Courses For Topic: Arts & Crafts
Mixed Media - L580c
The course will enable learners to learn about, discuss & create various types of art and increase their knowledge within each art discipline. The areas covered in the course will be drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpting, textiles, collaging, and a combination of each in order to exhaust experimentation with different...(Read more - Mixed Media - L580c)
Thu, Jun 10, 2021 to Thu, Jul 29 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Introduction to Sewing LW T3
This is a short, fun 6 week course for learners who have a sewing machine and would like to build up a portfolio of essential sewing skills. You will learn how to make samples of fundamental dressmaking skills before embarking on a project and build a technical file to evidence...(Read more - Introduction to Sewing LW T3)
Mon, Jun 14, 2021 to Mon, Jul 19 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Ymca Lawnswood
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
It's Sew Easy - L563c
This is a short, fun online 6 week course for learners who have a sewing machine and would like to build up a portfolio of essential sewing skills. You will learn how to make samples of fundamental dressmaking skills before embarking on a project and build a technical file to...(Read more - It's Sew Easy - L563c)
Tue, Jun 08, 2021 to Tue, Jul 27 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Colour in Focus - L579c
A series of 5 sessions, each exploring a specific colour. Each session will explore the history and origins of the colour, its emotional and cultural value and include a discussion within the group about personal associations. The colour will then be applied and "played with" using varied techniques and in...(Read more - Colour in Focus - L579c)
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 to Fri, Jul 16 2021
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Easy Art from Around the World - L582c
This course is ideal for beginners but all levels welcome. You will learn how to make art inspired by colours, patterns and pictures from around the world using a range of materials that you have around your home.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021 to Fri, Jul 30 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Watercolour Portraits
A six week course to learn to paint portraits in watercolour - each week you will build on your skills and the course will cover monochrome, colour meeting, proportions, skin tone, likeness and negative space. This course is suitable for those wishing to learn about painting in watercolour and those...(Read more - Watercolour Portraits)
Wed, Jun 23, 2021 to Wed, Jul 21 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Developing Drawing
A six week drawing course to develop your drawing skills using watercolour pencils.Suitable for beginners and those who wish to develop their skills.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Further Woodwork HT6
For learners who have successfully completed the Basic Woodwork course and who want to take their skills further by using more advanced techniques and using different hand and powered tools safely For your final project, choose between making:- - a bedside cabinet - a tool box Students are encouraged to...(Read more - Further Woodwork HT6)
Mon, Jun 07, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
Basic Woodwork (Wednesday) HT6
For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Wednesday) HT6)
Wed, Jun 09, 2021 to Wed, Jun 30 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
Basic Woodwork (Friday) HT6
For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Friday) HT6)
Fri, Jun 11, 2021 to Fri, Jul 02 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
Basket Weaving HT6
A beginner's course into the traditional craft of willow basket making. During this course learners will become familiar with the language, techniques and tools used in basketry to make their own round basket. Upon completing this course, you can receive information and guidance as to where to progress and develop...(Read more - Basket Weaving HT6)
Tue, Jul 27, 2021 to Wed, Jul 28 2021
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
(7 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
HPS Introduction to Willow
This course is only for attendees of Hyde Park Source. An introductory course into the craft of willow weaving. Learners will be taught how to prepare the materials, demonstrate safe tool use, vocabulary specific to this craft and a variety of weaving techniques to enable them to make a small...(Read more - HPS Introduction to Willow)
Mon, Jun 21, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Left Bank Leeds
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
GCGR Tracing Your Ancestors
Learn techniques for tracing your ancestors and update your tree. Suitable for those who are ready to make an online tree or those who have a tree but would like to learn more. This course takes place online on Google Classroom.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
1:30 PM to 4:45 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Recovery in Body Mind
This course addresses the specific needs of our client group, aiming to help learners in recovery and with experience of addiction gain an understanding of the physical consequences of using various drugs and alcohol both in the short and long term. This course will focus on the mind-body connection and...(Read more - Recovery in Body Mind)
Mon, Jun 14, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind
Iyengar Yoga for All - L801c
This course is for beginners and intermediate students to learn and improve practice of postures.
Mon, Jun 07, 2021 to Mon, Jul 26 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
French for Holiday - L468c
This short 3 week course will support you to learn basic greetings in French and basic French words and phrases to help you to introduce yourself and converse with others. You will learn more about France and places of interest to visit.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021 to Fri, Jul 30 2021
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
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