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  1. Plump and Glow facial: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Interested in anti-ageing facials but don’t know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction? Learn about your skin type, the benefits of facial massage as well as basic facial techniques to use on yourself and your friends and family!
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  2. Tuesday talks: Emily Kam Kngwarray
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Arjmand Aziz
    In July 2025 a major solo exhibition of Emily Kam Kngwarray, considered to be one of Australia’s greatest artists, will be held at Tate Modern. This course aims to introduce British audiences to the oeuvre of this remarkable artist.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  3. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Chair massage: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Learn a simple, safe and effective chair-based massage that will de-stress and relax you. This introductory routine includes shiatsu techniques and massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and back. On-Site massage is performed through clothes and is suitable for working on a chair at home.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  5. Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  6. Art in England transformed: the court of Charles I
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    The art collection of King Charles I (1600-1649) was magnificent and hugely influential. Explore the artists, craftsmen, agents and connoisseurs who shaped one of the most important European art collections and learn about how objects and artists from across Europe made their way to London.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  7. Master drawings from Leonardo to Degas: experiment and expression
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Explore the significant role of drawing in shaping art and how artists have used different drawing techniques for creative expression.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  8. Public speaking (online)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    Whatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Edvard Munch: beyond the Scream
    Course start date:  Fri 4 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This session on Edvard Munch aims to give a fuller picture of the Norwegian artist’s creative legacy. To do so we will shed light on lesser-known works and aspects of his career. Munch’s art will appear immensely personal, and biographical, but also deeply connected to the cultural context in fin-de-siecle Europe.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  10. French 3 upper: an insider's guide to France
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    From Lille, Lyon, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux, to Nantes, we will learn what makes each of these places unique, and how you can prepare your visit .



    A compact workshop, full of tips and useful vocabulary, covering everything you need to know, from aspects of history and culture, to local specialties, hidden gems, short itineraries and so much more!
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  11. Narration for podcast and documentary (intensive)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Spencer
    A fun and intensive workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice!
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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  12. Indian Women and the Raj
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  T Hussain
    Why does gender history matter and what can it tell us about the history of British colonialism and India? Join this six-week course to explore the representations and reality of Indian women’s lives during the British colonial era.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  13. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  14. Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  15. Chinese: fan writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Zhonghan Lin
    Explore the enchanting world of Chinese fan writing in our workshop! Delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture as we unravel the history and significance of this ancient art form. Discover the profound cultural significance behind each stroke, and unleash your creativity on the canvas of tradition.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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