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  1. Japanese woodcut printmaking
    Japanese woodcut printmaking
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carol Justin Wilhide
    An introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00
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  2. Ways into poetry: intensive
    Close-up of a fountain pen nib touching paper
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lawrence Bradby
    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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  3. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Hands working at a laptop. Graphic rendering of icons representing education and AI floating in mid air
    Course start date:  Fri 11 Oct 2024 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    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, Gemini, and Firefly.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  4. Introduction to Python
    Programming Language Python Conceptual Banner Education Coding Computer Language Python Technology of Software Develop Writing Code Learning Artificial Intelligence Ai Computer Neural Networks
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 15 Oct 2024 (and 10 other dates)

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

    Tutors:  Roden Derveni
    Want to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.



    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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    Rating:
    97% of 100
    26  Reviews Add Your Review
  5. Introduction to music production
    Introduction to music production
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 19 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Max La Villa
    Come and learn the basics of recording and editing so that you can turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00
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  6. Writing and rewriting fairytales
    Illustration of Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    Once upon a time there was a City Lit workshop all about writing fairytales. The quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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    Rating:
    98% of 100
    11  Reviews Add Your Review
  7. Experimental filmmaking: stage 1
    Camcorder on The Tripod Stands Before Shooting
    Course start date:  Wed 23 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Monika Kita
    Push boundaries exploring experimental digital film making. Explore ideas, develop skills and create your own personal project using professional equipment and software. Invaluable for film makers and artists who wish to enhance their moving image practice.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  8. Natural facelift: a CPD workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 24 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    This highly effective and popular massage can delay the visible signs of ageing, without the need for invasive surgery.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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  9. Picture book writing
    Illustrated image of a small boy, a bear and a bird grouped in a green forest
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 27 Oct 2024 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories, develop their ideas and technique.



    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
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    Rating:
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    19  Reviews Add Your Review
  10. Drawing for beginners
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 27 Oct 2024 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Andrea Voisey
    Explore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, you will be introduced to key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  11. Create promotional materials using Canva
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 27 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This is a new course In the Business and Technology department, and we are currently developing the course outline. Please check back soon.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  12. Massage: workshop
    Massage: workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £209.00
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  13. Mokulito: wood lithography workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 3 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rolina Elsje Blok
    Mokulito printmaking, or wood lithography, uses plywood as a printing matrix to draw on with inks, sharpies and lithographic crayons and create images that will print as small editions.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  14. Video blogging with YouTube: introduction
    Food Vlogger Recording Live Streaming
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 3 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolanda De Los Bueis Unanua
    Learn how to create a video blog (vlog) in your own YouTube channel. Use YouTube full capabilities as social network, video editor and publisher. Edit and enhance your videos with effects and music using open-source software Shotcut. Share and connect your channel with other channels and social networks.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  15. 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.
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 5 Nov 2024 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    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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    Rating:
    92% of 100
    31  Reviews Add Your Review
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