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- Searching for the ultimate particleThis course explores how the concept of the ultimate particle has shaped physics since 400 BCE: the idea of what we now call atoms is nearly 2,400 years old!
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 
Japanese EtiquetteTravel with confidence and cultural insight!
Ever wondered how to bow correctly, what to say when entering a shrine, or the polite way to enjoy a meal in Japan? This immersive workshop introduces you to the essential customs and etiquette that shape Japanese society. Perfect for travelers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Japan’s traditions.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00- Introduction to artificial intelligence
The AI revolution is changing everything right before our eyes. Learn what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and where it's going.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Writing and rewriting fairytalesOnce upon a time there was a City Lit workshop all about writing fairytales. The quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
- Londinium (Roman London 47-457 CE)A look through archaeology at the spectacular rise and fall of Londinium from c. AD 47 to its abandonment in c. AD 457. Includes an introductory lecture, and a guided city walk.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00
- Introduction to carving in wood or stone
Gain inspiration for creating a carving and learn about historical and contemporary artists. Learn techniques to realise your design in a choice either wood or stone. Basic materials included. All levels welcome.
Keeley Street
Sun 1 Nov 2026Belinda EdwardsFull fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Study day: portrait miniatures - 500 years of intimate art
In this study-day, explore the rich history of portrait miniatures, from the jewel-like works of Hilliard to 18th and 19th century innovations. This study day examines key artists, techniques, and the miniature’s role in love, memory, and identity. It will also include an in-depth look at the role women artists had in shaping this genre.
Keeley Street
Sun 1 Nov 2026Sophie RhodesFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Painting and drawing dialogues: working with found imagesDiscover how the ‘once-removed’ quality of found images like film stills can change your response to the world around you, as well as expanding the interpretive potential of painting and drawing.Full fee £479.00 Senior fee £383.00 Concession £311.00
- How to read a film: a beginners' guide to cinemaThis online course will develop your critical appreciation of the cinema by teaching you how to read and understand film texts. We will look at the elements that underpin film form - narrative, mise en scène, cinematography, editing and sound - alongside its historical development. We will consider film style by exploring classical, post-classical and art cinema and we will examine influential critical modes of analysis, such as genre, authorship and spectatorship.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
- Gua Sha Facial massage: Taster WorkshopFacial gua sha is a traditional Chinese skincare technique that involves gently gliding a smooth, flat tool (often made of jade or rose quartz) over the face in specific patterns to promote circulation, reduce puffiness, and encourage
lymphatic drainage.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Beginning miniature bookbindingExplore the charm of tiny books in this introduction to miniature bookbinding. You will discover the history and appeal of this unique style and make three adorable miniature books to take home. Suitable for beginners.
Keeley Street
Thu 5 Nov 2026Royston HawardFull fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Voiceovers: introductionExplore the skills and techniques required across a range of audio/voiceover situations, from radio commercials to talking books. This course will be taught in the media studio, and is an intensive 5 week introduction, preparing you for more detailed study of this fascinating area of work.
Keeley Street
Fri 6 Nov 2026David SpencerFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - The Winter of Discontent 1978-79: myth and realityThe course examines the causes, events, consequences and significance of the widespread industrial action that occurred across Britain during the final months of Callaghan’s Labour Government from October 1978 to March 1979.
Keeley Street
Sat 7 Nov 2026David IngledewFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Introduction to RoboticsRobotics is transforming industries and daily life through automation. Building on your basic technical skills, this course teaches you to design, build, and program robots through hands-on projects.Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00
- Makers behind the lens: 1920-2020
Explore the work of six influential female and non-binary photographers across a century of practice from 1920. Featuring Claude Cahun, Lee Miller, Dora Maar, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, and Zanele Muholi, this course examines how each artist challenged convention, documented social realities, redefined the creative act of photography and the experience of being behind the lens.
Keeley Street
Tue 10 Nov 2026Chantal CondronFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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