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  1. Presenting on the spot
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 May 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Learn key vocal techniques and public speaking strategies that will support you when you need to give a memorable impromptu presentation or speech with gravitas and confidence. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £139.00
    Rating:
    87% of 100
    4  Reviews Add Your Review
  2. Contemporary dance: intermediate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    Push your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.
    Full fee £89.00
  3. Contemporary dance: general level
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    Develop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.
    Full fee £89.00
    Rating:
    98% of 100
    9  Reviews Add Your Review
  4. Picture book writing: advanced
    Crayons in a jar resting on a black and white illustrated page
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clare Helen Welsh
    Would you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone their skills and improve their own stories.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £159.00
    Rating:
    90% of 100
    2  Reviews Add Your Review
  5. The art of negotiating
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Negotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. The course will be taught online.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00
    Rating:
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    4  Reviews Add Your Review
  6. German beginners: module 1
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    The course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations. The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).
    Full fee £199.00
  7. Painting 2
    VM519
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 4 May 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Hull
    Covers themes similar to those in 'Painting course 1', but in more depth and with a stronger emphasis on experimentation. Suitable if you already have some experience in painting. Basic materials included.
    Full fee £389.00
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    10  Reviews Add Your Review
  8. Improve your speaking voice
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Come and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00
    Rating:
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    2  Reviews Add Your Review
  9. Writing a memoir: an introduction
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    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.
    Full fee £129.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
    5  Reviews Add Your Review
  10. Photography for beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Sara Epstein
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £319.00
  11. A taste of creative writing
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 27 May 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vicky Grut
    Give creative writing a try on this fun and supportive online 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. Please note: this course has a 2-hr break from 12:30-14:30.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00
    Rating:
    95% of 100
    26  Reviews Add Your Review
  12. Life drawing after work
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    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Luke Jones
    A fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses.
    Full fee £119.00
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    1  Review Add Your Review
  13. French beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Learn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
    Full fee £189.00
    Rating:
    80% of 100
    11  Reviews Add Your Review
  14. Italian beginners: module 1
    Italian beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Learn to speak Italian on this communicative course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version). Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.
    Full fee £199.00
    Rating:
    90% of 100
    25  Reviews Add Your Review
  15. Alexander Technique: introduction
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kamal Thapen
    Discover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.
    Full fee £89.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
    16  Reviews Add Your Review
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