Discover a World of Culture
This collection of courses will help you to expand your knowledge of the world. Whether you want to diversify your hobbies, enhance your travel experiences or simply embrace a new culture, we offer a wide range of courses to spark your curiosity.
From Islamic art and Japanese film to African music and Latin American dance, come with us on this cultural journey around the world and discover something new.
37 courses available
- Korean etiquetteFind out more about the fascinating language, culture and traditions of Korea.
Keeley Street
Sat 13 Mar 2027Jaeran WonFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideJoin this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.
Online
Fri 19 Mar 2027Kiyomi UntenFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 
Learning Korean through K-pop SongsDive into the vibrant world of K-Pop music in our exciting two-hour workshop, where you'll explore the infectious beats and captivating melodies that have taken the world by storm.Keeley Street
Sat 20 Mar 2027Jiyeon KimFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00- Masters of cinema: Steve McQueen
This course will explore the work of the Turner prize winning artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen. Awarded an Oscar in
2014 for his film, 12 Years a Slave, McQueen has been producing politically and racially committed artworks and films since
the early 1990s. One of his more recent projects, the five film Small Axe (2020) was broadcast on the BBC amid increasing
recognition that racial prejudice for Britain’s ethnic minorities remains as prevalent today as it was half a century ago. This
course will examine McQueen’s work as a response to and an engagement with these experiences.Keeley Street
Tue 30 Mar 2027Paul SuttonFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Islamic art in 25 objectsDiscover important objects of Islamic Art dating across a more than a millennium in London galleries. We will study world-famous objects, discover lesser known gems, study their context and understand how they relate to one another and the wider world.
Off Site
Wed 14 Apr 2027Anita ChowdryFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Arts of the golden age of the Ottoman EmpireLooking at how the vision of the Ottoman Sultans was crafted from diverse sources during a period of maximum growth, this course will focus on the architecture, arts and crafts of the early Ottoman Empire.
Keeley Street
Mon 7 Jun 2027Anita ChowdryFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Ways into Islamic artAn introductory course providing an overview of the development of the visual language of Islamic cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Online
Wed 9 Jun 2027Anita ChowdryFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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