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  1. Study day: Modern art and colour – from post-impressionism to fauvism
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rachel Sanders
    Explore the experimental use of colour and form in the late nineteenth century post-Impressionists and Symbolists paintings, and study its impact on the Fauve artists, with focus on Matisse.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  2. A Day with T.S. Eliot
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Suzannah V. Evans, Phyllis Richardson
    Come and explore the Nobel Prize-winning poet, T. S. Eliot, in a stimulating group context where our focus will be on immersing ourselves in the language and contexts of his striking poetry.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  3. The Amaravati stupa: an ancient, colonial and contemporary history
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Arjmand Aziz
    Examine the history, architecture, aesthetics and religious significance of the Amaravati stupa. Admire parts of it during the visit at the British Museum.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  4. French 3: focus on listening and speaking
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    This skills-based course is for intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken French in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of French pronunciation to give you a better idea of how French is spoken.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  5. Dante's Divine Comedy: an introduction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francesco Bucciol
    The Divine Comedy is an imaginary journey through the three realms of the afterlife, a fascinating compendium of life in 14th century Italy. Dante's ability to depict humanity in all its aspects is timelss and has fascinated readers ever since.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. Chi Kung for balance and relaxation
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 16 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Heike Clarke
    Would you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?



    At this workshop we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. We will slow down and connect to stillness, become more grounded, centred and relaxed, get a better energy flow and become more aware of ourselves, others and our surroundings. We will also do some standing and sitting meditation.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  7. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  8. Ancient Greek drama
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Have a taste of exploring the ancient Athenian stage, and how they still speak to us about the challenges we face today.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  9. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  10. French 4/5: Expressions familières et argotiques
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stefano D’Egidio
    Vous regardez des films français, écoutez de la musique française, rencontrez de jeunes français et vous n’y pigez rien… pardon, n’y comprenez rien ! Démystifiez les expressions argotiques et familières et développez votre compréhension de la langue française et de sa culture.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  11. Introduction to the Wallace Collection
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Julie Barlow
    Each week, we'll explore a different aspect of the Wallace Collection looking at its fine and decorative art objects, including paintings, furniture, porcelain and even arms and armour.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  12. Understanding the different political systems of the UK
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ian McGarvie
    Want to understand how the different political systems across the United Kingdom works? Join our tutor Ian McGarvie to explore!
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  13. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  14. Sketching at the V&A
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Amanda Bracken
    Exploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from a fascinating range of objects and artifacts in The Victoria and Albert Museum.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  15. An introduction to Japanese anime: history, genres and authors
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 22 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cristina Massaccesi
    What is anime? What are the artistic and narrative features that make these films so instantly recognizable? This one-day film course will provide an overview of the history of Japanese animation cinema, its inextricable links with manga and its multi-faceted and varied productions that range from children’s films to genres such as cyberpunk and yaoi. During the course, we will watch and discuss clips from a variety of production companies and directors, such as Miyazaki Hayao, Mushi Pro and Kon Satoshi.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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