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Functional Skills Maths
Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations.
Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life.
This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000006How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Functional Skills English
Get an English qualification to help you access a variety of work and study options. Functional skills courses in English teach you to read, write, and communicate confidently in English.
Functional skills English isn’t like learning English at school. This is an English course for adults created by adults. Develop practical English skills by learning language in context.
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Dates:Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000004How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
History: Women of Astronomy and Space
Join us to take a look at the amazing yet unsung women of astronomy and space who were pioneers but often overlooked or ignored. From ancient times to the modern era it is time to shine a light on their amazing achievements. From Aganice of Thessaly, a Greek astronomer of the 2nd or 1st century BC, Hypatia of Alexandria 370 – 450 AD, Elisabeth Hevelius (17th century), Caroline Herschel (18th Century) to ‘Pickerings Women’ at Harvard and into the modern age of spaceflight with such luminaries as Annie Easley, Katherine Johnson, Astronauts Sally Ride and pioneering Mae Jemison amongst many others.
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Dates:Sat 16/11/2024 -
Sat 16/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:The Minster (Grimsby)
St James Square
Grimsby
DN31 1EPTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00017920How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £15.00
Craft: Festive Art & Design Fundamentals
In this workshop, you will delve into the fundamentals of composition, colour theory, and design with a festive holiday twist. You’ll explore how to use balance, contrast, and harmony to create visually striking, holiday-inspired artwork, perfect for the season. By experimenting with seasonal colour palettes—think warm reds and greens or frosty blues and silvers—you will discover how to evoke a joyful, wintry feel in your designs. Throughguided exercises, you’ll bring classic holiday themes to life, incorporating elements like snowflakes, ornaments, and cozy winter scenes to craft unique and eye-catching pieces suitable for holiday cards or decor.
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Dates:Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00019879How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Healthy Living: Yoga Nidra with seated yoga for the run up to Christmas with Georgia
If you find the run up the Christmas stressful, join me for this yoga nidra session. Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. It’s a deeply restful Yoga practice, and a very effective way to rest and restore at the end of the day. If you want to manage stress and anxiety and reduce fatigue, we’ve got you covered! Yoga Nidra with Georgia offers you the tools, time and space you need to manage stress and open yourself up to a place of stillness, calm and deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra helps you to easily drift into a clam and meditative state from a place of comfort and ease.
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Dates:Thu 21/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:5:00pm - 6:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00019838How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Crafts: Card Making
Join us for a creative Card Making course at Parkstone Connect, a vibrant day centre dedicated to adults with learning difficulties. Our welcoming environment fosters creativity and fun. Participants will explore a variety of card-making techniques, including stamping, embossing, and die-cutting, to craft beautiful, personalized cards. Led by experienced tutors, the course provides all materials and offers step-by-step guidance, ensuring everyone can enjoy the process and create stunning cards to share with loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, our supportive community is here to help you unleash your artistic potential.
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Dates:Mon 25/11/2024 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00016767How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Crafts: Christmas Wreath Workshop
This workshop has been set up to create a festive and beautiful Christmas wreath using a variety of materials and techniques. You will learn how to design, assemble, and decorate a wreath, gaining both skills and a finished product to take home.
You will leave the workshop with a handcrafted Christmas wreath and the knowledge to create more in the future. The workshop aims to foster creativity, provide a fun and festive activity, and enhance your holiday decor skills.
No experience is needed as the tutor will offer full support and guidance to help you make your Christmas Wreath.
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Dates:Tue 26/11/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Andrews Methodist Church (Durham)
Carr Avenue
Brandon
Durham
DH7 8QGTutor:Howard LeslieCourse code:Q00018471How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £12.60
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
Art Appreciation: Art of Christmas - Christmas images and how artists interpret the Christmas story
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. This study day will examine the historicity of the gospel stories and how they have been interpreted by artists through the centuries. A wide range of art will be shown and there will be space for discussion and for learners to offer their own suggestions and experiences.
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Dates:Thu 12/12/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Lawrence Parish Rooms (Winchester)
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LHTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00016856How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £23.10
Art Appreciation: Winter in Art
Join us for an engaging lecture on the portrayal of winter in art, exploring how artists have captured the season’s stark beauty, quietude, and introspection across centuries. From medieval illuminations and Bruegel’s lively 16th-century village scenes to Monet’s serene snowscapes, winter has many inspired painters. In their works they evoke the season’s unique mood and atmosphere. This session will examine iconic winter-themed works, delving into how artists convey the season's chilly textures and muted colours, but also its reflective qualities.
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Dates:Wed 18/12/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019896How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40