical: Studio Practice, Sketchbook Focus - Starting Small
During this friendly course, you will collect your artistic ideas in sketchbook form. You will use drawing, painting, collage, note taking and sticking in reference and inspirational material. You will begin to generate your own personal visual language as a starting point for larger work. This course will encourage you to consider the many themes, concepts and artists that resonate with you. The Sketchbook is a useful tool for the artist to offload their many artistic ideas and influences and try out new techniques and materials. This can be used in the safe space created in the classroom, or wherever you go.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Exeter Phoenix (Exeter)
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LSTutor:Sarah JohnCourse code:Q00016828How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £136.50
Performing Arts & Dance: Introduction to Drama
"Introduction to Drama" is a foundational course tailored for learners with learning difficulties at Journey Enterprises, Kenton. This engaging course uses drama as a tool to enhance confidence, mental well-being, and physical health. Through creative exercises, group activities, and guided performances, participants will build essential skills in communication, expression, and teamwork. The course is designed to create a supportive environment where learners can explore their creativity, develop new friendships, and experience the joy of performance. Successful completion of this course will prepare learners for more advanced drama training with WEA, culminating in a final performance for family and friends to celebrate learning.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprise (Coundon)
13 Tees Walk
Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8JZTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00018790How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 11/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015870How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40