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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
Craft: Christmas Wreaths
A wonderful workshop to show you how to successfully create a wonderful seasonal wreath.
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Dates:Tue 03/12/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019888How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Humanities: St Nicholas – who was he?
We all know that St Nicholas is the “real name” for Santa, but who was he, and how did he get associated with Christmas? We’ll take a look at the history of the Saint (and what else he was the saint of!), what other places he appears other than down your chimney, and various other characters who have been known to turn up and interact with small children in winter.
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Dates:Tue 03/12/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane WilliamsCourse code:Q00019854How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: Garden birds at Christmas
Do you like watching the birds go about their day in your garden? Perhaps you would like to know more about them. Join WEA tutor Jane Williams who will be taking a charming look at the birds you can see in your garden in the Christmas break, and how you can encourage more to come and visit you. Special emphasis on the Christmas Robin! Voted Britain’s favourite bird year in, year out. So, if you need a break from the festivities or just to have a chat with like-minded individuals, join Jane on this special, one-off session. Everybody is welcome.
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Dates:Thu 05/12/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane WilliamsCourse code:Q00019860How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: The Art of Christmas
The Christmas story has probably inspired more art than any other subject. From medieval icons of the Virgin and Child to the Renaissance paintings of the shepherds and the wise men; and from stained glass windows to Christmas cards, the story has been at the forefront of western art.
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Dates:Thu 05/12/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:30am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Salisbury Museum (Salisbury)
65 The Close
Salisbury
SP1 2ENTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00016863How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £21.00
Craft: Learn to Draw Christmas Baubles in Charcoal and White Pastel
Learning to draw is a precious skill that encourages mindfulness and creativity. A quote from the late artist Paula Rego: ‘Sketches always have more vitality than paintings because you're finding things out through doing them.’ Inspired by a range of artists, this course will build your confidence and expertise in willow charcoal and white pastel on mid toned (not white) pastel paper (could be brown parcel paper). Our topic will be still life – in this case Christmas baubles! Learning to see and analyse real objects is the best teacher for developing your own drawing style. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to develop their skills.
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Dates:Fri 06/12/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00019883How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
History: Rediscovering the Great War’s Christmas Truce
The Christmas Truce is one of the most mythologised and celebrated events of the First World War, which has featured in film, song and fiction. In this one-off session, we will attempt to uncover the actual story behind the event, exploring the truce or truces through letters, reports, photographs and retrospective accounts. The course will be interesting to those with an interest in the Great War, and the manner in which that conflict has been interpreted in the century since its ending, but the course will also appeal to those with an interest in how societies shape and define themselves by their myths.
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Dates:Sat 07/12/2024 -
Sat 07/12/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00019614How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Humanities: Christmas for Curmudgeons? Why gift-giving is wasteful (if you’re an economist)
Christmas is a time for giving: but is it really a good idea? Wouldn’t it be better if you just bought something for yourself that would bring you joy, and didn’t have to worry about getting presents for other people, which they might just regift anyway? Why do economists act like Grinches? How can we save Christmas from the Bah!Humbug! Brigade?
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Dates:Sat 07/12/2024 -
Sat 07/12/2024Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jonathan WarnerCourse code:Q00019895How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Watercolour Christmas Cards
On this short course we will create nature inspired Christmas cards using watercolours.
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Dates:Mon 09/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00019862How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Craft: Plain to Fabulous Christmas Baubles
Take time out of your busy schedule and join us to stretch your imagination and transform plain Christmas bauble into fabulous designs.They will look so impressive on your Christmas tree or Christmas wreath with the added satisfaction that you made them yourself
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Dates:Mon 09/12/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019885How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40