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Art Appreciation: The Destruction of Art by artists, institutions, and conflicts
This course explores the destruction of art which has been going on for centuries whether through natural disasters, censorship, political ideology, war, and conflicts. Artists have been destroying their work out of jealousy or frustration to save their reputations or their legacies for generations. Contemporary artists even destroy art as part of their artistic practices, installations, or performances. Whilst activists are prepared to vandalise artworks to get their voices heard on issues they are passionate about. And governments waging wars deliberate target artworks to destroy the enemy’s culture. Are artworks destined to be destroyed whether through practice, protest, or conflict?
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Dates:Sun 08/12/2024 -
Sun 08/12/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jolanta JagielloCourse code:Q00017293How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Craft: DIY Festive Wrapping Paper Designs
In this creative workshop, you will design unique, personalised wrapping paper using printmaking techniques with stencils. We’ll start by exploring festive motifs—like snowflakes, holly, ornaments, and stars—you will be guided to create repeating patterns that bring holiday cheer. Using vibrant seasonal colours such as reds, greens, golds, and silvers, you will learn to layer and arrange their chosen stencils to achieve bold, eye-catching designs. This hands-on experience not only teaches the basics of printmaking but also encourages personal expression, resulting in wrapping paper that adds a special, handmade touch to holiday gifts. Perfect for anyone looking to add festive flair to their presents!
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Dates:Mon 09/12/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00019875How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Plain to Fabulous Christmas Baubles
Take time out of your busy schedule and join us to stretch your imagination and transform plain Christmas bauble into fabulous designs.They will look so impressive on your Christmas tree or Christmas wreath with the added satisfaction that you made them yourself
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Dates:Mon 09/12/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019885How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Watercolour Christmas Cards
On this short course we will create nature inspired Christmas cards using watercolours.
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Dates:Mon 09/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00019862How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: Caravaggio, the Caravaggisti, and Baroque Art
Caravaggio’s life was as intense and significant as it was short. By the time of his untimely death at 38 years old, in 1610, he had ushered in a new aesthetic in painting, and was quickly followed by many, all over Europe. In this session, you will learn about the life and art of Caravaggio. You will also learn about Baroque art and its main features. To do so, we will not only study the works painted by Caravaggio, we will also study his followers’ works. The Italians Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi, the Naples-based Spaniard Ribera, the Flemish Rubens, the Dutch Rembrandt, and the French Georges de la Tour are some of the most famous painters influenced by Caravaggio.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00019198How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £11.10
Humanities: Trig point Charlie (a light hearted look at why we have concrete blocks on hill tops)
This talk is of particular interest to people who have come across Trig Points on their walks and are curious to find out more about how they came to be there. We will cover some of the quirky stories relating to early map-making and then explore some even more quirky stories about the way that triangulation was introduced to Britain.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Alastair ClarkCourse code:Q00019849How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Literature: Gawain and the Green Knight, the family-friendly version
Join us on this interesting online taster, where we will look at Christmas food through the ages, the traditions that lie behind it, and how it has changed, along with a few recipes that you may (or may not) want to try. This short session is an extract from the 10-week "Cookery through the Ages" course which will run in 2024.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jane WilliamsCourse code:Q00019859How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Craft: Winter Wonderland Watercolours
In this engaging workshop, participants will explore watercolour techniques to bring serene, snowy landscapes, festive wreaths, and charming winter scenes to life. Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn essential ̨Íåswag like blending colours for soft, atmospheric effects and layering to add depth and texture, capturing the cozy feel of the holiday season. We’ll focus on selecting colours that evoke a festive mood—cool blues and whites for frosty scenes or rich greens and reds for holiday wreaths. By the end, you will have a completed piece, whether a tranquil landscape or a vibrant wreath, perfect for seasonal decor or holiday cards.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00019878How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
Supporting Children & Teens with ADHD
Do you regularly interact with young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? If so, studying ADHD courses could help you greatly improve the support you offer them.
This equality & diversity course is especially useful for parents and carers. You will understand the ADHD brain and the difficulties faced by children and teens with ADHD.
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Dates:Tue 10/12/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:5:00pm - 7:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Natasha AbramsCourse code:Q00018579How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
Craft: Christmas stars with string
Christmas is here but if you don’t have room for a tree or you just want new decoration for the year try your hand at a beautiful 12 inch star created out of wooden skewers and string, Paint and then sprinkled with glitter or snow and add beautiful mini lights to make it sparkle.
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Dates:Wed 11/12/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00019886How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40