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  1. Ways into abstract painting
    Ways into abstract painting
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 12 Apr 2024 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rebecca Allen
    Encounter different approaches to making abstract paintings while developing your skills in using a variety of painting materials. With reference to the work of a variety of abstract artists explore the visual language common to both representation and abstraction, eg. colour, composition, tone and paint application.
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  2. Introduction to BSL
    Introduction to BSL
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 14 May 2024 (and 11 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Peter Brown
    Interested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00
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  3. Ways into creative writing: intensive
    A woman sits holding a pen and notebook and looking thoughtfully into the distance
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 15 May 2024 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eleanor Penny
    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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
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  4. Improve your speaking voice
    Course start date:  Thu 16 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Come and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence in your communication skills. This is a practical course based in the college.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  5. Life drawing after work
    life double
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 10 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Joe Richardson
    A fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  6. Becoming confident with digital skills: on your computer and online (beginner)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Are you new to computers and the Internet? Do you need to increase your confidence with digital skills? This course will ensure you have a solid foundation in using computers and being online. You will learn the essential features of creating, saving, storing different types of files and documents, including photos and letters in Word. You will develop your internet skills to find information quickly and efficiently, and learn how to transfer this information to different documents and people. You will also learn the basics of how of how to use Zoom to host meetings and communicate effectively online. 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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00
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  7. Acting for fun 2
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley
    An acting class that’s all about having fun! This course is suitable for those with a little experience, confident beginners and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a low pressure environment. Develop your stagecraft skills and meet like-minded people as you work together on scripts and improvisations.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  8. Friday evening pottery
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelley Wilson
    Suitable for students who want to learn basic design, handbuilding, decoration and glazing techniques or for students who want to refresh or develop existing ceramics skills. Everyone will be encouraged to explore and experiment with different skills and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  9. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 8 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.



    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
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  10. Designing textiles using Photoshop I
    An image of a textile design created in Photoshop stage 1 level. It has a jade green background with an abstract pattern of a beige circle with a black motif and thick graded orange line on top of it.
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Suk Han Lee
    Create motifs and designs for printed textiles which may then be printed onto cloth. This course is ideal for beginners in Photoshop who are textile artists, designers, or for anyone interested in exploring pattern, colour and texture.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  11. Looking at photography: social media and identity
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Lorenzo Berni
    This course explores how photography is used on social media to share work, build a following, and create and influence an identity.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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  12. The capital of the Safavid Empire: Shah Abbas I and the transformation of Isfahan (1501-1736)
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberta Marin
    This course will trace the origins and development of the Safavid dynasty and the ongoing conflicts with the Ottoman neighbours. The choice of Isfahan as the capital of the empire will be also analysed.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  13. Musicianship for singers 3
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Beckmann
    Futher develop and apply your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to singing. This course is for any singer who has basic knowledge of music theory and would like to improve the application of theory to their singing.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  14. Introduction to jewellery making
    Introduction to jewellery making
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mona Hadinejad
    Learn the basic processes and techniques for working in metal so that you can make simple items of jewellery. For beginners or students with some experience as a refresher.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  15. Italian: an introduction for beginners
    Italian: an introduction for beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  The British Museum

    Tutors:  Francesco Bucciol
    An opportunity to start your journey towards learning Italian with a short course at the British Museum. This course is for complete beginners and is being run to coincide with the Michelangelo: The Last Decades exhibition. This course will help you learn the basics, with an emphasis on speaking and listening, so you can interact with others in simple everyday situations.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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