What’s it all about? Public speaking – why do so many of us balk at the thought of it? Why do we espouse and believe crazy advice around it like, “imagine the audience naked”? The truth is, public speaking isn’t as difficult as you’ve been lead to believe. Forget all the clichés and unoriginal ideas. …
What’s it all about? Have you ever heard someone say that artists are technologists? No? This class explores the general tomfoolery sometimes bizarre crossover between machines and art. What will we cover? In this class we will delve into the ways that machines and mechanical process have been used by artists and creatives. We will …
What’s it all about? Aspiring screenwriter, or just simply curious about what goes on behind a film? This class will be an interactive crash-course, for novice and intermediate alike; from coming up with an idea, to putting it on paper. What will we cover? We’ll be looking at a host of screenwriting basics, from characters …
What’s it all about? Tapas are appetisers, traditionally served with a glass of wine or beer all around Spain. In fact, “tapa” means cover in Spanish as the slices of bread were used to cover the drink so no flies would fall on it… From some spicy potatoes, cheese or jamon to more elaborated mini-dishes, …
What’s it all about? Most of us use our voices for work and in our personal lives. It contributes to our sense of identity and allows us to assert ourselves and to connect with each other. Through discussions and demonstrations we will come to understand what makes our voice sound the way it does and …
What’s it all about? Do you like your history chock full of sex, violence, paranoia and farcical murder attempts? If so, come and learn about some of the maddest emperors ever to rule Rome! During the period 14 – 222 AD, several of Rome’s emperors were paranoid, power-hungry tyrants who thought nothing of cross-dressing, incest, …
What’s it all about? Did you know that Lewis Carroll, aka Charles L. Dodgson, was a mathematician? Now do you see why Alice’s adventures are so strange? Inspired by his book of Pillow-Problems, we’ll explore puzzles of maths and logic that avoid numbers and fiendish equations but still bend your brain. What will we cover? …
What’s it all about? Learn the hypnotic hip movements of the Pacific, and the grace and charm of Hawaiian story tellers. What will we cover? Understand and appreciate the origin of Hawaiian hula and the various types. Discover the ancient Gods and goddesses that hold the secrets of hula. Learn a little of the ancient …
What’s it all about? Always wanted to learn juggling? Always thought it was too hard? If so many people in the world can juggle, then so can you! Impress your mates, never get bored, become more coordinated and focused, meet new people, run away with the circus, use your brain and your body in a different way …
What’s it all about? Woodcut printmaking is a simple, cheap and fun technique that can be used to create multiple prints. Because it can be done without expensive equipment or professional skills, woodcuts have a long history of being used by ordinary people to create art. What’s more, images made in this way have a …
