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Learning together with the WEA - Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Adult course guide: Spring/Summer 2020
Adult course guide: Spring/Summer 2020

                                          wea.org.uk
Learning together
with the WEA.

Nottingham City and
Nottinghamshire
Learning together with the WEA - Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Adult course guide: Spring/Summer 2020
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Learn the WEA way.
Your way.
Welcome to the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of
adult education.
At the WEA, we believe all adults should have access to the opportunities
of education, right on their doorstep. With 2,000+ dedicated tutors, 3,000+
active volunteers and supportive members, working across 2,000+ course
venues - we spread our impact nationwide.
Together, we believe in access to adult learning for all.
We believe in lifelong learning for all.
And, we believe adult learning counts towards a better, fairer society for all.
Whether it’s about feeling better equipped with the skills to take on
tomorrow, or it’s simply learning and debating ideas for the joy of it – we’re
here, together, to make good things happen in our communities and to our
society.
All you need to bring is your willingness and excitement to learn.
Learning together with the WEA - Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Adult course guide: Spring/Summer 2020
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Enrolment and Support
How do I enrol?
You can enrol online via our website wea.org.uk
Alternatively you can contact our Support team on 0300 303 3464.
You will need your credit/debit card available as
course fees (where applicable) are taken at the time of
enrolling.
It is really quick and easy to enrol online. You will need to
set up an online account for this which you can do very
                                                                Enrol today
quickly at the time you enrol, via our website which is
safe and secure.                                                wea.org.uk
We recommend you enrol early to avoid disappointment.
Our courses are advertised on our website wea.org.uk.           or 0300 303 3464
More courses are added all through the year so it’s worth
checking regularly.

Can I enrol in person?                               I’d love to do a course but I can’t
Most courses will require you to enrol in            afford it. Can you help?
advance of the course. If there are still places     We want our courses to be within reach of
available on a course this will be shown             all adults, so you may be eligible for financial
in the course information on our website,            support if you are on a low income or receive
or alternatively you can ring and check              income-related benefits. This could include
beforehand. Some courses require you to              help with childcare, travel costs, exam fees,
attend an initial assessment session to ensure       books, costs of field trips and tuition fees
you are enrolling onto the most suitable             under certain circumstances.
course for you, but we’ll make that clear in
the course details if this is the case.              What if I have a disability, learning
                                                     difficulty, health issue or other
Are classes reliant on size?
                                                     support needs?
Yes. If numbers are too low the course may
be cancelled or re-arranged to another time.         If there is anything you think you may need
                                                     support with you can indicate this when you
I have some questions. Who do I ask?                 enrol.
Take a look at our website wea.org.uk or
give us a call on 0300 303 3464.
                                                     Do you choose accessible venues?
                                                     Information on the course venue is available
We offer information and                             in the course details on our website.
advice about:
    Choosing the right course
                                                     I might need help with my maths
    Fees and financial support                       and/or English? Is that ok?
    Learning support                                 If you would like support with English and/or
    Progression                                      maths you can indicate this when you enrol.
    About the WEA
Please visit our website wea.org.uk
to find out more.
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Course Fees and Support
How are courses funded?                                  What does a course cost?
The WEA receives public funding from the                 For students who are required to pay a fee
Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)               for their courses, fees are shown against
for the majority of our courses. This funding            each course or on the page where the course
supplements the fees paid by students and                appears. All students will be asked to provide
sponsors. For most of our courses, this funding          their date of birth at the time they enrol. This
is only available for people who are 19 or over.         information is required by our funders.

Are some courses free?                                   What if I’m new to the UK?
For ESFA funded courses, you are entitled                Students who have not been resident in the
to free tuition if you receive certain benefits,         UK/EU for the last 3 years will be required
as listed below (or if you are dependent on              to complete a Student Eligibility Form and
someone who receives those benefits). You                provide appropriate evidence.
may be asked for evidence of your benefit
status such as a letter from Job Centre Plus.            Can I apply for a loan?
                                                         Yes. There are Advanced Learning Loans
                                                         available for all students aged 19 and
       Job Seekers Allowance
                                                         above studying vocational, technical and
       Employment and Support                            professional qualifications at Level 3 and
       Allowance (ESA - work                             above.
       related)
                                                         Can I cancel my course?
       Universal Credit and earn less
       than £330 per month                               You can cancel a course booking at any time
                                                         by informing the WEA in writing. To find out
       Income Support, Housing                           more about our Course Cancellations policy
       Benefit, Council Tax Reduction                    and Course Refunds policy please visit our
       (not single occupancy discount)                   website wea.org.uk
       or Employment and Support
       Allowance (ESA) support group                     Can I pay by instalment?
       Working Tax Credit                                An option to pay WEA course fees by
                                                         instalments may be available on WEA courses
       Pension Guarantee Credit                          which are 40 hours or more long. Please visit
       Asylum Seeker                                     our website wea.org.uk to find out more
 Please note these may be subject to                     about our Instalments policy.
 change due to funding requirements.

The information in this brochure is correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to
government funding changes.
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About the East
Midlands Region
The WEA was founded in 1903, meaning we’ve been providing
high-quality adult education into the heart of communities
for over 115 years. We offer around 1,000 part time
courses across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire,
Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, and reach
over 5,000 students a year.

There are a wide range of subjects and courses to choose from, you can
gain new skills, gain qualifications or simply learn for the fun of it!

We’re not like most other education providers; as a charity, we deliver
friendly and enjoyable education for all adults whatever their story. We
are located in the heart of communities, delivering our courses on your
doorstep, most of our students travel less than 3 miles to attend a class.

Our approach means our students can learn in a way that suits them,
they can mix and match courses for pleasure or professional life as well
making new friends and improving their wellbeing and confidence.

                                             So, take a look,
                                             enrol, and learn the
                                             WEA way!
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Nottingham City and
Nottinghamshire
Arnold                   Page 06     Lectures, Workshops Pages 15 - 16
                                     and Dayschools

Green Branch        Pages 06 - 07
                                     Nottingham           Pages 17 - 18

Beeston Branch      Pages 07 - 08
                                     Radcliffe on Trent   Page 18 - 19
                                     Branch
Lowdham Branch           Page 09

                                     WEA Women Leading Page 19 - 20
Newark Branch       Pages 09 - 10    Learning Branch

Nottingham          Pages 11 - 15
Branch

  Did you know?
  This brochure is one of a series of three, and
  includes: Chesterfield, Derby and Derbyshire;
  Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland and
  Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
  To find out more contact:
  W. wea.org.uk/eastmidlands
  E. eastmidlands@wea.org.uk
  T. 0115 962 8400
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                    06

Arnold
  Nottinghamshire         T. 0115 962 8400 E. notts@wea.org.uk
  Education Team          39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ
			                       NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Course

Philosophy: How Democracy Works - in Practice                                                £80.00
with Bettina Lange
Thu 16/01/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342498
  The Good Shepherd Social Centre, 3 Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT
Examine, practice and evaluate different forms of democracy, from elections to citizens’
assemblies.

Green Branch
  Nottinghamshire         T. 0115 962 8400 E. notts@wea.org.uk
  Education Team          39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ
			                       NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Course
Science: Introduction to Climate Change with Peter Goodwin                                   £40.00
Mon 13/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342745
 International Community Centre, 61 Mansfield Road, NG1 3FN
What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it? For those with little or no knowledge who
want to know more.

Science: Introduction to Climate Change with Peter Goodwin                                   £40.00
Mon 02/03/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342750
 International Community Centre, 61 Mansfield Road, NG1 3FN
What is it? How did it happen? What can we do about it? For those with little or no knowledge who
want to know more.

Cooking - Practical: Vegan Cookery with Rebecca Derry                                        £96.00
Tue 21/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342473
  Nottingham YMCA, 4 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FG
Low cost plant based cooking for health and well-being. Travel the globe to infuse spice into
British dishes and learn how to preserve discounted or foraged food. Plus practical tips on working
in a commercial kitchen.

Textiles and Fashion: Recycled Textile Crafts with Monazza Aziz £96.00
Tue 21/04/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342402
  Forest Field Advice Centre, 69 Wiverton Road, NG7 6NU
Improve and enhance your creative skills in textile crafts. Gain an awareness of recycling textiles
including patchwork, applique, bag making and working with zips and embellishments.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                    07

Pottery & Ceramics: Mosaics Using Recycled Materials                                        £120.00
with Sophie Robins
Thu 09/01/2020, 10:30 - 15:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342345
  Sophie Robins Mosaics, Unit 6 Hartley House, Hucknall Road, NG5 1FD
The aim of this course is to create beautiful mosaics using recycled and upcycled materials.

Gardening - Practical: Full Permaculture Design Course                                      £364.00
with Paul Paine
Sat 25/01/2020, 09:30 - 16:00, Weeks 14, Ref: C2341977
  Hungerhill Developments Ltd, St Anns Allotments, 121 Ransom Road, NG3 3LH
Explore the basic concepts of permaculture and integrate ecological and design thinking into your
everyday life.

Natural and Social Science: Environmentally friendly products                                £24.00
for body and home with Caroline Hughes
Sat 29/02/2020 and Sat 16/05/2020, 09:30 – 12:30, Weeks 2, Ref: C2342945
  Venue in Nottingham to be confirmed.
Produce lotions and potions for yourself and cleaning products for the home. All green and Vegan.

Philosophy: Green Philosophies with Bettina Lange                                            £15.00
Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342817
  Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL
An introduction of different philosophical approaches to understanding and tackling
environmental issues.

WEA Beeston Branch
  Nottinghamshire         T. 0115 962 8400 E. notts@wea.org.uk
  Education Team          39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ
			                       NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Course
Literature: Plays and Playgoing with Hazel Salisbury                                         £54.00
Tue 14/01/2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342486
  Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street, Bramcote, NG9 3HD
Study plays to be performed this Spring including Frankenstein by Rona Munro and Goldini’s A
Servant of Two Masters.

Creative Writing: Experiments in Creative Writing                                            £88.00
with Deb Tyler-Bennett
Thu 16/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 11, Ref: C2342492
  The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH
Experiment with both poetry and prose in creative writing to develop your writing skills.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                      08

Creative Writing: Creative Writing Workshops                                                   £64.00
with Deb Tyler-Bennett
Thu 23/04/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342681
  The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH
A creative writing course featuring exercises in both poetry and prose. For both beginners and
returning learners.

  No fee remitance available for lectures, workshops and dayschools.

Creative Writing: Creative Writing Taster Day                                                  £20.00
with Deb Tyler-Bennett
Thu 25/6/2020, 10:30 - 15:30, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342684
  The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH
This taster day is open to anyone - current student or someone who feels they’d like to
have a go at creative writing.

Art Practical: Approaches to Drawing with Chris Lewis-Jones                                    £16.00
Sat 01/02/2019, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342793
  Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR
For beginners and those with a bit more experience. Explore different ways to approach drawing.

History: British Folklore, Past and Present: An Introduction                                   £15.00
with Tom Waters
Sat 01/02/2019, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342807
  Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE
An introduction to the rich history of British folklore such as magic, superstition and calendar customs.

Art Practical: Mixed Media Mark Making with Chris Lewis-Jones £16.00
Sat 22/02/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342812
  Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR
For beginners and those with a bit more experience. Explore different ways to make marks.

History: Witchcraft since 1900: Britain and beyond                                             £15.00
with Tom Waters
Sat 29/02/2019, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342808
  Beeston Library, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE
Discover the fascinationg history of witchcraft in modern times from Wicca, hexes and curses to
multi-cultural magic.

Art Practical: Lo-Tec Printmaking with Chris Lewis-Jones                                       £16.00
Sat 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342813
  Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR
For beginners to improvers. including: block printmaking, monotype, monoprint, collagraphs.

Art Practical: Art and Place with Chris Lewis-Jones                                            £16.00
Sat 11/04/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342815
  Beeston Community Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR
For beginners to improvers. Explore how place can - and does - affect creative practice.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                      09

WEA Lowdham Branch
   Janet                   T. 0115 962 8405 E. lowdham.branch@wea.ac.uk
			                        NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available.
			                        Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464.

Course
Science: Great Scientists with John Hudson                                                     £56.00
Tue 14/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342642
  Women’s Institute Hall, 1 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AB
Explore the lives and discoveries of ‘Great Scientists’ in the social, political and cultural context of
their times.

History: Nottinghamshire Castles with James Wright                                             £40.00
Tue 14/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342645
  Women’s Institute Hall, 1 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AB
A archaeological insight into Nottinghamshire Castles including Norman motte and bailey, a royal
fortress and fortified manor houses.

WEA Newark Branch
   Dorothy                 T. 0115 962 8412 E. newark.branch@wea.ac.uk
			                        NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available
			                        Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464.

Course
Psychology for Beginners with Jill Arnold                                                      £48.00
Tue 25/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 4, Ref: C2342755
  Holy Trinity Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU
Come and make sense of some of the confusing ideas about what makes us ‘tick’.

History: Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South with Judith Hedley                                £48.00
Tue 04/02/2020, 14:00 - 15:30, 8 sessions, Ref: C2342774
  Long Bennington Village Hall, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, NG23 5DJ
Study Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel North and South both as literature and as social history.

Literature: Books and Crooks with John Florance                                                £48.00
Thu 30/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342658
  Newark Conservative Association, 29A London Road, Newark, NG24 1TN
Deepen your enjoyment and understanding of mystery fiction by exploring its history, qualities and
practitioners.

Art - Practical: Drawing and Painting with Margot Shores                                       £72.00
Thu 16/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342650
  Newark Northern Bowls Club, Sherwood Avenue Park, Newark, NG24 1QF
Develop the many possibilities of drawing and painting using observation and imagination. For
beginners and those with a little more experience.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                10

Art - Practical: Drawing and Painting with Margot Shores                                 £72.00
Thu 23/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342651
  Newark Northern Bowls Club, Sherwood Avenue Park, Newark, NG24 1QF
Develop the many possibilities of drawing and painting using imagination and observation,
providing a base for future artwork.

Photography: Introduction to Digital Photography                                         £60.00
with Derek Turner
Fri 28/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342555
   Holy Trinity Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU
An introduction to using, controlling and manipulating digital cameras. Both technical skills and
creating great photos will be covered.

Photography: Continuing with Digital Photography                                         £60.00
with Derek Turner
Fri 24/04/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342660
   Holy Trinity Community Centre, Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU
For those with a basic understanding of a camera this course ventures further into manual control
and use to enhance results.

                                                Our courses are free to
                                                eligible students, see
                                                page 3 for more details.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                   11

WEA Nottingham Branch
  Nottinghamshire        T. 0115 962 8400 E. notts@wea.org.uk
  Education Team         39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ
			                      NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Course
Art - Practical: Exploring Art: Exploring Drawing                                           £60.00
with Chris Lewis-Jones
Mon 13/01/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342553
 Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches to drawing and mark
making.

Art - Practical: Exploring Art: Exploring Painting                                          £60.00
with Chris Lewis-Jones
Mon 24/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342648
 Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches to painting and mark
making.

Art - Practical: Exploring Art: Exploring Context                                           £60.00
with Chris Lewis-Jones
Mon 11/05/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342649
 Nottingham Writers’ Studio, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH
Explore drawing in its widest sense, from spontaneous scribble to linear perspective, and
everything in between!

Film & Media: British Films and Directors with David Leicester                              £56.00
Mon 20/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342731
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Study the British films of Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell, David Lean and contemporary female
directors.

Music Appreciation: Concerts in depth - with Mike Wheeler                                    £60.00
Mon 13/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342463
 City Mission, 22 Lower Parliament Street, NG1 3DA
Explore music due to be performed at the Royal Concert Hall and other Nottingham venues, with
a view to enhancing enjoyment and understanding of the live performance.

Music Appreciation: American Music - Traditions                                             £60.00
and Innovations with Mike Wheeler
Mon 13/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342464
 City Mission, 22 Lower Parliament Street, NG1 3DA
With European, African, Jewish, Native and Pacific roots, American music is astonishingly varied in
character.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                  12

Music Appreciation: ‘From the New World’:                                                   £56.00
European Composers in America with Mike Wheeler
Mon 20/04/2020, 10:15 - 12:15, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342491
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore the work of European composers who either settled in the USA or spent significant periods
of time there, such as Dvořák, Rachmaninov and Britten.

Foreign Languages: Spanish Improvers with June Smith                                        £72.00
Mon 20/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342465
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
A further introduction to Spanish grammar, expressions and phrases, useful in everyday and
holiday situations.

Philosophy: The Language Philosophers Use:                                                  £54.00
The Basics with Bettina Lange
Mon 24/02/2020, 18:45 - 21:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342497
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore key terms used in Philosophy such as logic, ethics, political philosophy, the theory of
knowledge, and metaphysics.

Philosophy: What We Can Know with Bettina Lange                                             £54.00
Mon 11/05/2020, 18:45 - 21:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342551
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore key philosophical debates about what we can know. Practice and refine your thinking and
debating skills.

Literature: What the Dickens? with John Florance                                            £48.00
Tue 28/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342495
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore the works of Dickens to enrich your understanding of this fascinating novelist.

Literature: An Exploration of Orwell’s Essays with John Florance £40.00
Tue 21/04/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342496
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
George Orwell’s essays cover an extraordinary variety of subjects and provide a unique insight into
the state of society at the time he was writing.

History: The Mutating Virus of Antisemitism from                                            £72.00
Ancient Template to Holocaust Denial with David Halliwell
Tue 04/02/2020, 10:30 - 12:45, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342549
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Study the mutating virus of antisemitism from ancient template to contemporary Holocaust
Denial and antisemitism accusations within the Labour Party.

Art - Practical: Art School Drawing and Painting                                            £64.00
with Jeannie Clark
Tue 21/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342516
  St Pauls Church Hall, Church Drive, Daybrook, NG5 6JD
Using mixed media, paint, charcoal and chalk pastel we will explore still life subjects.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                 13

Creative Writing: Catching and Keeping your Readers’                                      £90.00
Interest with Nikki England
Tue 14/01/2020, 13:00 - 15:15, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342493
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Examine a range of creative writing ideas, techniques, styles and exercises and experiment with
ways to catch and keep your readers’ interest.

Creative Writing: Writing to a Theme with Nikki England                                   £90.00
Tue 21/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:15, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342494
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore the art of poetry, fiction and memoir writing - examine creative ideas, techniques, styles
and exercises. Experiment with writing to a particular theme.

Archaeology: English Mediaeval Castles:                                                   £63.00
An Archaeological Approach with James Wright
Tue 21/01/2020, 13:15 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342488
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
A look at the archaeology and architecture of English mediaeval castles and great houses.

Literature: Food and Fiction Revisited with Judith Hedley                                 £54.00
Wed 29/01/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342489
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore food history from medieval to late Victorian times, as mirrored in the work of great writers.

History: British Social History Since 1700 with Tom Waters                                £56.00
Wed 5/02/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342656
Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Study how modern Britain was created by exploring key trends such as religion, population
growth, urbanisation, democracy, public health.

Literature: Women and Language: A Feminist Perspective                                    £54.00
with Roberta Dewa
Wed 22/04/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342653
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore how language defines and constructs women. How can it enable women to take charge of
the language used of them, and by them?

Art - Practical: Chinese Brush Painting with Peter Millward                               £72.00
Wed 15/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342500
 Nottingham Society Of Artists, 71 Friar Lane, NG1 6DH
Try your hand at Chinese Brush Painting in both the traditional and contemporary style.

Art - Practical: Chinese Brush Painting with Peter Millward                               £72.00
Wed 22/04/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342829
 Nottingham Society Of Artists, 71 Friar Lane, NG1 6DH
Try your hand at Chinese Brush Painting in both the traditional and contemporary style.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                 14

Art - Appreciation: Women, Art and Society with Jeannie Clark                              £24.00
Wed 29/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, Weeks 3, Ref: C2342680
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore the Old Masters of the 19th, 20th and 21st century, such as Van Gogh, Manet, Mary
Cassett and others from a feminist perspective.

Music Appreciation: Exploring Opera with Christine Shaw                                  £80.00
Wed 15/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342748
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
We will explore a variety of operas, from the popular to the unfamiliar.

History: British Battles and Battlefields with Mark Barnard                                £56.00
Wed 22/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342517
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Examine why conflict and compromise have been recurring historical themes by examining ten key
battles.

History: History of Wales: Part I with Mark Barnard                                        £56.00
Wed 22/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342550
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Why was there never a permanent kingdom of Wales? How did local rulers and foreign invaders
shape its history?

Literature: Spring into Theatre with Di Richards                                           £48.00
Wed 1/04/2020, 18:00 - 20:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342466
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
See interesting theatre locally and further afield if wished. Challenge ourselves with debate and
discussion.

Art - Practical: Watercolour Painting with Peter Millward                                  £72.00
Thu 16/01/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342501
  St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND
Watercolour painting for beginners and improvers. Bring whatever equipment you have to first
session.

Art - Practical: Watercolour Painting with Peter Millward                                  £72.00
Thu 16/04/2020, 13:30 - 15:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342839
  St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND
For beginners and those with more experience. Bring whatever equipment you have to the first session.

History: Going to America: European Settlement                                             £63.00
of the New World 1490-1750 with Richard Smith
Thu 16/01/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342502
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Study the European settlement of ‘The New World’ from 1490 to 1750 as the 400th anniversary of
the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers approaches.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                   15

Fitness & Exercise: Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing                                        £48.00
with Patricia Anderson
Thu 06/02/2020, 13:15 - 15:15, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342499
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Health Tai Chi is designed to help you manage your health which could prevent and relieve many
common chronic disease symptoms.

Personal Development: Using Language Effectively in                                         £56.00
Everyday Life with Chris Ring
Fri 24/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342739
   Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Appreciate how expertly you already use language, understand the processes involved, and
communicate more effectively in a wide variety of situations.

Literature: Much Ado about Shakespeare with Hazel Salisbury                                 £72.00
Fri 10/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:30, Weeks 9, Ref: C2342487
   Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Richard III,the themes of self-promoting, power-grabbing megalomania are as relevant today as
they have ever been.

Lectures, workshops and dayschools
  Nottinghamshire        T. 0115 962 8400 E. notts@wea.org.uk
  Education Team         39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ
			                      NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

No fee remitance available for lectures ,workshops and dayschools.
Course
History: Alfred The Great - Who was he? with Mark Barnard                                   £15.00
Thu 16/04/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342749
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Overcoming many personal and political problems Alfred is the only English monarch to be known
as ‘The Great’. Or have his achievements been significantly exaggerated?

History: Exploring Bygone Nottingham: Down The Marshes                                      £25.00
with Christopher Weir
Thu 21/05/2020, 18:00 - 20:00, Weeks 3, Ref: C2342698
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Study the vanished world of lodgings houses, framework knitters, public houses and lively shops
that occupied the Narrow Marsh and Broad Marsh area of Nottingham. Two Thursday evening
workshops 21 & 28 May plus a guided walk - Saturday 30 May 10am - 12noon.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                 16

Literature: And Before Shakespeare - The Miracle Plays                                    £25.00
with Hazel Salisbury
Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 -16:30, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342514
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
The first mystery play will be a retelling of a bible story in the contemporary mediaeval world, the
second, an allegory, meant to teach moral values, but often giving the devil some of the best lines.

Literature: And Before Shakespeare -                                                      £25.00
Gammer Gurton’s Needle with Hazel Salisbury
Sat 18/07/2020, 10:00 - 16:30, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342515
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore drama of the English late mediaeval period. Gammer Gurton’s Needle, is possibly the
earliest English farce that presents an every-day story of country folk.

History: Despicable, unlucky or a scapegoat?                                              £15.00
‘Bad’ King John 1199-1216 with Mark Barnard
Sat 01/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342700
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
John is usually portrayed as a despicable tyrant whose behaviour brought about Magna Carta.
But was he really so bad as posterity suggests or more a victim of circumstance?

History: Battle of Culloden 1746 - The End of a Dream?                                    £15.00
with Mark Barnard
Sat 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342701
  Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Was Prince Charlie’s fate sealed before he retreated from Derby? And why does he continue to
attract attention?

Personal Development: Women and Language:                                                 £15.00
A Feminist Perspective with Roberta Dewa
Sat 08/02/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342554
  Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL
How does language define and construct women? How can women take charge of the language
used by and of them?

Architecture: Looking Up! Nottingham Architects                                           £15.00
and Buildings with Chris Weir
Sat 21/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342770
  Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL
Discover the styles and characteristics of Nottingham architects and the legacy of buildings within
the city.

Philosophy: Green Philosophies with Bettina Lange                                         £15.00
Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342817
  Bromley House Library, 3 Angel Row, NG1 6HL
An introduction of different philosophical approaches to understanding and tackling
environmental issues.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                    17

Nottingham
  Nottinghamshire         T. 0115 962 8400 E. notts@wea.org.uk
  Education Team          39 Mapperley Road, Nottingham NG3 5AQ
			                       NB: The Nottingham team are available between 9:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.

Course
Professional Development: Cash from Cake:                                                   £120.00
How does baking become a business? with Coral Campbell
Tue 07/01/2020, 10:00 - 15:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342686
  The Sherwood Cookery Workshop, 621 Mansfield Road, NG5 2FX
Good business planning will help you gain confidence and financial independence.

Textiles and Fashion: Dressmaking Free-hand                                                  £96.00
Cutting Techniques - (Beginners) with Monazza Aziz
Tue 07/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342399
  Forest Field Advice Centre, 69 Wiverton Road, NG7 6NU
For beginners wishing to make dresses and familiarise themselves with a sewing machine.

Craft: Sewing Workshop for Beginners with Nabila Sajid                                      £120.00
Tue 07/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:30, Weeks 12, Ref: C2342349
  Sneinton Hermitage Community Centre, Sneinton Boulevard, NG2 4FD
Learn how to sew clothes to fit perfectly.

Craft: Basic Sewing Skills with Monazza Aziz                                                 £96.00
Wed 08/01/2020, 10:00 - 14:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342400
 The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road, NG7 5GZ
Learn basic sewing skills to include patch pockets, neck lines and working with zips.

Cooking - Practical: Themed Novelty Cakes with Anna Turner                                   £60.00
Tue 14/01/2020, 18:30 - 21:30, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342405
  The Sherwood Textile Workshop, 581A Mansfield Road, NG5 2JN
Use a variety of methods and materials to produce animal toppers for novelty cakes.

Cooking - Practical: Celebration Cake Lace, Frills &                                        £120.00
Flowers with Anna Turner
Wed 15/01/2020, 18:30 - 21:30, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342406
 The Sherwood Textile Workshop, 581A Mansfield Road, NG5 2JN
Use a variety of methods and materials to produce a finished decorated cake for every occasion.
Celebrate in style!

History: Hand Embroidery Vintage Patterns                                                   £120.00
with Rebecca Spear
Tue 25/02/2020, 10:00 - 15:00, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342460
  The Sherwood Cookery Workshop, 621 Mansfield Road, NG5 2FX
Work with vintage embroidery transfers, choose from a large selection or design your own.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                   18

Cooking - Practical: Cake Decoration Basket of Flowers                                      £60.00
with Anna Turner
Tue 19/05/2020, 18:30 - 21:30, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342410
  The Sherwood Textile Workshop, 581A Mansfield Road, NG5 2JN
Use a variety of methods and materials to produce a finished decorated cake. Turn cake
decoration into ‘Basket of Flowers’.

WEA Radcliffe on Trent Branch
  Philippa               T. 0115 962 8428       E. radcliffeontrent.branch@wea.ac.uk
			                      NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available.
			                      Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464.

Course
Art - Appreciation: Joseph Wright and the Enlightenment                                     £64.00
in the Midlands with Bob Moulder
Mon 13/01/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342752
 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB
Joseph Wright was one of the leading artists of the 18th century, and his paintings encapsulate
the age of the Enlightenment of which his home town, Derby, was an important centre.

Literature: Revisiting the Brontës with Judith Hedley                                       £40.00
Tue 21/04/2020, 19:00 - 21:00, Weeks 5, Ref: C2342765
  The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB
Whether you are a confirmed Brontë fan, or just wonder what all the fuss is about come and revisit
this fascinating family.

History: The Evolution of the State of Israel:                                              £56.00
Enemies and Neighbours with David Halliwell
Wed 22/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342735
 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB
Exploring the continuing conflict between Israel and the Arabs: from Nasser to Netanyahu
1973-2011.

Nature, Ecology & Permaculture: Get into Birdwatching                                       £15.00
with Chris Hall
Wed 13/05/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342734
 The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB
A short talk in The Grange followed by a gentle stroll to share the enjoyment of birds and nature.
Discover our ‘local patch’, and identify the birds, which use the different habitats.
No fee waiver for this day school.
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                                    19

Science: Great Scientists and their Discoveries                                              £56.00
with John Hudson
Thu 23/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 7, Ref: C2342737
The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB
Explore the lives and discoveries of ‘Great Scientists’ with special reference to the discrimination
faced by women in science.

History: Voyage of The Pilgrim Fathers with Richard Smith                                    £15.00
Sat 28/03/2020, 10:00 - 13:00, Weeks 1, Ref: C2342733
  The Grange Community Centre, Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 2FB
Learn about the Mayflower voyage of 1620 and some of those who sailed as the 400th anniversary
of the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers approaches.
No fee waiver for this day school.

WEA Women Leading Learning Branch
   Jill                   T. 0115 671 0427       E. womenleadinglearning@wea.ac.uk
			                       NB: Contacts listed are volunteers and therefore are not always available.
			                       Enquiries can also be made via the WEA Support Services Team on 0300 303 3464.

Course
Psychology: Women & Psychology for Beginners                                                 £64.00
with Jill Arnold
Mon 27/01/2020, 17:30 - 19:30, Weeks 8, Ref: C2342764
 Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP
This women-only course offers insights from recent psychology, to help make sense of the many
confusing ideas about women.

Singing: Women’s Voices: Singing with Lorna Poole                                            £72.00
Tue 07/01/2020, 10:30 - 12:00, Weeks 12, Ref: C2342503
  Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP
Come and have fun singing empowering songs, whilst also building your confidence and receiving
professional vocal tuition!

Photography: Women and Photography with Jill Arnold                                          80.00
Wed 22/01/2020, 10:00 - 12:00, Weeks 10, Ref: C2342761
 Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP
Do women ‘see’ the world differently from men? We will explore how women have used
photography and how they have been portrayed.

Literature: Women and Language: A Feminist Perspective                                       £54.00
with Roberta Dewa
Wed 22/04/2020, 10:15 - 12:30, Weeks 6, Ref: C2342653
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore how language defines and constructs women. How can it enable women to take charge of
the language used of them, and by them?
Enrol online at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464                                            20

Art - Appreciation: Women, Art and Society with Jeannie Clark                         £24.00
Wed 29/04/2020, 13:00 - 15:00, Weeks 3, Ref: C2342680
 Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ
Explore the Old Masters of the 19th, 20th and 21st century, such as Van Gogh, Manet, Mary
Cassett and others from a feminist perspective.

Personal Development: Mapping Nottingham for                                          £24.00
Women - Reclaiming the City with Jill Arnold
Sat 07/03/2020, 10:00 - 16:00, Weeks 2, Ref: C2342758
  Nottingham Womens Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, NG1 5LP
Find and use the many ‘women/family friendly’ resources, hidden gems and places for
recreation in the city.

History: Memories: Remembering the Past with Panya Banjoko                            £24.00
Sat 01/02/2020, 11:00 - 14:00, Weeks 2, Ref: C2342646
  Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB

History: Reminiscing: Using Objects to Remember                                       £24.00
the Past with Panya Banjoko
Sat 07/03/2020, 11:00 - 14:00, Weeks 2, Ref: C2342647
  Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB

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