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Foreign Languages: Modern Greek for post-Beginners
Have you learnt Modern Greek in the past for about a year? Would you like to refresh and expand your existing skills and increase your confidence in using them? This post-beginners’ course will provide you with some basic everyday language you need to get by on a visit to Greece or Cyprus, as well as an insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Eleni VezyriCourse code:Q00021665How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Practical: Advanced Copperplate Calligraphy
In the third term, dive into the world of modern lettering, exploring styles such as Brush Lettering, Faux Calligraphy, and Hand Lettering. Learning to work with different tools including brush pens, markers, and digital tablets. Lessons will cover typography basics, layout design, and the creation of dynamic lettering compositions. Projects will include creating logos, posters, and social media graphics. Emphasis will be placed on developing your unique lettering style and understanding how to adapt your skills for various applications. The term will culminate in a project that combines calligraphy and modern lettering techniques.
If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 24/07/2025Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00020970How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
Art Appreciation: Art for Mindfulness
This course explores the therapeutic benefits of crafting as a tool for relaxation, mindfulness, and personal expression. Learners will engage in a variety of creative activities designed to reduce stress, boost confidence, and promote overall well-being. Whether you are a beginner or have prior crafting experience, this course provides a supportive space to unwind, connect with creativity, and enjoy the calming effects of hands-on making.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Joanne LiddleCourse code:Q00021941How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Craft: Building on your sewing skills
This course introduces learners to the world of textile crafts, developing various techniques such as hand sewing, fabric painting, embroidery, and simple weaving. Learners will learn how to create unique fabric-based crafts while developing skills in working with different materials and textures. The course is perfect for those looking to further express their creativity through textiles, whether for personal enjoyment or future craft projects.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00021943How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Building your confidence in communication
Would you like to learn new skills or change jobs? It can be hard to get back into learning after a long break. This confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom.
This short course can help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning.
The objective of this course is to get you into a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You will practise a variety of confidence-building exercises to help that mindset shift come from within.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:West End Neighbourhood Centre (Leicester
Andrewes Street
Leicester
LE3 5PATutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00022090How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Cooking Practical: Improve your Cookery Skills Further
The Cooking Practical: Intermediate LLDD course is tailored for learners with mild to moderate learning disabilities, focusing on refining basic cooking skills. Participants will improve techniques like chopping, baking, and meal preparation, while building confidence, kitchen safety, and independence. The course offers a supportive environment to develop essential culinary skills and creativity.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church (Lei
147 Narborough Road
Leicester
LE3 0PDTutor:Jamila Mohammed KhanbhaiCourse code:Q00022079How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £138.60
Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing
Learners will work with the tutor to improve confidence in their ability to develop their artistic skills and creativity within oil painting. You will be developing the skills to create a detailed landscape painting; challenging yourself to try new and different subjects.
You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities, to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one-to-one help and guidance from a friendly and encouraging tutor.
You will learn in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, working together with your fellow learners and the tutor.
This course is suitable for a complete beginner but also for those wanting to improve their existing skills in painting.
No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and begin your journey to develop your artistic skills.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PRTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017871How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Next Level
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Everyone has a novel in them?’ This is your chance to get yours down on the page! Even if you don’t have an idea in mind at the moment, you can begin to develop your writing and experiment with different stories and genres until you find something you want to write.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00009232How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Yoga for All
This course will work with a range of yoga postures/asanas: seated, lying, standing and inverted. The sessions are adapted to the needs of the individual and each session will finish with both meditation and a guided relaxation. This course is suitable for everyone.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:West End Neighbourhood Centre (Leicester
Andrewes Street
Leicester
LE3 5PATutor:Nerissa FieldsCourse code:Q00022086How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Fitness and Exercise: Afternoon Yoga for Everybody
The course is suitable for all ages for those who have some knowledge of yoga. The practices will involve a wide range of techniques including posture, breath, meditation, study and reflection. Yoga is a traditional and contemporary class. Each week there is a guided yoga practice where we will work on a variety of practices and techniques including posture, breath and meditation. Learners will gain and understanding and insight into the subject area as well as learning ways to improve their general physical and mental health.
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Dates:Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025Times:1:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline ArthurCourse code:Q00014199How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00