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Singing: Reaching Out
If you enjoy music, then this course is for you! We will be doing some listening and moving to music. You may like to follow some of the rhythms in the music and play or sing along. There will be some old favourites for you to enjoy and maybe even remember the words. We may learn something new, just to give ourselves a bit of a challenge! We may even compose our own songs! But don’t worry, there will be plenty of help to make this easy! No experience is needed to take part in this course. Taking part will lift your spirits and make your heart sing! The Reaching Out Programme classes are open to people living in the community that can have their needs met by the class. This is a class for people with a learning disability.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Aldingbourne Trust
Blackmill Lane
Norton
Chichester
PO18 0JPTutor:Josephine AllumCourse code:Q00013251How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.90
Personal Development: Introduction to Driving Test Theory
This course is designed to help new drivers prepare for the driving theory test, a crucial step toward obtaining a driver’s license. The course covers all essential topics included in the driving theory test, such as road signs, traffic laws, safe driving practices, and hazard perception. Through interactive lessons, practice tests, and detailed explanations, participants will gain a solid understanding of the rules of the road and develop the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the theory test.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:CREST (South Shields)
95 Fowler Street
South Shields
NE33 1NUTutor:Hoda DarawshaCourse code:Q00019304How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
World Cinema
We will consider a range of films, from classics to contemporary cinema. We will discuss the style and meaning of diverse extracts drawing on key ideas from Film Studies. We will consider films from diverse countries, comparing and contrasting these with American and British cinema. The class will be organised around discussion of selected extracts, with guidance on points to look for, including different aspects of film such as the screenplay and cinematography. Students will be encouraged to develop their responses in small groups. Case studies will be included on Alfred Hitchcock and British cinema.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Compass Theatre (Ickenham)
Glebe Avenue
Ickenham
UB10 8PDTutor:Daniel WilliamsCourse code:Q00017582How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Literature: Selected plays by Brian Friel
Plays of Brian Friel will be studied, read and workshopped. The group will discuss his stage devices and how his plays might be produced. We shall look at aspects of how he creates characters and tells epic stories on stage that resonate with current modern theatre audiences. His plays use intriguing theatrical metaphors and poetic structures to reflect on the ways in which Ireland has evolved, resisted and grown over its history. Friel’s writing produces powerful imagery on-stage that take audiences into the heart of the issues he explores. Over ten weeks, two to three plays will be discussed and workshopped to appreciate the various theatrical devices that Friel often uses.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Greenleaf Centre (Walthamstow)
67-69 Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow
E17 6QPTutor:Thomas CroweCourse code:Q00017604How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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Art Appreciation: Women Sculptors of the 20th Century
We will explore the developments in Modern 20th century sculpture through the work of a selection of women sculptors. Then we will consider the way these sculptors experimented with shape and form, in figurative representational and abstract ways which often pushed boundaries and set precedents. We will analyse the sculptor's styles and choice/use of different mediums. We will also consider the wider chronological context of sculpture and how these sculptors relate to the developments. This course is for learners who have an interest in Art and a curiosity for this three-dimensional medium. The course material will cover a range of 20th century material, making comparisons and contrasts.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00016281How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
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
Entry Level ESOL: ESOL for Work & Everyday Life
Enhance your English skills for work and everyday life with our comprehensive ESOL course. Focus on practical communication skills needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 05/11/2024Times:5:00pm - 7:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Battersea Library (London)
Battersea Library
265 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 1JBTutor:Diana DimitrovaCourse code:Q00017542How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
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
Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making
Come and join us to discover the fun and rewarding world of creating your own clothes! On this 10-week course, we will explore some of the essential sewing techniques needed to create some unique and personal garments. Discover how to use a sewing machine confidently and develop some technical skills such as measuring, inserting zips, adding piping and making darts plus using embellishing techniques to give your projects a professional and beautiful finish. As well as developing sewing skills, we will explore ways of creating clothes sustainably and ethically to reduce our impact on the environment and save money.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Location:The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZCourse code:P00000106How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: Beginners' History : Before 1066
In this term, we begin by considering the later reign of King Eadgar and his efforts to achieve a kind of unified England, but also how English practices and texts became unique. This will involve examining the peculiarities of the English Benedictine Reform Movement, the impact it made among the clergy and also social and cultural consequences, as well as for the English monarchy itself. After that, we will address the feuds, administrative and executive failures of the monarchy in the years after Eadgar’s death, and why these errors would finally cause the downfall of the House of Wessex.
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Dates:Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00015931How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £88.80