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- Philosophy and the selfCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ariel KernbergWho am I? Is there such a thing as “my true self”? These and related questions will be looked at from various philosophical perspectives.
NB There will be no class on 28/05/24.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - The 60 minute writer
Course start date: Wed 17 Jan 2024 (and 11 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RichardsFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00 - Filmmaking: shoot and editCourse start date: Thu 9 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLearn all the stages of film making from initial pre- production planning through to post production editing. Whatever genre interests you, this course will give you the essential skills to realise your own movie.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Philosophy and the meaning of lifeCourse start date: Mon 13 May 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karl WhiteThe search for a meaning to life has consumed human beings since time immemorial. What is the purpose of our being here? How are we supposed to live our lives? Is there a God or are we just products of nature, and depending on our answer, what does that tell us about the way we should conduct ourselves? What do we even mean by meaning?! If these questions intrigue or puzzle you, then look no further! While we cannot guarantee any answers, the quest for meaning and the exploration of the topic lead to some of philosophy’s greatest thinkers and their reflections on this most pressing of issues.
NB: No classes on 06/05/24 and 27/05/24.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Clay sculpture: life and portraitCourse start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra HarleyFollow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and Rodin and learn how to capture the human figure, both physically and emotionally, on this fascinating practical sculpting course. You will work from a life model to develop your own clay sculpture of the human form. - Pottery: evening courseCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish SpenceFor those with previous experience who want to work towards their own goals, or for beginners who want to learn hand-building and throwing processes. We'll also cover glazing and surface decoration.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00 - Carving in woodCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra HarleyHave you ever fancied having a go at sculpting in wood? Or perhaps you are experienced at it but would like expert guidance to develop your ideas? This comprehensive course encourages wood carvers of all levels to bring along their ideas and see how they can be developed. You will be taught how to make models of your designs, upscale and transpose these, and use professional carving tools to produce beautiful pieces in wood.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Carving in wood or stone Course start date: Thu 11 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsGet inspired by trying carving techniques in stone or wood and create your own small carving in wood and stone. Suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced carvers. This course will explore the characteristics of wood and stone, lead you through the steps of design and carving, encourage you to explore and develop your ideas, and try more experimental techniques.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Craft focus: grammar, syntax, and style for creative writers Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William BradyGreat poetry and prose begin when the writer puts the right words in the right places. Learn how and why the rules and conventions of language matter in this new course, which combines creative writing with a review of essential points of grammar.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £95.00 - City Lit textiles: mixed media Course start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Investigate mixed-media textiles through this project-based course which introduces a variety of materials, techniques and design processes. You will develop a creative portfolio of textile samples using sketchbook research and finally work towards a finished piece.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00 - Writing fantasy stories Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Victoria M. AdamsBuild fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Sculpture workshopCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annie AttridgeRealise your personal project in 3D. Come with an idea and you will be supported through your making to a final piece. Learn how to structure your idea from inspiration to reality. Ideal for students with previous experience or students who may need extra workshop time and guidance to complete a project.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - The alternative greatest films ever: The Sight & Sound and student pollCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John WischmeyerThis is a stand-alone companion course to the Autumn ’23 course on the Sight and Sound Poll of the Greatest Films of All Time. The first reactions to the Sight and Sound Poll 2022 were divisive, as completely expected, when certain 21st-century films made the list and other venerated classics were dropped (see topics below for the list). As interesting as the top 100 was to discuss, we wanted to look a bit deeper to see how the reception of certain films shifted over the last decade, with a rundown of the films that were added and those removed. Be assured, they are as enjoyable as the Top 100—perhaps even more so. In addition to viewing the films that were added or dropped, students will conduct their own poll of the Greatest Films of All Time. Enjoy either or both of these complementary courses.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - German Idealism from Kant to Hegel: the beginnings of continental philosophy
Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christopher HornerGerman philosophers created the most ambitious and imaginative systems of thought of modern times against the backdrop of revolution and war. This creative and speculative beginning to modern continental philosophy is an exciting intellectual adventure.
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