This course is designed to deepen your understanding of truthful performance, focusing on authenticity, presence and genuine human connection. You will be guided beyond surface-level technique to explore how truthful acting emerges through listening, impulse and moment-to-moment response. Through structured exercises, improvisation, text work and scene exploration, you will develop greater emotional confidence and clarity of intention in making bold yet grounded choices. Key areas include active listening, reacting honestly, vocal nuance, physical awareness and connecting inner impulses to outward expression. Creativity is a central pillar of this course. You are encouraged to experiment and take creative risks while developing …

This course is designed for individuals aged 18 and above who want to develop confidence, presence, creativity and adaptability in both performance and everyday communication skills. Students will be equipped with essential techniques to express themselves with clarity, authenticity and impact. Through practical exercises and scene work, participants will explore key acting principles, including presence, active listening and verbal and non-verbal communication. Using different methods drawn from Stanislavski, improvisation and voice training, students will learn how to connect with others, think on their feet, and engage an audience or listeners—whether on stage, in a meeting or in everyday conversation. The …

Explore the engaging art of urban sketching with a pen. Capture the essence of your surroundings through spontaneous linework, learn courageous mark-making techniques to bring streets, buildings and everyday scenes to life with ink and a creative eye.

This course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles of yoga in a gentle and accessible way. Each lesson will delve into specific yoga postures and breathing techniques, explaining the underlying philosophy and benefits. Through a series of carefully sequenced postures and breathing techniques, you will learn to cultivate mindfulness, improve flexibility and enhance your overall well-being. Each lesson will focus on specific yoga principles, including alignment, breath awareness and mindful movement. Whether you are looking to increase your range of motion, reduce pain or simply relax, this course is the perfect way to begin your yoga journey. Join us …

Why do products look so good in photographs? Learn the techniques and technicalities of studio product photography, from lighting to product placement and composition. Understand the fundamental principles and challenges of product photography and how to use a full range of studio equipment, while exploring how different products respond to different types of light.  

Ballet for Adults I (Beginners) Go beyond the mere execution of steps and discover the understanding of ballet, its history and development of certain movements and traditions. Learn the basic principles of ballet, with an emphasis on safety and understanding of alignment and the biomechanics involved in executing particular ballet movements. Ballet for Adults II (Intermediate) This course builds upon the Ballet for Adults I (Beginners) course. A wider vocabulary of barre work, and centre work will be introduced. Participants are expected to have some level of understanding of safe turnout and foot control. The emphasis on safety and understanding …

This course offers an introduction to the craft of poetry, exploring elements such as form, voice, rhythm and the sonic impact of language. Through readings ranging from classical poetry to contemporary works, you will examine how poetic traditions have evolved, both building on established structures and breaking convention to create new forms of expression. Each session features guided discussions, readings and writing exercises that encourage you to explore how poetry uses sound, imagery, movement and space to convey meaning. Inspired by works such as Billy Collins’ Introduction to Poetry, the course invites you to approach poetry with curiosity, creativity and …

An introduction to the world of editing, this course teaches methods and strategies that help you become a better reader, with focused and perceptive ways of understanding the text in front of you. Mechanics—the nuts and bolts of how we write—and intentions—reason and purpose—matter equally when approaching a text with an editing eye. Lessons and discussion points are focused around the craft of reading and writing. We will look at how being a good editor requires a combination of distance and closeness, and how this translates into your writing life. Each week, a new topic will be introduced with examples …

‘Mindfulness for Life’ is an evidence-based, structured eight-week programme developed by the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation at the University of Oxford. It is designed to help learners develop sustainable mindfulness practices that support mental well-being, emotional resilience and greater self-awareness in daily life. Drawing on principles of cognitive therapy and mindfulness meditation, it provides practical skills for recognising habitual patterns of mind, managing stress and responding more skilfully to life’s challenges. Through guided meditations, gentle movement, cognitive exercises, group dialogue and daily home practice, you will gain practical tools to recognise unhelpful thought patterns, respond more skilfully to challenging emotions, and …

Image credit: Ogata Korin, Irises, 1701-02, pair of folding screens, Wikimedia Commons, Nezu Art Museum This is an introductory course that explores Japan’s rich artistic heritage from the pre-modern to the modern period. Lectures and discussions will examine the cultural, historical and aesthetic contexts that shaped Japan’s traditions and its enduring influence. We will primarily discuss examples of visual culture, ranging from Jōmon pottery and Buddhist sculpture to opulent folding screens, Tale of Genji scrolls, Zen painting, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e prints, and the pop art of Murakami and Yayoi Kusama. There will also be some discussion of performing arts and architecture. …

Be exposed to the history, tools and forms of penmanship and Western calligraphy. Have confidence in analysing current scripts and how they can alter existing styles. Participants will learn to design their own works, experiment with lettering systematically and use words as visuals to tell personal stories. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.

In this engaging and hands-on gouache painting course, participants will learn the techniques and skills necessary to create stunning anime backgrounds inspired by the iconic Studio Ghibli films. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the key elements that make Ghibli backgrounds unique and explore various methods of using gouache paint to bring their own imaginative landscapes to life. Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.