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French Improvers

This class is for students who wish to build up their confidence and extend their language skills in conversation. We will also work on grammar and vocabulary using texts, articles, […]

Abstract Painting

Each lesson begins with an approachable practical experiment that is later developed using various materials such as acrylic paints, watercolours, pen and ink and collage. All will be demonstrated to […]

The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald

An elegant short novel about Florence Green, a "small, wispy and wiry" widow who in 1959 is determined to open a bookshop in a small seaside town, against polite but […]

Get Writing for All

These classes are ideal for anyone who enjoys writing or would like to start. No experience is necessary. The emphasis is on having fun and through a combination of reference […]

Life Drawing

Drawing the human body is a wonderful way for anyone, from beginner to the more experienced, to improve their drawing skills. Using short and long poses, and a variety of […]

Creative Writing for Improvers

This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on […]

Contemporary Basketry Beginners

Sessions starting Nov 7th – 3D Traditional forms and contemporary twists This class, suitable for beginners, is an informal introduction to working with natural materials. We will make some simple contemporary […]

Oil Painting

The afternoon Thursday oil painting group is a lively, approachable and unique class. Students are encouraged to build and respond to their own natural strengths and focus on building their […]

Psychopathology

This course, open to beginners, will include an examination into phobias and the understanding of personality disorders such as: Bi-Polar Schizophrenia Narcissism Psychopathy Sociopathy

Exploring Opera

Using a combination of talk, live and recorded musical examples and video, this course will steer you through the joyous experience of opera whether you are already experienced, a complete […]

Woven Tapestry

Learn woven tapestry skills at your own pace. A course perfect for learning the basics in tapestry weaving and for further developing skills and woven tapestry knowledge. Choose from a […]

Chinese Intermediate

This course is for those who have a good basic knowledge of spoken Mandarin and Chinese characters. We will be following a textbook and lots of videos for conversation and […]

Greek Myth – The Labyrinth of Myth

Greek Myth – The Labyrinth of Myth The first five sessions will illustrate the interconnectedness and labyrinthine nature of Greek myth: 1. Introduction: - What is Greek myth? - How […]

Chinese Beginners Plus

This course is for those who have a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese, including Pinyin. We’ll be extending your vocabulary, learning from everyday conversations, having fun practising Chinese characters (good […]

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