Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Summer School course is suitable for both beginner writers and those with a little more experience who are interested in exploring and developing this further.
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Creative Writing and Poetry Summer School
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Explore different methods of writing, improve your subject knowledge and reignite your creative writing skills with our range of Summer School courses.
Creative Writing and Poetry Courses
Our Creative Writing and Poetry courses offer opportunities to explore poetry in response to art and places, develop your writing skills and generate fresh new ideas. We recommend booking soon as places are booking up quickly!
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Summer School course is suitable for both beginner writers and those with a little more experience who are interested in exploring and developing this further.
Get into Poetry
The Get into Poetry Summer School course is suitable for beginners and intermediate poets wishing to create and develop work in a supportive environment.
Writing Poetry: Imagined Places
The Writing Poetry : Imagined Places Summer School course is suitable for both beginner and experienced poets who seek to find escapism through the art of poetry.
Writing Poetry in Response to Art Summer School
The Writing Poetry in Response to Art Summer School course is suitable for both beginner writers and those with a little more experience who are interested in exploring and developing this further.
Our complete Summer School programme
Make the most of your summer with one of our Summer School courses. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, build on past knowledge or simply enjoy exploring a personal interest, our courses offer a fun and fulfilling way to grow and stay inspired.
Drawing and Painting
Life Drawing
The Life Drawing Summer School course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists interested in drawing the human form.
Painting and Drawing Techniques
The Painting and Drawing Techniques Summer School course is suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience.
Watercolour Painting
The Watercolour Painting Summer School course is ideal for both beginners and those with some experience who want to explore watercolour techniques.
Dressmaking and slow stitching
Dressmaking Summer School
The Dressmaking for Beginners Summer School course will cover the core skills necessary for garment construction.
Dressmaking Next Steps Summer School
The Dressmaking for Beginners Summer School course will cover the core skills necessary for garment construction.
Slow Stitching : Creative Embroidery
The Slow Stitching : Creative Embroidery Summer School course will cover the core skills necessary for garment construction.
Languages
German for Beginners
The German for Beginners Summer School course is an extended introduction to Croatian.
Italian for Beginners
The Italian for Beginners Summer School course is an extended introduction to Italian. It is suitable for absolute beginners and for those who would like a refresher course.
Introduction to Latin
The Introduction to Latin and the Classical World Summer School course is an extended introduction to Latin and the Classical World.
Digital Photography and Darkroom Printing
Complete Digital Photography
The Digital Photography Summer School course is perfect for beginners looking to understand their cameras and explore the world of digital photography.
Darkroom Printing
The Darkroom Printing Summer School one-day workshop will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to print your own photographs from any negative!
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Counselling Courses
Eating Disorders for Counsellors and Professionals
The Eating Disorders for Counsellors Summer School one-day workshop will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to print your own photographs from any negative!
Body Image for Counsellors and Professionals
The Body Image for Counsellors Summer School one-day workshop will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to print your own photographs from any negative!
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