Spring courses 2013 at Bishopsgate Institute

Arts & CultureWords & IdeasLanguagesPerforming ArtsBody & Exercise

Courses for AdultsJanuary–April 2013

at Bishopsgate Institute

IntroductionAn Introduction to the History of European ArtArt History and Appreciation: The ‘Isms’ of Modern ArtHistory of Art: French ImpressionistsMean Streets and Public Parks: London and the ArtistVan Eyck to Van Gogh: The Art of the NorthRevolutionary Century: The Art of the 19th CenturyExploring London’s Art GalleriesExploring More London Art GalleriesExploring the National GalleryArt History and Appreciation: How Art WorksImages of London: The City That Never WasSketch in the CityFilm Studies: Italian CinemaFilm Studies: German CinemaFilm Studies: The Golden Age of HollywoodLost Rivers of LondonLondon Underground OvergroundThe Peopling of London: Migration and the Making of the Modern CityMore Musical Instruments of the WorldLondon’s Musical UndergroundCase Studies: The History of Recorded MusicCase Studies: Film MusicExploring Classical Music: Modern and Contemporary Music

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Practical PhotographyPhotographing London’s City ArchitecturePhotography and the LawPhotographing East LondonPhotographing PeopleWalking Tours: Above Ground: Exploring London’s Churches and ChapelsWalking Tours: London Cemetery TalesWalking Tours: Meandering along the Metropolitan LineWine TastingWine Tasting: How to Drink WineBeer Tasting

IntroductionCreative Writing: JournalismReading on the Underground: London Book ClubRomanticism and PoliticsCreative WritingCreative Writing: Experiments in FormCreative Writing: This is Your LifeCreative Writing: Writing Short StoriesCreative Writing: Bishopsgate WritersCreative Writing: Poetry and Prose WorkshopWalk and Write: Exploring the Streets of the East EndScriptwritingScriptwriting AdvancedPhilosophy and the Emotions: Love and DesirePhilosophy and the Emotions: Reason and EmotionFree Speech and LiteratureThe Gentle Art of Reading AloudIntensive Public Speaking

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IntroductionLanguage Level GuideArabicChinese MandarinFrenchGerman ItalianJapanesePortuguese Spanish

IntroductionThe Art of MeditationHatha YogaIyengar YogaPilatesPilates for Runners

IntroductionActing & DramaBishopsgate SingersSinging in HarmonyThe Tubthumping ChorusSinging Solo: Discover Your VoiceLearn to Swing DanceBallroom DancingBelly DanceFlamenco & SevillanasPop JazzSolo Charleston Steps Rock & Roll / Jive

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Welcome to Bishopsgate InstituteBishopsgate Institute has been opening minds, challenging perceptions and enriching lives since 1895. Through our courses, cultural events, historic library, archive collections and community programme, we provide a home for ideas and debate, learning and enquiry and independent thought.

Our comprehensive range of short courses offers you the opportunity to discover, discuss and be inspired in a welcoming environment. Our courses are conveniently designed to take place throughout the day including lunchtimes, after work and at weekends.

Introduce a friend scheme

Learn a language

If you have enrolled on a course in the last 12 months and recommend us to a friend who enrols, you can get 10% off your next course. For more details please contact us on [email protected] or 020 7392 9200.

One of the few venues in London offering small classes, our language courses cater for a range of abilities, from complete beginners to the more fluent. All of our tutors are native speakers of the languages they teach and Bishopsgate Institute is the City of London’s learning provider for language courses.

Drop by anytime between 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm to find out more about our languages programme. Tutors from our Chinese Mandarin, French, Italian and Spanish courses will help you decide which level is most suitable for you. Queries for Arabic, German, Japanese and Portuguese will also be welcome.

Languages Open Day: Tuesday 8 January 2013

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We are delighted to offer our student card which gives you a discount on all manner of treats both in and out of Bishopsgate Institute. All student card holders from autumn term 2012 receive a 10% discount on any course from our spring 2013 programme. Please show your card when enrolling. Our students also receive concessionary rates on our cultural events and 10% off their bill at our restaurant, Bishopsgate Kitchen (not including alcohol).

Outside Bishopsgate Institute our students can take advantage of special offers at Rich Mix, the BFI, Optix at Broadgate, Newham Books and Clerkenwell Tales bookshops. Please see our website for additional information and more details on our offers.

Underground London

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On 10 January 1863 the Metropolitan Line opened in London travelling from Paddington to Farringdon via King’s Cross. This was the beginning of the London Underground network which is now an essential and iconic part of London life.

To celebrate 150 years of the London Underground, Bishopsgate Institute’s spring events season digs up our subterranean city. Featuring courses that include a history of the stranger aspects of the Underground, with courses such as London Underground Overground, London’s Lost Rivers and the walking tours London Cemetery Tales and Walking the Metropolitan Line. Two of our courses, Mean Streets and Public Parks: London and the Artist and London’s Underground Music Scene, take a look at London’s creative underground.

Look out for the Underground London badge across our prospectus.

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Bursary Programme: Free places on all our coursesBishopsgate Institute provides a number of free places on our Courses for Adults programme in the form of our full‑fee bursaries to people who find it hard to pay for the full or concessionary rates. For details please see page 48.

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Cultural Events

Bishopsgate Kitchen

Bishopsgate Library

Find out more

Culture, history and ideas come together in our exciting events programme. You can enjoy talks, walks, discussions and concerts throughout the year. As a student at Bishopsgate Institute you can enjoy a discount on our Cultural Events. See our events brochure or website for more details.

Bishopsgate Kitchen is a great place to meet up at any time of the day. Operated by benugo, Bishopsgate Kitchen’s menu has been developed using local, seasonal ingredients, reflecting the best of British produce. Students can receive 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bishopsgate Kitchen when they show their student card.

Our beautiful Victorian Library is home to renowned library and archive collections on London, labour, freethought and cooperation. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a professional or just looking for a quiet place to read or contemplate, the Library is free and open to everyone.

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Arts & CultureWhether you want to learn more about art, delve into London’s history or develop your photography skills, there’s sure to be a course to stimulate your interest or inspire a new and exciting way to learn about the world.

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History of Art: French Impressionists

Mean Streets and Public Parks: London and the Artist

Art History and Appreciation: The ‘Isms’ of Modern Art

Combining appreciation with the history of the principal movements, this course will explore the differences between Medieval and Renaissance art, and between Baroque and Neo-Classicism.

In this course you will look at the paintings that made the group famous, their special technique of working outside and the historical context of the movement dubbed ‘Impressionism’ by the critic Louis Leroy. This is one of three courses covering the history of art across three terms. Each course is self-contained and courses may be taken individually or consecutively in any order.

The capital was home to some of the greatest British artists as well as celebrated visitors. We will look at the city through the eyes of Hogarth, Constable, Sickert, and Gilbert and George and others.

No prior knowledge of art history is needed to enjoy this course.

Who were the Futurists? What is the difference between Op Art and Pop Art? Beginning with Cubism, this course will discuss the main movements of the 20th century in five sessions and a Saturday visit to Tate Modern.

Course suitable for all with Leslie Primo, 16 students maximum £97 / £73 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays & Saturday 6.30pm – 8.30pm Monday 14 January – 11 February 2013 & gallery visit 2.30pm Saturday 9 February (AC13201)

Course suitable for all with James Heard, 16 students maximum £48 / £36 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 8 January – 12 February 2013 (AC13204)

Course suitable for all with James Heard, 16 students maximum £80 / £61 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 10 January – 14 February 2013 (AC13205)

Course suitable for all with Aleks Zaczek-Gbiorczyk, 16 students max. £97 / £73 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays & Saturday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 18 February – 18 March 2013 & 2.00pm Saturday 16 March 2013 (gallery visit) (AC13203)

Course suitable for all with Leslie Primo, 12 students maximum £97 / £73 conc. for 6 sessions Fridays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 8 February – 22 March 2013* (Dates include gallery visit) (AC13202) *No course on 22 February

An Introduction to the History of European Art

Van Eyck to Van Gogh: The Art of the North

Revolutionary Century: Art of the 19th Century

Exploring London’s Art Galleries

Exploring More London Art Galleries

We will compare examples of northern European painting with that of Mediterranean Italy and examine the powerful messages of such artists as Edvard Munch, Grünewald and the German Expressionists. No prior knowledge of art history is needed to enjoy this course.

We explore the impact of political upheaval in France and America, the Industrial Revolution in England and patronage by the new class of wealthy entrepreneurs on David, Goya, Turner, the Pre-Raphaelites, Manet and many others.

Develop your knowledge of art history and appreciation in front of paintings. In this course you will explore the collections of London’s three main galleries; the National Gallery, Tate Britain and Tate Modern. The first class will meet at Bishopsgate Institute. Subsequent classes will meet at the galleries.

In this follow-on course, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Courtauld Gallery and the Wallace Collection. This time we will discuss a variety of paintings including Tudor and Elizabethan collections, works by Dutch and Flemish artists of the 17th century as well as Impressionist paintings. The first class will meet at Bishopsgate Institute.

Course suitable for all with James Heard, 16 students maximum £48 / £36 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm26 February – 2 April 2013 (AC13206)

Course suitable for all with James Heard, 16 students maximum £80 / £61 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 28 February – 4 April 2013 (AC13207)

Course suitable for all with Aleks Zaczek-Gbiorczyk, 16 students max. £80 / £61 conc. for 5 sessions Fridays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 18 January – 15 February 2013 (AC13208)

Course suitable for all with Aleks Zaczek-Gbiorczyk, 16 students max. £80 / £61 conc. for 5 sessions Thursdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 17 January – 14 February 2013 (AC13209)

For further information, please see www.bishopsgate.org.uk/courses

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Art History and Appreciation: How Art Works

This course will look in detail at the vast collection of the National Gallery – from early Renaissance to 19th century paintings. Explore the collection of the National Gallery in depth and develop your art history knowledge in front of paintings.

What makes some art powerful and arresting? This course will look at the psychology of art, how art generates responses in viewers and how these responses often change over time.

Course suitable for all with Aleks Zaczek-Gbiorczyk, 16 students max. £80 / £61 conc. for 5 sessions Fridays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 22 February – 22 March 2013 (AC13210)

Course suitable for all with Steven Barrett, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm17 January – 21 February 2013 (AC13211)

Exploring the National Gallery

This sketching course takes you out and about in London to a different art gallery, museum or architectural venue in London each week. You will use a variety of materials to respond to the artworks and architecture to help you develop your creative thinking, coordination and observational skills.

Course suitable for all with Jessie Brennan, 14 students maximum £105 / £80 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 21 February – 11 April 2013* (AC13213)*No course on 28 February and 28 March

Sketch in the City

Film Studies:Italian Cinema

Film Studies:German Cinema

Savour La Dolce Vita, spaghetti westerns, neo-realist classics, world-renowned directors and much more in this accessible guide to some key moments in Italian cinema history.

From the silent classic The Cabinet of Dr Caligari to the recent award-winning The Lives of Others and points in-between, explore some key moments in German cinema history in this accessible guide.

Course suitable for all with Hilary Smith, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 20 February 2013 (AC13214)

Course suitable for all with Hilary Smith, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 27 February – 3 March 2013 (AC13215)

Images of London: The City That Never Was

What was Christopher Wren’s ambitious plan for rebuilding the City after the Great Fire of 1666? On this course we explore this and many more unrealised plans for London and the great buildings that were never built.

Course suitable for all with Steven Barrett, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Saturdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 26 January – 2 March 2013 (AC13212)

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View and discuss extracts from classic films made by Warner Bros. during the 1930s–50s heyday of the Hollywood studios, including Casablanca and Mildred Pierce, in this accessible and fun course.

Course suitable for all with Hilary Smith, 12 students maximum £78 / £59 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 2.30 – 4.30pm 27 February – 3 April 2013 (AC13216)

Film Studies: The Golden Age of Hollywood

Lost Rivers of London

Once a feature on the landscape, underground waterways are now symbols of the City’s past. In this course you will have the opportunity to use maps and other sources to examine some of the issues related to this perennially fascinating topic.

Course suitable for all with Caryle Webb-Ingall, 12 students maximum £78 / £59 conc. for 5 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 14 January – 11 February 2013 (AC13217)

Course suitable for all with Caryle Webb-Ingall, 12 students maximum £64 / £51 conc. for 5 sessions Mondays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 18 February – 18 March 2013 (AC13218)


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More Musical Instruments of the World

Both a sequel to last year’s popular course (with a new selection of instruments) and an introduction. Hear and try out instruments from many cultures, plus recorded examples.

Course suitable for all with Roger Thomas, 10 students maximum £46 / £35 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 7.00pm 15 January – 19 February 2013 (AC13221)

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The Peopling of London: Migration and the Making of the Modern City

This module, based at the London Metropolitan Archives, assesses the contribution of immigrants to the history of London, and examines their experiences as they settled and made the metropolis their home.

Course suitable for all with Mike Berlin, 20 students maximum £325 / £150* conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 7 January – 11 March 2013

*Fees depend on whether you have an undergraduate qualification and/or eligibility for a concession. Please contact Birkbeck College for further information. To enrol, please visit the Birkbeck website www.bbk.ac.uk/study/ce2011/ or call 020 7631 6651. You can also enrol in person at the My Birkbeck helpdesk, Birkbeck College, Malet St, London, WC1E 1HX. Course code: FFHI139H4ACB, 15 CATS points at Level 4.

Further course information, including a syllabus, is available from Rehana Jamil at [email protected] or on 020 3073 8093.

Case Studies: Film Music

A course for music lovers and film buffs (not that you can’t be both!). From Michael Nyman’s sheep to George Fenton’s wolves: where it came from, how it works and how innovative composers have transformed it.

Course suitable for all with Roger Thomas, 12 students maximum £46 / £35 conc. for 3 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 6 February – 20 February 2013 (AC13224)

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Continuing our current theme with an exploration of the music of London’s counterculture in its post-war heyday and its subsequent influence, taking in art‑rock, avant-garde jazz and more. Specialist technical knowledge, musical skills and a period hairstyle are not required.

London’s Musical Underground

London Underground Overground

From Victorian steam to 21st century trains in the air, this course will make you look at your commute in a different way. Find out how a tube line named a whole way of life and discover how European ideas influenced the iconic stations – but be prepared for a few scares as we uncover the Black Nun and the ghost of Charles Terris and much more.

Course suitable for all with Caryle Webb-Ingall, 12 students maximum £64 / £51 conc. for 5 sessions Mondays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 14 January – 11 February 2013 (AC13219)

Course suitable for all with Caryle Webb-Ingall, 12 students maximum £78 / £59 conc. for 5 sessions Mondays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 18 February – 18 March 2013 (AC13220)

Case Studies: The History of Recorded Music

This course examines the history of recorded music from cylinders to stereo to the rise and rise of digital music. Early records weren’t supposed to carry music, stereo works best when it doesn’t and MP3 files rely on you not listening properly: three entertaining topics relating to a fascinating subject and discussion.

Course suitable for all with Roger Thomas, 12 students maximum £46 / £35 conc. for 3 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 30 January 2013 (AC13223)

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Covering classical music since the late 19th century, this is one of a series of three courses on the history of the subject which can be taken in any order. The course will include many musical examples (audio and video) drawn from the works of the most significant composers of the period such as Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Rossini and Tchaikovsky. No specialist musical knowledge is required.

Course suitable for all with Roger Thomas, 12 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 27 February – 3 April 2013 (AC13225)

Exploring Classical Music: Modern and Contemporary Music


Course suitable for all with Roger Thomas, 10 students maximum £46 / £35 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 7.00pm 26 February – 2 April 2013 (AC13222)

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If you have always wanted to take amazing photographs, then our Practical Photography courses are for you. You will learn all those tricky aspects of your manual camera, the art of composing a great picture and find inspiration to get out there and snap. Please bring your own SLR camera.

Level 1 This course is for students who are new to the subject and want to get to grips with their camera, and for those wishing to brush up on their skills.

Level 2 This course is for those who have completed a level 1 course, or for students who fully understand the functions of their camera and would like to develop their photographic skills. Some courses take place on alternate weeks during the term to allow students time to develop their personal project between classes.

Practical Photography

Level 1 with Ed Davis, 10 students maximum £182 / £137 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 8 January – 19 March 2013 (alternate weeks) (AC13226)

Level 1 with Ed Davis, 10 students maximum £182 / £137 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 20 February 2013 (AC13127)27 February – 3 April 2013 (AC13228)

Level 1 with Armelle Skatulski, 10 students maximum £182 / £137 conc. for 2 sessions Saturdays 10.30am – 5.30pm 2 March – 9 March 2013 (AC13230)13 April – 20 April 2013 (AC13231)

Level 1 with Martina Mullaney, 10 students maximum £182 / £137 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 10.30am – 1.30pm 19 January – 9 February 2013 (AC13229)

Level 2 with Ed Davis, 10 students maximum £182 / £137 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 15 January – 26 March 2013 (alternate weeks) (AC13232)

Practical Photography

Photographing East London

This practical one-day course will use the camera to explore the diversity and the changing face of East London, while at the same time improving your photography skills. Starting at Bishopsgate Institute, the course will include practical exercises covering compositional and photographic techniques and a chance to see some of the historic maps and photographs of East London held in Bishopsgate Library.

Course suitable for all with Martina Mullaney, 12 students maximum £73 / £54 conc. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm 6 April 2013 (AC13235)

Photographing People

This course will explore the skills and techniques involved in capturing people in photographs from the informal (including reportage, street photography, family and friends) to the formal (including studio portraiture). You will consider a variety of old and new approaches to photographing people.

Course suitable for all with Armelle Skatulski, 16 students maximum £184 / £138 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 28 February – 4 April 2013 (AC13236)

The course will introduce students to different architectural styles and how to photograph the structures. Consideration will be given to time of day, angle of view and dealing with security guards when photographing public space. Four of the sessions will take place on location in the City of London.

Photographing London’s City Architecture

Course suitable for all with Grant Smith, 12 students maximum £153 / £114 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm7 January – 11 February 2013 (AC13233)

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This is a practical course design to inform photographers of their rights when photographing in public places, how to recognise the public and private areas in our environment and how to recognise the legal position and difficulties when photographing minors. By the end of this course you will also be able to assign copyright of your images.

Photography and the Law

Course suitable for all with Grant Smith, 16 students maximum £51 / £38 conc. for 2 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 25 March & 8 April 2013* (AC13234)*Bank holiday 1 April

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Beer Tasting

We want to demystify the jargon and have fun doing it, so while distinguishing your IPA from your IBU we’ll taste a selection of some of the excellent beers made by everyone from silent monks to Harvard PhDs. We will also help you sort out the various categories, from lagers to lambics, ales to stout and more besides.

Course suitable for all with Colin Wills, 14 students maximum £103 / £77 conc. for 4 sessions Wednesdays 7.00pm – 8.30pm 30 January – 20 February 2013 (AC13243) new

Wine Tasting: How to Drink Wine

This course is an excellent overview to some of the best wine regions of the world and can be booked as a comprehensive six-week course or in individual blocks. Regions covered are Austria and Hungary, North East Italy, Portugal, Germany, the south of France and the Pacific North West.

Course suitable for all with Colin Wills, 14 students maximum £157 / £118 conc. for 6 sessionsSingle sessions: £29 / £21 conc. Wednesdays 7.00pm – 8.30pm 27 February – 3 April 2013 (AC13242)

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This course aims to demystify wine tasting by teaching you how to judge the quality of wines. You will study the difference between smell and taste, fruit and structure, and will sample a variety of wine including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Grenache.

Course suitable for all with Colin Wills, 14 students maximum £137 / £103 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 7.15pm – 8.45pm 15 January – 19 February 2013 (AC13240)26 February – 2 April 2013 (AC13241)

Wine TastingWalking Tours: Meandering along the Metropolitan Line

The section of the Metropolitan line which runs from Paddington to Farringdon was London’s first Underground Railway. You could travel via underground to Farringdon tube to watch a public hanging! Discover many more facts like this on our tour of the areas surrounding four of the Met Line’s original stations.

Course suitable for all with Diane Burstein, 25 students maximum £37 / £29 conc. for 4 sessions Sundays 11.00am – 1.00pm 3 March – 24 March 2013 (AC13239)

Walking Tours: London Cemetery Tales

Discover four very different cemeteries from the dissenters at Bunhill Fields, the nature park at Tower Hamlets, the non-conformists at Abney Park and West Norwood, home of nearly 70 listed monuments.

Walking Tours: Above Ground: Exploring London’s Churches and Chapels

Exploration of the Christian route to heaven. We explore churches and chapels in the City, the West End, Little Venice and beyond. We will take a look at everything that makes up a church: the architecture, art, the incumbents and the parishioners.

Course suitable for all with Anne-Marie Craven, 25 students maximum £37 / £29 conc. for 4 sessions Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm 19 February – 12 March 2013 (AC13237)

Course suitable for all with Rachel Kolsky, 25 students maximum £37 / £29 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 11.00am – 1.00pm 16 February – 9 March 2013 (AC13238)


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Words & IdeasExplore the written and spoken word, and engage in philosophical thought and critical enquiry in this series of courses.

Reading on the Underground: London Book Club

“The London Underground is not a political movement!” according to A Fish Called Wanda. But contemporary novelists are drawn to the stories found where the city’s social and cultural ‘undergrounds’ collide. The reading list is A Dead Man in Deptford, Wise Children, London Triptych, Absolute Beginners and Tipping the Velvet.

This two-day practical course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills you need to write for newsletters, magazines and newspapers. It will also benefit those who enjoy writing professionally or for pleasure and it includes interviewing, editing and how the print industry operates. You will discover how to write the story from the idea to the printed page with tips on the law and how to get published. By the end of the course, students will be able to write news, features and vox pops, and have a better understanding of how to write for different markets.

Course suitable for all with Tony Padman, 12 students maximum £103 / £78 conc. for 2 sessions Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm 2 February & 9 February 2013 (WR13201)

Creative Writing: Journalism

Creative Writing

This course has been designed to inspire and provide you with the tools to write. Through practical writing exercises, visualisations and storytelling, you will tap into your own stories as a rich resource for fiction and non‑fiction writing.

Course suitable for all with Heidi James, 14 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 20 February 2013 (WR13204)

Course suitable for all with Heidi James, 12 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Saturdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm 19 January – 23 February 2013 (WR13205)2 March – 6 April 2013 (WR13206)

Romanticism and Politics

This course combines culture, art and politics to examine early nineteenth century history. What was the link of Romanticism in poetry, painting and music to the political uprisings that threatened the whole order of life in Europe, from Napoleon to the revolutions of 1830 and the 1840s?

Course suitable for all with Deirdre Daly, 12 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 18 February – 25 March 2013 (WR13213)

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Course suitable for all with Sophie Mayer, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 24 January – 4 April 2013 (alternate weeks) (WR13202)

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Creative Writing: This is Your Life

Walk and Write: Exploring the Streets of the East End

This encouraging workshop is for writers who would like to push their writing in new directions, investigating more advanced writing techniques and experimenting with form and genre.

This supportive workshop will look at ways to create and develop poems and prose. We will use writing exercises, write from life and imagination and look at different forms and techniques.

This is Your Life is a course for all budding life-writers. Whether you are writing or would like to start writing a biography, a memoir or an autobiography this course will help you on your way.

This creative writing workshop uses the streets, sounds and people (past and present) of the East End as inspiration for short stories and poems.

Advanced course with Heidi James, 14 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 27 February – 3 April 2013 (WR13207)

Course suitable for all with Barbara Marsh, 10 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm 12 January – 23 February 2013 (alternate weeks) (WR13212)

Course suitable for all with Heidi James, 12 students maximum £77 / £61 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm 28 February – 4 April 2013 (WR13208)

Course suitable for all with Laura Bottomley, 14 students maximum £49 / £37 conc. Saturday 12.00pm – 5.00pm 23 March 2013 (WR13213)

Creative Writing: Experiments in Form

Creative Writing: Poetry and Prose Workshop

Creative Writing: Writing Short Stories

ScriptwritingCreative Writing: Bishopsgate Writers

ScriptwritingAdvanced

This writing course is for the short story enthusiast, whether novice or well-practised. The course will develop your understanding of how to shape and hone your stories, making reference to the different short story forms and traditions as well as more general aspects of the writer’s craft.

This course is for anyone who is interested in writing a screenplay and wants to learn how to tell effective stories for the big screen. Through practical exercises and viewing different films, you will use your own experiences to construct your screenplay. At the end of the course you will have learnt the skills necessary to construct the first draft of your film.

This course is suitable for writers of all prose genres – fiction, non‑fiction, creative non‑fiction – and will focus on tutor and peer feedback, creative writing tips and technical skills.

This advanced course will help you turn your screenplay from a beginner’s draft into a more developed piece of writing fit for the big screen. Building on your previous knowledge and experience, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to enhance your writing. Suitable for people who have already attended the basic scriptwriting course or with equivalent experience. Course suitable for all

with Barbara Marsh, 14 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 8 January – 12 February 2013 (WR13209)19 February – 26 March 2013 (WR13210)

Course suitable for all with Guy Meredith, 14 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 15 January – 19 February 2013 (WR13216)

Course suitable for all with Campbell, 12 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Saturdays 11.30am – 1.30pm12 January – 16 February 2013(WR13217) with Guy Meredith 23 February – 30 March 2013 (WR13218)

Advanced course with Laura Bottomley, 10 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 17 January – 28 March 2013 (alternate weeks) (WR13211)

Advanced course with Campbell, 14 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 26 February – 2 April 2013(WR13219)


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The Gentle Art of Reading Aloud

Discover your hidden talents and experience the joy and excitement of sharing the spoken word in this friendly and creative course. You will explore the mysteries and delights of the very best of literature and discover the wealth and variety of meaning and colour to be found in the English language.

This course is for students with a good standard of both spoken and written English.

with Gavin Campbell, 12 students maximum £198 / £148 conc. for 12 sessions Saturdays 10.30am – 1.00pm 12 January – 6 April 2013* (WR13222)*Half term 30 March

Silence in the library! In this course, we’ll consider the difference that space makes to literary free speech, from books being challenged in schools to writing revolution in the streets. Each seminar will look at a different space – home, street, court, library, theatre, sacred space – combining context, reading and speaking freely as we engage with manifestations of censorship from book-burning to bowdlerisation – and beyond.

Course suitable for all with Sophie Mayer, 18 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 20 February – 27 March 2013 (WR13220)This course will take place at the Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA. Enrolment is through Bishopsgate Institute. Organised in association with English PEN and the Free Word Centre.

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Philosophy and the Emotions: Love and Desire

What is true love? How do desire and lust relate to it? Love enriches our lives but does it make us better people? We will discuss these and other questions, and find out how thinkers in antiquity, modernity and our time have attempted to answer them.

Course suitable for all with Anja Steinbauer, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 17 January – 21 February 2013 (WR13214)

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Philosophy and the Emotions: Reason and Emotion

What are emotions, and what is their proper place and function? Come and find out how neuroscience, psychology and philosophy complement each other in trying to explore these two forces of human psyche.

Course suitable for all with Anja Steinbauer, 16 students maximum £93 / £70 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 28 February – 4 April 2013 (WR13215)

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Level 1 with Gavin Campbell, 12 students maximum £265 / £200 conc. for 12 sessions Fridays 6.30pm – 9.00pm 18 January – 12 April 2013* (WR13221)*Bank holiday 29 March

Level 2 with Gavin Campbell, 12 students maximum £265 / £200 conc. for 12 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 9.00pm 15 January – 9 April 2013* (WR13221)*No course on 2 April

Enhance your public speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment. These courses will help you to increase your self-confidence, leading to enjoyment of the task at hand and improved speaking performance.

Level 1 This course is for those who are new to, or have little experience of, speaking in public who wish to improve their confidence and acquire the skills and techniques to be able to speak effectively and enjoyably in public situations.

Level 2 This course is for students who have completed level 1, or have experience of speaking in public, and who wish to develop and explore their skills and abilities further.

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LanguagesPlease read the descriptions for each level and module to decide which one is most suitable for you. You may join either Module A or B for each level. If you are unsure which language level is most suitable for you, you can come to our Languages Open Day or complete a self-assessment test

Our popular language courses are suitable for work and pleasure, and cater for a range of abilities from complete beginners to the more fluent. Whether learning a new language for your next holiday, for work or just for your own enjoyment, we are sure to have a course suitable for you.

All of our courses are taught by native speakers, run in small classes and are supported by City of London Adult Skills and Community Learning.

If you do not see your level advertised, please contact us as we may be able to provide additional courses. For more information please contact the Language Courses Manager.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7392 9242

Language level assessment You can complete a self-assessment test that will help you to determine which level to enrol for. You can download a test from www.bishopsgate.org.uk/languages.

Detailed course outlines, which will also help you assess your level, are available on our website.

Languages Open Day Our next Languages Open Day will take place on Tuesday 8 January 2013 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Tutors from our Chinese Mandarin, French, Italian and Spanish courses will help you decide which level is most suitable for you. Queries for Arabic, German, Japanese and Portuguese will also be welcome. You will be able to enrol on the day. No appointment is necessary, just drop in.

Language courses waiting list We advise that you enrol early as we keep class sizes small in order to offer a high standard of teaching. If you find that your course of choice is full, please ask to be added to our waiting list. We will let you know if a place becomes available or if we will offer an extra course.

Language textbooks You may need to buy a textbook to follow your chosen language course. Your tutor will advise you which book to buy during your first class. The approximate cost of the book is £18 and it can be used over two to three courses.

Online resources for language students We now offer exclusive online resources for language students. This will include additional language practice and links to relevant events in London.

Supported by the City of London, Adult Skills and Community Learning

Level 1: Module A As a complete beginner, this course will help you gain a basic knowledge of the language. You will learn how to introduce yourself and others, and you will be able to speak about your family and friends, your work environment, your town/country and your likes and dislikes. By the end of the course you will be able to hold a basic conversation on everyday matters, be able to tell the time, count and speak about your hobbies.

Level 2: Module A This course is for students who have completed both Level 1 modules, or equivalent, and those who are confident in all areas covered in that level. This course is also suitable for students who have previously taken O level, GCSE or equivalent in the language and would like to revise their knowledge. You will learn how to conduct basic telephone conversations, some business vocabulary and become more confident in a wide range of topics. You will learn how to express yourself more precisely and be able to give more details about your own experiences.

Level 2: Module B This course is for students who have completed Level 2: Module A or who are confident in the topics and grammar covered in that module. You will learn to give details about yourself and your life experiences in the past tense. You will gain the confidence to express yourself more clearly on a number of topics, for example commenting on different cultural events you have seen, talking about your last holiday and responding appropriately in different social situations.

Languages for your HolidaysThis is a fast-paced course for those new to a language who wish to learn the basics for their trip abroad, in a lively and communicative environment. You will focus on the practical use of the language including how to order food in a restaurant, book a hotel room, buy a train ticket, give and understand directions. You will also develop an insight into the culture and customs of the country.

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Level 1: Module B This course is for students who have either completed Level 1: Module A at Bishopsgate Institute or have knowledge equivalent to a term’s tuition. You will deepen your knowledge of the subjects covered in Level 1: Module A and cover asking for directions, booking a hotel room and talking about your interests and hobbies. You will increase your confidence in dealing with social and professional situations.

Language Level Guide

that will help you to determine which level and module you should enrol in. See the opposite page for details. The following level descriptions are for general guidance and there may be some variations within individual courses. For individual course outlines, please visit our website.


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Level 3: Module A This course is for students who have successfully completed both level 2 modules or who are confident in using the grammar covered in the previous level. You will discuss a range of topics, such as cinema, work, social life and current affairs more freely. You may learn to write letters, memos and emails for professional purposes and will be able to understand short newspaper articles.

Level 2: Module B with Ching Hui Wilkinson, 10 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Fridays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 15 January – 22 March 2013(LA13206)

Conversational Chinese with Tina Tian, 11 students maximum£210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 14 January – 18 March 2013(LA13207)

Level 3: Module B This course is for students who have either completed Level 3: Module A or who have the knowledge equivalent to about two years of study. You will develop your fluency and consolidate your previous learning. You will use short texts and audio and visual material and discuss topical and everyday issues with more ease.

Conversational This course is for students whose language proficiency and confidence enables them to participate in debates, guided conversations and free exchanges. It would be suitable for those with an A level or equivalent in the language. You will use audio and visual material to stimulate discussion and you will make a short presentation to the class.

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Conversational

If you do not see your level advertised, please contact us as we may be able to provide additional courses if there is sufficient demand.

Language Level Guide

Level 1: Module A with Ching Hui Wilkinson, 12 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13202)

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Level 1: Module A with Ching Hui Wilkinson, 10 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 16 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13203)

Level 1: Module B with Ching Hui Wilkinson, 10 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Fridays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 15 January – 22 March 2013 (LA13204)

Level 1: Module B with Tina Tian, 10 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 15 January – 19 March 2013 (LA13205)

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Level 1: Module A with Bruno Males, 12 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13208)

Level 1: Module A with Clément Guerra, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 14 January – 18 March 2013 (LA13209)

Level 1: Module A with Magali Brenac, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 15 January – 19 March 2013 (LA13210)

French for your Holidays with Coraline Pawlak, 12 students maximum £126 / £95 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 2.00pm – 5.00pm 2 March – 23 March 2013 (LA13211)

Level 1: Module B with Bruno Males, 12 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13212)

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French

Level 1: Module B with Bruno Males, 15 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 14 January – 18 March 2013 (LA13213)


Level 1: Module A with Najwa Kadhim, 12 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 15 January – 21 March 2013 (LA12301)

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Level 2: Module A Tutor TBC, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13214)

Level 3: Module A with Coraline Pawlak, 10 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 14 January – 18 March 2013 (LA13216)

Level 3: Module B with Danielle Burke, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13218)

Level 3: Module B with Berengere Decroux, 12 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 15 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13217)

Level 2: Module B with Coraline Pawlak, 10 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13215)

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Conversational French with Danielle Burke, 12 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13219)

Conversational

Level 2: Module A with Laura Troisi, 10 students maximum£210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 15 January – 19 March 2013 (LA13228)

Level 2: Module B with Silvia Colaiacomo, 12 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13229)

Conversational Italian with Silvia Colaiacomo, 12 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessionsMondays & Wednesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13230)

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ItalianFrench French

Level 1: Module A with Laura Troisi, 12 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 15 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13223)

Level 1: Module B with Laura Troisi, 12 students maximum£195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 15 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13226)

Level 1: Module B with Evi Campetella, 10 students maximum£210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13227)

Level 1: Module A with Anna Costantino, 12 students maximum£210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13224)

Italian for your Holidays with Silvia Colaiacomo, 12 students maximum£126 / £95 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 10.30am – 1.30pm 2 March – 23 March 2013 (LA13225)

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Italian

Level 1: Module A with Boris Born, 11 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 15 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13220)

Level 1: Module B with Boris Born, 11 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 15 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13221)

Level 2: Module B with Katja Miarka, 10 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Wednesdays & Fridays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 16 January – 22 March 2013 (LA13222)

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Level 1: Module A with Elena Ugarte, 12 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13235)

Level 1: Module A with María Collado Cañas, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 14 January – 18 March 2013 (LA13236)

Level 1: Module A with Maria Isalt, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 15 January – 19 March 2013 (LA13237)

Level 1: Module A with Ramón Álvarez González, 12 students max. £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13238)

Spanish for your Holidays with Elena Ugarte, 12 students maximum £126 / £95 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 10.30am – 1.30pm 2 March – 23 March 2013 (LA13239)

Level 1 Level 1: Module B with Elena Ugarte, 12 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 14 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13240)

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Level 1: Module B with Alberto Lado Rey, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 15 January – 19 March 2013 (LA13241)

Level 3: Module A with Ramón Álvarez González, 10 students max. £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 14 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13244)

Level 2: Module A with Ramón Álvarez González, 12 students max. £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13243)

Level 1: Module B with Maria Isalt, 12 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Wednesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm 16 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13242)

Level 3: Module B with Alberto Lado Rey, 10 students maximum £210 / £158 conc. for 10 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 20 March 2013 (LA13245)

Conversational Spanish with Natalia Fajardo, 10 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Thursdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 14 January – 21 March 2013 (LA13246)

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Level 1: Module A with Takayuki Ogura, 10 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Fridays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 14 January – 22 March 2013(LA13231)

Level 2: Module A with Takayuki Ogura, 10 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Fridays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 14 January – 22 March 2013(LA13232)

Conversational Japanese with Takayuki Ogura, 11 students maximum £195 / £147 conc. for 20 sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 5.35pm – 6.25pm 14 January – 20 March 2013(LA13233)

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Portuguese for your Holidays Tutor TBC, 10 students maximum £126 / £95 conc. for 4 sessions Saturdays 10.30am – 1.30pm 2 March – 23 March 2013(LA13234)

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Performing ArtsWhether you want to improve your dance technique, embrace acting skills or work on your singing, our performing arts courses offer something for everyone. You do not need to bring a partner to any of our dance courses.

Health screening forms If you are enrolling in a performing arts course you will need to complete a health screening form at the beginning of your first class.

Ballroom: Standard heeled soft leather shoes (no backless shoes) for men. Medium heels or jazz shoes (no boots, stilettos, ballet pumps or backless shoes) for women. Trainers are also acceptable.

Belly Dance: Leggings or tracksuit bottoms and fitted top.

Flamenco: Waistcoats, trousers and Cuban heels / hard-soled shoes for men, initially trousers, then flared skirt and heeled shoes (no trainers, sandals or stilettos) for women.

Rock & Roll / Jive: Loose, comfortable clothing (T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, leggings) and trainers or jazz shoes.

Pop Jazz: Loose comfortable clothing (T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, leggings).

What to wearWhether you want to try your hand at acting or rekindle your passion for the stage, this is the course for you.

A fantastic way to start the week! Bishopsgate Singers is a 70-strong singing group. Each term is a new start, though many people come back every term and have been singing with the group for several years.

This one-day workshop is open to all singers, whether you are a bathroom warbler or a singer of more experience. We will cover a variety of songs in four-part harmony from popular, folk and world traditions.

Level 1: Introduction to Drama This course will introduce basic theatre skills, explore character creation, voice, posture, movement, projection and many other stage techniques. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of scripts, including excerpts from Arcadia, The Crucible, Equus, Art and A Streetcar Named Desire, and others by writers such as Tom Stoppard, Arthur Miller and David Hare.

Level 2: Bishopsgate Players Designed for people who have some experience of acting and want to work at a more advanced level, this course offers opportunities to develop stage techniques including voice, posture, movement, projection and characterisation, as well as building your confidence as an actor and increasing your enjoyment in performing.

These courses are run in conjunction with the national touring company Icon Theatre.

Acting & Drama

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Singing in Harmony

Level 1 with Valerie Dent, 16 students maximum £115 / £87 conc. for 10 sessions Wednesdays 7.15pm – 9.00pm 16 January – 20 March 2013 (PA12301)

Course suitable for all with Gitika Partington, 70 students maximum £101 / £76 conc. for 10 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 14 January – 25 March 2013* (PA12303) *Half term 18 February

Course suitable for all with Gitika Partington, 70 students maximum £34 / £26 conc. for 1 session10.30am – 4.30pm Saturday 2 February 2013 (PA12304)

Level 2 with Valerie Dent, 18 students maximum £145 / £109 conc. for 11 sessions Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm 17 January – 21 March & Friday 22 March 2013 (PA12302)

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Our new choir will explore harmony a capella arrangements of an array of songs that might shelter under the umbrella of ‘folk’. This includes sea shanties, ballads, protest songs, humanist hymns, football songs, forgotten carols, modern folk songs and musicals. There will be opportunities for sharing songs at the end of term.

The Tubthumping Chorus

Course suitable for all with Gitika Partington, 40 students maximum £78 / £57 conc. for 10 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 7.30pm 15 January – 26 March 2013* (PA12305) *Half term 19 February

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Level 1 Learn more about your own voice and gain confidence in singing with this course, which will help you to apply techniques for singing within a group or solo. The course is designed for beginners or those with little experience in singing who would like to further develop their technique.

Level 2 This course is designed for singers who have completed Discover Your Voice level 1, or equivalent, and who are already familiar with the basic techniques of singing including posture, breathing and use of support.

Level 3 This course is designed for those who have completed part 2, or equivalent, and who are more experienced as singers. This course focuses on developing your own singing style and expression through exploration of improvisation and phrasing techniques. You will continue to develop a repertoire of 20th century and contemporary songs. The course will finish with student solo performances in front of the group.

Ballroom dancing is a popular style of social dance that is enjoying a huge comeback due to the success of television programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing. These courses will enable you to progress from the main ballroom favourites of the Waltz and the Quickstep to the Tango, Foxtrot and Latin American dances.

These intensive ballroom dancing days cover the four standard ballroom styles, with the popular Waltz and Quickstep and now also Tango and Foxtrot on another, and they will guide you through the basic steps with the emphasis on enjoyment.

Level 1: Tango & Foxtrot This six-week course in Tango and Foxtrot is suitable for beginners.

Level 1: Waltz & Quickstep This six-week course in Waltz and Quickstep is suitable for beginners.

Improvers A course further developing your technique, choreography and musicality by including the full range of both ballroom and Latin American dances. The movements and styles covered will vary in each six-week course.

Level 1: Tango & Foxtrot This six-week course in Tango and Foxtrot is suitable for beginners.

Level 1: Waltz & Quickstep This six-week course in Waltz and Quickstep is suitable for beginners.

Level 2 This course is for those who have completed a Level 1 course, or equivalent, and who are familiar with the line of dance, hold, basic steps and alignment.

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Ballroom Dancing:Saturday Courses

Level 1: Tango & Foxtrot with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £63 / £47 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm 16 January – 20 February 2013 (PA13209)

Level 1: Waltz & Quickstep with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £63 / £47 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm 27 February – 3 April 2013 (PA13210)

Improvers with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £74 / £56 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 6.30pm – 7.45pm 17 January – 21 February 2013 (PA12311) 28 February – 4 April 2013 (PA13212)

Level 1: Waltz & Quickstep Saturday course with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £52 / £40 conc. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm 9 March 2013 (PA13214)

Level 2: Ballroom Dancing Saturday course with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £52 / £40 conc. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm 6 April 2013 (PA13234)

Level 1: Tango & Foxtrot Saturday course with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £52 / £40 conc. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm 26 January 2013 (PA13213)

It’s joyful, it’s fun and Swing Patrol will teach you in a simply way that gets you moving. Starting with the 1940s Charleston we then move to a six count Lindy Hop rhythm and then tie them together. The focus will be fun, good technique and dancing to the great swing tunes we have in store for you.

Learn to Swing Dance

Course suitable for all with Scott Cupit, 16 students maximum £42 / £31 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm17 January – 7 February 2013(PA13228)14 February – 7 March 2013(PA13229)14 March – 4 April 2013(PA123230)

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Level 1 with Mette Bille, 14 students maximum £81 / £61 conc. for 8 sessions Saturdays 11.00am – 1.00pm 26 January – 23 March 2013* (PA13206) *Half term 23 February

Level 2 with Mette Bille, 14 students maximum £81 / £61 conc. for 8 sessions Saturdays 2.00pm – 4.00pm 26 January – 23 March 2013* (PA13207) *Half term 23 February

Level 3 with Mette Bille, 14 students maximum £81 / £61 conc. for 8 sessions Mondays 6.30pm – 8.30pm 21 January – 18 March 2013* (PA13208) *Half term 18 February


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A feel-good way to burn some energy, this uplifting class combines the basics of jazz dance techniques with the fun of dance and chart music, developing coordination and timing through learning upbeat routines to a mixture of current hits and classic pop.

Pop Jazz

Give yourself a lift with this fun, lively and energetic dance style featuring the traditional triple-action jive (‘ballroom’ jive) along with 1950s six-count basic and modern variations. Including lots of turns, flicks and spins, and performed to some of the best-loved rock & roll tunes from the 1950s to the present day, this course is a great way to boost your energy levels after work.

Rock & Roll / Jive

Course suitable for all with Emma Weir, 20 students maximum £60 / £46 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm 16 January – 20 February 2013 (PA13225) 27 February – 3 April 2013 (PA13226)

Course suitable for all with Emma Weir, 16 students maximum £63 / £47 conc. for 6 sessions Friday 1.05pm – 1.55pm 18 January – 22 February 2013(PA13223) 1 March – 12 April 2013* (PA13224) *Bank holiday 1 April

Flamenco dance combines graceful arm movements and virtuoso footwork. Sevillanas is often called the mother of many Spanish dances. With its festive and cheerful nature, it is one of the most ubiquitous couple dances of the regional Spanish repertoire.

Flamenco & Sevillanas for Beginners This course is suitable for those new to Flamenco and Sevillanas. You will learn basic footwork and hand and arm movements and the basic Sevillanas steps.

Flamenco & Sevillanas for Improvers This course is for students who have completed both Flamenco and Sevillanas beginners courses or who wish to revisit and enhance their Sevillanas.

Flamenco & Sevillanas

Beginners with Betty Cid, 20 students maximum £92 / £69 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays 6.00pm – 7.15pm 14 January – 18 February 2013 (PA13219) 25 February – 8 April 2013* (PA13220) *Bank holiday 1 April

Improvers with Betty Cid, 20 students maximum £92 / £69 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays 7.15pm – 8.30pm 14 January – 18 February 2013 (PA13221) 25 February – 8 April 2013* (PA13222) *Bank holiday 1 April

Get moving with the fun and invigorating art of Egyptian belly dance. You will learn the original techniques of this ancient Middle Eastern dance form and improve your fitness, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Suitable for complete beginners and those who are already familiar with belly dance, this course will introduce basic core movements and explore variations of them. Different levels of experience will be accommodated and provided for.

Belly Dance

Course suitable for all with Anne White, 20 students maximum £60 / £46 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 17 January – 21 February 2013 (PA13217) 28 February – 4 April 2013 (PA13218)

Course suitable for all with Anne White, 20 students maximum £88 / £66 conc. for 6 sessions Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8pm 16 January – 20 February 2013(PA13215) 27 February – 3 April 2013 (PA13216)

This fun and energetic one-day course teaches the basic action of both rock & roll and jive styles. Dancing to some of the best-loved rock & roll tunes from the 1950s to the present day you will learn turns, spins and freestyle moves to create fun, simple, repeatable routines.

Rock & Roll / Jive:One-day course

Level 1 with Emma Weir, 26 students maximum £52 / £40 conc. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm 16 February 2013 (PA13227)


It was called the roaring 20s for a reason and the charleston is simply great fun. Energetic, free flowing and danced to some of the most upbeat and fun music you could imagine. There’s lots of self expression encouraged in a friendly environment.

Solo Charleston Steps

Course suitable for all with Scott Cupit, 20 students maximum £43 / £31 conc. for 6 sessions Fridays 12.05pm – 12.55pm18 January – 8 February 2013(PA13231) 15 February – 8 March 2013(PA13232)15 March – 12 April 2013*(PA13233)*No course on Friday 29 March

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Body & ExerciseOur Body & Exercise courses offer an ideal opportunity to exercise, with classes specifically designed for your lunch break or after work.

Health screening forms If you are enrolling in a Body & Exercise course you will need to complete a health screening form at the beginning of your first class. We regret that our Yoga and Pilates courses are not suitable for pregnant women.

Yoga: Loose comfortable clothing (T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, leggings). No footwear is required.

Pilates: Comfortable clothing (T-shirt, leggings, shorts) and socks.

Pilates for Runners: Trainers will be required for some classes.

The Art of Meditation: No specific clothing required.

What to wearMeditation is an important tool that can help develop a relaxed, alert and focused state of mind and bring about a gentle transformation of emotional experience. These practical courses explore ways of integrating the benefits of meditation into your daily life.

These Hatha Yoga courses bring together the best elements of current modern styles without any of the constraints. In addition to increasing your energy levels and your awareness, Hatha Yoga will improve your strength, stamina and flexibility. This fun practice will help boost your confidence as you focus and relax. Level 1

This course introduces meditation to newcomers: you will learn traditional meditations for relaxation, clarity of mind and the cultivation of positive emotion towards oneself and others.

Level 2 This course is for those who have already completed a Level 1 course and/or are familiar with the Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving Kindness meditations. We will go deeper in practice with less instruction and more space.

Level 1: beginners You will learn the basics of yoga posture work, breathing and relaxation techniques.

Level 2: intermediate This course is for those who have completed a level 1 course at Bishopsgate Institute (or a similar course) and who wish to deepen their understanding of the practices.

The Art of Meditation

Hatha Yoga

Level 1 with Catherine Powell, 18 students maximum £57 / £43 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 15 January – 19 February 2013 (BE13201) 26 February – 2 April 2013 (BE13202)

Level 2 with Catherine Powell, 18 students maximum £57 / £43 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 15 January – 19 February 2013 (BE13203) 26 February – 2 April 2013 (BE13204)

Course suitable for all with Catherine Powell, 18 students maximum £48 / £36 conc. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm 16 February 2013 (BE13205) 16 March 2013 (BE13206)

Level 1 with Marina, 16 students maximum £51 / £40 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 10 January – 14 February 2013 (BE13207) 28 February – 4 April 2013 (BE13208)

Level 2 with Marina, 16 students maximum £51 / £40 conc. for 6 sessions Thursdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 10 January – 14 February 2013 (BE13209) 28 February – 4 April 2013 (BE13210)

For further information, please see www.bishopsgate.org.uk/coursesThe Art of Meditation student

Excellent tutor, calm and focused.”

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The Iyengar system of yoga emphasises precise and careful body alignment, muscular balance and maximum spinal extension. It helps release tension, improves posture and gradually retrains the body to become stronger, more supple and healthy.

Level 1: beginners This course is designed for beginners and those relatively new to Iyengar Yoga as an introduction to the basics of yoga posture work, breathing and relaxation techniques.

Level 2: advanced beginners This course is for those who have completed two to three terms at Bishopsgate Institute, or who have substantial previous experience, and wish to deepen their understanding of the practices. For Level 2 and beyond you should be steady in standing poses and familiar with inversions.

Level 2 / 3: intermediate This course is for those who wish to further their regular practice. You will stabilise, refine and deepen your understanding of the Iyengar system. If you are unsure about your level please consult your tutor before moving to an advanced class.

Iyengar Yoga

Level 1with Frances Newberry, 16 students maximum£51 / £40 conc. for 6 sessions Mondays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 7 January – 11 February 2013 (BE13211) 18 February – 25 March 2013 (BE13212)

Level 1with Frances Newberry, 16 students maximum£63 / £47 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 7.15pm – 8.30pm 8 January – 12 February 2013 (BE13213) 19 February – 26 March 2013 (BE13214)

Level 1

Level 1with Frances Newberry, 16 students maximum £131 / £98 conc. for 13 sessions Wednesdays 6.00pm – 7.15pm 9 January – 3 April 2013 (BE13215)

Level 2with Frances Newberry, 16 students maximum£111 / £83 conc. for 12 sessions Mondays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 7 January – 8 April 2013* (BE13216) *Bank holiday 1 April

Level 2 / 3with Frances Newberry, 16 students maximum£111 / £83 conc. for 13 sessions Tuesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 8 January – 2 April 2013 (BE13219)

Level 2 / 3with Frances Newberry, 16 students maximum£111 / £83 conc. for 13 sessions Wednesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 9 January – 3 April 2013 (BE13220)

Level 2with Brian Elliot, 16 students maximum £60 / £46 conc. for 6 sessions Tuesdays 6.00pm – 7.15pm 8 January – 12 February 2013 (BE13217) 26 February – 2 April 2013 (BE13218)

Level 2

Level 2 / 3

Pilates can positively change your body by teaching you to be in control of how you move, improving your core stability, alignment, coordination, flexibility and muscle tone. Pilates is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and those new to exercise.

Level 1: beginners These courses are suitable for beginners and those relatively new to Pilates.

Level 2: advanced beginners For those wishing to build on the basic principles and challenge the body with more advanced beginner and intermediate exercises. Expect to develop a more toned, mobile and flexible body.

Level 2 / 3: advanced beginners / intermediate For those wishing to build on the basic principles with more advanced exercises.

Level 3: intermediate For those who have completed a Level 2 course or who have the equivalent experience of Pilates.

Pilates

Protect yourself against the constant impact involved in running, reduce the risk of injury and enjoy being able to run more efficiently. This course will target the core muscles around the spine and pelvis using the fundamental principles of Pilates, helping you to gain improved core mobility, flexibility, muscle balance, strength and improved posture and alignment.

Pilatesfor Runners

Course suitable for all with Gabby Bhandari, 14 students maximum £123 / £94 conc. for 12 sessions Wednesdays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 9 January – 27 March 2013(BD13226)

Level 2 / 3with Gabby Bhandari, 14 students maximum £123 / £94 conc. for 12 sessions Mondays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 7 January – 25 March 2013 (BE13224)

Level 3with Gabby Bhandari, 14 students maximum £123 / £94 conc. for 12 sessions Wednesdays 12.05pm – 12.55pm 9 January – 27 March 2013 (BE13225)

Level 2 / 3

Level 2with Georgina O’Connell, 14 students maximum £123 / £94 conc. for 12 sessions Thursdays 7.00pm – 8.00pm 17 January – 4 April 2013 (BE13223)

Level 2

Level 1with Gabby Bhandari, 14 students maximum £123 / £94 conc. for 12 sessions Mondays 1.05pm – 1.55pm 7 January – 25 March 2013 (BE13221)

Level 1with Georgina O’Connell, 14 students maximum £123 / £94 conc. for 12 sessions Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm 15 January – 2 April 2013 (BE13222)

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Contact details Bishopsgate Institute 230 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QH Tel: 020 7392 9200 Fax: 020 7392 9250 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bishopsgate.org.uk

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 8.30pm and Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Enrolment by post Complete the enrolment form at the back of this prospectus and post it to Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QH. Remember to include your credit / debit card details or your payment by cheque or postal order.

Enrolment by phone Call 020 7392 9200 during our opening hours, which are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 8.30pm and Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Confirmation We will confirm your enrolment in writing within ten working days of receiving your enrolment form and payment. If you have not heard from us in the expected time please contact us to check that we have received your form. Remember to give us your full postal address when you complete your enrolment form.

Course fees All course fees are payable in full at the time of enrolment. We regret that we are unable to offer pro rata rates for partial attendance of courses. We can usually accept enrolments up to the third class of each course, except where it is indicated that it is essential for students to attend from the first class. Please contact the Courses Manager for more information on 020 7392 9200.

Courses for adults Our courses are for people aged 18 and over.

Mailing list If you would like to be kept informed of future Bishopsgate Institute courses or events you can join our mailing list or subscribe to our email newsletter. See our website for details.

How to enrol You can enrol in person, online, by post or by phone. We advise you enrol early to avoid disappointment.

Methods of payment • Credit / debit cards (excluding Solo and American Express) • Cash • Cheques* • Postal orders* *Cheques / postal orders should be made payable to Bishopsgate Institute.

Enrolment in person You can enrol at Reception from Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 8.30pm and on Saturdays from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Online enrolment Visit our website at www.bishopsgate.org.uk/courses for 24-hour secure online enrolment.

Concessionary rates We are pleased to offer reduced rates (25% discount) for the following groups: • ES40 holders • Full-time students of UK institutions • People in receipt of Disability Living Allowance • Senior Citizens


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We regret that concessionary rates cannot be applied for without documented evidence of your eligibility. If enrolling by post please make sure that you enclose a photocopy of the relevant document. If enrolling in person please bring the relevant documentation with you. Senior Citizens who have already submitted their concessionary ID may enrol at concessionary rates online.

Compliments, comments and complaints procedures We are keen to make improvements for following years and would welcome and appreciate your input. At the end of each term you will have the opportunity to complete a Course Evaluation form. These forms remain anonymous and will be reviewed by the Courses team. You can also download a Compliments, Comments and Complaints form from our website or request a copy from our Reception. These forms will be reviewed by the Chief Executive’s office and, where appropriate, given to the relevant manager to deal with.

If you wish to make a formal complaint please download and complete the Customer Complaints form from our website, or write to us addressing your letter for the attention of the Chief Executive. We will acknowledge receipt of any complaint received in writing within ten working days. The Chief Executive or their delegate will investigate the complaint through the formal procedures as set out in the Institute’s Procedures for Investigating a Complaint.

Access Bishopsgate Institute is committed to making its courses accessible and will make adjustments to meet the needs of individuals wherever possible. The Library, Upper Hall, Great Hall and lower ground floor rooms are fully accessible. We regret that we are unable to offer full access to the Brushfield Wing or Boardroom Suite. Please call the Courses team on 020 7392 9200 if we can assist you in any way or to discuss any access requirements you may have. We may be able to relocate courses.

Health and safety We take all matters of health and safety seriously. Every effort is made to make sure that all facilities and activities are safe. We will provide information about emergency procedures at the beginning of your first class. We are committed to ensuring all students feel safe in the learning environment. If you have any concerns, including if you think you have been harmed or abused by another student, tutor or member of staff, please inform your tutor or a member of the Courses team.

Equal Opportunities Policy We are committed to equal opportunities. We believe that all people should receive fair treatment and we oppose all forms of discrimination.

To receive a copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy, please contact the Courses Officer on 020 7392 9200 or visit our website. We recognise that we can only provide a high standard of service by listening to and acting upon comments made by our customers. Therefore, if you have any complaint regarding discriminatory behaviour please contact us.

Gift vouchers Bishopsgate Institute gift vouchers are a fantastic present for the enquiring person in your life. Vouchers can be redeemed against any of our courses or events. Buy them at Reception or over the phone on 020 7392 9200. Gift vouchers can also be redeemed by phone, in person and online.

Refunds and transfers You may request a refund or transfer if it is within seven days of enrolment, providing your course has not started within that period. After this period, refunds or transfers may be requested up to three weeks before the start of the course but will be subject to an administration fee of 10% of the cost of the course. After this period no refunds or transfers will be given with the exception of students transferring levels on language courses.

Free places on courses We are pleased to offer a number of free places to people who find it hard to pay the full or concessionary rates.

To apply for a free place, please contact the Courses Manager on 020 7392 9200 or email your contact details to [email protected].

Please note that free places are not available for the following courses: Intensive Public Speaking and courses at the Free Word Centre and Birkbeck. Free places on the course of your choice will be subject to the application process and availability.

Course and class cancellations If enrolments fail to reach minimum numbers we may need to cancel or reschedule a course. Courses will normally be cancelled one day before the first class, except for language courses where the first class may take place before a decision is made. A full refund will be made or a transfer allowed. If a tutor is unable to teach a class we will try to arrange a substitute. When this is not possible, we will reschedule classes to an alternative convenient time. Refunds are not available for students unable to attend the rescheduled class. Should a class be cancelled for reasons beyond our control (e.g. flood, adverse weather conditions, security alert) we regret that no refunds will be given for the missed class.

Changing facilities Changing rooms are located on the lower ground floor and include shower facilities and lockers. To ensure safety and security, you will need a code to enter the changing rooms. This will be sent to all students enrolling in Performing Arts and Body & Exercise courses with your confirmation letter.

Our commitment to you We strive to provide you with a useful, interesting and enjoyable course, delivered by a suitably qualified tutor in a welcoming environment. If you feel that we have not fulfilled your expectations or that we have compromised our policies, please contact us.

All refund and transfer requests must be received in writing. Please write to the Courses Manager, Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QH or email [email protected].

Transfers are subject to availability and fee adjustments. We are unable to offer refunds to students who, for whatever reason, cannot attend the whole course.

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Continue your personal learning experience at Bishopsgate Institute.

Look out for our summer term courses running from 22 April to July 2013

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Plus our summer school offers a wide range of creative and inspiring

subjects during your summer holidays from 29 July to 30 August 2013.

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A great course and a wonderful tutor who added warmth and informality. Looking forward to more. Thank you.”

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