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  1. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Hands working at a laptop. Graphic rendering of icons representing education and AI floating in mid air
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 7 other dates)

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

    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    This is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  2. Ways into poetry: intensive
    Close-up of a fountain pen nib touching paper
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alice Frecknall
    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.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  3. Ways into creative writing: intensive
    Young woman, a university student, studying online
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 28 May 2025 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lucy Popescu
    Not sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  4. Podcasting: introduction
    Two happy young women are sitting in a podcast studio and live-streaming their discussion. They are wearing headphones and talking into microphones.
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 13 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Monteith
    Do you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  5. Return to French (elementary)
    Cafe Le Bon Georges Paris France
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    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.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  6. How to write a short story
    Photo of blue coffee cup, notepad and pen
    Course start date:  Mon 4 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vicky Grut
    Through a series of inspiring and practical exercises, you'll be encouraged to tap into your imagination and draft a short story from beginning to end in four days.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  7. Illustrated stitch: a masterclass with Rosie James
    Image of a woman sewing created by machine embroidery. Fabric has been appliqued to indicate a green dress she is wearing
    Course start date:  Mon 4 Aug 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosie James
    Draw from your own photographs of people and buildings then learn how to stitch those drawings on to cloth using a sewing machine. Add fabric to create a completed contemporary textile artwork.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  8. Social media apps, tips and tricks
    Woman Share View of Beauty Blogger Review Online With Mobile Apps on Wood Table at Home Online Influencer Technology in Daily Lifestyle Digital Age Concept
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 5 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Enhance your social media strategy by learning third party apps, tips and tricks for everyday use.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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