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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:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Brinkburn CIO
Off Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PPTutor:Kathleen ScottCourse code:Q00019455How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £84.00
Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Thurmaston Community Centre
Silverdale Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8NJTutor:Sukhwinder GarchaCourse code:Q00018708How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Fitness and Exercise: Afternoon Yoga for Everybody
The course is suitable for all ages and abilities and for those who are experienced and who have some prior knowledge of yoga. The practices will involve a wide range of techniques including posture, breathwork, mindfulness and meditation, study and reflection. Yoga is a traditional and contemporary class. Each week there is a guided practice where we will work on a variety of practices and techniques modified and adapted to suit all needs. You will be introduced to yoga in a careful, step by step approach with demonstrations and explanations of key postures, breathing techniques, meditation techniques and themes from the teachings.
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Dates:Thu 12/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:1:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline ArthurCourse code:Q00010031How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75
Personal Development: Drama Queens for Confidence, Resilience and Motivation
This course is for women attending WHIST only.
Get into drama and boost your self-confidence with this exciting performing arts class. Discover more about Musical Theatre, develop your memory skills, have a go at working as part of a team to create a script and practice your performing skills. Taking place in venue, for women attending WHIST, South Tyneside. This course will boost your confidence as a performer and knowledge of Musical Theatre. Our fun, experienced tutor will encourage and guide you throughout the course supporting your to develop your resilience and motivation. Meet like-minded women at this supportive environment. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00019271How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Personal Development: Stage Management for Confidence, Resilience and Motivation
This course is for women attending WHIST only.
Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting stage management class. Discover more about Musical Theatre, develop your design and practical skills making stage props; have a go at working as part of a team to discuss ideas, themes and overcome challenges. Taking place in venue, for women attending WHIST, South Tyneside. This course will boost your confidence in the stage management process as well as your knowledge of Musical Theatre. Our fun, experienced tutor will encourage and guide you throughout the course. Meet like-minded women at this supportive environment. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
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Dates:Fri 13/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Kelly NessCourse code:Q00019273How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art and Music Studies: Anniversaries Exhibitions and Events Autumn 2024
The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Fairkytes Art Centre (Hornchurch)
51 Billet Lane
Hornchurch
RM11 1AXTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017514How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Art Appreciation: Picasso: Myth and Reality
Picasso is one of the 20th-century most well-known artists, a household name. In this course, we will learn about his personal life and his artistic career. As we do so, we will try and deconstruct the myth that exists around him both as a man and artist. Our approach will be chronological, starting in Spain, developing in Paris, and ending in Southern France, from 1881 to 1973. We will also address transversal themes, such as sculpture, Picasso’s family and lovers, the issue of collaboration, myth-making. Beyond developing your knowledge and understanding of Picasso’s art and life, this course will provide many opportunities to deepen your ability to analyse works of art (visual analysis and iconography).
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:St John's United Reform Church Orpington
Lynwood Grove
Orpington
BR6 0BGTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017294How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Healthy Living: Healing Gardens: cultivating a place for mind, body and soul
Discover the benefits of gardening for mental, physical, and emotional well-being with our Healing Gardens course. Learn how to create and maintain a garden that promotes health and relaxation. Ideal for individuals interested in holistic approaches to well-being.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00016289How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Photography: Ten Top Tips
An opportunity no matter your skill level and for those using a phone, a compact camera and/or something fancier to consider the photos you take and develop a greater understanding of what makes for you, a better image. This course will explore a range of tips from how you can control the camera, to the types of subjects that can make an engaging photo
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 18/09/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Billericay Reading Rooms (Billericay)
73 High Street
Billericay
CM12 9ASTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017710How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.00
Literature: Fables of Robert Louis Stevenson
The course presents all twenty-two “fables” of Robert Louis Stevenson, some as short as a few lines, others running to several pages, all of them challenging the reader with unexpected approaches to human life. We will read all the fables in six weeks, coming together on Zoom to share responses and questions, examine the literary merits and explore the ways the fables might enhance our understanding of ourselves and others we come into contact with day by day. There are podcasts for each fable to supplement our discussions, as well as space on the Canvas site to continue the Zoom discussions.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00019024How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30