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Art Practical: Abstract Art
Learning about Abstract Art is a fascinating and rewarding topic; it tracks an evolving story looking at different ages, from 19th Century innovators such as JMW Turner, through to Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism and Modernism in general, right up to the 21st Century. This course will also introduce you to some lesser known female artists who have been formerly neglected by the art establishment. Inspired by these examples, shown at the beginning of each lesson in an interactive visual presentation, we will develop skills in a range of drawing and painting media, including drawing inks, chalk and oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage and mixed media. This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 05/03/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013200How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Abstracting Spring Landscapes
Learning about Abstract Landscape Art is a fascinating and rewarding topic; it tracks an evolving story looking at different ages, from 19th Century innovators such as JMW Turner, through to Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism and Modernism in general, right up to the 21st Century. This course will also introduce you to some lesser known female artists who have been formerly neglected by the art establishment. Inspired by these examples, shown at the beginning of each lesson in an interactive visual presentation, we will develop skills in a range of drawing and painting media, including drawing inks, chalk and oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage and mixed media. This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 05/03/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025Times:3:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013205How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing
Welcome to the 'Art for Wellbeing' course! Learning Arts has proven to improve mental health well-being and relax yourself. This course focuses on using art to improve mental and emotional health. Through creative activities like painting, drawing, and collage, you'll explore self-expression and relaxation techniques. Learn how art can reduce stress, boost creativity, and enhance overall wellbeing in a supportive and nurturing environment. Your tutor will teach you techniques of using Arts to improve your overall wellbeing. You will meet other students from all around the world and learn new techniques from each other.
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Dates:Thu 03/04/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00016905How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Art Practical: Culture and Decoration - Personal Outcomes
Explore the connection between culture and decoration in this creative course, designed to help participants express personal outcomes through art. Ideal for those with an interest in creative exploration and cultural influences.
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Dates:Fri 04/04/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00017775How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: Women, Queenship and Power in Medieval England
In this talk, we will explore attitudes towards women in the Middle Ages, especially to women as rulers. In the Middle Ages, just one woman – the Empress Matilda, daughter of King Henry I – inherited a claim to the English throne. Yet, on her father’s death, her cousin, Stephen, seized control of England, so that Matilda was never crowned as queen. For many medieval people, the idea of a woman ruling in her own right was foreign to contemporary minds. We will look at why this was and why queens consort, such as Matilda of Boulogne, King Stephen’s wife, and Eleanor of Aquitaine, King Henry II’s wife, represented more acceptable (if still occasionally controversial) figures of female political power.
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Dates:Sat 05/04/2025 -
Sat 05/04/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017922How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £15.00
Art Appreciation: Hilma af Klint: Swedish painter, spiritualist and pioneer of abstract art
The emergence of abstract art in the early 20th century was a revolution. When looking into its very beginnings the names of Kandinsky, Malevich, and Mondrian come to mind. But in the 1980s, the world discovered the abstract paintings made by a Swedish artist, as early as 1907. Should her many abstract paintings encourage us to rewrite the history of abstract art, or can her work and experiments be seen as marginal because of her intense spiritualism? Why did her works come to our attention so late? This is a thought-provoking case, and a great story!
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Dates:Mon 07/04/2025 -
Mon 07/04/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019199How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Art Practical: Botanical Illustration
Discover the beauty of botanical art with our Art Practical: Botanical Illustration course. Learn techniques for accurately depicting plants and flowers in your artwork. Ideal for artists and nature enthusiasts looking to refine their illustration skills.
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Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 22/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Keyham Green Places (Plymouth)
163 Renown Street
Plymouth
PL2 2DTTutor:Mary BorehamCourse code:Q00016819How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
History: Journey along The Silk Road – a 6-week history of Exploration, Trade, Culture and Exchange
This course is re-run of the Spring term course: Embark on a fascinating journey through time and space as we unravel the mysteries and marvels of the Silk Road. This 6-week course offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most significant trade routes in history, tracing its origins, evolution, and enduring legacy. From the bustling marketplaces of ancient cities to the cross-cultural exchanges that shaped empires, we will delve into the rich tapestry of cultures, economies, and ideas that flourished along this ancient network of trade routes. This course will offer a rich interdisciplinary exploration of the Silk Road, drawing on historical texts, archaeological evidence, visual media, and discussion to deepen understanding of its pivotal influence in world history.
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Dates:Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 27/05/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018509How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £48.00
Art Practical: Learn to Draw Animals
Explore the art of landscape painting with our Art Practical: Landscape Art course. Learn techniques for capturing the beauty of natural scenes in your artwork. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to develop their skills in landscape art.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 28/05/2025Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00017773How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Drawing and Painting and Going Big - Expressing You Artistic interests
During this friendly and creative course you will continue to generate your own personal visual language by using your sketchbooks and your collage work on paper as a starting point for larger work. This course will encourage you to become more experimental with colour. We will make a colour wheel, paint swatches and look at different artists using a variety of colour palettes. he many techniques, materials, themes, concepts and artists that influence your artwork will be crystallised in your more finished pieces to be completes the term.
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Dates:Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Exeter Phoenix (Exeter)
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter
EX4 3LSTutor:Sarah JohnCourse code:Q00016843How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £105.00