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Performing Arts & Dance: Performing Arts at Journey
"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.
This course is funded by North East Combined Authority.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Journey Enterprise (Coundon)
13 Tees Walk
Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8JZTutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00019799How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £201.60
Art Practical: Studio Practice, Sketchbook Focus - Growing Your Themes
During this creative and inspiring course, you will continue to collect your artistic ideas in sketchbook form. You will be developing your skills in drawing, painting, collage, note taking and sticking in reference to a range of inspirational material. You will continue 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 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:11:00am - 1:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Exeter Phoenix (Exeter)
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LSTutor:Sarah JohnCourse code:Q00016829How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
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 08/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015873How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £92.40
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 08/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00015872How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Cooking for Wellbeing
Explore how cooking can improve your mental and physical health with this course. Learn nutritious recipes, meal planning, prepping techniques, and smart shopping tips. Discover how to make healthy, budget-friendly choices that enhance your wellbeing. Understand the connection between food and mood, and enjoy making healthy choices in a supportive environment.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 26/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Mount Pleasant School (Southampton)
Mount Pleasant Road
Newtown
Southampton
SO14 0WZTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00016927How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Art Practical: Progression Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing
Explore the therapeutic benefits of arts and crafts with our Art Practical: Progression Arts and Crafts for Health and Wellbeing course. Ideal for individuals looking to enhance their well-being through creativity.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00016836How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £226.80
Art Practical: Art Exploration - Our World
For beginners and improvers, this course will use the theme ‘ My World’ to explore a range of arts materials and techniques to give people confidence and skills to create their own unique art.
‘My World’ can be abstract, real or imaginary. As always, the focus will be on experimentation, enjoying the process, and trying a range of materials to find out what works best for each student’s style and interest. We will also be looking at a range of drawing techniques.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Longley 4 Greens Centre (Sheffield)
41 Southey Avenue
Sheffield
S5 7NNTutor:Lizzy AlageswaranCourse code:Q00019522How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Appreciation: British Modern Art: from the Newlyn School (1880s) to the Second World War
In this course, we will focus on a century of artistic creation in Britain. From the artists in Cornwall to the war artists during the Second World War, we will study a varied mix of artists and art movements. We will proceed chronologically, but will keep in mind several transversal themes, especially that of the dialogue with artistic centres abroad, especially Paris. Doing so, we will wonder whether modern British art followed a similar path as elsewhere or if some singular traits can be identified.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019786How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Craft: Beginners' Next Steps in Calligraphy: italic - a classic script - back to basics
This course introduces students to the foundational skills of calligraphy and hand lettering. Starting with the history and evolution of both art forms, students will learn about essential tools and materials. They will practice basic strokes, letter formations, and techniques for both lowercase and uppercase alphabets. By the end of this term, students will be able to create simple projects like greeting cards or quote art, utilising basic layouts and compositions. The focus is on developing a strong understanding of the basics and building confidence and creating a calligraphic sketchbook.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
Crafts: Weaving Without a Loom
Have you ever seen weaving and wondered how to get started and wanted to try your hand at it? On this course you will discover that it is possible to make a loom from a variety of materials, even from something as simple as a piece of card, a branch, etc. You will also explore how to use more than just wool to weave with and how to prepare alternative materials for weaving. You will gain knowledge about how threads are interlaced to create a woven fabric and what the different threads are called and how to use them to create patterns and texture in piece of woven textile art. You will also discover how weaving can be beneficial to your health, helping you to “be in the moment” and create a calming environment.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00019517How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40