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Art Appreciation: The Art of Stanley Spencer
This five week course will explore the richness and diversity of the English painter, Stanley Spencer. We will discover both well-known and less well-known works of his, which span his career as an artist. All of the paintings examined will be provided on Canvas for you to assess.
The course will explore Spencer's context and how he relates to contemporary art movements in Britain and Europe. You will be encouraged to participate fully in the analysis of his canvases, and to seek out other works which you think will enrich our discussions.
The course will be an opportunity to discover Spencer for the first time or to rediscover him, and to evaluate his importance to the English tradition.
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Dates:Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017938How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Appreciation: The Thames in Art
The Thames, its bridges, embankments, and the monuments standing alongside it, are world-renowned symbols of London. Over the centuries, artists have represented the river from many different viewpoints, for all sorts of occasions, and in a variety of artistic styles. From De Jongh and Canaletto to Turner and Monet, the Thames has been represented many. As we retrace their steps, we will study the sights and events they depicted. From the Thames Estuary to Cookham, we will see sights of mayoral processions, regattas, busy tugboats and Thames barge, highlight the river’s many functions. As we study these works of art – some well-known and other rarely ever seen – we will discuss the river's artistic and historical significance.
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Dates:Sat 18/01/2025 -
Sat 18/01/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019168How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
Creative Writing: Nothing Rhymes with Orange - Writing in Rhyme
This course will explore how to produce poems which rhyme. In the twentieth century, particularly post-war, vers libre and syllabic verse have proliferated, yet poets persist in writing rhymed and rhythmical poetry.
During these five weeks, we will examine how modern poets deploy rhyme and integrate it into the rhythms of ordinary speech and a demotic vocabulary.
Each session will be a workshop, which examines and puts into practice your own experiments in rhyme, allowing you to develop first drafts and then finished versions of at least three new poems.
The workshops will be mutually supportive at all times, supportive and inspirational.
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Dates:Sat 18/01/2025 -
Sat 15/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017942How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £37.00
Textiles and Fashion: Fashion and textiles for employability
Discover the amazing skills in sewing technique . This course will help to develop your craft in measure and marking and creating your own pattern. You will learn digital skills by creating poster and social media . Whether you have studied basic or intermediate sewing before, you will find value in this sewing course by making your own garment made to measure . By the end you will be sew different types of pin tucks and darts the course, you can use these skills to open your own business or work for organisation . Start your own sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:Sat 18/01/2025 -
Sat 17/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00020793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £138.75
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Philosophy : Consciousness human and animal
People often say that their dog or cat knows something or has learnt something or is aware of people’s emotions or intentions. So people attribute some kind of conscious thought to other species. Scientists also increasingly attribute consciousness to non-human animals – octopuses for example. Are we justified in this or are these unjustified projections of human qualities onto other species ? and what do we mean by consciousness ? This course introduces students to different meanings of 'consciousness', with the help of influential philosophical theories and evidence form science, and to enable them to evaluate to what extent (non-human) animals are conscious.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Bettina LangeCourse code:Q00020740How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£66.60
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3)
Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations.
Functional Skills entry 3 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults.
Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Times:1:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:20 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tabitha AllsopCourse code:Q00020001How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Level 1)
Develop confidence to write complex texts in English. This ESOL course teaches you how to write more clearly and use grammar correctly. Learn how to improve your writing skills in English and get the most out of living in the UK.
This ESOL level 1 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. Understand how to write well-structured texts and use sophisticated vocabulary.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Thu 26/06/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:36 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Emma BrodaCourse code:Q00020047How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £225.00
Beginners Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Skills
This Beginners Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets course will teach you how to enter, edit and delete data in spreadsheet cells. Use formulas to automatically do calculations and save time. Format, sort and filter data and create a chart.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark TurkCourse code:Q00020712How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 12/05/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Paula HellalCourse code:Q00016011How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Beginners Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Skills
This Beginners Microsoft Word and PowerPoint course will teach you how to create attractive presentations that you can use in the workplace to present to colleagues or for personal use for create a slide show for family or friends.
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark TurkCourse code:Q00020710How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40