- Classical music: an introduction
Course start date: Mon 13 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward Breen, Pauline GreeneAre you interested in finding out more about classical music but not sure where to start? This taster course will introduce you to the history of music through a careful choice of works.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Jazz piano: introductionCourse start date: Thu 16 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Della RhodesMeet the jazz idiom as you explore time feels and harmonic progressions at your piano. For pianists at grade 5 and above, with some knowledge of chord structures (triads and 7ths), these sessions in our pianos room will give food for thought and practice.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Folk and pop guitar tasterCourse start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenLearn the essential chords that will begin your guitar career, and develop the motor skill to strum pop songs. Please bring an acoustic guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Classical guitar tasterCourse start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenEnjoy this introduction to playing classical guitar. Please bring a nylon-strung guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Reflexology for mental health: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardMental health has never been discussed as much as it has in recent years. Come and learn some reflex points on the face, hands and feet to help support your mental health well-being!
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Piano taster Course start date: Mon 27 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maya-Leigh RosenwasserAn introduction to the world of classical piano: learn the basics about the instrument, names of the notes and where they are, and how to play some simple tunes. Find out whether piano is the instrument for you!
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Argentine Tango: introduction Course start date: Sun 2 Aug 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana PegorerAn introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary. These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00 - Playwriting: a taster Course start date: Tue 8 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nicole AcquahGive playwriting a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - French 5 taster: littérature française contemporaine Course start date: Wed 9 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsLecture et discussions sur des oeuvres françaises à travers les siècles, ainsi qu'un aperçu historique et biographique d'écrivains français et francophones.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Literature Taster: Shakespeare Course start date: Thu 10 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sophie OxenhamCurious about studying Shakespeare? Join us for this taster session in which we explore aspects of two of his plays: the tragedy, Hamlet and the comedy, As You Like It.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Poetry: a taster Course start date: Sat 12 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie IrigarayThis short, fun workshop is the perfect starting point for students who are writing for the first time or new to poetry. Join us for thought-provoking writing exercises and poetry theory for beginners.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Screenwriting: a taster Course start date: Sat 12 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alan NixonGive screenwriting a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Brazilian Portuguese 2 lower tasterCourse start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabel Dos SantosCome and discover what an elementary Brazilian Portuguese class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied Portuguese for about 1 year recently.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Spanish 3 upper tasterCourse start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenCome and discover what an intermediate Spanish class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for about 4 years recently.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Creative writing: a taster Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Josh LaceyGive creative writing a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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