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  1. Creative non-fiction: an introduction
    Overhead shot of a desk with typewriter, flowers, coffee cup, glasses, notebook, camera, and other objects
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yvonne Singh
    This short introductory course explores the core elements of creative non-fiction across genres such as travel writing, the personal essay and life writing.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00
    Rating:
    95% of 100
    11  Reviews Add Your Review
  2. Designing websites for visual artists with WordPress: stage 1
    Course start date:  Thu 1 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gal Sapir
    If creating a website to showcase your work seems daunting, this gently-paced course is for you. Enjoy creating an effective online presence using WordPress, the accessible and popular website and blogging software.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
  3. Improve your speaking voice
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    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 by improving your communication skills in the workplace.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00
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    2  Reviews Add Your Review
  4. Writing a memoir: an introduction
    Close up of man in suit writing on paper
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.
    Full fee £129.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
    5  Reviews Add Your Review
  5. Life drawing: an extended study
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 8 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Brison
    A comprehensive course to build skills, vision and flair in drawing the human form. Use traditional and experimental approaches and a range of media, including charcoal and pastel.
    Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
  6. French beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Learn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
    Full fee £189.00
    Rating:
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    11  Reviews Add Your Review
  7. Spanish beginners intensive: module 3
    Course start date:  Thu 15 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Continue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Based on units 11-15 of Ele Actual A1(IF) (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers). Suitable if you have completed module 2.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
  8. Italian beginners: module 1
    Italian beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Learn to speak Italian on this communicative course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version). Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.
    Full fee £199.00
    Rating:
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    25  Reviews Add Your Review
  9. Alexander Technique: introduction
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kamal Thapen
    Discover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.
    Full fee £89.00
    Rating:
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    16  Reviews Add Your Review
  10. Japanese woodcut printmaking techniques
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    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 £249.00
  11. Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 22 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabel Dos Santos
    With a population of 214 million, Brazil is the sixth largest country in the world by population size. This course aims to introduce you to Portuguese as spoken in Brazil, and is taught by a native Brazilian. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
  12. Cut, stab and etch: printmaking with linocuts
    Cut, stab and etch: printmaking with linocuts
    Course start date:  Fri 21 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lisa Cradduck
    Cut, stab and etch your way to dynamic blocks and exciting prints. Practical instruction in both traditional and inventive linocut printmaking techniques, including the reduction method developed by Picasso, multiple block printing and Polish dot linocut.
    Full fee £209.00
    Rating:
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    19  Reviews Add Your Review
  13. Jewellery making: all levels
    Jewellery making: all levels
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 29 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Aurelie Dellasanta
    Ever wanted to turn your hand to making your own jewellery? Or done it before and would like to hone your skills with a professional tutor? From beginners to experienced jewellers, come and practise making metal jewellery to your own designs, whether you're picking up the basics of cutting, forming and texturing, or taking your designs to the next level with complex approaches such as chain-making.
    Full fee £389.00
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    8  Reviews Add Your Review
  14. Chinese beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Continue learning Chinese on this beginners course.Suitable for students who have completed at least 30 teaching hours (or two terms) of Mandarin.
    Full fee £209.00
  15. French 1: revisit your elementary French
    Course start date:  Thu 25 May 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michel Willame
    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 £139.00
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