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Art Practical: Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing
Indulge your creativity while nurturing your wellbeing by joining us on this Arts and Crafts course designed to provide relaxation, self-expression, and practical skills, whilst exploring your artistic style. Through a series of hands-on sessions, you will explore the therapeutic benefits of crafting while learning to create beautiful pieces from fabric, glass jars, and natural materials. From crafting beads to dabbling with macramé techniques, embellishing vases to repurposing old fabrics into new decorations, this course offers a holistic approach to artistic expression and self-care, as well as helping to foster an interest in crafty recycling and how we can use found, natural materials to create unique artwork.
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Dates:Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Belle Isle Tenant Management Org. Commun
The Gate ,Off Haverfield Rd
Leeds
LS10 3QHTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00019326How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Literature: Dickens and the struggles of life
For Charles Dickens, writing and worrying went hand in hand. His books were knitted together out of his own anxieties and struggles. And yet, despite the weight of all these worries, his novels are never depressing. To read Dickens is to glimpse the possibilities of new life. We all probably intend to read Dickens ‘one day.’ We all know his characters from various films and TV adaptations, so perhaps the time has finally come to get stuck into a major work. On this eight-week course we will read ‘Little Dorrit.’ We will also study some of Dickens's essays, short stories, and letters. You may already be a Dickens enthusiast, or a complete newcomer to his work. Either way, I hope that you will join us to explore a writer whose books still have the power to move and enlighten us today.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Krowji (Redruth)
West Park
Redruth
TR15 3AJTutor:Mark CreesCourse code:Q00013086How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Personal Development: Creativity to Support Health & Wellbeing- Looking after your Nails
Welcome to "Introduction to Manicure, Gel Nails & Nail Art," a comprehensive beginner-level course designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to master the art of basic manicure, gel nails and creative nail designs. Whether you aspire to become a professional nail technician or want to explore nail art as a hobby, this course offers a step-by-step guide to the essential techniques, tools, and trends in the industry. Join us face to face, in-venue for this practical course. Basic materials and equipment provided.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 23/01/2025Times:4:30pm - 6:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Space4
Houghton Library
74 Newbottle Street
Houghton le Spring
DH4 4AFTutor:Tracey CarverCourse code:Q00019826How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £84.00
Ways to Wellbeing - Aroma for Christmas
Give the gift of time to your loved ones this Christmas. This course is designed to show you how to blend a collection of beautiful essential oils using the classic scents of the season. Not only do essential oils smell divine, they also have a huge range of therapeutic effects on the human body. If you are looking for muscle pain relief, anti-stress or something to help sleep and relaxation you will learn a wide range of techniques on this short course. We will cover safe blending, learn the properties of the most popular essential oils and also a range of classic Swedish massage techniques that you can apply as part of your Christmas gift.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:4:30pm - 6:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017019How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Healthy Living: Ways to Wellbeing; Meditation and Seated Yoga
Seated yoga is a wonderful way to start your day. Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what is happening in the present moment, without any judgement of self or others. You might take a moment to notice and be aware of your mind, how your body is communicating with you and your surroundings. This deeply relaxing technique has roots in Buddhism. Join me in this very relaxed and friendly session to find more flexibility and some inner peace. · become more self-aware · feel calmer and less stressed · feel more able to choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings · cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts · be kinder towards yourself.
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Dates:Wed 13/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00017016How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75
Craft: Christmas Macramé
Join our festive Christmas Macramé course and learn how to craft beautiful handmade gifts for the holiday season! This six-session course, with each class lasting two hours, will teach you essential macramé techniques, including the larks head knot, square knot, clove hitch knot, berry knot, and how to make tassels. Throughout the course, you will create personalized Christmas ornaments, a decorative wall hanging, and a stylish plant hanger – perfect as gifts for loved ones or to add a festive touch to your home. This course is ideal for beginners and crafters who want to explore a new skill while celebrating the season!
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00019829How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Creating Christmas cards using Microsoft Word
A lovely 4 week course to emerge yourself for 2 hours me time and learn the basic to create greeting cards using Microsoft word. You will them be able to print it out and add all your creative skills in creating card toppers or your own personal verse and greeting
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019894How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Craft: Festive Fun Makes
Christmas is just the excuse you need to indulge in a creative craft course with the WEA.
During this course we will be using a range of techniques and materials to design create and embellish handmade items to decorate our Christmas trees, homes and dining tables ready for the big day. Let's have some fun, meet like minded people, share inspiration and ideas and impress family and guests with our creativity skills and imagination.
This course is perfect for anyone who loves the holiday season and enjoys hands-on crafting. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn new skills or a more experienced crafter seeking fresh ideas, this course is for you.
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Dates:Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016645How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
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
Craft: Christmas Craft
Get into the festive spirit with our Craft: Christmas Craft course. Create beautiful handmade decorations and gifts in this fun, hands-on course. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels.
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Dates:Wed 20/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:George Pearce House
Independent Living Hub
George Pearce House
Minchinhampton
Stroud
GL6 9LATutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016806How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80