Whether it’s visiting exotic lands, haunted places or a whole host of adventures in place and mind, travel, in all its forms has fascinated poets from RS Thomas to Alfred Noyes throughout the ages. Come and join us in reading and appreciating old favourites and new discoveries across a wide range of the world’s greatest poets.

Course Dates:

Thursday 23rd April to Thursday 21st May 9.30am to 11am.

5 Week course £80.00

Whether it is Keats meditating on the Grecian Urn, Shelley’s insight into an ancient broken statue, Wallace Stevens’ reflections on Picasso, Baudelaire’s fascination with Delacroix or Ginsberg’s wonder at Cezanne, the world of art has always intrigued poets across the ages. Come and join us as we explore a wide range of incredible poems inspired by incredible art.

Course Dates:

Thursday 18th June to Thursday 16th July 9.30am to 11am

Five Week Course £80.00

Come with us and meet the enchanting and fiercely independent Bathsheba Everdene whose life is complicated by three very different suitors in this brilliant tale of love and emotional intensity. We will have fun examining the exquisite narrative skill of this great writer from Dorchester. “You don’t read a Thomas Hardy novel…you live it!”

Course Dates:

Thursday 23rd April to Thursday 21st May 11.30am to 1.00pm

Five Week Course £90.00 (including the book)

This fantasy comedy set in a forest is full of madness and magic and has been performed countless times all over the globe with ever changing interpretations. This course will allow you to read, discuss and discover the true core of its genius: the incredible poetic skill which resonates throughout. When Shakespeare died Ben Jonson famously said: “He was not of an age but is for all time.” Whether you’re familiar with reading Shakespeare or if this is your first time then this course is designed for all.

Course Dates:

Thursday 18th June to Thursday 16th July 11.30am to 1.00pm

Five-week Course £90 (including the book)

Open to all abilities and experiences we will experiment with a wide range of creative writing topics and exercises and extend with optional homework. As an integral part of the course, we will examine the work of various great writers with a view to learning from them. You will have the opportunity, with encouragement, to compose your own work and read it out to the group and join in discussions. If you enjoy creative writing and want to have fun while improving, then come and join us.

Course Dates:

Thursday 23rd April to Thursday 21st May and

Thursday 18th June to Thursday 16th July 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Five-week Courses £80

Johnnie is a published Bloomsbury Educational author with over thirty years of experience teaching English Literature. He makes the learning active and fun.