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- Spanish beginners: module 1
Course start date: Mon 13 Jul 2026 (and 16 other dates)Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: María IsaltLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
NOTE for LBS01: please note that for this course, Monday classes will be IN PERSON, while Wednesday and Friday sessions will be ONLINE
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Orchestra workshop Course start date: Tue 14 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeA fun, intensive workshop for players of orchestral instruments of Grade 6 level upwards, with good music reading skills. Please click the 'Start interview' button, follow the login instructions, and the Music Department will contact you.
- Joseph Bologne, Chevalier St. George Symphony in G, 1. Allegro (1779)
- Mussorgsky, A Night on Bare Mountain
- Louise Farrenc -Symphony no 1 (movement 3 Minuet)
- Glazunov, Serenade No 2 Op.11 (1884)
- Schubert, Symphony No 3 in D maj D.200 (1815) mvmt 2,3,4.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £97.00 - A taste of philosophy Course start date: Sat 25 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karl WhiteHave you ever wondered what philosophy is? What do philosophers talk about? Can they tell you the meaning of life or is it just jargon and navel gazing? Come along and find out.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Social media content strategy Course start date: Wed 5 Aug 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn order to successfully use social media for business, it is essential to have a clear strategy and create good content to encourage audience engagement. You'll learn both in this class.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Creative writing: getting started Course start date: Sat 8 Aug 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lucy PopescuGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sat 8 Aug 2026 (and 19 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis 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 £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Drawing 1 Course start date: Mon 7 Sep 2026 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersA comprehensive introduction to drawing from observation in a studio environment. Learn how to depict form and space with accuracy, training your eye to become more sensitive to what you see. Suitable for beginners.
Full fee £479.00 Senior fee £383.00 Concession £311.00 - Gentle movement for healthy living Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eveltos PagdadesDo you want to live a healthier life and you are not sure where to start? You will learn and practise a variety of exercises to improve your fitness, flexibility, balance and general health. This course is fun and inclusive, whatever your level of fitness.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Tap dance: beginners Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical ballet: beginners Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giovanna LambogliaDesigned for the beginner or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Acting: beginners Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deirdre Strath ClydeExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £230.00 - Counselling: an introduction Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 21 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Margaret PrinceEnhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling. We have courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you!
Full fee £439.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £285.00 - Yoga: beginners Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicAre you new to yoga? This beginners' class offers a chance to develop and improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Screen acting: advanced Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantThis is a practical and intensive screen acting course, designed for students to learn how to create characters and be at their best when working within difficult and pressurised circumstances. Ideal for those who have previously studied screen acting and are planning to make the leap into finding work. Also for those who have already broken into the industry but want to make sure they’re at their best when on set.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £244.00 - Ways into creative writing Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire CollisonWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00
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