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- French film evening
The French Film evening is a chance to find out more about French cinema in the college. The film will be presented by tutor Stéphanie Radet.
On course LFW40 , we will be watching Le dîner de cons ( Francis Veber/ 1998) , a French comedy about a group of well-to-do snobbish and obnoxious professionals who have dinner parties every Wednesday to which each of them is required to bring an "idiot " as a guest. Watch the trailer here.
Keeley Street
Fri 26 Feb 2027Stephanie RadetFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - The art of burialExplore the V&A’s collections and discover amazing objects associated with burial practices in world faiths from ancient Chinese and Buddhist burial practices, to more recent objects associated with Christianity and Islam,
NB: This course will take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington.Off Site
Sun 14 Mar 2027Marilyn GreeneFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 
Friday Lates: the art of zinesUnderground passions and radical imagery have defined so-called fanzines for over 80 years. From the earliest examples to today, we explore their content, technique and the relation of DIY culture to wider artistic practices.Online
Fri 19 Mar 2027Christopher CollierFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00- Textiles at the V&AThis session takes place in the V&A’s remarkable collection. It can be taken as a stand-alone visit (no previous knowledge required, all welcome) or a final lesson for the seven-week online course VB699 Textiles: An International History. You will see a wide range of woven, printed and embroidered cloth from around the globe and explore the roles these have played in the world’s material culture.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
- Try it out: garden designGet a taste of how you can improve your outside spaces. In this online workshop you will learn how to assess an outside space and complete a short exercise in garden design planning. A great preparation for our range of beginners garden design courses.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
- Demystifying Tate ModernGet an overview of Tate Modern with this straightforward and lively insight into the gallery’s current displays and the role of the gallery in the contemporary art world.
Off Site
Sat 17 Apr 2027Sarah JaffrayFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Writing inspiration jamThis fun, inspiring day workshop explores the many sources of inspiration available to writers in their everyday lives.
Online
Sun 9 May 2027Claire CollisonFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - The Ottomans and the Sublime Porte (1299-1922): Istanbul's control of the Mediterranean and the BalkansThis course will offer an insight into the long and complex history of the Ottoman empire and of Istanbul, its iconic capital.
Keeley Street
Sun 16 May 2027Roberta MarinFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Teatime talks: The varied styles of the Italian Renaissance: through the lens of Pontormo and MasaccioAn in-depth online discussion about two artists that represent to different styles of the Italian Renaissance, but who may have more in common than we think.
Online
Tue 25 May 2027Emma Rose BarberFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Living well with hearing lossThis course will give you practical strategies for coping with your hearing loss and will help improve your confidence and well-being.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.Keeley Street
Wed 16 Jun 2027Lisa CoxFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £45.00 Concession £35.00 - Acting workshop for people who stammerA fun one-day intensive encounter with the acting process. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment with other people who stammer.
Keeley Street
Sat 19 Jun 2027Laura BaggaleyFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £48.00 Concession £14.00 - Astrophysics: an introductionA short introduction to the science of astrophysics which explores the physics of stars, galaxies, planets and black holes, as well as theoretical topics such as solar system formation. The course is taught by Radmila Topalovic, who holds a degree in Physics with Astrophysics and a PhD in Astrochemistry.
Keeley Street
Sun 20 Jun 2027Radmila TopalovicFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Classical music: an introductionAre 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.
Keeley Street
Mon 19 Jul 2027Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Ancient India: The Harappan Civilisation in the Indus ValleyWant to know more about the ancient Harappan Civilization thriving in the Indus Valley from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE? Join us to learn more!
Keeley Street
Sat 31 Jul 2027Ketan VariaFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Literature Taster: Shakespeare
Curious 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.
Keeley Street
Thu 10 Sep 2026Sophie OxenhamFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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