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  1. Drawing and mindfulness: modern and contemporary nature
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey

    Explore how mindfulness can enrich the process of drawing, as we discover a range of modern and contemporary approached to drawing from nature. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing, or a way to explore it more deeply in the context of this theme.

    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  2. Panoramic photography
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Matthew Ward
    What is panoramic photography? Have you ever marvelled at a seamless panoramic photograph, image or online virtual tour? Learn how to do it yourself on this short practical introduction to photographing professional-level 360° by 180° panoramic images. Get to grips with the whole process of shooting and stitching, from single row to multi-row panoramas for print - and web-viewable virtual tours using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and PTGui.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  3. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  4. Drawing and mindfulness: the art of seeing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey

    Explore drawing and mindfulness and how the two combined can support new ways of seeing and relating to drawing. ‘The true journey of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having fresh eyes’ Marcel Proust.

    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  5. Great works: Arvo Pärt's Passio
    Course start date:  Mon 30 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    Estonian composer Arvo Pärt (b.1935) is one of the most frequently performed classical composers of our times. Explore his setting of St John’s passion and learn about his compositional techniques.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  6. Photography in a day: drawing with light
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Scott Perry
    Boost your creativity and explore different approaches to digital photography. Put new ideas to practice by responding to creative briefs. Participate in group discussion, share your images and get feedback in an encouraging group environment.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. London photography walk: River Thames
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Michael Harding
    Explore and discover London through photography walks around locations rich in photographic potential.
    The walks revolve around photographing views along the River Thames, from the Aldwych area eastwards to the City, from London Bridge to the Southbank and from Westminster to the newly developed Nine Elms area. Bring your own camera and comfortable walking shoes as you capture places, spaces, objects and people.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  8. English grammar for deaf people (entry 1) - part 3
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is suitable if you have enough vocabulary to be able to read and write basic sentences. During this course, you will learn more vocabulary and grammar to help you talk, read and write about yourself, your family and friends and complete forms, short sms and e-mails. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

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  9. English and Maths for deaf people: Managing your personal finances (Level 1)
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Learning how to handle money is very important in life. It doesn't matter how old you are - it's always a good time to get better at it. During this course you will explore different ways of managing your money so you can reach your goals, deal with unexpected stuff, and feel good about having enough money. We'll make it fun and interesting to learn about money. By the end, you'll understand why having a budget is important, how to keep track of what you spend, be ready for bills, and even plan for big things like a holiday or buying a home.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  10. Getting started: becoming confident on your computer and smartphone (complete beginner)
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Are you completely new to computers and the Internet? This course will help you get started on using a computer and the internet. You will learn all the basics and the key terms you need to starting becoming confident on a computer and online. You will learn about different files and how to create and save them. You will learn how to write and send simple letters and emails. You will develop your internet skills so you can find information and complete online forms. Finally, you do all of this while learning how to remain safe online and to keep your files secure.



    This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £55.00
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  11. English for deaf people: Getting started with vocabulary - part 3 (pre-entry)
    Course start date:  Wed 15 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is suitable if you have recently arrived in the UK from abroad and/or missed out on the education at school due to communication barriers. This course will help you to develop your basic communication skills in various social settings such as starting, maintaining and ending the conversations, confirming your understanding of the conversation flow and/or ask for clarification if/when necessary, asking and answering questions on various social topics etc. You will develop your basic vocabulary linked to everyday life, spelling and punctuation.You will also develop basic study skills to help you to complete simple tasks and do homework on your own. This course has no exam. To be able to participate in this course, you will need to have basic BSL skills.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  12. English for deaf people: Reading for pleasure (entry 1) - part 3
    Course start date:  Thu 16 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    The aim of this course is to develop your reading skills in a friendly and supportive environment. During this course you will read various book stories chosen by the tutor. You will also be discussing your reading materials in BSL, learning new vocabulary and exploring the structure of English. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  13. Music history bookclub: Viva Violetta and Verdi
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    The music history book club meets towards the end of each term to discuss novels and biographies with musical themes and references relevant to the music history programme.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  14. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: improvers module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nicola Hicks
    Develop your lipreading skills and strategies for face-to-face communication and keep up-to-date with relevant equipment and services. This course is suitable if you have completed improvers module 1 and 2.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £155.00 Concession £120.00
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  15. Cyanotype and alternative processes in photography
    Course start date:  Tue 21 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Catriona Gray
    Accept an experimental and playful attitude to photographic image-making.You will be guided through three hands-on creative techniques exploring the physical photographic print.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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