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Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. Writing forms covered include novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, shaping stories, creating characters, guidelines on getting published. With an emphasis on individual development, there will be reading and discussion of your work in a friendly […]

An architect and designer of genius, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s career flourished briefly, being more revered in Vienna than in Glasgow. A series of poignant “what ifs?” are threaded through his life. We look at his main architectural masterpieces - The Glasgow School of Art, Hillhouse and the House for An Art Lover - as well […]

This foundation course is for people with no or little knowledge of the Italian language and culture and will enable the participants to feel comfortable when exchanging basic personal information in informal conversations. You will also learn how to ask for directions, order food and drinks, book tickets and accommodation. Basic reading and writing will […]

Sorry, this course has been cancelled. This course aims to teach students to communicate in everyday situations and exchange information on familiar and routine matters. This course will enable you to 'get by' when using the language abroad. The emphasis will be on listening, speaking, and understanding. Suitable for students who have completed Spanish Level […]

Join us in V Café on alternate Wednesday mornings at our ‘chatter and natter’ table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we aim to provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to chat and socialise.

In this three-week course you will practise depicting landscapes with elements such as field, trees, and buildings. Tutor Songül will demonstrate and give you one-to-one guidance when needed  Some watercolour experience needed. A materials list will be provided.

Since the first Mayor of Guildford was appointed in 1362, the role of the town’s first citizen has been held by over 600 people. Here is a chance to learn about some of the distinguished, philanthropic, scandalous and devious citizens that have held the office down the years! Enjoy a chance, in the presence of […]

Would you like to practise your German speaking skills? Come and chat once a week to improve your conversational German. Topics to be agreed upon within the group, but could be about family, free time, holidays and practical skills for coping when abroad. Aimed at post-beginners/pre-intermediate/intermediate level. Not suitable for beginners. If you have any […]

Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]

As a keen dancer herself, Jane Austen depicted dancing as a valuable form of entertainment in her novels. In these three sessions, you will learn more about dance education, etiquette and balls in the 18th century, exploring Jane Austen’s representation of balls and its dancers in three canonical novels: ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ‘Emma’ and ‘Sense […]