Courses in London & Online

Already know the basics of photography but want to take things further? Refresh your knowledge, learn more advanced skills and develop your creative ideas, with an established professional photographer on hand for technical guidance and creative inspiration.

Do you want to improve your English and learn about London, its history, culture and people at the same time? On this course, you will visit places of interest and learn about the history of these places especially about the different people and cultures who have lived there, and about important events which have shaped the city. You will do your own research and so improve your reading and writing skills as well as your speaking and listening. In addition, you will feel more at home in London and able to participate in its rich and diverse life.



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Come and join this lively interactive course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course in September.

Develop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.

Come and get inky with this fun one day workshop exploring printmaking. This course will give you a basic understanding of monoprinting, relief printing and screen printing and is aimed at those who would like to explore different printmaking techniques before going on to other courses.

Cyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.

This brand new Summer School three-day intensive course is designed for intermediate to advanced level pianists looking to explore the exciting world of multi-piano performance, under the expert guidance of acclaimed pianist and teacher Nadia Lasserson.

Learn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.

Learn how to experiment and combine a variety of textile elements to create tactile, sculptural brooches. In this vibrant textiles workshop you will create a budding twig brooch with fabric remnants.

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.

Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.