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Writing Courses & Workshops Online & in London

Be inspired to write, and learn how to get published at the college where Andrea Levy, Malorie Blackman, Anna Burns, and other celebrated authors studied. Read our success stories to see what's possible for you as a writer.

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Whether you're just starting out or ready to publish your first book, the benefits of our writing courses include expert tuition from a published author and feedback on your work as you develop your writing skills. There will also be opportunities to participate in group discussions and activities with fellow students.

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We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

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  1. Roses, Rivalries, and Revolts: Power and People in Fifteenth-Century England
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    After Larry Olivier’s / Kenneth Branagh’s victory at Agincourt, it was downhill for England until the advent of the Tudors! We explode that Shakespearian myth.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  3. Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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  4. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  5. Spanish 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 2
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen
    Continue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 1' or a '2 lower gentle pace: module 1' (or equivalent). Based on units 6-10 of 'Ele Actual A2 (libro del alumno)' and exercise book (SM Publishers).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  6. Italian beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 15 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Veronica De Felice

    With its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.’

    Learn to speak Italian on this intensive evening class. Taught in Italian, the emphasis is on developing your speaking and listening skills. Each lesson is a bit longer than our standard lesson time, so you'll cover the same ground as you would in a standard beginners course, but you'll do so in fewer weeks. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £115.00
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  7. Getting Ready for Maths functional skills level 2
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    You will learn techniques to understand the non-calculator section of the functional skills Level 2 Maths syllabus. You will develop your mathematical skills and knowledge to work with numbers including fractions, percentages, ratio and to work out area and perimeter. This non-accredited course (no exam) will give you the opportunity demonstrate a sound grasp of the underpinning skills and basics of maths appropriate to level 2, and to apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations. By the end of the course, you will have an inhouse written assessment which will allow your tutor to progress you to the accredited course, where you can get your Functional Skills level 2 Maths qualification.
    Full fee £0.00
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  8. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  9. Art in Britain since 2000: where are we now?
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chantal Condron
    Discover how exciting, new UK-based artists use both experimental and traditional approaches to art to address issues of identity, history and personal experience.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  10. Spanish 3 upper: module 2
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Keylor Murillo Moya
    Further improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 upper: module 1' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 4, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).











    Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  11. Italian 2 lower conversation
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rosanna Carlà
    This skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency. Please note this course is intended for Italian 2 lower learners (learners in their second year of study).
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  12. Piano: return to playing
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Preston
    Did you once play the piano? Are you thinking of returning to playing? This short course, taught in a friendly and supportive environment, will help you refresh your dormant skills and re-kindle your passion for playing.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  13. Introduction to jewellery making
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Linda Connelly
    Learn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  14. Drama therapy: intermediate
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 10 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dan Skili
    Investigate the role and function of drama therapy as a working model on this interactive course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will explore aspects of Playback Theatre and Forum Theatre as methods for engaging with others. Fun, insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  15. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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