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Archaeology: Life cycle of an artefact
We may see artefacts discovered from archaeological excavations in books, online and in museums - but what has happened to an artefact before it gets to that point? This day session will introduce the journey that an artefact can take, from the point of manufacture through to it being found on an archaeological excavation and beyond. So, whether you are a complete beginner or have been interested in Archaeology for many years, this course will deliver so many interesting facts and learning. There will also be a break for lunch within this day course.
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Dates:Wed 04/09/2024 -
Wed 04/09/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo ShoebridgeCourse code:Q00018470How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.90
Craft: Gelli Printing
The course will introduce you to how a Gelli plate can be used with a variety of items to create prints on both paper and fabric. Come along and join the class as you develop new skills or add to previous knowledge.
Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience, this course is ideal for anyone with a positive attitude to learning.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00010193How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £81.40
Craft: Making Books
Want to be able to make your own books? Then this is the course for you.
By the end of the course you will know what terms such as signature and gsm mean. You will be able to recycle unwanted paper into new paper to use in a book. You will learn how pages can be stitched together to create a book. You will understand how different types of books can be made from the simplest, using one piece of paper, to a covered hardback book. You will also learn how fabric can be used to make a book and what a memory book is and how to make one.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016759How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
Literature: Representations of Childhood
From the most idealised to the most troubled narratives, childhood has consistently been a source of inspiration in literature. In this course, we will be considering how a range of authors represent childhood, the themes that connect with this idea, and how different contexts have changed how childhood is portrayed. Through our discussions, we will be analysing texts across different genres, reflecting on the questions and challenges that writers face when representing this profoundly influential stage in life.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Clare JacksonCourse code:Q00017743How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: Vincent van Gogh – A short career of enormous significance
In this course, we will focus on an extraordinary artist, well-loved from today’s public: Vincent van Gogh. You will learn about his Dutch origins, his interests and friendships while in Paris, the dreams he nurtured in Arles, and, his last months in Auvers-sur-Oise. As we study the main phases in his life, we will study key examples of his paintings and drawings to better understand his artistic identity. What was the purpose of painting for him? Why did he paint with bright colours and thick brushstrokes? We will seek to understand van Gogh’s art not simply in light of his own mindset, but also in light of the wider cultural context he was part of.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 28/01/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019205How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing
Many people find it difficult to have some “me time” out of a busy life to spend time on a creative activity. This course will give you the opportunity to understand the benefits of indulging in a creative activity and how this can have a positive effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a range of different crafts and share skills and knowledge with other crafters. Each session will allow you to try a different craft which may lead you to discover a craft which could become a new hobby for you to enjoy.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016762How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing
Many people find it difficult to have some “me time” out of a busy life to spend time on a creative activity. This course will give you the opportunity to understand the benefits of indulging in a creative activity and how this can have a positive effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a range of different crafts and share skills and knowledge with other crafters. Each session will allow you to try a different craft which may lead you to discover a craft which could become a new hobby for you to enjoy.
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Dates:Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016765How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Craft: Handstiching For Beginners
Many people believe that they are no good at sewing and feel frustrated at not being able to repair or improve clothes to give them a longer life. This course will teach you a range of hand stitches which can be used to both repair and embellish clothes. You will be able to create a range of stitch samples and make a fabric book to keep them in. You will gain confidence in your sewing skills and use them to make items which can be given as presents. You will also learn how handstitching can have beneficial effects on your health and wellbeing as well as improving your confidence and creativity.
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Dates:Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016761How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40