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Art Practical: Drawing and Introduction to Painting for the Terrified
Would you like to draw and paint but think you can't? Do you lack confidence in beginning your artistic journey? This course is suitable for anyone who wants to have a go but doesn't know where to start.
Working with our experienced and friendly tutor you will explore the fundamentals of drawing and basic painting techniques. This is a beginners course where no prior experience is needed.
Each week we will take a step by step approach to exploring the fundamentals of drawing, building up to experimenting with some basic techniques, that will pave a way into painting.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00012874How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking and Listening (Pre-entry)
This is a Pre-entry ESOL course which will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on speaking and listening activities.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 14/05/2025Location:Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZCourse code:Q00011784How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Professional Development: How to Manage Conflict and Difficult Conversations
Do you avoid certain conversations because they might be difficult to have? What might be the effect of this behaviour on you and others at work or at home?
All of us tend to stick to certain patterns in communicating and some of these might be ineffective in some circumstances. Find out what your natural style is and investigate whether other styles might be more effective with the conversations you would like to have.
Learn to use a simple framework to make sure your view come across and investigate how to avoid some of the common pitfalls in communication. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ this course to practice effective strategies to manage conflict and have more productive conversations.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 15/01/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00012170How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Driving Theory Test Preparation Part 1
Prepare for your driving theory test with our comprehensive Driving Theory Test Preparation Part 1 course. Gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pass your test and get one step closer to your driving licence.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Hope Street Ltd (Liverpool)
13A Hope Street
Entrance 24 Arrad Street
Liverpool
L1 9BQTutor:Andrea OstapskiCourse code:Q00016615How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK
Develop essential English skills for the UK job market with our ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and job readiness skills. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their employability in the UK.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Location:Seetec
3A Greyfriars Way
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QECourse code:Q00018979How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.00
Pre Entry ESOL: Reading
Develop your speaking and listening skills with this non-accredited course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL Speaking & Listening course helps people who want to inprove their basic English. It will help you gain confidence to communicate in everyday situations and be part of your community. What we will cover: - Asking for and giving basic personal details/information, asking for help, talking about likes, dislikes and feelings, and following instructions.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Fri 11/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015606How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter
Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages?
If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends.
This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicky TurnerCourse code:Q00018939How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £40.70
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:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00015963How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Practical: Learn to Draw Portraits
For many prospective art students, the thought of learning to draw a portrait is quite daunting, in fact some would say it is their nemesis! However, challenging yourself to confront this can be incredibly rewarding. The first time you achieve something akin to a real, convincing likeness is quite thrilling, and rest assured, it is a taught skill. This course is structured so you will learn skills of proportion, perspective, line, tone, and colour and be able to clearly analyse requirements for the task. This course is for complete beginners and those looking to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/02/2025Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013174How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art
Learning about Abstract Art is fascinating and rewarding. This course covers its evolution from 19th-century pioneers like JMW Turner to movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Modernism, and up to the 21st century. It also highlights lesser-known female artists who have been overlooked by the art world. Each lesson starts with an interactive visual presentation featuring these examples. You’ll learn and practice using various drawing and painting materials, including inks, chalk, oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage, and mixed media. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/02/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00013199How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30