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  1. Self defence and personal safety for women
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 16 Nov 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carla Drayton
    Explore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
  2. Introduction to Python
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 20 Nov 2024 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Kathryn Coldham
    Want to learn more about how computers work or what computer programmers do? Get started in computer programming using the popular and easy-to-use computer programming language Python.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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    97% of 100
  3. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
  4. Introduction to watercolour painting
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rebecca Allen
    Gain a grounding in the rich possibilities available when working with watercolour paint. Through a series of practical studies, you will investigate the potential of this versatile medium.
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00
  5. Create a website using Canva
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 4 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    This is a new course In the Business and Technology department, and we are currently developing the course outline. Please check back soon.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
  6. Adobe Illustrator: stage 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 22 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gita Hahn
    Explore basic design and illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator – the key high-end graphics software used to create logos and icons. Discover what you can achieve using paths, pens, colour, and type as you learn about infographics and designing with vectors.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  7. Generative AI tools for programming
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Muhammad Khan
    Generative AI is transforming programming. This course builds on your Python skills, teaching you to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to generate, debug, and optimize code. Hands-on projects will enhance your coding efficiency and creativity.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
  8. Ways into poetry: intensive
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Feb 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Billie Manning
    Are you just starting to write poetry? This shorter version of our introductory Ways into poetry course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
  9. Indian head massage: workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 1 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Ameena Rahman
    Discover the ancient and highly therapeutic practice of Indian head massage. Learn how tension is held in the neck and shoulders and how to alleviate this in family and friends by practising a basic routine.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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