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Art Appreciation: Local Artists Part 5
This 5-week course delves into the works of five local artists, featuring James Dodds; Aline Gowen; Ian Hay; Wyndham Lloyd; and Michael Middleton. Each week explores key art concepts including, colour and composition through samples of their work. You will engage in group discussions, take notes, and recall information. By the end of the course, you will be able to notice significant local artists, describe their artistic methods, spot similarities and differences among local artists, deconstruct essential components of artworks, and select a preferred piece based on personal opinion.
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Dates:Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 06/06/2025Times:10:15am - 12:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00021290How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Art Appreciation: The Invention of Photography and it's Impact on Early Modern Painting
In this thought-provoking session, we will look at the links that can be drawn between the invention of photography around 1839 and the emergence of modern painting that a decade later. We will consider how painters used photographs, and how they felt challenged by this new type of images. You will learn about the invention of photography, around the inventions of Niepce, Daguerre and Talbot. We will examine early photographs by Nadar, Le Gray and many unknown photographers. Many paintings will also be studied, by artists such as Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Renoir, and Caillebotte.
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Dates:Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 09/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00021436How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Cooking on a Budget: Learning for life
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Bilton Hall Community Trust CIO (Jarrow)
Taunton Avenue
Jarrow
NE32 3RTTutor:Anila MaqboolCourse code:Q00021868How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Level 1 ESOL: ESOL for Level 1
This course focuses on bolstering confidence through practical language skills necessary for daily interactions. Participants will engage in conversations relevant to various aspects of everyday life. The course aims to empower learners from diverse backgrounds, including those facing socio-economic challenges. Through targeted language instruction and confidence-building exercises, learners will begin to develop essential linguistic abilities vital for active participation in their communities. This short course will cover a range of learning opportunities enabling students to further develop skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking through focus on various elements of grammar and vocabulary. Confidence in English is a taster course tailored for learners thinking about working towards accredited ESOL.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:MEMEC (Leeds)
Onward House, Millshaw Park Way
Leeds
LS11 0LSTutor:Diane PalliserCourse code:Q00019194How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.60
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Understanding ADHD: Working with ADHD
Are you or a loved one waiting on a diagnosis for ADHD? If so, the tools and resources in this ADHD course can support you through the process. Having correct and up-to-date information is a crucial part of understanding the diagnosis.
This equality & diversity course is aimed at people supporting others with ADHD.
Gain understanding of what ADHD is and how it affects behaviour. Consider the facts and myths surrounding ADHD and learn ways to interact productively with individuals with ADHD.
Gain awareness of behaviour that challenges and explore strategies to manage it.
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Dates:Fri 16/05/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sanjaya GreroCourse code:Q00016756How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
E2 Get Ready for Speaking and Listening
This course will help you improve your English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Tjis course supports ESOL learners who have had some experience at ESOL E1 speaking and listening and will help build on your English skills. This course can help you prepare for an acrredited course in speaking and listening E2. You will learn verbal communication skills and complete listening activities as well as improving your reading and writing skills. It will be run face-to face by a qualified and experienced tutor.
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Dates:Mon 19/05/2025 -
Mon 23/06/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Jubilee Library
Jubilee Street
Brighton
BN1 1GETutor:Jane PerrinCourse code:Q00021585How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£50.40
Step into Care
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting by covering key elements of the adult social care pathway, including digital skills, and the opportunity to take a Level 1 course in mental health awareness. You will also gain skills in writing CVs and application forms for social care jobs.
Basically, this programme is made up of three parts - a value-based interview and training with us at the WEA. If you complete the training successfully you are guaranteed an interview with a social care employer. This is a working interview, to give you the opportunity experience working in a caring environment.
This is a closed course for referrals for the DWP only.
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Dates:Mon 19/05/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00021907How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£296.00
Care 2: Simple Remedies to Combat Stress and Anxiety
This course if for carers, those who have cared, and the card for. This course will enhance well being with a variety of techniques and easy tips to help the body cope with stress and anxiety.
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Dates:Mon 19/05/2025 -
Mon 19/05/2025Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lisa RichardsCourse code:Q00021815How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Professional Development: SWAP Introduction to Customer Service with AVIVA
Prepare for a career in customer service with our SWAP Introduction to Customer Service with AVIVA course. Learn essential skills and knowledge required to excel in customer service roles. Ideal for individuals seeking to enter the customer service industry or enhance their customer service skills.
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Dates:Mon 19/05/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025Location:Seetec Pluss (Norwich)
1st Floor
Cavell House
Stannard Place
Norwich
NR3 1YECourse code:Q00018990How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 2)
If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 19/05/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GXTutor:Rasha AhmedCourse code:Q00015955How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00