PROSPECTUS

2008/9
For details of any course
call 020 8829 4141
or visit www.hgsi.ac.uk
Contents Welcome message 1
Where to find us 2
How to join a course 3
enrolment and term dates 4
Subject index 5
Course information:
Art & Creative Studies 6
business development unit 12
Computing 13
Creative Connections – programme for
people with learning difficulties 16
Foreign Languages 17
general interest 25
Health, Fitness & dance 40
Health Zone 43
Skills for Life – english, Maths & Vocational courses 44
young institute 46
directory of Local Organisations 48
Fee & Admission information 49
Fee table 50
general information back flap
Sponsors back cover

For information on courses or

for any general enquiry please Orly Katz-Kaye

call us on 020 8829 4141 or

visit our website www.hgsi.ac.uk

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 Welcome message
HERE’S TO THE
NEXT 100 YEARS!
In 2009 the Institute celebrates 100 years of serving North London
and the wider community. Since the early days in Hampstead
Garden Suburb the Institute has helped a vast number of students,
not only local residents but people from all over the world, to fulfil
their potential, no matter whether they were learning purely for
pleasure and interest, or in order to achieve career goals.
Consequently it has gained an enviable reputation as a centre which Principal Fay Naylor (right) and East Finchley-based poet Fleur Adcock open our new
Arts Centre in Autumn 2007
welcomes and encourages individuals of all abilities and backgrounds
to meet and share in the positive learning it provides. ‘Young Institute’ pages feature both fun subjects, and more serious
We hope many of you will join us at the events and activities we are options in the form of revision courses for those with exams and
planning to help celebrate our centenary and launch us into the next tests on their minds.
100 years. There will be more information about these plans on our Despite its undoubted success the Institute now receives only very
website, in our magazine ‘In Sight’ and in the local press, so keep a modest subsidies from the authorities, so we are grateful for any
look out! additional financial support our users and friends are prepared to
Meanwhile, of course, we will still be doing what we do best. This give us. You can be sure that any contributions we are given will be
prospectus is your guide to the vast and varied course programme at used constructively to enhance the service we offer to our students.
your disposal between now and July 2009. We have therefore included a gift aid form at the foot of the page,
We are confident that you will find something here to tempt you – and hope you will consider making a donation to us as we approach
our Cookery School perhaps, a foreign language, a course at our new our centenary.
award-winning arts centre, or sessions to improve your health and Above all, however, we invite you to enrol for at least one of our
fitness. We have also increased our provision for young people – our courses – come and learn with us in 2008/09!

HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB INSTITUTE GIFT AID DECLARATION

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HOME ADDRESS
*all donations that I make from the date of this declaration until I notify you
otherwise as Gift Aid donations

POST CODE *all donations I have made for this tax year and the six years prior to the year of this
declaration, (but no earlier than 6/4/2000) and all donations I make from the date of
DATE this declaration until I notify you otherwise, as Gift Aid donations.

SIGNATURE *delete as appropriate

You must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the appropriate
tax year (currently 28p for each £1 you give).
NOTES: (1) You can cancel this Declaration at any time by notifying the charity. (2) If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains
equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel your declaration. (3) If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self Assessment tax return. (4) If you
are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the charity.. Or, refer to donations by individuals. (5) Please notify the charity if you change your name or address.
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Where to find us  The Institute (IN) 11 High Road N2 8LL Tel: 020 8829 4141. Northern Line: East Finchley. Buses: H3, 102, 143, 234, 263
 Institute Arts Centre (AC) Beaumont Close, Bishops Avenue N2 0GA Tel: 020 8829 4229. Northern Line: East Finchley. Buses: H3, 102, 143, 234, 263
 Tea House (TH) & Free Church Hall (FCH) Northway NW11. Bus: H2 from Golders Green Stn to Heathgate
 Henrietta Barnett School (CS) Central Square, NW11 7BN. Bus: H2 from Golders Green Stn to Heathgate
 New London Performing Arts Centre (MUS) 76 St James Lane, Muswell Hill N10 3DF. Buses: 43, 102, 134, 144, 299, W7

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A Step by step guide*
1. Have we got the course you want?
Turn to page 5 to find out what subjects we are offering and which
pages give you information about them. Please note that the Index
does not list every course, but the headings used should help you to
identify relevant pages.
When you turn to the page where your course is listed you will find its
exact title, a brief description and information about when it is held,
how long it lasts, its start date, its location, the teacher’s name, the fee
code or fee and the course number (see below).
2. Do you need more information
before enrolling?
If, having read about our courses in the prospectus, you would like
further information, please contact the Institute Office on 020 8829
4141 or email us at office@hgsi.ac.uk and ask for a course information
sheet. Alternatively, you can ring or email the department running the
course (see listings pages).
If you have additional support needs which you feel may affect your
learning, please contact our Student Support Officer.
Our Open Day (see panel) will also give you the chance to seek advice.
There are special Foreign Language Advisory sessions in September
(see page 18).
3. Where does it take place?
Our courses take place in several locations (see opposite). These are
abbreviated in the course listings as follows:
IN – The Institute at 11 High Road, N2
AC – Institute Arts Centre, N2
MUS – New London Performing Arts Centre, N10
CS – Henrietta Barnett School, NW11
TH – Tea House, NW11
FCH – Free Church Hall, NW11
How to join a course
4. How much does it cost?
When choosing your course, open out the flap at the back of the
prospectus to give you easy reference to the fee table. There are fee
concessions for certain categories of student in many courses. These
are explained on the table and on the enrolment form. Fees cannot be
paid by the hour.
If your course lasts a year, you will receive a substantial discount
by enrolling for the whole course before it starts.
5. How do I enrol?
In person during office hours (see page 4); by post using the pull-out
enrolment form in the prospectus and enclosing your course fee or
Switch/credit card details, plus SAE for the receipt; or by ‘phone using
Switch or credit card. Please note that we do not take all credit cards
- see page 49 for further information. If you wish your enrolment to be
completed in private at The Institute we can arrange this. Please ask.
*This guide does not apply to Creative Connections or Skills for Life,
which have their own arrangements.
SUMMER FESTIVAL
AND OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 28 JUNE 11am - 4pm
Featuring exhibitions and demonstrations.
Many staff members available for consultation.
Refreshments. Family entertainment throughout the day.
COME AND ENROL!
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ADVISORY SESSIONS
See page 18

KEY TO COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number Day and time Start date

836 Tue and Thu 9.30-12.30 8.7.08

AC G Stocker 2 days £45

Location code (see 3 above and opposite) Teacher Duration Fee code or fee (see back cover flap)
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BEFORE ENROLLING PLEASE BE SURE TO READ OUR FEES & ADMISSIONS POLICY ON PAGE 49
Enrolment & Term Dates
eNROLMeNt dAteS
EXISTING STUDENTS: 9 - 13 June 2008
NEW STUDENTS: from 16 June 2008
You can enrol for both day & evening classes at all times.
IT’S COOL
SKiLLS FOR LiFe
ASSESSMENT & ENROLMENT: Please ring 020 8829 4144/4127 or
TO LEARN
call in to make an appointment.
Appointments will be available 9.30 am – 1.30 pm Monday to
Thursday. Students can enrol at any time during the year and join
a course if there are places.
ENGLISH!
at the English Language Summer School
CReAtiVe CONNeCtiONS
Students can enrol throughout the year by calling us on 020 8829 JuLy & AuguSt SuMMeR SCHOOL
4141. More information on p16. Closed in August. Contact margaret.john@hgsi.ac.uk
OpeNiNg HOuRS 020 8829 4122
OFFICE HOURS (Day): Monday - Thursday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
(4 pm from 1 - 22 August)
Friday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Closed 25 & 26 August 2008
OFFICE HOURS (Eve): Monday - Thursday 5.30 - 8.15 pm
(Term time only)
Closed 15 July - 7 September 2007
Please note: the office may be closed for training until 11 am on the
first Thursday of each month.

TERM DATES
DEPARTMENTS AUTUMN TERM 2008 SPRING TERM 2009 SUMMER TERM 2009

ART & CREATIVE STUDIES Mon 22 Sept - Sat 6 Dec 2008 Mon 12 Jan - Sat 28 Mar 2009 Mon 27 Apr - Mon 13 Jul 2009
GENERAL INTEREST
HEALTH, FITNESS & DANCE (Half term: Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct) (Half term: Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb) (Half term: Mon 25 - Fri 29 May)

Mon 15 Sept - Sat 6 Dec 2008 Mon 12 Jan - Sat 4 Apr 2009 Mon 27 Apr - Mon 13 Jul 2009
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
(Half term: Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct) (Half term: Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb) (Half term: Mon 25 - Fri 29 May)

Programme 1 – 19 weeks Programme 2 – 17 weeks

Mon 8 Sept 2008 - Fri 13 Feb 2009 Mon 23 Feb 2009 - Fri 3 Jul 2009
SKILLS FOR LIFE Mon 8 Sept - Fri 12 Dec 2008 Mon 5 Jan - Fri 3 Apr 2009 Mon 20 Apr - Fri 3 Jul 2009
(Half term: Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct) (Half term: Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb) (No half term)
13 weeks 12 weeks 11 weeks
ALL DEPARTMENTS CLOSED ON MAY DAY – MONDAY 4 MAY 2009
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TO ENROL RING 020 8829 4141 OR EMAIL: office@hgsi.ac.uk

Access (Database)............................................................................ 13
Access to Art...................................................................................... 11
Accounts (computerised)........................................................ 15, 44
Acupressure........................................................................................ 41
Acting................................................................................................... 25
Alexander Technique....................................................................... 42
Allotments & Organic Gardening............................................... 32
Animation using ‘Flash’................................................................... 26
Antique Recognition, Identification & Appreciation............. 25
Antique & Modern Furniture Restoration....................................8
Arabic............................................................................................ 19, 47
Art Foundation Course.................................................................... 11
Art Prefoundation & Portfolio Course....................................... 11
Art & Creative Studies Courses............................................... 6-11
Art History.............................................................................................8
Art through Psychoanalysis.......................................................... 39
Art Workshops – Adults..............................................................6, 10
Art Workshops – Junior......................................................................7
Art & Ideas............................................................................................8
Assertiveness..................................................................................... 36
Astronomy.......................................................................................... 25
Ballroom & Latin American Dancing.......................................... 40
Ballet Workout................................................................................... 40
Bobbin & Needle Lace.......................................................................8
Bookbinding..........................................................................................8
Bridge................................................................................................... 25
Business Courses........................................................................ 25, 44
Business Development Unit.......................................................... 12
Cake Decoration............................................................................... 28
Calligraphy........................................................................................ 6, 8
Cards – Make Your Own................................................................. 13
Cartooning.......................................................................................... 26
Chinese/Mandarin............................................................................ 19
Clay Work (Juniors).............................................................................7
Computing (inc. One-to-One & Corporate).............. 13-15, 47
Computing for the Retired..................................................... 13, 15
Conference & Meeting Facilities.................................................. 12
Continuing Professional Development (CPD).......................... 12
Cookery................................................................................. 26-29, 47
Corporate Training.............................................................. 12, 13, 19
Crafts................................................................................................ 8-10
Creative Connections (Learning Disabilities)........................... 16
Creative Writing & Journalism.............................................. 29, 30
Customer Service...................................................................... 44, 45
Dance............................................................................................ 40, 47
Database & Spreadsheet......................................................... 13, 14
Digital Art.......................................................................................... 6, 8
Digital Photography (inc. For the Retired)...........13, 14, 37, 38
DIY......................................................................................................... 30
Drama & Theatre Appreciation.................................................... 31
Drawing & Painting Still Life, Portrait...................................... 6, 7
Drawing & Painting.............................................................................7
Dressmaking..........................................................................................9
Embroidery....................................................................................... 6, 8
English Language Programmes..........................................4, 44, 46
Etching.............................................................................................7, 10
Event Planner (computing)........................................................... 13
Excel (Spreadsheets)........................................................................ 14
Exercise & Fitness...................................................................... 40, 41
File Management (computing).................................................... 14
Film Studies........................................................................................ 31
THE INDEX DOES NOT LIST EVERY COURSE, BUT THE HEADINGS SHOULD HELP YOU TO IDENTIFY RELEVANT PAGES
First Aid.................................................................................. 12, 32, 47
Fitness Walking.................................................................................. 41
Flash Animation................................................................................ 26
Flower Arranging/Floristry................................................................9
Foreign Language Courses.......................................................17-24
Forensic Science................................................................................ 32
Foundation Course, Art................................................................... 11
French.......................................................................19, 20, 22, 23, 47
French Polishing...................................................................................9
Freud..................................................................................................... 39
Gardening & Horticulture.............................................................. 32
General Interest Courses..........................................................25-39
Geology............................................................................................... 33
German......................................................................................... 20, 47
Golf....................................................................................................... 43
Great War............................................................................................ 33
Greek.................................................................................................... 20
Guitar............................................................................................ 35, 36
Health............................................................................................41-43
History – The Great War................................................................ 33
History of Art........................................................................................8
Home Security.................................................................................. 31
Interior Design and Decoration.................................................... 33
Internet & Email............................................................................... 14
Investment & Personal Finance................................................... 33
Italian..............................................................................20, 23, 24, 47
Japanese.............................................................................................. 21
Jazz Saturday Workshops............................................................... 36
Jewellery............................................................................................ 6, 9
Journalism........................................................................................... 30
Junior Courses & Workshops..............................................7, 46, 47
Learning Disabilities................................................................. 16, 44
Life Drawing & Painting............................................................... 6, 7
Limber, Stretch & Dance................................................................ 40
Literacy................................................................................................ 45
Literature...................................................................................... 33, 34
London:
- Coleridge in Highgate................................................................... 34
- Exploring London on Foot........................................................... 34
- Interwar Hampstead..................................................................... 34
- London & Its Artists..................................................................8, 34
- London Through the Lens........................................................... 36
- Museums & Galleries......................................................................8
- The Romantics in Hampstead.................................................... 34
Make Up.............................................................................................. 47
Mandarin/Chinese............................................................................ 19
Marketing..................................................................................... 25, 44
Massage............................................................................................... 41
Maths.............................................................................................44-46
Meditation................................................................................... 36, 37
Memory Improvement.................................................................... 36
Mobile Texting for the Retired...................................................... 14
Multi-Sport & Fitness Training..................................................... 40
Music - Composition, Instrumental, Vocal ....................... 35, 36
Numeracy........................................................................................... 44
Office Communication Skills........................................................ 44
Office 2007........................................................................................ 13
Painting and Drawing.................................................................... 6, 7
Index of subjects
Personal Development............................................................. 35, 36
Personal Finance............................................................................... 33
Photography................................................................................ 37, 38
Photo Manipulation.......................................................6, 13, 14, 37
Physical Activities.......................................................................40-43
Piano.............................................................................................. 35, 36
Picture Framing, Mounting & Gilding...................................... 6, 9
Pilates................................................................................................... 42
Portrait Drawing & Painting........................................................ 6, 7
Portuguese.......................................................................................... 21
Pottery (inc Juniors)..................................................................6, 7, 9
Powerpoint (Microsoft).................................................................. 14
Pre- & Post-Natal Exercise..................................................... 40, 41
Pre-Foundation/Portfolio Art Course......................................... 11
Printmaking....................................................................................6, 10
Proofreading....................................................................................... 39
Psychology (Freud).......................................................................... 39
Publisher (Microsoft)....................................................................... 14
Reasoning (Verbal & Non-verbal)............................................... 46
Relaxation........................................................................................... 42
Retirement & Inheritance Tax Planning..................................... 33
RHS Certificate in Horticulture.................................................... 32
Royal Yachting Association Courses............................................ 39
Running................................................................................................ 41
Russian................................................................................................. 21
Sage Accounts...................................................................... 14, 15, 44
Science................................................................................................. 46
Sculptural Ceramics............................................................................9
Sculpture.................................................................................... 6, 9, 10
Self Defence................................................................................ 41, 47
Self-Esteem........................................................................................ 36
Silk Painting...................................................................................... 6, 9
Silkscreen & Relief Printing.......................................................7, 10
Singing.......................................................................................... 35, 36
Skills for Life................................................................................ 44, 45
Skype & Webcam............................................................................. 15
Songwriting........................................................................................ 35
Spanish................................................................................... 21-22, 47
Speaking with Confidence............................................................. 36
Speedreading..................................................................................... 36
Spreadsheet........................................................................................ 14
Stained Glass (inc Juniors)........................................................... 7, 9
Still Life Painting & Drawing....................................................... 6, 7
Tai Chi.................................................................................................. 42
Tap Dancing........................................................................................ 40
Tax Planning....................................................................................... 33
Teacher Training......................................................................... 12, 45
Tennis................................................................................................... 43
Theatre Studies................................................................................. 31
Walking (for fitness & health)...................................................... 41
Watercolour..........................................................................................7
Web & Email............................................................................... 14, 15
Web Design........................................................................................ 15
Weight Loss........................................................................................ 36
Wine Appreciation............................................................................ 39
Woodwork.......................................................................................... 31
Word Processing............................................................................... 15
Writing – Creative, Freelance, Children etc....................... 29, 30
Yachting – RYA Shorebased Courses........................................... 39
Yoga (British Wheel & Iyengar)...................................... 42, 43, 47
Young Institute programme................................................... 46, 47
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Art & Creative Studies Head of Department: Bob Rothero BA FZSL For further information ring 020 8829 4141 or email: johnni.plambech@hgsi.ac.uk
SUMMER
SHORT COURSES &
WORKSHOPS 2008
 NEW COURSE 
Abstract Painting with Photoshop
Students will be able to make many diverse pieces of
colourful work using stencil techniques, curve drawing
tools, distorting filters and a variety of paintbrush types
and styles. The results will be printed on photographic
paper in class but can be output onto mouse mats, mugs,
bags and T-Shirts by students outside of the class.
836 Tue and Thu 9.30-12.30 8.7.08
AC G Stocker 2 days £45
Calligraphy in book form – Inscribe your personal
message in a special hand-made book in this practical
course. For those with little or no experience, learn the
basics of how to produce formal lettering with ink and
paint using a broad-edged nib. Text layout and simple
book making will also be taught. Those with experience
can work on their own project under tutor guidance.
93 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08
AC C Avery 4 days £137
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY – This course will cover in a
more intensive way similar techniques to those described
on page 8.
94 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08
AC I Dodd 4 days £137
JEWELLERY WORKSHOP – Students are introduced to
the tools and equipment of the craft workshop and
learn the basic metalwork skills of saw piercing, filing,
texturing & soldering etc. They will be encouraged to
complete at least one piece of their own design.
*£10 surcharge for materials. In addition silver and
semi-precious stones can be purchased from the tutor.
100 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 29.7.08
AC M Stanshall 4 days £137
LIFE DRAWING: All abilities – Students will work on
quick and long poses, experimenting with different
approaches to seeing and drawing the human figure.
On day 3 and 4 there will be one sustained pose
suitable for a focussed pastel drawing or painting.
104 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 22.7.08
AC J Rymer 4 days £150
PAINT & DRAW FROM STILL LIFE & MODEL – A four
day course during which the model will hold the same
pose in a beautiful setting. An extensive and attractive
still life will also be offered.
95 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08
AC M Doherty 4 days £150
 NEW COURSE 
Photo Montage with Photoshop – Learn how
to make humorous, creative and personal collages from
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your own digital photos or downloaded internet images
that can be printed as greeting cards or A4 sized posters.
837 Tue and Thu 9.30-12.30 22.7.08
AC G Stocker 2 days £45
PICTURE FRAMING & MOUNTING & GILDING
We cover all aspects in the making of picture framing:
mount cutting and decorative finishes etc, together
with traditional and modern methods of gilding.
101 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 22.7.08
AC S Arban 4 days £137
PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING – A course during
which the clothed model will hold the same pose for
the 4 days.
102 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 15.7.08
AC L Geser 4 days £150
 NEW COURSE 
Pottery: OPEN STUDIO – The opportunity for
students already attending Institute pottery classes or
for those wishing to enrol, to make use of the studio
facilities with the support of a technician, in the holiday
period. Glazing is not possible due to the limited time,
but students attending classes in the Autumn term will
have the opportunity to glaze their work then, once it
has been biscuit fired.
838 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08
AC Y Stewart 3 days £75
ENROL FOR THE WHOLE YEAR – SAVE BETWEEN £21 AND £112! SEE PAGE 50
 NEW COURSE 
POTTERY WORKSHOP: AN INTRODUCTION TO
HAND BUILDING TECHNIQUES – A course designed
to introduce beginners to, and develop the abilities of
more experienced students in a range of hand building
techniques with particular attention to coiling and
slabbing. Students will learn to decorate their work
using various techniques including slips, under glazes,
engraving and cutting out shapes. Glazing is not possible
due to limited time, but students will be shown how to
finish their work using burnishing and wax polish and
they can opt to have work clear glazed once it has been
biscuit fired. The wheel will not be used. Finished work
can be collected at the beginning of the Autumn Term.
839 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 22.7.08
AC Y Stewart 3 days £103
 NEW COURSE 
Printmaking: all levels – Suitable for beginners
and experienced printmakers. Covers Drypoint, Monoprint
and acid Etching. Students will be taken step-by-step
through each process, learning Drypoint by scoring and
marking directly onto a plate and then rubbing ink into
the lines to produce a print. In Etching a resist is put
onto the plate and lines drawn into the resist, which are
then bitten into the plate when it is immersed in acid.
Again ink is rubbed into the lines and pulled through a
press to produce a print.
840 Wed 10.00-4.00 28.7.08
AC T Pateman 3 Days £103
 NEW COURSE 
SCULPTURE FOR IMAGINATION – An opportunity to
work from imagination and personal ideas. Your projects
can be based on the figure, animals or abstract forms.
Materials include clay, wax, plaster, stone or wood.
96 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08
AC P Barker 4 days £137
SCULPTURE: MODELLING IN CLAY – A course to lay
the foundations for a sound technique in clay modelling.
Focus will be on the life model, but individual projects
can be discussed with the tutor before the course.
103 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 15.7.08
AC M Doherty 4 days £150
SCULPTURE: PORTRAIT MODELLING – Modelling in
clay, setting a sound technique for beginners and the
encouragement of individual expression for more
advanced students.
105 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 22.7.08
AC M Doherty 4 days £150
SILK PAINTING – A workshop to give you the basic silk
painting skills. Draw and paint 2 silk scarves, express
yourself with design & colour. Everyone is welcome.
*£10 surcharge payable by new students for materials.
97 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08
IN J Tausig 4 days £137
98 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 22.7.08
IN J Tausig 4 days £137
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 NEw COURSE 
SILKSCREEN PRINTING – Students will be taken step
2008/9 COuRSeS appreciation of line, tone, proportions, anatomy,
composition and dynamic interpretation. Work with
various media and review and discuss your work as a
by step through the process of water-based silkscreen
printing, using hand drawn and photographic stencils.
ART group. Students must have some previous experience of
 NEw COURSE  drawing and painting.
Screens can be prepared in a number of ways including
direct painting and using paper stencils. Ink is pushed BEGINNERS IN DRAwING AND PAINTING – Is a 10 thu 7.00-9.30 25.9.08
through the screen with a squeegee to create a print. structured 3 term course designed to introduce beginners iN d Waller 3 terms 3N
841 Mon 10.00-12.30 7.7.08 to basic drawing techniques which will then be developed PAINTING & DRAwING – All abilities: work in oils,
AC L Chappell 3 days £137 week by week, moving onto painting as your drawing acrylics, pastels and various drawing media: explore line,
skills develop. form, composition and colour, working from still life
 NEw COURSE  01 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08 groups, the clothed model and a life painting in the
SOLAR PLATE ETCHING: ALL LEVELS – Of particular AC H Hagger 3 terms 3N Summer Term.
interest to those who like graphic work. An image is 02 thu 10.00-12.30 25.9.08 11 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
produced by drawing directly onto acetate, photocopied AC d Waller 3 terms 3N AC J Rymer 3 terms 3N
from a drawing or produced in Photoshop which is then
DRAwN TOwARDS PAINTING – A stimulating and 12 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08
transferred photographically onto the plate – a light AC J Rymer 3 terms 3N
sensitive polymer. The plate can then be used for inventive course leading to an appreciation of drawing
printing as in Etching. With this medium the possibilities and painting. Come to master line, tone and colour or PAINTING & DRAwING – Increase your knowledge
are endless. to refine an already developed taste. and awareness, practice your skills, develop your
842 tue 10.00-4.00 15.7.08 03 Wed 10.00-12.30 24.9.08 personal style and above all ENJOY yourself in these
AC t pateman 3 days £137 AC M doherty 3 terms 3N mixed ability classes. Absolute beginners may take
04 thu 1.30-4.00 25.9.08 structured option in the first 2 terms. Experienced
STAINED GLASS – A 4 day course of this charismatic painters are very welcome. Students may bring their
craft, for beginners or more advanced students. AC L geser 3 terms 3N
own projects if they wish. There will be 2 sessions of
Applique, copperfoil and leaded techniques. The course DRAwING & PAINTING STILL LIFE – This course aims life/figure drawing/painting each term.
is an excellent opportunity to work on and complete a to promote personal responses to objects through 13 tue 7.00-9.30 23.9.08
whole project. observation, drawing and painting, by developing iN H Hagger 3 terms 3N
99 10.00-12.30 & 1.30-4.00 8.7.08 practical techniques through experimentation, thinking 14 thu 7.00-9.30 25.9.08
AC J Standing 4 days £137 about objects and their meanings, and by looking at and iN H Hagger 3 terms 3N
learning from a range of artists’ approaches to this subject.
15 thu 2.00-4.30 25.9.08
05 tue 1.30-4.00 23.9.08
JuNiOR ARt & CRAFt iN d Waller 3 terms 3N
MuS
16
C day
Sat 9.30-12.00
3 terms 3N
27.9.08
HOLidAy WORKSHOpS LIFE DRAwING – Students will be individually guided
in the use of various drawing materials (pencil, chalk,
AC H Hagger 3 terms 3N

SUMMER ART & CRAFT – An exciting opportunity for brush and ink etc) to express the human figure in various PORTRAIT DRAwING & PAINTING – All media and
children to experiment with paint, pastels and craft/ styles. The session offers both short and longer poses. methods of approach are covered. You will be helped to
construction work. The theme for this workshop will be explore all possibilities and fully exploit this enduringly
06 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.08 fascinating subject. Life model provided.
announced early July. AC L geser 3 terms 3N
17 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08
(8-10 YEARS) 07 tue 10.00-12.30 23.9.08 AC L geser 3 terms 3N
112 10.30-12.30 29.7.08 AC J Munro 3 terms 3N
18 Fri 1.30-4.00 26.9.08
AC J Rymer 4 days £73 AC L geser 3 terms 3N
LIFE DRAwING – The course covers all media and
(11-14 YEARS) methods of approach and will help each student to
wATERCOLOUR – The course gives a good grounding in
113 1.30-3.30 29.7.08 explore all possibilities and fully exploit this most
composition, colour theory, linear and tonal perspective
AC J Rymer 4 days £73 enduringly fascinating subject. A life model is provided.
etc and all methods of application. It will enable
08 tue 7.00-9.30 23.9.08 students to exploit this most demanding of techniques
CLAY wORK – The chance for children to explore AC J Munro 3 terms 3N to the full.
different ways and methods of using clay. Projects will
be set throughout the course, devised to manifest the LIFE DRAwING – A mixed ability class. Using different 19 tue 1.30-4.00 23.9.08
range and diversity of clay. Children will also be able to media, students will work from short and long poses, AC J Munro 3 terms 3N
paint their pottery using coloured slips and to experimenting with different approaches to seeing and
experiment with other ways of decorating pottery. drawing the life model.
(11-14 YEARS) 09 Wed 1.30-4.00 24.9.08
114 10.00-12.00 29.7.08 AC J Rymer 3 terms 3N
AC to be appointed 4 days £73 LIFE DRAwING & PAINTING wORKSHOP
(8-10 YEARS) A practical and experimental class that allows you to
explore and appreciate the human form. Improve your
115 1.00-3.00 29.7.08 observational skills, gain confidence and expertise in
AC to be appointed 4 days £73 drawing or painting. Develop an under-standing and
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Art & Creative Studies Digital Art
 NEW COURSE 
Abstract Painting with Photoshop Level 1
Students will be able to make many diverse pieces of
colourful work using stencil techniques, curve drawing
tools, distorting filters and a variety of paintbrush types
and styles. The results will be printed on photographic
paper in class but can be output onto mouse mats, mugs,
bags and T-Shirts by students outside of the class.
20 Sat 10.00-1.00 27.9.08
AC G Stocker 5 weeks 1D
 NEW COURSE 
Abstract Painting with Photoshop Level 2
Follow on course for those students who have done
Level 1 or for those who have done the ‘Digital Abstract
and Pattern’ course during term time.
21 Sat 10.00-1.00 8.10.08
AC G Stocker 5 weeks 1D
Digital Abstract & Pattern Painting – This
course will show students how to make startling and
vibrant abstract designs and patterns with techniques
only possible on computer using Adobe Photoshop. The
tutor will explore methods for stenciling, painting and
collage. Work will be proof printed in class to A4 size,
but then examples will be shown and advice given on
how to print the result on a large scale format, on
Giclee archival paper, canvas, textile and even as
ceramic transfer after the course has finished.
22 Mon 10.30-12.30 22.9.08
AC G Stocker 1 term 1M
23 Mon 10.30-12.30 12.1.09
AC G Stocker 1 term 1M
24 Mon 10.30-12.30 27.4.09
AC G Stocker 1 term 1M
MAKING & PRESENTING DIGITAL ART – Using an
array of graphics programs – Photoshop, Publisher,
Powerpoint and Animation Shop – students will learn
how to create and manipulate digital images and then
present them in both printed and on screen formats.
25 Thu 7.00-9.00 25.9.08
AC G Stocker 2 terms 2H
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Art History
ART & IDEAS – An introduction to painting, drawing,
sculpture and architecture in late 19th century Europe.
The great stylistic movements of the Classicists, the
Symbolists, the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists
will be discussed against the political and art theoretical
background of this fascinating epoch.
26 Thu 10.30-12.30 25.9.08
AC C Day 3 terms 3F
EXPLORING LONDON’S MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Introductory talks on specific exhibitions in museums
and galleries, followed the next week by discussing
what has been seen.
27 Tue 10.30-12.30 23.9.08
AC M Doherty 2 terms 2F
LONDON AND ITS ARTISTS – This course explores the
relationship of artist to place in eg. Bloomsbury, Chelsea,
Holland Park and Hampstead.
28 Tue 10.30-12.30 22.4.09
AC M Doherty 1 term 1L
 NEW COURSE 
RENAISSANCE ART – The 15th Century saw a dramatic
change to more realistic trends in painting and sculpture.
Term 1 – Florence; Term 2 – Rome; Term 3 – Vienna.
29 Tue 10.30-12.30 23.9.08
AC L Stephens 3 terms 3F
30 Tue 6.30-8.30 23.9.08
AC To be appointed 3 terms 3F
31 Wed 10.15-12.15 24.9.08
AC L Stephens 3 terms 3F
UNDERSTANDING MODERN ART – This course will
develop an appreciation and understanding of Modern Art
and the role it played in shaping and reflecting culture
and society from 1850-1980. It will cover the many varied
movements and through great artists we will study an
extraordinary period of rapid and exciting changes. We will
consider the historical, cultural and political frameworks
within which these changes took place. Above all we
will study the rich and diverse paintings and sculptures
that emerged from this time. One visit per term.
32 Mon 2.00-4.00 22.01.09
AC T Butler 2 terms 2F
Craft
ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE RESTORATION
Learn the various techniques of staining and finishing
old & new furniture – surface preparation, repairs, veneer
repairs, French polishing, oiling, waxing, liming & some
decorative finishes. Bring item of furniture to first class.
33 Wed 6.30-9.30 24.9.08
AC I Dickson 3 terms 3R
BOBBIN AND NEEDLE LACE – This course is for mixed
ability students interested in the traditional craft of
Bobbin and Needle Lace making. It is designed to allow
beginners to learn the basic techniques through a series
of Torchon bookmarks during the first terms. More
experienced lace makers are encouraged to progress on
to the finer English laces, which are more complex and
very beautiful. Basic drafting and design are taught to
those who express an interest. The tutor carries a basic
range of equipment, but a beginners’ kit must be ordered.
34 Thu 1.30-4.00 25.9.08
AC S Jarvis 3 terms 3M
BOOKBINDING – Beginners, who should have some
manual dexterity, are introduced to the make-up of a
book & the basic skills of bookbinding techniques, from
a blank book to various styles of case bindings.
Advanced students go on to work in leather.
35 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
AC G Mahon 3 terms 3N
36 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08
AC G Mahon 3 terms 3N
37 Tue 7.00-9.30 23.9.08
AC C Damp 3 terms 3N
CALLIGRAPHY – For beginners and improvers, this
practical course teaches the art of fine lettering. Learners
practice formal scripts using the broad edged nib and
explore layout, design and colour to create exciting
contemporary projects. Experienced learners will be
encouraged to refine their skills using a variety of writing
tools, techniques and media. NB it is essential for all
beginners to attend the first 2 classes in Autumn term.
38 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08
IN C Avery 3 terms 3M
39 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08
IN C Avery 3 terms 3M
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY – This structured but versatile
course covers basic hand & machine-stitching techniques
encouraging the development of skills for the production
and completion of contemporary textiles for garments,
pictures and interiors, such as hangings, throws or cushion
covers. It is for all abilities, particularly beginners or those
with an interest in embroidery wishing to develop their
skills in stitch, colour, design and aesthetic approaches.
40 Wed 1.30-4.00 24.9.08
AC I Dodd 3 terms 3M
41 Thu 7.00-9.30 25.9.08
AC I Dodd 3 terms 3M
 Art & Creative Studies
FLORISTRY (Certificated Course) – This 3-term course
is for students with one year’s experience who are
SILK PAINTING – Painting on silk offers the joy of
combining colour, design and texture. You can achieve
DRESSMAKING
interested in developing their skills in the art of floral wonderful results without needing to be able to draw. I DRESSMAKING – This partly structured course is for
design and floral arranging to a more professional level. teach both traditional and experimental methods. There students with basic machine sewing skills who would
It will cover all aspects of floral design for formal and is the opportunity to give an extra dimension to your like to improve to a high standard. Traditional and
informal occasions. There will be some theory and work by the addition of wool to silk (Nuno Felt). My modern methods taught.
teaching of technical as well as practical skills. A aim is to stimulate your creativity and for you to make 62 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.08
certificate can be gained on completion of the course beautiful scarves to wear or give as gifts. Start from AC H benson 3 terms 3M
with a minimum of 90% attendance. Please bring two scratch or build on existing skills, all levels are taught
types of flowers, scissors, oasis and a container to the together so that students can also learn from each other. DRESSMAKING: MIXED ABILITY – Courses for all
first class. *£10 surcharge is payable in first term for materials. levels of ability, working at your own pace in a
52 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08 non-competitive, friendly atmosphere. Traditional and
42 thu 10.00-1.00 25.9.08 modern methods taught, beginners starting with a
AC M Alikhani 3 terms 3U iN J tausig 3 terms 3N
simple to make outfit.
43 thu 6.30-9.30 25.9.08 53 Mon 10.30-12.30 22.9.08
iN J tausig 3 terms 3N 63 tue 10.00-12.30 23.9.08
AC M Alikhani 3 terms 3U AC H benson 3 terms 3M
54 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08
FLOwER ARRANGING – Learn the skills, techniques & iN J tausig 3 terms 3N 64 tue 1.00-3.30 23.9.08
principles of flower arranging, classical & contemporary, AC H benson 3 terms 3M
to create displays for occasions in the home, church & 55 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08
iN J tausig 3 terms 3N 65 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08
competitions. More advanced students can create their AC H benson 3 terms 3M
own designs using natural materials as well as flowers. 56 Fri 1.30-4.00 26.9.08
Flower identification. Please bring two types of flowers, iN J tausig 3 terms 3N INTERIOR DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY – See ‘General
scissors, oasis and a container to the first class. Interest’ Programme.
STAINED GLASS – Study the crafts of applique,
44 tue 9.30-11.30 23.9.08 copperfoil (Tiffany) and leaded panelling, with the
AC M Alikhani 3 terms 3G emphasis on experimental & sculptural projects. POTTERY
45 tue 11.45-1.45 23.9.08 Advanced students can extend their skills into painting, ALL LEVELS – Learn the basic techniques of working
AC M Alikhani 3 terms 3G fusing and slumping and can apply for a BA course at a with ceramic materials in the first term – pinching,
specialist college. coiling & slab building – as well as decorating & glazing
FRENCH POLISHING (2-day course) – Learn the
57 Wed 1.30-4.00 24.9.08 methods. Work on the wheel and firing procedures will
secrets of this essentially Victorian craft for mahogany AC J Standing 3 terms 3S be demonstrated.
furniture using authentic methods and materials. The
knowledge gained can also be applied to a vast range of 58 Wed 6.30-9.30 24.9.08  NEw COURSE 
traditional and modern finishes. AC J Standing 3 terms 3S 66 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
46 Sat & Sun 10.00-4.00 4.5.08 59 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08 AC S goldsmidt 3 terms 3S
AC i dickson 2 days £85 AC J Standing 3 terms 3S
67 tue 10.00-12.30 23.9.08
60 Fri 1.00-3.30 26.9.08 AC H giras 3 terms 3S
JEwELLERY – You are taught the skills of metalwork AC J Standing 3 terms 3S
individually by demonstration. After practice on base 68 tue 7.00-9.30 23.9.08
metals you go on to work in silver & gold, making a STAINED GLASS – Painting on Glass and Warm Glass AC H giras 3 terms 3S
wide range of jewellery and small domestic items such Techniques. 69 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08
as boxes, spoons etc. Please ask for course information 61 tue 2.00-4.30 23.9.08 AC H giras 3 terms 3S
sheet for more details. *£10 surcharge for materials AC K Standing 3 terms 3S
payable in first term of enrolment. 70 thu 10.00-12.30 25.9.08
AC H giras 3 terms 3S
47 Mon 4.15-6.45 22.9.08 Maeve Dorrian
AC M Stanshall 3 terms 3M 71 thu 1.30-4.00 25.9.08
AC H giras 3 terms 3S
48 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.08
AC M Stanshall 3 terms 3M 72 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08
AC H giras 3 terms 3S
49 thu 1.30-4.00 25.9.08
AC M Stanshall 3 terms 3M SCULPTURAL CERAMICS (All levels) – Covering a
variety of ceramic techniques including slab, coil and
PICTURE FRAMING, MOUNTING & GILDING pinch methods, with special emphasis on sculpture
Through practical experience the course offers the ranging from figurative through to abstract. Students
opportunity to undertake picture frame making, together are free to either work on their own projects or follow
with mount cutting and all aspects of decorative teacher-led projects that aim to cover a variety of
finishes. Coinciding with this is a comprehensive study ideas, approaches and techniques. Please bring a note/
of traditional and modern methods of gilding. sketchbook to this class. Non sculptural hand building
50 thu 4.15-6.45 25.9.08 students are welcome to attend, but work on the wheel
AC S Arban 3 terms 3M will not be included.
51 thu 7.00-9.30 25.9.08 73 Wed 10.00-12.30 24.9.08
AC S Arban 3 terms 3M AC S goldsmidt 3 terms 3S
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Art & Creative Studies PRINTMAKING JuNiOR ARt & CRAFt
All Levels - Suitable for beginners and experienced
printmakers. COuRSeS
 NEw COURSE  3 TERM COURSES
SILKSCREEN PRINTING – Students will be taken step JUNIOR ART (8-11 years) – An opportunity for children
by step through the process of water-based silkscreen to develop their skills in various drawing media, paint,
printing, using hand drawn and photographic stencils. pastels, collage and construction, and to develop their
Screens can be prepared in a number of ways including observation and imagination.
direct painting and using paper stencils. Ink is pushed 93 Mon 4.30-6.30 22.9.08
through the screen with a squeegee to create a print. AC J Rymer 3 terms 3F
74 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
AC L Chappell 3 terms 3Q POTTERY (8-14 years) – Designed to introduce
children to the basic methods of working with clay in a
75 tue 10.00-12.30 23.9.08 stimulating and creative way. Techniques of pinching,
AC L Chappell 3 terms 3Q coiling, moulding, modelling and slab building are
taught and reinforced through projects. Children can
PRINTMAKING: ALL LEVELS – Suitable for beginners
Jennifer Morris experiment with ways of decorating and coloring their
and experienced printmakers. Covers Dry point,
work. Does not include working with the wheel.
Monoprint and acid Etching. Students will be taken
step-by-step through each process, learning Dry point 94 tue 4.30-6.30 23.9.08
by scoring and marking directly onto a plate and then AC N pinder 3 terms 3F
rubbing ink into the lines to produce a print. In Etching
a resist is put onto the plate and lines drawn into the
SCULPTURE 95
AC
Sat 10.00-12.00
N pinder 3 terms
27.9.08
3F
resist, which are then bitten into the plate when it is Individual tuition from beginners to advanced. Work in
immersed in acid. Again ink is rubbed into the lines and all the various media – clay modelling, wood and stone  NEw COURSE 
pulled through a press to produce a print. carving, plaster and metals. Life model in every class, used
as a basis to develop from realistic through to abstract.
76 Wed 9.30-12.30 24.9.08
AC t pateman 3 terms 3S SCULPTURE: LIFE MODELLING & COMPOSITION
77 Wed 1.30-4.30 24.9.08 For all abilities from beginners to advanced. Involves
AC t pateman 3 terms 3S working directly from the model to develop observational
skills and provide the basics for further work.
78 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08
AC t pateman 3 terms 3Q 82 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
AC M doherty 3 terms 3S
79 thu 9.30-12.30 25.9.08
AC t pateman 3 terms 3S 83 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08
AC M doherty 3 terms 3S
80 thu 7.00-9.30 25.9.08
AC t pateman 3 terms 3Q 84 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.09
AC d Waller 3 terms 3S
85 tue 10.00-12.30 23.9.08
AC p barker 3 terms 3S FUN wITH CLAY (5-7 years) – A course which allows
young children to explore clay in exciting and
86 tue 1.30-4.00 23.9.08 stimulating ways through simple themes and projects.
AC M doherty 3 terms 3S
96 Mon 4.00-5.00 22.9.08
87 tue 4.30-7.00 23.9.08 AC N pinder 3 terms 3F
AC p barker 3 terms 3S
88 Wed 1.30-4.00 24.9.08 STAINED GLASS (8 years-adult) – A course for both
AC M. doherty 3 terms 3S children & adults, which may appeal particularly to
89 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08 families. *Fee includes a surcharge for materials.
AC d Waller 3 terms 3S 97 Sat 9.30-12.00 27.9.08
90 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08 AC J Standing 3 terms 3M
SOLAR PLATE ETCHING (All Levels) – Of particular AC p barker 3 terms 3S
interest to those who like graphic work. An image is
produced by drawing directly onto acetate, photocopied
from a drawing or produced in Photoshop which is then
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Fri 1.30-4.00
p barker 3 terms
26.9.08
3S eASteR & SuMMeR
transferred photographically onto the plate, a light
sensitive polymer. The plate can then be used for
SCULPTURE PORTRAITURE – Clay and armatures are
used to set a sound technique for beginners and to
SHORt COuRSeS &
printing as in Etching. With this medium the possibilities
are endless.
encourage individual expression for more advanced
students.
WORKSHOpS 2009
For further information on short courses and workshops
81 thu 9.30-12.30 25.9.08 92 thu 1.30-4.00 25.9.08 in 2009 please visit our website www.hgsi.ac.uk or
AC t pateman 3 terms 3S AC M doherty 3 terms 3S phone the main Institute office on 020 8829 4141.
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ART & CREATIVE STUDIES TERM DATES – SEE PAGE 4

ARt FOuNdAtiON
SEPTEMBER 2008 - JUNE 2009
Course Director: Bob Rothero BA, ZSL
This accredited art course is delivered over 3 terms and
is designed to prepare students for entry onto an art
degree course or for other career choices in the fields of
art and design. It is suitable for both school leavers and
mature students.
Students are helped to realize their full potential in
art and design by acquiring traditional skills which they
can develop into specialist areas of their choice. To
ensure that students receive strong tutorial support a
maximum number of 14 are recruited. Each student will
be provided with their own studio space in the
Foundation room.
In the first term students follow a timetable planned
to introduce them to a wide range of art curriculum
subjects which include drawing, painting, life drawing,
ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, digital art and
conceptual studies with an emphasis on learning core
skills which can be assimilated and extended creatively.
In the second term, in addition to the ongoing core
programme, students will focus on specialist areas and
each student will be given an individual timetable
appropriate for their chosen areas of study.
In the third term students will continue to develop their
abilities and consolidate their skills into a major project
and final exhibition.
For prospectus, application form and further details
contact Nicky Pinder on 020 8829 4237.
Email: arts.centre@hgsi.ac.uk
Course No. 98
Elaine Paradise
Leo Richardson
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Art & Creative Studies
pRe-FOuNdAtiON/ ACCeSS tO ARt
pORtFOLiO SUMMER TERM, APRIL - JULY 2009
SEPTEMBER 2008 - MARCH 2009 This one-term access course is aimed at those who are
Course Director: Barbara Jackson NDD, ATC interested in pursuing art to a high level. It is designed
to help students develop their artwork, and there is the
The Pre-foundation/Portfolio course in the visual arts is possibility of progressing to our Pre-Foundation/
a structured two-term programme designed to prepare Portfolio Course (see above). It is also suitable for
students for an art foundation course or a fine art ex-Prefoundation students wanting to spend more time
degree at university. It is suitable either for school- preparing their portfolios.
leavers or for mature students who wish to experience
The accent is on flexibility – students will be able to
the total commitment of a full-time course in art and select parts of the course if they are unable to attend
craft. The structure of the course is basically an
at all times, and the tutors will be available to give
intensive five days a week Monday to Friday. There is advice. The emphasis will be on developing drawing and
free time to allow for private study or for mature
painting skills and fostering an appreciation and love of
students to use the time for domestic commitments. art through museum and gallery visits.
The course enables students to develop basic concepts For full details please contact Nicky Pinder on
of art and design, to learn new skills and improve
020 8829 4237. Email: arts.centre@hgsi.ac.uk.
present levels of creativity.
Course No. 100
Main course subjects are drawing and basic design, life
drawing, painting, clay modelling, ceramics, museum &
exhibition visits. Additional subjects will include stained
glass, photography, jewellery, computer
aided design and some history of art.
Regular tutorials will be given to students to
help their creative development and to give
practical guidance and career advice.
For prospectus, application form and further
details contact Nicky Pinder on 020 8829
4237. Email: arts.centre@hgsi.ac.uk
Course No. 99
Manuela Becker
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teACHeR tRAiNiNg – geNeRiC WORK & buSiNeSS pROgRAMMeS
pOSt 16 eduCAtiON Contact Margaret John: margaret.john@hgsi.ac.uk; 020 8829 4122
The teacher training provision at the Institute provides courses for • Bespoke corporate training in a variety of subject areas including
the development of professionals involved in teaching in further and modern foreign languages, communication and presentation skills
adult education. • Team leadership Skills for Management (Level 2)
• Interpersonal Skills for Management (Level 3)
CITY & GUILDS (7303) PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE • Retail and Business with Work Experience
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR (PTLLS)
• Hotel and Hospitality Management (work experience in British hotels)
We are offering the new City & Guilds 7303 – Preparing to Teach in
• BTEC – for setting up your own business and financial management
the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), a qualification for pre-service
• First Aid – National Health & Safety Executive (see panel below)
candidates who would like to acquire an introduction to teaching/
training and for in-service candidates who are seeking career • TOIEC, IELTS, and BEC training and examinations
progression within their area of work. • Computer training for Microsoft Office, Vista, SAGE and many more.
PTLLS is designed to equip a wide range of teachers, trainers and
facilitators with the skills they need to deliver learning. It is a very CONFeReNCe & MeetiNg FACiLitieS
practical course with assessment based on two written assignments Contact Gaye Ruse: gaye.ruse@hgsi.ac.uk; 020 8829 4149
and two micro-teaching sessions. The Institute has exceptionally attractive modern rooms available at
For further information and an application form, please contact competitive rates.
Barbara Mansi: barbara.mansi@hgsi.ac.uk; 020 8829 4227 • Classrooms seating up to 40 people
• Conference room with seating for 120 people
Course
101 102 103 • Air conditioning, excellent natural and dimmed lighting
Number
• Next to East Finchley underground station
Start
29.9.08 21.1.08 13.7.09 • Restaurants and cafes available within short walking distance
date
• Parking available in the station car park from £3.00 per day
Mon 13 - Thu 16,
day(s) Monday Wednesday • Disabled Access
Tue 21 - Fri 24
• Data projector, OHP, printing facilities, internet access etc
duration 8 weeks 10 weeks 2 weeks Fees range from £30 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours.

time 10am-4pm 1.30-5.30pm 10am-4pm

dON’t SLip up!
Application Monday Monday Monday Get a First Aid in the Workplace qualification
deadline 1 September 08 5 January 09 15 June 09
• First Aid at Work (4 day qualification)
CPD (CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT) • First Aid at Work Requalification (2 day qualification)
• Emergency Aid for Appointed Persons
The Training Unit has expertise and the experience to help you develop
and deliver training programmes specifically tailor-made to your needs. Contact: margaret.john@hgsi.ac.uk
Just call us to arrange a meeting. A proposal together with an estimate
of the costs will be produced for your approval. Programmes can be
delivered either here at the Institute or at a venue of your choice.
For further information, please contact Barbara Mansi on 020 8829 4227
or email barbara.mansi@hgsi.ac.uk. National Health and Safety Executive Accredited FAW Programmes
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ENROLMENT OFFICE – 020 8829 4141
 Computing
Head of Department: Gaye Ruse C&G St2 For further information ring 020 8829 4141 or email: gaye.ruse@hgsi.ac.uk

COMputeR COuRSeS tO Suit ALL ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING/CORPORATE TRAINING

The Computing Department offers a wide range of options for learning
to use a computer to suit all ages and abilities – from the complete
beginner to the more advanced. Before booking please refer to the
course description, Head of Department or teacher to ensure you are
on the correct level.
One-to-one training may be booked in the day, evening and/or
weekend with a specialist tutor and taken either at the Institute, home
or office. Each lesson is structured to meet the specific needs of the
client and is ideal for those who cannot attend a set schedule or prefer
not to be taught in a class environment. Course notes will be given.

GROUP CLASSES FEES PER PERSON (payable in advance)

• Maximum number of students per class is 14
• All lessons are ‘tutor-led’ with an emphasis on hands-on learning
• Step-by-step, detailed notes accompany each course
• Microsoft Office suite is used
£45 per hour; £40 per hour for three hours; £35 per hour for six hours
(A small fee may be charged for tutor travelling expenses outside of the local area)
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
See ‘Fees and Admissions Information’ on page 49.

ACCESS 1 (DATABASE) – Students must have basic COMPUTING FOR THE RETIRED 1 – A course for  NEw COURSE 
word processing skills – This course will teach you how absolute beginners – Learn how to demystify the
a database can store and find information such as the computer in a relaxed and friendly environment. The CONVERT TO OFFICE 2007 – This is a course for those
names and addresses of family and friends or organise first lesson will introduce good mouse control and who are using Microsoft Office XP, 2003, etc and need
and display in date order those all important birthdays the function of the main keyboard keys. You will be to convert to Office 2007. The course will not teach the
and anniversaries. It can even maintain and update a introduced to the tools of word processing in order to use of functions, but the location of the facilities.
list of your CDs/DVDs, books, photo albums or other type a letter, invitation, list of names and addresses or E221 Wed 6.45-8.45 4.3.09
collections. For students either setting up or running a itinerary. See how easy it is to make changes without iN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
business, this is an ideal course to understand and retyping. Move or copy sections of your work, change B 224 Mon 12.30-3.30 16.3.09
create a business database. the layout, emphasise certain words or headings, spell iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £66
B117 Mon & Fri 1.00-3.00 27.10.08 check, save, print and retrieve your work. You will be
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44 able to keep in touch with family and friends using DIGITAL PHOTOS FOR THE RETIRED – Students must
email. Learn how to access different web sites and have basic word processing skills – Learn how to
E119 thu 7.15-9.15 30.10.08 download, save, retrieve and print your photographs
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44 search for information.
from a digital camera. Make simple alterations to the
A318 Fri 10.00-12.00 12.6.09 A100 Mon & Fri 10.15-12.00 22.9.08 photographs ie brightness, colour, etc.
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44 iN J Hoppen 10 sessions £170
A130 Wed 10.00-12.00 26.11.08
B107 Wed 1.00-3.00 24.9.08 iN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
ACCESS 2 (DATABASE) – Students must have iN J Hoppen 9 sessions £170
completed Access 1 or its equivalent – Learn how to B223 Fri 12.30-2.30 13.3.09
link two or more tables and create more advanced A200 Mon 10.00-12.00 12.1.09 (h/t 16.2) iN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
queries. The course will also cover making labels from iN J Hoppen 9 sessions £170
your database, importing and exporting data from Word B207 Wed & Fri 12.30-2.15 14.1.09  NEw COURSE 
and Excel. Customise forms and reports, sub data iN J Hoppen 10 sessions £170 EVENT PLANNER – Students must have completed
sheets, refine complex queries, security options, analyse A300 Mon & Fri 10.00-12.00 27.4.09 Word Processing 1 – If you planning an event such as a
and link tables to external data sources, group and iN J Hoppen 9 sessions £170 wedding, christening, barmitzvah or large party this is
summarise records. the ideal course for you. Learn how to create a list of
B306 Wed 1.00-3.00 29.4.09
B122 Fri 1.00-3.00 07.11.08 iN J Hoppen 9 sessions £170 names and addresses of guests and convert these into
iN J Hoppen 4 sessions £88 labels, design an invitation, prepare a seating plan, keep
E124 thu 7.15-9.15 13.11.08 COMPUTING FOR THE RETIRED 2 – Students must a record of gifts and even cost the event.
iN J Hoppen 4 sessions £88 have completed Computing for the Retired 1 or its B220 tue 1.00-3.00 3.3.09
equivalent – The course starts with a brief revision of iN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
A321 Mon, tue, thu, Fri 10.00-12.00 22.6.09 the beginner’s course. It will then move on to creating
iN J Hoppen 4 sessions £88 E307 Wed 6.45-8.45 29.4.09
your own stationery, envelopes, labels and posters, eg iN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
CARDS - MAKE YOUR OwN – Students must have for a charity function or family occasion. There will be
basic word processing skills – you will learn how to further tips and tricks on sending and receiving email
make professional looking greeting cards that can and more in-depth ways to surf the net.
incorporate your own scanned photos and messages. A128 Mon & Fri 10.15-12.00 24.11.08
Perfect for birthday, anniversary or that special occasion. iN J Hoppen 6 sessions £95
A317 Mon 10.00-12.00 08.6.09 B217 Wed 1.00-3.00 25.2.09
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44 iN J Hoppen 5 sessions £95
E320 Wed 6.45-8.45 17.6.09 A322 Mon, thu, Fri 10.00-12.00 29.6.09
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44 iN J Hoppen 5 sessions £95
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ONLY COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONCESSIONS
Computing EXCEL 1 (SPREADSHEET) – Students must have basic
word processing skills – A spreadsheet is an easy and
quick way to keep a numerical record of your household
expenses, investments, business expenses and even
stock/sales records. Once you have entered the
information, with one click you can add up a long list
of numbers, work out the VAT and even see if you have
made a profit or perhaps a loss! For those students
either setting up or running a business, this is an ideal
course to understand and create a business spreadsheet.
E110 Thu 7.00-9.00 25.9.08
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44
A115 Tue & Thu 10.00-12.00 21.10.08
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44
A206 Wed & Thu 10.00-12.00 14.1.09
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44
EXCEL 2 (SPREADSHEET) – Students must have
completed Spreadsheet 1 or its equivalent – Sort and
filter information in numerical, name or date order.
Keep a running balance of your business or personal
bank account, work out target figures, mortgage/
investment outcomes and conditional formatting.
Charts and pivot tables, macros and templates.
E114 Thu 6.30-9.30 16.10.08
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £66
A116 Mon 10.00-12.00 27.10.08
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
A212 Wed 10.00-12.00 21.1.09
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
 NEW COURSE 
FILE MANAGEMENT – Students must have completed
Level 1 Word Processing – Learn to organise your files
with ease. Save, retrieve, rename, move, copy as well as
create folders. View your data by modified date or sort
your files alphabetically and numerically. Have you ever
been in the position where you cannot find a file, we
will show you how to search for lost files.
A214 Wed & Thu 10.00-12.00 11.2.09
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44
E316 Wed 6.45-8.45 3.6.09
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £44
 NEW COURSE 
FOOD SHOP ON THE WEB - Manage your household
shopping with a click of a mouse and a touch of button.
Learn how to walk down the shopping aisle of Tesco/
Waitrose in the comfort of your own home. Select the
items you want to buy, save them for future shopping
trips, pay your bill on line and choose the day and time
for delivery which suits you. All this saving you petrol
money, time and more importantly backache.
B131 Thu 12.30-2.00 23.10.08
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £33
INTERNET AND EMAIL 1 – Students must have basic
word processing skills – This class is your permit to
drive on the ‘Information Super Highway’. You will learn
how to surf the net in this hands-on class with your
teacher as your tour guide. Visit web pages to gather
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information on sport, weather, holidays, recipes, etc. Stay
in touch with friends and work colleagues with email.
B111 Fri 12.30-2.00 26.9.08
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £33
B310 Fri 12.30-2.00 1.5.09
IN J Hoppen 2 sessions £33
INTERNET AND EMAIL 2 – Students must have
completed Internet and Email 1 or its equivalent –
Book cinema, train and airline tickets. Search for a
specialised shop or a local tradesman. Send an
electronic birthday card. Create an address book, open
and send pictures and reply to or forward emails.
B113 Fri 12.30-2.30 10.10.08
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
B312 Fri 12.30-2.30 15.5.09 (h/t 28.5)
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
 NEW COURSE 
MOBILE TEXTING FOR THE RETIRED – We understand
how frustrating this new technology can be so let us help
you by showing you in two sessions how to use predicted
text. Mobiles not provided so please bring your own.
A125 Mon 10.00-12.00 17.11.08
IN J Hoppen 1 session £22
 NEW COURSE 
OFFICE PRACTICE – This course is aimed at the student
who lacks confidence with their computer skills either
because they are ‘rusty’ or need to update. It will cover
Microsoft Word and Excel as well as internet/email.
While learning these computer skills the layout and
presentation of all types of business documentation
(letter, envelopes, labels, memos, reports, minutes, etc)
will be shown. There will also be lots of guidance, tips
and advice on good office practice. This course requires
an interview with the Head of Department and each
student will be given a personalised programme.
20 hours tuition £200
PHOTOSHOP 1 and 2 – Students must have completed
Word processing 1 or its equivalent – Part 1: This course
is open to newcomers to photo manipulation and uses
Adobe Photoshop to alter the colour, brightness and
contrast of an image, remove unwanted features, correct
red-eye, crop an image and enlarge a detail, straighten
crooked angles, use a digital camera and scanner
competently, print enlargements and attach images to
an email. Part 2: You will learn how to copy elements
from one image to another to create photo-collage,
make colour and tonal changes to parts of an image,
use special effects filters, type text to turn images into
greeting cards and also have the opportunity to work
on your own photographs using these techniques.
B104 Tue 1.00-3.00 23.9.08 (h/t 28.10)
IN G Stocker 10 sessions £200
A210 Fri 10.00-12.00 16.1.09
IN G Stocker 10 sessions £200
B304 Tue 1.00-3.00 28.4.09 (h/t 28.5)
IN G Stocker 10 sessions £200
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE A COURSE HAS STARTED YOU MAY NOT TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURSE
PHOTOSHOP 1 – Students must have completed
Word processing 1 or its equivalent – This course is open
to newcomers to photo manipulation and uses Adobe
Photoshop to alter the colour, contrast and brightness
of an image, remove unwanted features, correct red-eye,
crop an image and enlarge a detail, straighten crooked
angles, use a digital camera and scanner competently,
print enlargements and attach images to an email.
E105 Tue 6.45-8.45 23.9.08 (h/t 28.10)
IN J Mcfall 6 sessions £120
E209 Thu 7.15-9.15 15.1.09 (h/t 19.2)
IN J Mcfall 6 sessions £120
W211 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
IN J Mcfall 4 sessions £120
PHOTOSHOP 2 – Students must have completed
Photo Manipulation 1 or its equivalent – Learn how to
copy elements from one image to another to create
photo-collage, make colour and tonal changes to parts
of an image, use special effects filters, type text to turn
images into greeting cards and also have the chance to
work on your own photographs using these techniques.
E123 Tue 6.45-8.45 11.11.08
IN J Mcfall 4 sessions £80
W219 Sat 10.00-12.00 28.2.09
IN J Mcfall 4 sessions £80
E222 Thu 7.15-9.15 5.3.09
IN J Mcfall 4 sessions £80
POWERPOINT – Students must have basic word
processing skills – Using Microsoft Powerpoint learn
how to create an eye-catching and personalised slide
show on the computer with full colour images, titles
and animations. This will be useful for those wishing to
deliver a business, educational or personal presentation
on the computer, create a family holiday show, archive
photographs or present a digital portfolio. You will also
be shown the ‘Wizard’ which will guide you through
easy steps to create a quick yet stylish presentation.
A216 Wed 10.00-12.00 25.2.09
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
E302 Mon 6.30-8.30 27.4.09 (h/t 4.5)
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
PUBLISHER – Students must have basic word processing
skills – Using Microsoft Publisher learn how to create
an impressive and professional brochure, mailshot, flyer,
booklet, greeting card, business card, etc. in a few easy
steps. Make your document more interesting by using
pictures from the web or scanning in your own photos.
A127 Tue, Thu & Fri 9.30-11.30 18.11.08
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
E314 Mon 6.30-8.30 1.6.09
IN J Hoppen 3 sessions £66
SAGE ACCOUNTS 1: SAGE LINE 50 – Knowledge of
basic book-keeping and word processing skills are
useful but not essential – Students must understand
the difference between Expenditure (costs) and
Revenue (Sales/income). The Course covers:-  Invoicing,
credit notes, payments, receipts, sales ledger, nominal
 Computing
ledger, purchase ledger, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet,  NEw COURSE  wEB DESIGN 2 – Students must have completed Web
petty cash, bank reconciliation and VAT returns. STATIONERY FOR THE RETIRED – Students must have Design 1 or its equivalent – Building on the skills acquired
A103 tue & thu 9.30-11.30 23.9.08 for Dreamweaver in Web Design 1, this course will help
completed Word Processing 1 – Create and personalize
iN p Sullivan 8 sessions £176 develop your web site with the introduction of features
your own stationery with impressive letterheads. Learn
within Dreamweaver that will increase your productivity
E108 Wed 6.45-8.45 24.9.08 (h/t 16.2) how to produce labels for say your Christmas cards. and assist you in maintaining a style or ‘corporate look’
iN p Sullivan 8 sessions £176 Make your own business cards, compliment slips and to your web site. The course looks at structuring your
invoices. Printing envelopes will also be covered. web site, the importance of ‘content’, images and the
B201 Mon 1.00-3.00 12.1.09 (h/t 28.5)
iN p Sullivan 8 sessions £176 A213 thu 10.30-12.00 29.1.09 writing style required for an effective website. The issues
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £33 of accessibility of websites will also be addressed.
A303 tue & thu 10.00-12.00 28.4.09
iN p Sullivan 8 sessions £176 wEB DESIGN 1 – Students must have completed Word W126 Sat 10.00-1.10 15.11.08
Processing 1 and 2 or its equivalent – HTML is the iN J Campa 5 sessions £160
SAGE ACCOUNTS 2: SAGE LINE 50 – Students must language of the World Wide Web. This course will A129 tue & thu 9.30-12.40 25.11.08
have completed Sage 1 or its equivalent – This follow on provide you with the skill set needed, with time and iN J Campa 6 sessions £160
course will cover the more advanced features of Sage. practice, to develop a presence on the Web. You will be B218 thu 12.15-3.30 26.2.09
A118 tue & thu 9.30-11.30 28.10.08 introduced to HTML during the first 4 sessions to give iN J Campa 5 sessions £160
iN p Sullivan 6 sessions £132 you a clear understanding of the structure of a web
E208 Wed 6.45-8.45 14.1.09 (h/t 18.2) site. The remaining 6 sessions you will be introduced to wORD PROCESSING 1 – This is a course for absolute
iN p Sullivan 6 sessions £132 the HTML-Authoring tool Dreamweaver. This software beginners – The first lesson will teach mouse control
is the industry standard, leading professional tool for and the function of the main keyboard keys. You will be
A315 tue & thu 10.00-12.00 2.6.09 introduced to the tools of word processing in order to
iN p Sullivan 6 sessions £132 the design, development and management of web sites.
This course aims to provide a gentle introduction into type a letter, itinerary or list of names and addresses.
CITY AND GUILDS COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS its most commonly used features. Through a series of See how easy it is to make changes without retyping.
These qualifications are available at levels 1 and 2, and hands-on exercises learn how to create an eye-catching Move or copy sections of your work, change the layout,
evaluate learners’ abilities within the context of simple and effective web site that will be attractive, interesting emphasise certain words or headings, spell check, save,
sole-trader businesses. They are suitable for anyone looking and informative. This course is suitable both to promote print and retrieve your work.
for a qualification as the starting point for a career in your business, advertise your service or tell your family B101 Mon 1.00-3.00 22.9.08
book-keeping and accounts. Successful candidates at and friends about a recent event such as a wedding. We iN J Hoppen 5 sessions £94
level 1 would be qualified for employment in a junior will give you lots of tips and tricks as well as showing E102 Mon 6.30-8.30 22.9.08
role in an accounts office. Level 2 candidates would be you the process of uploading to the web space and how iN J Hoppen 5 sessions £94
competent to fulfil a wide range of routine functions in to use the Internet to find images. At the end of the
an accounts office. There will be an additional fee for course, using the content provided, you will be able to A203 tue 10.00-12.00 13.1.09
those wishing to sit the exam. construct a simple two to three page web site. iN J Hoppen 5 sessions £94
If you are interested in these courses please contact A106 Wed 10.00-12.15 24.9.08 B301 Mon 1.00-3.00 27.4.09 (h/t 4 & 25.5)
Gaye Ruse (Head of Computing) on 020 8829 4149. iN J Campa 9 sessions £200 iN J Hoppen 5 sessions £94
 NEw COURSE  W112 Sat 10.00-12.45 27.9.08 W311 Sat 10.00-12.30 2.5.09
iN J Campa 7 sessions £200 iN J Hoppen 4 sessions £94
SKYPE AND wEBCAM – Learn how to use and set up
Skype, an advanced communication that lets you make E202 Mon 6.30-8.30 12.1.09 (h/t 16.2) wORD PROCESSING 2 – Students must have
free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has iN J Campa 10 sessions £200 completed Word Processing 1 or its equivalent – Learn
the service. It’s free and easy to download and works B204 tue & thu 1.00-3.00 13.1.09 more complex features and loads of tips and tricks to
with most computers. This course will also teach you iN J Campa 10 sessions £200 produce professionally presented work for the home or
how to set up and use a webcam which is basically an office. Labels, envelopes, font style, size, coloured text,
inexpensive simple video camera that sits on top of A305 Wed 10.00-12.00 29.4.09 (h/t 27.5) graphics, borders, shading, headers and footers, search
your computer monitor. Through this media you can iN J Campa 10 sessions £200 and replace, orientation, page and list numbering, tables,
see and chat with family and friends all over the world. E309 thu 6.45-8.45 30.4.09 (h/t 28.5) newspaper columns, margins, alignment, templates,
A225 Wed 10.30-12.00 18.3.09 iN J Campa 10 sessions £200 word art, mail merge, security, watermarks, track changes,
iN J Hoppen 2 sessions £33 table of contents, indexes, importing and exporting,
page numbers, macros, bookmarks and protecting your
LEARN TO TYPE – This is a course for absolute beginners work with a password. Customise and arrange the
– Typing is an essential for using the computer whether screen and toolbars as well as basic file management.
for business documentation, personal letters, university B121 Mon & thu 1.00-3.00 3.11.08
essays or the internet. Students are taken through each iN J Hoppen 10 sessions £188
letter on a computer keyboard with a series of exercises
– one hour of each session will be devoted to the student E205 tue 7.00-9.00 13.1.09 (h/t 17.2)
consolidating. At the end of the course, students will be iN J Hoppen 10 sessions £188
able to type without looking at the keys – home practice A215 tue & thu 10.00-12.00 24.2.09
of 15 minutes a day is essential between lessons. iN J Hoppen 10 sessions £188
B109 thu 11.30-1.00 25.9.08 (h/t 23 & 30.10) W313 Sat 10.00-12.45 30.5.09
iN g Ruse 8 sessions £132 iN J Hoppen 7 sessions £188
B308 thu 1.00-3.00 30.4.09 (h/t 28.5) B319 Mon 12.30-3.00 15.6.09
iN g Ruse 6 sessions £132 iN J Hoppen 8 sessions £188
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ONLY COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONCESSIONS
Creative Connections Manager: Amrik Perera BA C&G St1 For further information or enrolment ring 020 8829 4229 or email: creative.connections@hgsi.ac.uk

Valuing the Tutors

individual’s potential
Creative Connections provides educational opportunities for people
with learning difficulties, using a person centred approach which values Tutors also have skills in leading groups and in using the arts.
the contributions and potential of each individual.
Aims
• To provide courses that develop confidence, awareness of self and
others, and communication and self advocacy skills through the arts.
• To foster creativity and self expression through enjoyment and
learning new skills
• To help individuals to develop the skills they need to achieve
their aspirations.
All courses are led by two tutors from our team. Tutors are qualified
teachers or therapists, who have experience of working with people
with a learning difficulty.
The way we work
We will encourage and support you to take part in the sessions.
We will also respect your choice not to take part if you feel unsure
or uncomfortable.
We try to create a fun, positive atmosphere to help you learn. You will
have the chance to take part in games, drama and dance. You can try
out painting, drawing and using clay. We will also talk about things as
a group – you will have space to say what you think and feel.

Courses Support
All courses incorporate one or more of the arts within a safe group You may be able to attend the courses independently. If you need
setting, including: visual arts, drama, sound, music, movement, and extra support to take part, you might need to come with someone
multi media. from your home or centre.
All courses are structured to include:
• Weekly Progress Reports
• Individual Learning Plans: Outlining Aims, Milestones and
Working Strategies
• End of Term Reviews
• Tutorials: with Parents/Guardians/Key workers (Once a term)
• End of Year Review
• Celebration of Achievements: Parties and Exhibitions

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INSTITUTE WEBSITE – www. hgsi.ac.uk

Subject Head: Barbara Mansi BA Info Science PGCE For further information or enrolment ring 020 8829 4219 or email: f.lang@hgsi.ac.uk
A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES
The Foreign Language Department offers a variety of languages from
entry to advanced, which include: French, German, Greek, Italian,
Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Read below for
more information on the levels we offer.
Whether you want to study a language for personal interest or to
enhance your career prospects, the Foreign Language Department offers
pathways which will enable you to achieve your own personal goals.
Courses vary in length: from 1 day to a maximum of 32 weeks
duration. For more information on the content of the courses, you are
welcome to ask for a Course Description, available on request, from
the Foreign Language Department on 020 8829 4219 or you can email
f.lang@hgsi.ac.uk, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can contact
either Sylvia Menendez (sylvia.menendez@hgsi.ac.uk) or Barbara Mansi
(barbara.mansi@hgsi.ac.uk) for an informal chat.
LEVELS
ENTRY LEVEL – For those who have no knowledge of the language.
IMPROVERS – Chose this level if you have a language knowledge
equivalent to approximately 1 year or if you can:
• Understand a few familiar words and phrases by listening,
• Ask and give very simple information such as your name, nationality
or order from a menu in a restaurant,
• Read and understand very basic familiar phrases.
LOWER INTERMEDIATE – This level is for those who have a language
knowledge equivalent to approximately 2 years or who can:
• Understand familiar sentences in a small number of situations such
as booking a hotel and express likes and dislikes,
PLEASE NOTE CONCESSIONARY FEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER
Foreign Languages
• Write simple letters both using the present and basic past tenses
with some accuracy,
• Hold a simple conversation in a variety of everyday situations.
UPPER INTERMEDIATE – Choose this level if you have a language
knowledge equivalent to approximately 3 years or if you who can:
• Understand familiar and unfamiliar language in a variety of everyday
situations by listening and reading authentic material,
• Hold a conversation and express simple personal opinions,
• Write letters using the present, past and future tenses with a degree
of accuracy.
LOWER ADVANCED – This level is for those who have a language
knowledge equivalent to approximately 4 years or if you can:
• Understand passages from magazines and newspaper with some
degree of accuracy,
• Listen to interviews, dialogues of an unfamiliar nature about a
variety of current topics,
• Argue your point of view with some fluency and a good degree
of accuracy.
ADVANCED – You should choose this level if you have a language
knowledge equivalent to approximately 5 years or more or if you can:
• Understand articles from a variety of sources about a variety of topic
areas, even of abstract nature,
• Participate in discussion and debates of a varying nature using
complex language and vocabulary,
• Listen to interviews, dialogue and discussion and understand
complex sentence structures and abstract language.
If you are not sure, please come and do our placement test.
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Foreign Languages ONE, TWO and THREE DAY COURSES – Language
Enrichment Classes
We are going to run one, two and three day courses on different aspects PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE
of both culture and language at different level of language knowledge. EXAMINATION FEE.
These courses will provide you with the opportunity to either brush up
your existing language skills or gain an insight into the culture of the OTHER SERVICES
country of the language you are either studying or have studied. Have The Department is also offering a variety of other services:
a look at the section ‘Language Enrichment Classes’ at the end of our
mainstream Foreign Language courses and you will see the variety we
are able to offer!
ADVICE AND ENROLMENT
Teachers are available for advice at the Open Day in June and at the
Language Advisory Sessions in September. Details of the Advisory and
Assessment Sessions are listed below.
ADVISORY SESSIONS & GCSE, AS and A Level
ASSESSMENT SESSIONS
Tuesday 9 September 08 2-4 pm 7-9 pm
Wednesday 10 September 08 10 am-12 noon 7-9 pm
Saturday 13 September 08 10 am-12 noon
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No pre-entry assessment is required for most of our courses. You are
however strongly advised to sit a placement test in order to ensure
that you are enrolled on the right course. You can do this at the
Language Advisory Sessions. For GCSE, AS and A2 see below.
GCSE, AS and A2 (A Level) COURSES
Our GCSE, AS and A2 courses run for 28 weeks. They are examination
courses and they follow the examination board syllabi. These courses
are well structured and you are usually required to spend at least
4-6 hours per week on independent studies. Mock examinations
usually take place in the Spring Term with the exams taking place
from May onwards.
We also offer Exam Revision courses which do not last more than 10
weeks and they all start in January 09. They aim to provide you with
additional support and practice in the skills required to pass the exams
in June.
For GCSE, AS and A2 courses you are required to either produce a copy
of your CGSE and AS Certificate (which you must have completed in
the last four years) or sit an informal assessment before enrolling.
Assessments will take place during the Language Advisory sessions. See
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dates above. If you are unable to attend, please phone 020 8829 4219
to arrange an assessment session.
TUTORIAL SERVICE
If you feel you need help and additional support in your learning; e.g.,
more guidance in completing your coursework or help with your
homework, you can book a block of 5 tutorial sessions of half hour
with your tutor. You can book your tutorial sessions anytime during
the academic year, provided you are enrolled on one of our Foreign
Language courses. A block of 5 half hour tutorials sessions (total 2.5
hours) will cost £99 which must be booked with the enrolment office.
Time and day to be arranged with your teacher.
3 HOURS ONE-TO-ONE TUITION
If you have some catching up to do because you have missed few
lessons or if you feel you need some individualised approach in
addition to your current attendance to a language course in order to
achieve your goals, you may want to consider booking 3 hours of
one-to-one tuitions with your own teacher. For only £115, you will
receive tailor-made and individualised teaching which will help you to
achieve your goals more easily. If you require more one-to-one
sessions, you are welcome to take advantage of our one-to-one tuition
service (see next).
ONE-TO-ONE TUITION/SMALL GROUP TUITION
These are tailor-made one-to-one sessions lasting either 1 or 1½ hours
and they are particularly suitable for students preparing to sit GCSE,
AS and A2 examination. Small group tuitions up to a maximum of 6
students is also available at a discounted price. For more information
contact either Sylvia Menendez on 020 8829 4219 or email sylvia.
menendez@hgsi.ac.uk.
CORPORATE TRAINING
A tailor-made service which aims to provide busy people who may
need to study a language for either their work or professional
development. For a brochure, please contact either Sylvia Menendez or
Barbara Mansi on 020 8829 4219 or email sylvia.menendez@hgsi.ac.
uk. Small group tuition up to a maximum of 6 students is also
available at a discounted price.
We welcome suggestions on new courses and/or other languages. If
you would like us to set up a course in either a language or level not
listed in the prospectus, please contact Barbara Mansi on 020 8829
4227 to discuss your requirements.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES TERM DATES – SEE PAGE 4
 Foreign Languages
ARABIC FRENCH IMPROVE YOUR READING SKILLS
125 Fri 12.30-2.00 16.1.09
ENTRY LEVEL: ENTRY LEVEL: iN F Lassagne 10 weeks £107
1ST YEAR 1ST YEAR
104 Mon 6.30-8.00 15.9.08 110 tue 1.00-2.30 16.9.08 IMPROVE YOUR wRITING SKILLS
iN S Abdel All 32 weeks 3H iN R Stankowiak 32 weeks 3F 126 Fri 12.30-2.00 24.4.09
iN F Lassagne 10 weeks £107
 NEw COURSE 
111 tue 8.05-9.35 16.9.08
iN N Ollivier 32 weeks 3F
BEGINNER FOR CHILDREN (10-14 YEARS’ OLD)  NEw COURSE 
112 thu 6.30-8.00 18.9.08
105 Sat 10.00-12.00 20.9.08 iN C Singleton 32 weeks 3F FAST TRACK - UNIT 3
iN S Abdel All 10 weeks £250 127 thu 12.30-3.00 23.4.09
‘GET BY’ iN F Lassagne 10 weeks £200
CHINESE MANDARIN 113
iN
Wed 7.00-9.00
to be appointed 5 weeks
10.6.09
£100  NEw COURSE 
ENTRY LEVEL:
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE - UNIT 2
 NEw COURSE   NEw COURSE 
128 Mon 6.30-9.00 12.1.09
MANDARIN MADE EASY FAST TRACK - UNIT 1 iN to be appointed 10 weeks £200
106 thu 9.30-11.30 18.9.08 114 thu 12.30-3.00 18.9.08
iN Hui-tzu ting 30 weeks 3N iN F Lassagne 10 weeks £200 GCSE
115 thu 12.00-3.00 23.4.09 129 tue 7.00-9.30 16.9.08
 NEw COURSE  iN to be appointed 28 weeks £406
iN R Stankowiak 10 weeks £240
MANDARIN FOR BEGINNERS
107 thu 7.00-9.00 18.9.08 IMPROVERS:  NEw COURSE 
iN Hui-tzu ting 30 weeks 3N PRACTISE YOUR SKILLS- GCSE EXAM REVISION
2ND YEAR
116 tue 6.30-8.00 16.9.08 130 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
IMPROVERS:
iN N Ollivier 32 weeks 3F iN N Ollivier 10 weeks £330
2ND YEAR
117 Wed 8.05-9.35 17.9.08
108 Mon 6.30-8.00 15.9.08 iN R Stankowiak 32 weeks 3F UPPER INTERMEDIATE:
iN yueh-Lin tu 32 weeks 3H
118 Fri 11.15-2.45 19.9.08  NEw COURSE 
LOwER INTERMEDIATE: iN R Stankowiak 32 weeks 3F PRACTISE YOUR FRENCH
3RD YEAR  NEw COURSE  131 tue 6.30- 8.30 16.9.08
109 Mon 8.05-9.35 15.9.08 iN e Kenber 30 weeks 3L
FAST TRACK - UNIT 2
iN yueh-Lin tu 32 weeks 3H 132 Fri 1.00- 3.00 19.9.08
119 thu 12.30-3.00 15.1.09 iN R Stankowiak 30 weeks 3L
iN F Lassagne 10 weeks £200
 NEw COURSE 
 NEw COURSE 
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE - UNIT 1 INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE - UNIT 3
120 Mon 6.30-9.00 15.9.09 133 Mon 6.30-9.00 20.4.09
iN to be appointed 10 weeks £200 iN to be appointed 10 weeks £200

 NEw COURSE  LOwER ADVANCED:

INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE - UNIT 1 CONVERSATION GROUP
121 Mon 6.30-9.00 20.4.09 134 Mon 9.30-11.00 15.9.08
iN to be appointed 10 weeks £200 iN F Lassagne 32 weeks 3F
135 thu 9.30-11.00 18.9.08
LOwER INTERMEDIATE: iN R Stankowiak 32 weeks 3F
3RD YEAR
AS LEVEL
122 Wed 9.30-11.00 17.9.08
iN F Lassagne 32 weeks 3F 136 thu 7.00-9.30 18.9.08
iN to be appointed 28 weeks £406
123 Wed 6.30-8.00 17.9.08
iN R Stankowiak 32 weeks 3F  NEw COURSE 
IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING AND READING SKILLS PRACTISE YOUR SKILLS - AS EXAM REVISION
124 Fri 12.30-2.00 19.9.08 137 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
iN F Lassagne 10 weeks £107 iN to be appointed 10 weeks £330
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PLEASE NOTE CONCESSIONARY FEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER
Foreign Languages Advanced:
GREEK
A2 (A Level)
Entry Level:
138 Mon 7.00-9.30 12.1.09
IN R Stankowiak 28 weeks £406 First Year
147 Thu 6.30-8.00 2.10.08
 NEW COURSE  IN A Petraki 32 weeks 3H
Practise your skills- A2 Exam revision
Improvers:
139 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
IN To be appointed 10 weeks £330 2nd year
148 Mon 6.30-8.00 15.9.08
GERMAN IN A Samara 32 weeks 3H

Entry Level: Lower Intermediate:

1st Year
140 Wed 6.30-8.00 17.9.08
IN M Degen 32 weeks 3F
Improvers:
2nd year
141 Tue 6.30-8.00 16.9.08
IN M Degen 32 weeks 3F
Lower Intermediate:
3rd year
142 Tue 8.05-9.35 16.9.08
IN M Degen 32 weeks 3F
GCSE
143 Mon 7.00-9.30 15.9.08
IN M Degen 28 weeks £406
Lower Advanced:
Conversation Group
144 Wed 10.00-11.30 17.9.08
IN I Bottrall 32 weeks 3F
Advanced:
AS/A2 Level
145 Thu 7.00-9.30 18.9.08
IN I Bottrall 28 weeks £406
 NEW COURSE 
AS/A2 Level - EXAM REVISION
146 Wed 8.05-9.35 14.1.09
IN M Degen 10 weeks £165
20
3rd year
149 Mon 8.05-9.35 15.9.08
IN A Samara 32 weeks 3H
ITALIAN
Entry Level:
1st year
150 Tue 8.05-9.35 16.9.08
IN M Pilloni 32 weeks 3F
151 Wed 6.30-8.00 17.9.08
IN G Suncini 32 weeks 3F
152 Fri 9.30-11.00 19.9.08
IN M Marchitelli 32 weeks 3F
 NEW COURSE 
Fast Track - Unit 1
153 Wed 1.00-3.30 17.9.08
IN M. Pilloni 10 weeks £200
154 Wed 12.00-3.00 22.4.09
IN A. Cotugno 10 weeks £240
 NEW COURSE 
Summer Short Intensive - Module 1
155 Mon-Fri 10.00-1.00 29.6.09
IN S Petrone 5 days £165
 NEW COURSE 
Summer Short Intensive - Module 2
156 Mon-Fri 10.00-1.00 13.7.09
IN S Petrone 5 days £165
‘Get by’
157 Wed 7.00-9.00 8.6.08
IN To be appointed 5 weeks £100
Improvers:
2nd year
158 Mon 1.15-2.45 15.09.08
IN B Mansi 32 weeks 3F
159 Tue 6.30-8.00 16.9.08
IN M Pilloni 32 weeks 3F
160 Thu 9.30-11.00 18.9.08
IN G Suncini 32 weeks 3F
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TEACHER TRAINING – SEE PAGE 12
 NEW COURSE 
Fast Track - Unit 2
161 Wed 1.00-3.30 14.1.09
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £200
 NEW COURSE 
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 1
162 Tue 2.00-4.30 16.09.09
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £200
 NEW COURSE 
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 1
163 Tue 2.00-4.30 21.4.09
IN S Petrone 10 weeks £200
Lower Intermediate:
3rd year
164 Tue 11.15-12.45 16.9.08
IN M Marchitelli 32 weeks 3F
165 Thu 6.30-8.00 18.9.08
IN M Pilloni 32 weeks 3F
GCSE
166 Mon 7.00-9.30 15.9.08
IN G Suncini 28 weeks £406
 NEW COURSE 
Practise your skills - GCSE Exam revision
167 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
IN To be appointed 10 weeks £330
Improve your listening and reading skills
168 Wed 3.15-4.45 17.9.08
IN B Mansi 10 weeks £107
Improve your reading skills
169 Wed 3.15-4.45 14.1.09
IN B Mansi 10 weeks £107
Improve your writing skills
170 Wed 3.15-4.45 22.4.09
IN B Mansi 10 weeks £107
 Foreign Languages
 NEW COURSE  JAPANESE PORTUGUESE
Fast Track - Unit 3 Entry Level: Entry Level:
171 Wed 1.00-3.30 22.4.09  NEW COURSE  First Year
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £200
Japanese made Easy 191 Wed 6.30-8.00 17.9.08
 NEW COURSE  IN E dos Santos 32 weeks 3H
184 Tue 1.15-3.15 16.9.08
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 2 IN A Kamiya 30 weeks 3N
Improvers:
172 Tue 2.00-4.30 13.1.09  NEW COURSE  2nd year
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £200 192 Wed 8.05-9.35 17.9.08
Japanese for Beginners
IN E dos Santos 32 weeks 3H
Upper Intermediate: 185 Tue 7.00-9.00 16.9.08
IN A Kamiya 30 weeks 3N
 NEW COURSE  RUSSIAN
Practise your Italian Improvers: Entry Level:
173 Mon 11.15-1.15 15.9.08 2nd year First Year
IN G Suncini 30 weeks 3L 186 Thu 6.30-8.00 18.9.08 193 Thu 6.30-8.00 18.9.08
174 Wed 6.30-8.30 17.9.08 IN A Kamiya 32 weeks 3H IN L Iakobachvili 32 weeks 3H
IN M Pilloni 30 weeks 3L
Lower Intermediate: Improvers:
 NEW COURSE  3rd year 2nd year
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 3 187 Thu 8.05-9.35 18.9.08 194 Tue 6.30-8.00 16.9.08
175 Tue 2.00-4.30 21.4.09 IN A Kamiya 32 weeks 3H IN L Iakobachvili 32 weeks 3H
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £200
Upper Intermediate: Lower Intermediate:
Lower Advanced: 3rd year
 NEW COURSES 
Conversation Group 195 Tue 8.05-9.35 16.9.08
Conversation Group 1
176 Tue 2.00-3.30 16.9.08 IN L Iakobachvili 32 weeks 3H
IN B Mansi 32 weeks 3F 188 Wed 8.00-9.30 17.9.08
IN A Kamiya 10 weeks £150 Upper Intermediate:
177 Wed 8.05-9.35 17.9.08
IN G Suncini 32 weeks 3F Conversation Group 2  NEW COURSE 
189 Wed 8.00-9.30 14.1.09 Conversation Group
 NEW COURSE  IN A Kamiya 10 weeks £150
Practise your skills - AS Exam revision 196 Thu 8.05-9.35 18.9.08
Conversation Group 3 IN L Iakobachvili 32 weeks 3H
178 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
190 Wed 8.00-9.30 22.4.09
IN To be appointed 10 weeks £330
IN A Kamiya 10 weeks £150 SPANISH
Advanced: Entry Level:
AS/A2 Level 1st Year
179 Thu 7.00-9.30 18.9.08 197 Tue 11.15-12.45 16.9.08
IN M Marchitelli 28 weeks £406 IN JA Burgos 32 weeks 3F
198 Wed 6.30- 8.00 17.9.08
 NEW COURSE  IN S Menendez 32 weeks 3F
Practise your skills- A2 Exam revision 199 Thu 8.05-9.35 18.9.08
180 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09 IN Z Khan 32 weeks 3F
IN To be appointed 10 weeks £330
 NEW COURSE 
Caffè Giornale 1 Spanish Made Easy
181 Sat 10.30-12.00 20.9.08 200 Mon 1.30-3.30 15.9.08
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £135 IN E Fernandez 30 weeks 3L
Caffè Giornale 2  NEW COURSE 
182 Sat 10.30-12.00 17.1.09
Fast Track - Unit 1
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £135
201 Wed 6.30-9.00 17.9.08
Caffè Giornale 3 IN Z Khan 10 weeks £200
183 Sat 10.30-12.00 25.4.09 202 Wed 6.30-9.30 22.4.09
IN M Pilloni 10 weeks £135 IN S Menendez 10 weeks £240
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PLEASE NOTE CONCESSIONARY FEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER
Foreign Languages
‘Get by’
203 Tue 7.00-9.00 9.6.08
IN Z Khan 5 weeks £100
Improvers:
2nd Year
204 Mon 6.30-8.00 15.9.08
IN E Fernandez 32 weeks 3F
205 Tue 9.30-11.00 16.9.08
IN JA Burgos 32 weeks 3F
206 Wed 8.05- 9.35 17.9.08
IN S Menendez 32 weeks 3F
207 Fri 11.15-12.45 19.9.08
IN JA Burgos 32 weeks 3F
 NEW COURSE 
Fast Track - Unit 2
208 Wed 6.30-9.00 14.1.09
IN Z Khan 10 weeks £200
 NEW COURSE 
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 1
209 Wed 12.30-3.00 17.9.09
IN Z Khan 10 weeks £200
 NEW COURSE 
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 1
210 Wed 12.30-3.00 22.4.09
IN S Menendez 10 weeks £200
Lower Intermediate:
3rd Year
211 Thu 6.30-8.00 18.9.08
IN Z Khan 32 weeks 3F
212 Fri 9.30-11.00 19.9.08
IN JA Burgos 32 weeks 3F
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GCSE
213 Tue 7.00-9.30 16.9.08
LANGUAGE
IN JA Burgos 28 weeks 3F ENRICHMENT CLASSES
 NEW COURSE 
Practise your skills - GCSE Exam revision FRENCH
214 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09 Improvers:
IN C Marshall 10 weeks £330 Expand your vocabulary
 NEW COURSE  226 Sat 10.00-12.00 4 & 18.10.08
IN R Stankowiak 2 days £50
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 2
215 Wed 12.30-3.00 14.1.09 Speak the language- practise!
IN Z Khan 10 weeks £200 227 Sat 10.00-12.00 8 & 15.11.08
IN N Ollivier 2 days £50
 NEW COURSE 
Understand the grammar!
Fast Track - Unit 3
228 Sat 10.00-12.00 29.11 & 6.12.08
216 Wed 6.30- 9.00 22.4.09 IN R Stankowiak 2 days £50
IN Z Khan 10 weeks £200
Practise the present tense
Upper Intermediate: 229 Sat 10.30-12.30 7.3.09
 NEW COURSE  IN R Stankowiak 1 day £25
Practise your Spanish 230 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN R Stankowiak 1 day £25
217 Thu 11.15-1.15 18.9.08
IN S Menendez 30 weeks 3L Further practice of the present tense –
218 Thu 6.30-8.30 18.9.08 Reflexives and others
IN S Menendez 30 weeks 3L 231 Sat 1.30-3.30 7.3.09
IN R Stankowiak 1 day £25
 NEW COURSE 
232 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
Intensive Intermediate - Unit 3 IN R Stankowiak 1 day £25
219 Wed 12.30-3.00 22.4.09
IN Z Khan 10 weeks £200 How are your listening skills?
233 Sat 10.30-12.30 14.3.09
Lower Advanced: IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
Conversation Group 234 Sat 10.30-2.30 16.5.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
220 Mon 8.05-9.35 15.9.08
IN E Fernandez 32 weeks 3F How effective is your speaking?
221 Wed 9.30-11.00 17.9.08 235 Sat 1.30-3.30 14.3.09
IN E Fernandez 32 weeks 3F IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
AS Level 236 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
222 Thu 7.00-9.30 18.9.08 IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
IN JA Burgos 28 weeks £406
 NEW COURSE 
Practice your skills - AS Exam revision
223 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
IN To be appointed 10 weeks £330
Advanced:
A2 Level
224 Wed 7.00- 9.30 17.9.08
IN JA Burgos 28 weeks £406
 NEW COURSE 
Practise your skills - A2 Exam revision
225 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
IN S Menendez 10 weeks £330
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR ENROLMENT RING 020 8829 4129 OR EMAIL: f.lang@hgsi.ac.uk

Lower Intermediate:
Practise the past tense!
237 Sat 10.30-12.30 21.3.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
238 Sat 10.30-12.30 6.6.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
How effective is your speaking?
239 Sat 1.30-3.30 21.3.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
240 Sat 1.30-3.30 6.6.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
How are your listening skills?
241 Sat 10.30-12.30 28.3.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
242 Sat 10.30-12.30 13.6.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
Past tenses revisited
243 Sat 1.30-3.30 28.3.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
244 Sat 1.30-3.30 13.6.09
IN N Ollivier 1 day £25
Upper Intermediate:
Expand your vocabulary
245 Sat 10.00-12.00 27.9 & 11.10.08
IN R Stankowiak 2 days £50
Improve your fluency
246
IN
Sat 10.00-12.00
N Ollivier
18.10 & 8.11.08
2 days £50
Learn more advanced structures
247 Sat 10.00-12.00 22.11 & 6.12.08
IN R Stankowiak 2 days £50
Lower Advanced:
What do you think? The subjunctive
revisited
248 Sat 10.30-12.30 9.5.09
IN R Stankowiak 1 day £25
249 Sat 10.30-12.30 20.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
What are we talking about? Tell a story
250 Sat 1.30-3.30 9.5.09
IN R Stankowiak 1 day £25
251 Sat 1.30-3.30 20.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
What are we listening to today?
252 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
253 Sat 10.30-12.30 27.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
PLEASE NOTE CONCESSIONARY FEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER
And if you were the Queen?
254 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
255 Sat 1.30-3.30 27.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Advanced:
The short classes listed below aim to give you an
opportunity to practise the language by discussing and
briefly researching some aspects of French cinema, art
and literature.
French Cinema – A brief exploration of some of the
most popular directors, all in the target language.
256 Sat 10.00-1.00 4 & 18.10 & 8.11.08
IN E Kenber 3 days £99
257 Sat 10.00-1.00 15 & 29.11 & 6.12.08
IN E Kenber 3 days £99
French Art – A brief introduction to some of the
most remarkable artists, all in the target language.
258 Sat 10.00-12.00 17 & 31.1 & 7.2.09
IN To be appointed 3 days £75
259 Sat 10.00-12.00 28.2 & 14 & 28.3.09
IN To be appointed 3 days £75
French Literature – A brief introduction to some
of the most popular modern writers.
260 Sat 10.00-12.00 9 & 16.5.09
IN R Stankowiak 2 days £50
261 Sat 10.00-12.00 13 & 27.6.09
IN R Stankowiak 2 days £50
ITALIAN
Improvers:
Expand your vocabulary
262 Sat 10.00-12.00 4 & 18.10.08
IN A Cotugno 2 day £50
Speak the language- practice!
263 Sat 10.00-12.00 8 & 15.11.08
IN A Cotugno 2 days £50
Understand the grammar!
264 Sat 10.00-12.00 29.11 & 6.12.08
IN B Mansi 2 days £50
Practise the present tense
265 Sat 10.30-12.30 7.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
266 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Further practice of the present tense –
reflexives and others
267 Sat 1.30-3.30 7.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
268 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Foreign Languages
How are your listening skills?
269 Sat 10.30-12.30 14.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
270 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
How effective is your speaking?
271 Sat 1.30-3.30 14.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
272 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Lower Intermediate:
Practise the past tense!
273 Sat 10.30-12.30 21.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
274 Sat 10.30-12.30 6.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
How effective is your speaking?
275 Sat 1.30-3.30 21.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
276 Sat 1.30-3.30 6.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
How are your listening skills?
277 Sat 10.30-12.30 28.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
278 Sat 10.30-12.30 13.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Past tenses revisited
279 Sat 1.30-3.30 28.3.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
280 Sat 1.30-3.30 13.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Upper Intermediate:
Expand your vocabulary
281 Sat 10.00-12.00 27.9 & 11.10.08
IN To be appointed 2 days £50
Improve your fluency
282 Sat 10.00-12.00 8 & 15.11.08
IN To be appointed 2 days £50
Learn more advanced structures
283 Sat 10.00- 12.00 22.11 & 6.12.08
IN To be appointed 2 days £50
Lower Advanced:
What do you think? The subjunctive
revisited
284 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
285 Sat 10.30-12.30 20.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
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Foreign Languages What are we talking about? Tell a story
286 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
287 Sat 1.30-3.30 20.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
What are we listening to today?
288 Sat 10.30-12.30 9.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
289 Sat 10.30-12.30 27.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
And if you were the Queen?
290 Sat 1.30-3.30 9.5.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
291 Sat 1.30-3.30 27.6.09
IN To be appointed 1 day £25
Advanced:
The short classes listed below aim to give you an
opportunity to practise the language by discussing and
briefly researching some aspects of Italian cinema, art
and literature.
Italian Cinema – A brief exploration of some of the
most popular directors, all in the target language.
292 Sat 10.00-1.00 4 &18.10 & 8.11.08
IN To be appointed 3 days £99
293 Sat 10.00-1.00 15 & 29.11 & 6.12.08
IN To be appointed 3 days £99
Italian Art - A brief introduction to some of the
most remarkable artists, all in the target language.
294 Sat 10.00- 12.00 17 & 31.1 & 7.2.09
IN To be appointed 3 day £75
295 Sat 10.00- 12.00 28.2 & 14 & 28.3.09
IN To be appointed 3 days £75
Italian Literature – A brief introduction to some of
the most popular modern writers.
296 Fri 10.00-12.00 10 & 24.10.08
IN G Suncini 2 days £50
297 Fri 10.00-12.00 7 & 21.11.08
IN G Suncini 2 days £50
298 Sat 10.00-12.00 9 & 16.5.09
IN To be appointed 2 days £50
299 Sat 10.00-12.00 13 & 27.6.09
IN To be appointed 2 days £50
SPANISH
Improvers:
Expand your vocabulary
300 Sat 10.00-12.00 4 & 18.10.08
IN Z Khan 2 days £50
Speak the language- practise!
301 Sat 10.00-12.00 8 & 15.11.08
IN Z Khan 2 days £50
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Understand the grammar!
302 Sat 10.00-12.00 29.11 & 6.12.08
IN Z Khan 2 days £50
Practise the present tense
303 Sat 10.30-12.30 7.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
304 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
Further practice of the present tense-
reflexives and others
305 Sat 1.30-3.30 7.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
306 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
How are your listening skills?
307 Sat 10.30-12.30 14.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
308 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
How effective is your speaking?
309 Sat 1.30-3.30 14.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
310 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
Lower Intermediate:
Practise the past tense!
311 Sat 10.30-12.30 21.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
312 Sat 10.30-12.30 6.6.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
How effective is your speaking?
313 Sat 1.30-3.30 21.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
314 Sat 1.30-3.30 6.6.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
How are your listening skills?
315 Sat 10.30-12.30 28.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
316 Sat 10.30-12.30 13.6.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
Past tenses revisited
317 Sat 1.30-3.30 28.3.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
318 Sat 1.30-3.30 13.6.09
IN Z Khan 1 day £25
Upper Intermediate:
Expand your vocabulary
319 Sat 10.00-12.00 27.9 & 11.10.08
IN JA Burgos 2 days £50
Improve your fluency
320 Sat 10.00-12.00 8 & 15.11.08
IN JA Burgos 2 days £50
Learn more advanced structures
321 Sat 10.00-12.00 22.11 & 6.12.08
IN JA Burgos 2 days £50
Lower Advanced:
What do you think? The subjunctive
revisited
322 Sat 10.30-12.30 9.5.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
323 Sat 10.30-12.30 20.6.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
What are we talking about? Tell a story
324 Sat 1.30-3.30 9.5.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
325 Sat 1.30-3.30 20.6.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
What are we listening to today?
326 Sat 10.30-12.30 16.5.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
327 Sat 10.30-12.30 27.6.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
And if you were the Queen?
328 Sat 1.30-3.30 16.5.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
329 Sat 1.30-3.30 27.6.09
IN S Menendez 1 day £25
Advanced:
The short classes listed below aim to give you an
opportunity to practise the language by discussing and
briefly researching some aspects of Spanish cinema, art
and literature.
Spanish Cinema – A brief exploration of some of the
most popular directors, all in the target language.
330 Sat 10.00-1.00 4 & 18.10 & 8.11.08
IN S. Menendez 3 days £99
331 Sat 10.00-1.00 15 & 29.11 & 6.12.08
IN S. Menendez 3 days £99
Spanish Art – A brief introduction to some of the
most remarkable artists, all in the target language.
332 Sat 10.00-12.00 17 & 31.1 & 7.2.09
IN
333
JA Burgos
Sat 10.00- 12.00
3 days £75
28.2 & 14 & 28.3.09
IN JA Burgos 3 days £75
Spanish Literature – A brief introduction to some
of the most popular modern writers.
334 Sat 10.00-12.00 9 & 16.5.09
IN E Fernandez 2 days £50
335 Sat 10.00-12.00 13 & 27.6.09
IN E Fernandez 2 days £50
FOREIGN LANGUAGES TERM DATES – SEE PAGE 4

Head of Department: Richard Bradbury BA MSc For further information ring 020 8829 4133 or email: gen.interest@hgsi.ac.uk
Acting
ACTING FOR EVERYONE – Ever considered acting and
thought it would be fun, or have you done some
performing and would like to pick it up again and refresh
yourself? This is a fun and relaxed course which is
taught by a professional actor, featuring improvisation
and drama games, vocal technique, and script work
leading to performed work within the class. It is
carefully structured to work with students’ strengths
and improve overall confidence and ability. Everyone
welcome, from complete novices to working actors.
336 Mon 7.30-9.00 22.9.08
MUS L Peters 3 terms 3B
ACT NOW – So you have always wanted to act, but
don’t know if you can. Here, we offer you a special
three-week course as a try-out for ‘would-be thespians’.
The sessions will include mime, voice, building a
character and theatre games. If you’re hooked, move on
to our longer follow-up course, ’Carry on Acting’!
*Please note that if you enrol for the whole year, you
will be charged at fee code 3D, a saving of £23.
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
337 Thu 7.30-9.30 16.10.08
TH H Kyte 2 weeks £22*
CARRY ON ACTING
338 Thu 7.30-9.30 6.11.08
TH H Kyte 5 weeks 1C*
339 Thu 7.30-9.30 15.1.09
TH H Kyte 2 terms 2E*
Antiques
ANTIQUE RECOGNITION, IDENTIFICATION &
APPRECIATION – The course will include a study of the
hallmarks on silver, porcelain markings, and valuable
insights from an expert into a wide range of collectables,
clocks and furniture. Visits to museums and places of
interest will also feature.
340 Tue 1.00-3.00 23.9.08
IN J Gendler 3 terms 3G
ENROL FOR THE WHOLE YEAR – SAVE BETWEEN £21 AND £112! SEE PAGE 50
Astronomy
STARGAZING MADE SIMPLE – Come and share with
others the fascinating journey of discovery which is
astronomy! Learn to make sense of what is out there,
both visible and invisible. We will introduce you to the
moon, the planets, black holes and much more. We will
delve a little into the history of astronomy and advise
on the acquisition of suitable stargazing equipment,
including telescopes. By the end of the course we hope
you will have a broad understanding of the subject, as
well as an enthusiasm which will carry you forward into
further explorations of the cosmos!
341 Tue 7.30-9.30 23.9.08
IN M Duwe 3 terms 3F
Bridge
BEGINNERS – Starting with an introductory lesson, in
which we explain Rubber Bridge, we progress to hand
evaluation, bidding and card-play. Students are
encouraged to sit at a card-table and to handle their
cards correctly. We want you to practise with your
friends away from the class, and present problems for
discussion at the next lesson. Above all we want you to
enjoy this fascinating game.
342 Tue 2.00-4.00 23.9.08
AC P Levy 3 terms 3E
343 Tue 7.30-9.30 23.9.08
TH P Levy 3 terms 3E
GET STARTED IN BRIDGE – A short beginners’ course
in which we will introduce you to various aspects of
this fascinating game. There will be an introduction to
the simple mechanics, the object of the game and a
summary of the scoring; hand patterns – balanced and
unbalanced hands; opening bids, responses and further
bidding; and card play techniques for no trump and
trump contracts.
344 Thu 7.00-9.00 25.9.08
MUS F Liew 1 term 1H
IMPROVERS: SUPERVISED PLAY – A chance for you to
put your newly learned skills into practice. Play randomly
dealt hands in a friendly atmosphere with expert help
on hand for bidding, declarer play and scoring.
345 Thu 7.00-9.00 15.1.09
MUS F Liew 1 term 1H
IMPROVERS: NEXT STEPS – Once you have gained
confidence and experience through the beginners’ course
and supervised play, this course will help you to develop
your game. It will include some revision, the opening
lead, overcalling, the Stayman and Blackwood conventions,
how to bid a slam and more card play techniques.
346 Thu 7.00-9.00 30.4.09
MUS F Liew 1 term 1H
Intermediate 1 – For those who attended our
beginners’ course, and others with a basic knowledge of
Bridge, we introduce the modern ACOL method of
bidding, revising important parts of the beginners’ course
including more polished bidding sequences. Extra
General Interest
attention is given to card play, both by the Declarer and
by the Defender.
347 Wed 2.00-4.00 24.9.08
AC P Levy 3 terms 3E
INTERMEDIATE 2 – For players who need to improve
their abilities at Rubber Bridge even further. We will
throw light on all areas of ACOL bidding, with special
attention to the competitive auction. In depth analysis of
hands which have caused problems will be undertaken,
and the aim is to encourage ‘card reading’ by all players.
We aim to introduce players to Duplicate Bridge.
348 Thu 2.00-4.00 25.9.08
AC P Levy 3 terms 3E
SUPERVISED PRACTICE – Play rubber bridge in a
friendly atmosphere with help at hand. The teacher will
try to place you with others of similar ability. You will
be expected to score the hand and practise your skills.
An ideal way to build your confidence, bidding and card
playing abilities.
349 Mon 7.30-9.30 22.9.08
AC P Levy 3 terms 3E
350 Tue 10.00-12.00 23.9.08
TH P Levy 3 terms 3E
351 Wed 1.15-3.15 24.9.08
MUS F Liew 3 terms 3E
352 Wed 7.00-9.00 24.9.08
MUS F Liew 3 terms 3E
353 Thu 11.30-1.30 25.9.08
AC P Levy 3 terms 3E
Business
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BUSINESS:
INTRODUCTION – If you are running a small business,
thinking of starting one, or working freelance, this course
could help you to succeed. It will be tailored as far as
possible to suit the needs of the group, but is likely to
include preparing a SWOT analysis; an introduction to
drawing up a business plan; principles and practice of
marketing and PR; presenting your company and
creating a good image; selling and negotiation skills; an
introduction to cash flow and financial management
and project management.
354 Thu 7.30-9.30 25.9.08
IN A Melbourne 1 term 1K
MARKETING – This course is for people who are
interested in understanding more about marketing and
applying marketing principles to running their own
small business. You may have done the Introduction to
Starting your own Business course, or just be interested
in learning more about marketing. The course will be
tailored to suit the needs of the group but will cover
the following topics: the marketing mix – product, price,
place and promotion; market research; the brand image
of your business or product; identifying consumers and
market segmentation; preparing a marketing plan;
evaluating response and managing the budget.
355 Thu 7.30-9.30 15.1.09
IN A Melbourne 1 term 1K
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General Interest Cartooning
TRY CARTOONING – A fun course aimed at anyone who
would like to have a go at drawing cartoons. Absolutely
anyone can do it regardless of drawing ability. You’ll
pick up some handy tips and tricks that are bound to
get your cartoons looking more like the professionals’.
356 Thu 7.30-9.30 6.11.08
AC P Solomons 5 weeks 1B
CARTOONING FOR FUN OR PROFIT – This course is
for people looking for a new hobby or a career change.
As well as learning basic drawing techniques, students
will be introduced to the various areas of the cartooning
industry, including drawing jokes, comic strips, caricature,
basic animation, character development, marketing and
more.
357 Thu 7.30-9.30 15.1.09
AC P Solomons 1 term 1H
TRY FLASH ANIMATION – Macromedia Flash is the
industry standard tool for creating great animation for the
web. Whether creating a simple banner advertisement,
a full website, or even a fully animated TV show, you’ll
find Flash an incredibly powerful design tool. This
course is designed to show you around the software
and get you working on simple animations.
358 Wed 7.30-9.30 5.11.08
IN P Solomons 5 weeks 1B
 NEW COURSE 
FLASH CHARACTER ANIMATION – If you would like to
create 2D animated cartoons for TV, video or the web,
Adobe Flash is one of the leading software tools to use.
This course will show you how to design and animate
your characters in Flash and bring your ideas to life.
Initially students will learn how to use Flash’s powerful
tools, following which they will be able to work on their
own projects with full support from the teacher.
359 Wed 7.30-9.30 14.1.09
IN P Solomons 15 weeks 2C
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Cookery &
Cake Decoration
You should be prepared to spend at least £5 per week
for ingredients in all our cookery courses.
AUTUMN TERM 2008:
AUTUMN ENTERTAINING – Learn how to prepare
delicious food for when you are entertaining friends
and family. Starters, main courses and puddings will be
covered – vegetarian alternatives will be suggested and
you can prepare these instead – for example, Chicken
Florentine can be prepared with a meat substitute.
Menu planning will also be discussed.
360 Thu 9.45-11.45 25.9.08
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
AUTUMN PRESERVING – Learn the delicious art of
preserving fruit and vegetables in different ways, such
as Damson Jam, Mediterranean Chutney and Tart
Tomato relish. Fruit cheeses and curds will also be
made. All aspects of potting, covering, storage and
serving will be covered. Many of the preserves will
make good seasonal gifts for friends and relatives. You
will need to bring your own jam jars, so start saving
them now!
361 Tue 1.30-3.30 23.9.08
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
COOKERY FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – Scared to
go into the kitchen? This specially designed and practical
course will give you confidence and start you on the
road to becoming a proper cook. Learn good cooking
habits and basic principles of food science and hygiene.
Impress your family, your friends but most importantly
yourself, with the delicious food you produce! This
course can lead on to our Cookery School (see below)
362 Wed 1.00-3.00 24.9.08
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 1 term IJ
COOKERY SCHOOL – Following the successful
launch of our new Cookery School in Spring 2008, we
are now offering this course as part of our regular
programme. Leading to nationally recognised
qualifications in Cookery Skills and Food Safety in
Catering, this is a practical introduction to cookery
skills which can be used both at home and in a formal
catering environment. Learn to plan menus and cook
international dishes using a variety of different
ingredients. The programme includes a session with
an expert fishmonger, a wine tasting and a visit to
one of the big London markets.
363 Fri 9.30-1.30 26.9.08
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 14 weeks £895
 NEW COURSE 
COOKERY TASTER – This course will give you a chance
to sample the wonderful range of courses on offer in
our cookery programme, to help you make an informed
DO YOU KNOW OUR POLICY ON REFUNDS? SEE PAGE 49
choice about which ones you would like to do in future.
You can be sure of a genuine ‘cooks’ tour’, with recipes
from all over the world as, week by week, different
teachers show you the kind of culinary experience you
can expect if you join their classes.
364 Sat 10.00 -12.00 27.9.08
AC Various 1 term 1J
ENTERTAINING VEGETARIANS – We will look at a
number of tasty vegetarian options, and you will be
shown how to cook dishes for different occasions, such
as chicken coriander and shepherds pie using meat
substitutes. Complete meat-free menus will be taught,
including parsnip and chestnut soup, vegetable and
cheese en croute and chocolate mousse. A variety of
cooking techniques, such as pancake and pastry making,
will be explored. Please note that we will be using eggs,
milk and cheese in some of the recipes, but that we will
not be using meat.
365 Tue 1.30-3.30 4.11.08
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
FEEL GOOD WITH FOOD – Research studies have
shown that a high dietary intake of fruit and vegetables
as well as whole grains is strongly associated with a
reduced risk of developing chronic degenerative diseases
such as cancer, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes
and Alzheimer’s. Kumud Shah will teach you how to
cook and enjoy life’s natural health-boosting foods.
This course will feature vegetarian recipes which
include cabbage, broccoli, kale, tomatoes, tofu, quinoa,
beans, grains, nuts and colourful fruits. Learn how to
shop for the right ingredients and cook exciting food
for the family, to live longer, look younger and feel in
good health.
366 Mon 9.45-11.45 22.9.08
AC K Shah 1 term 1J
367 Mon 7.00-9.00 22.9.08
AC K Shah 1 term 1J
FESTIVE FOOD – Canapes, chestnuts and chocolate are
all in season now and the course will cover dishes such
as mini Stilton and leek tartlets, soufflé croutons, and
chocolate chestnut cake. Chicken liver parfait and
mince pies with your own home-made mincemeat will
also be made. Some items, such as chocolate truffles,
will be suitable for you to give as presents, while others
can be frozen ahead.
368 Thu 9.45-11.45 6.11.08
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
GREAT VEGETARIAN CURRIES OF INDIA – A journey
through cooking and tasting mouth-watering Indian
curries like Chickpea and Spinach curry, Paneer, Cashew
Nut Korma, street food like Pav-Bhaji, Undhiya (a mixed
Indian vegetable baked curry), Saffron Biryani, South
Indian curries like Sambaar (lentil soup), Idli, Dosa, fresh
Coconut Chutney and Raita. Learn to cook a feast using
colourful spices and vegetables. Beginners most welcome.
369 Wed 7.00-9.00 24.9.08
AC K Shah 1 term 1J
 General Interest
MIDDLE EASTERN & ARAB COOKERY – Cuisines COOKERY MASTERCLASS – This will be very much a
stretching from Morocco to Syria will provide you with ‘hands on’ class, in which you should gain confidence to
culinary delights. Learn about both common and tackle the more difficult but in fact very straight-forward
extraordinary herbs and spices, native vegetables, and aspects of cooking, such as part-boning meat and fish.
traditional and exotic ingredients used in starters, You will cook dishes such as hot and cold souffles, and
main courses, desserts, festive cakes and biscuits, snacks mousse and mayonnaise. Experience is not necessary,
and drinks. A major feature will be the techniques for but enthusiasm to learn will help! Limited to 10 students.
cooking a whole lamb at home. Also includes 378 tue 1.30-3.30 13.1.09
vegetarian dishes. AC M davis 1 term 1L
374 thu 7.00-9.00 25.9.08
AC S Abdel All 1 term 1J
COOKERY SCHOOL – Leads to nationally recognised
QUICK AND EASY MEDITERRANEAN DISHES – This qualifications in Cookery Skills and Food Safety in
course will show you how to prepare delicious and easy Catering. Full details on page 26.
Mediterranean dishes that will be enjoyed by all. Here 379 Fri 9.30-1.30 27.2.09
you will learn to make food that is full of flavour with AC S Larrinua-Craxton 14 weeks £895
vibrant colours that will enliven your table. There will
 NEw COURSE  be an emphasis on less familiar areas of the Med like
Turkey, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands as well as some  NEw COURSE 
INTERNATIONAL COOKING JEwISH STYLE: BAKING parts of North Africa.
FOR AUTUMN FESTIVALS – Bake a delicious Honey EAST MEETS wEST – This course will show you how to
Cake for Rosh Hashanah, a sumptuous Apple Strudel for 375 Wed 9.45-11.45 24.9.08 make some familiar dishes with an Eastern twist. Using
Succoth and a choice of traditional biscuits. All are ideal AC S Larrinua-Craxton 1 term 1J ingredients such as soy sauce, miso, tofu, adzuki beans,
for freezing. Details of ingredients and any baking tins ginger and sesame etc, these dishes are both mouth-
SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL BAKING: BREAD & CAKES
required will be sent to you before the course begins. watering and low in calories. Be adventurous with desserts
Increase your confidence in making cakes and bread. such as green tea cheesecake and tofu crème caramel.
370 tue 9.45-11.45 23.9 & 7.10.08 The course will cover both large and small cakes such as
AC J Kane 2 weeks £23 Victoria sandwich cake, fairy cakes, marbled cherry and 380 thu 1.00-3.00 26.2.09
almond cake and chocolate roulade. Both glace icing AC M Komaki 5 weeks 1C
INTERNATIONAL COOKING JEwISH STYLE – Jewish
and butter icing are used and students will learn how to
cooking is a cuisine gathered from all four corners of  NEw COURSE 
‘feather ice’. Wholemeal bread, savoury Chelsea buns,
the world, adapted to Jewish cooking traditions. FLAVOURS OF THE STREETS – Learn to cook food on
Discover tastes and culinary delights from the Middle foccaccia and stollen are some of the breads that are
covered. All types of yeast are discussed and used. the hoof from around the world. Most countries have
East and throughout Europe. Snacks, main course an array of delicious street foods which are easy and
dishes, desserts and cakes will be included. Please note Different glazes are also used.
fun to replicate at home. This course will enable you to
that although the kitchen is equipped with cooking 376 tue 7.00-9.00 23.9.08 take home the flavours of the streets of Rio, Barcelona,
utensils, it is not kosher. AC M davis 1 term 1J Beirut, Shanghai – and many other worldwide destinations.
371 tue 9.45-11.45 21.10.08 SPRING TERM 2009: 381 Wed 1.00-3.00 14.1.09
AC J Kane 8 weeks 1F AC S Larrinua-Craxton 1 term 1J
CHINESE COOKERY: AN INTRODUCTION – A look
ITALIAN COOKERY – Ever wanted to learn how to into the oriental kitchen, with a step-by-step guide to FRENCH COOKERY – Good French cooking never really
prepare delicious authentic Italian food straight out of the preparation of popular dishes. Joining in the cooking goes out of fashion. The heavy haute cuisine which was
an Italian kitchen? Italian cuisine is world-renowned for and watching the demonstrations will reveal how once popular has been replaced with a lighter approach
its use of superb seasonal ingredients and simple cooking easy-to-follow recipes produce mouth-watering results. to cooking, but France still proudly maintains its regional
methods. Learn to cook all the dishes that everyone food traditions. Each region’s cuisine is based on its own
377 thu 7.00-9.00 15.1.09
loves from Lasagne and Risotto to Tiramisu plus many AC t Chwu 1 term 1J produce and cooking styles and each makes a unique
more authentic regional dishes, just the way Italians contribution to what we know as French cooking. Learn
have always cooked them. how to make a varied assortment of French regional
372 Mon 1.00-3.00 22.9.08 dishes from Boeuf Bourguignon and Gratin Dauphinoise
AC L Fazzolari 1 term 1J to Ratatouille, Bouillabaisse and many more.
 NEw COURSE  382 Mon 1.00-3.00 12.1.09
AC L Fazzolari 1 term 1J
INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CUISINE – Many
people think that Japanese food is something they can INTERNATIONAL COOKING JEwISH STYLE – Jewish
only eat in restaurants because it looks so complicated. cooking is a cuisine gathered from all four corners of
However, it can actually be very simple. This course will the world, adapted to Jewish cooking traditions.
show you how to make basic Japanese food such as Discover tastes and culinary delights from the Middle
sushi, Yakitori, fish Teriyaki, tofu dishes, vegetable dishes East and throughout Europe. Snacks, main course
etc. Japanese food is mainly fat-free so if you are keen dishes, desserts, cakes and biscuits will be included.
to eat healthily but a bit differently, this will be the Please note that although the kitchen is equipped with
course for you. cooking utensils, it is not kosher.
373 thu 1.00-3.00 25.9.08 383 Mon 7.00-9.00 12.1.09
AC M Komaki 1 term 1J AC J Kane 1 term 1J
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General Interest  NEw COURSE  salmon and dill tartlets, chocolate eclairs and artichoke SUMMER TERM 2009:
JAPANESE SOUPS & SNACKS – Using fresh vegetables pie. Ready-made pastry such as puff pastry and filo CAKE DECORATION: INTRODUCTION – Cake
and beans, these colourful soups will make a welcome pastry will also be used. Various tips and hints are decoration has become a highly technical skill, but it
passed on during the lessons, such as onion-chopping is well within the reach of every enthusiast from
addition to your repertoire. Combined with simple but
and how to make a glacé icing. beginner to advanced level, provided one makes or
delicious snacks using fresh ingredients, the course
includes dishes such as roasted bell pepper soup and 391 tue 7.00-9.00 13.1.09 bakes a good base, preferably a madeira or fruit cake.
mushroom and sesame seed soup. AC M davis 5 weeks 1C Anyone can achieve a professional finish using the
384 thu 1.00-3.00 15.1.09 modern soft icing from supermarkets and specialist
SPRING ENTERTAINING – Students will be shown
AC M Komaki 5 weeks 1C cake decorating shops. The latter tend to have a much
different menus for various occasions and have the
wider range of the new piping tubes, cutters and other
opportunity to cook from them. Various techniques will
MIDDLE EASTERN & ARAB COOKERY – See Autumn tools for making more stylish and sophisticated
be covered, such as chopping vegetables correctly and
2008 description. decorations for the finished cakes. You can, of course,
preparing fruit. Dishes such as Lemon Spring Chicken
385 Sat 9.45-11.45 17.1.09 prepare the icings yourself.
and Rhubarb Fool will be covered – you will learn about
AC S Abdel All 1 term 1J adapting recipes, for example substituting apple for 396 thu 7.00-9.00 30.4.09
rhubarb in the Rhubarb Fool recipe. AC A Haylock 5 weeks 1C
 NEw COURSE 
392 tue 7.00-9.00 24.2.09 397 thu 1.00-3.00 11.6.09
MEXICAN COOKERY – This new course will cover an AC M davis 5 weeks 1C AC A Haylock 5 weeks 1C
exciting variety of Mexican cuisine from street food to
more elaborate dishes. Taught by Sofia Larrinua-Craxton 393 thu 9.45-11.45 26.2.09 COOKERY MASTERCLASS – See Spring 2009
AC M davis 5 weeks 1C description.
who is Mexican and specializes in all aspects of Mexican
cooking, it will include indigenous food, creole cooking, THE CURRY COURSE – Cook your way through 398 tue 7.00-9.00 28.4.09
Spanish style dishes and fiesta food as well as Tex-Mex. vegetarian curries using all the spices, including making AC M davis 1 term 1L
386 Wed 9.45-11.45 14.1.09 your own ‘garam masala’. The course will include two
vegetable curries, two lentil curries, a rice dish (biryani) DELICIOUS DESSERTS – Classic recipes such as Tarte
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 5 weeks 1C
and lots more tasty, spicy dishes to make a great Indian Tatin and a modern Bakewell Tart will be included. The
QUICK & EASY VEGETARIAN DISHES OF INDIA feast. Learn to individualise your curries, adjusting the mystery will be taken out of hot soufflés and meringues,
It is a myth that Indian cuisine is difficult and time- spices according to your family’s tastes. which will be combined with fresh summer ingredients
consuming. Kumud Shah will teach you starters, main to make dishes such as hazelnut meringue cake with
394 tue 9.45-11.45 13.1.09 apricot sauce, hot chocolate soufflé and strawberry
courses and desserts, taken from her own popular book. AC K Shah 5 weeks 1C
All the recipes take less than half an hour to cook – ideal sablés with raspberry sauce.
for busy people who still want some spice in their lives! TIFFIN FOODS – In India, ‘Tiffin Service’ is a very 399 thu 9.45-11.45 11.6.09
Regular eating of curries is now recommended by popular way of getting hot, tasty and ‘snacky’ foods AC M davis 5 weeks 1C
nutritionists for its health benefits. delivered to your workplace. On this course you will
learn mouth-watering recipes including, among many DELICIOUS DISHES FOR HEALTHY LIVING – The
387 Mon 9.45-11.45 12.1.09 course will prove that healthy eating need never be dull
AC K Shah 1 term 1J others, Samosa, Chilli Paneer, Potato Balls, Aloo Chat,
tamarind sauce and coriander chutney. These exotic but or expensive! quick, easy and tasty recipes for all
388 Wed 7.00-9.00 14.1.09 easy Indian vegetarian snacks can be served as a starter, occasions will be featured – from exciting new ideas to
AC K Shah 1 term 1J but are also ideal for picnics, barbecues or a quick old favourites, adapted in a healthy way. Dishes will
lunch. include a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, chicken and
 NEw COURSE  fish. Vegetarian alternatives will be suggested. Find out
395 tue 9.45-11.45 24.2.09 about the nutritional value of the food we eat. There
SEASONAL FOOD – Seasonal food makes sense: it is AC K Shah 5 weeks 1C
cheap, nutritious and it has travelled less miles to get will be a chance to taste the completed recipes during
to your table! Learn how to make the most of seasonal the session and take home the recipe sheets, which will
food with Sofia’s innovative and easy-to-make recipes, include a nutritional ‘goodness guide’.
using fresh food which is local and economical such as 400 Mon 7.00-9.00 27.4.09
leeks, swede or celeriac. AC J Kane 1 term 1J
389 Wed 9.45-11.45 25.2.09
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 5 weeks 1C  NEw COURSE 
EASY INSPIRATIONAL DINNERS – Are you fed up with
SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL BREAD MAKING – This your usual repertoire of recipes? This short course is full
course will teach the method of making a good bread of easy-to-make recipes using only readily available
dough by hand. Plaited White Bread, Foccacia and ingredients. Add fresh fish, chicken, herbs and a few
Chelsea buns are some of the recipes that you will other ingredients from your cupboard and you will soon
make using both fresh yeast and quick acting dried have a new collection of family favourites.
yeast. Non-yeasted breads are included as well, such as
Corn Bread and Tomato and Basil Scofa Bread. 401 Wed 1.00-3.00 29.4.09
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 5 weeks 1C
390 thu 9.45-11.45 15.1.09
AC M davis 5 weeks 1C FEEL GOOD wITH FOOD – See Autumn 2008
description.
SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL PASTRY MAKING – Rich
shortcrust, choux pastry and polenta pastry are some of 402 tue 9.45-11.45 28.4.09
those which you will make, incorporating them into AC K Shah 1 term 1J
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OUR NEW COOKERY ROOM AT THE ARTS CENTRE

GREAT VEGETARIAN CURRIES OF INDIA – See Autumn
2008 description.
403 Mon 9.45-11.45 27.4.09
AC K Shah 1 term 1J
 NEW COURSE 
ICE CREAM MAKING – For those who would like to
learn the art of making delicious ice cream at home for
family and friends. Through demonstration and practice
you will learn the basic principles needed to make
different flavour ice cream and sorbets, from vanilla and
chocolate flavour to lemon sorbet. A basic exploration
of the different methods used and equipment that you
might need will be an integral part of the course. You
will also have the chance to blind test your own ice
cream in order to grasp some of the criteria that ice
cream specialists use when judging a good quality
product. Please note that you may be required to
purchase some ingredients to be used in the classroom.
404 Thu 1.00-3.00 30.4.09
AC G Mansi 5 weeks 1C
405 Thu 7.00-9.00 11.6.09
AC G Mansi 5 weeks 1C
 NEW COURSE 
SOMETHING FISHY – This course is for everyone who
wants to serve fish but does not quite know how to
make the most of it. We will cover how to choose fish,
how to tell if it is fresh, how to fillet it and prepare it
for cooking. There will be a range of fish recipes as well
as a brief introduction to seafood.
406 Wed 1.00-3.00 10.6.09
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 5 weeks 1C
SUMMER ENTERTAINING – Using seasonal produce
this course will show students how to prepare and cook
dishes such as salmon en croute and cold passion fruit
souffle with raspberry coulis. Menu planning will also be
discussed to make entertaining more enjoyable and
less stressful.
407 Tue 1.30-3.30 9.6.09
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
408 Thu 9.45-11.45 30.4.09
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
SUMPTUOUS STARTERS – Stuck for a starter? It can
be difficult to plan a menu and the starter plays an
important part. This course will cover menu planning
and you will cook a variety of starters such as chilled
cauliflower soup with parmesan crisps, smoked haddock
soufflé, and duck liver mousse with melba toast. Some
of the dishes will be suitable to serve as a light lunch.
409 Tue 1.30-3.30 28.4.09
AC M Davis 5 weeks 1C
TAPAS MAKING – Spain is responsible for giving us the
delightful tapas way of eating: small savoury dishes
that are made from a wonderful array of fresh seafood,
vegetables and meat. Come and learn about the
different ingredients used to create such delicacies. We
will make tapas from different regions in Spain so that
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you will get a taste of the various ingredients and
cooking methods used in this fascinating country.
410 Wed 9.45-11.45 29.4.09
AC S Larrinua-Craxton 1 term 1J
THE CURRY COURSE – See Spring 2009 description.
411 Wed 7.00-9.00 29.4.09
AC K Shah 5 weeks 1C
TIFFIN FOODS – See Spring 2009 description.
412 Wed 7.00-9.00 10.6.09
AC K Shah 5 weeks 1C
WEEKEND COURSES:
CURRY IN A HURRY – Unwind, relax and watch an
exotic, spicy journey through India, for everyone who
loves curries. Absolute beginners most welcome.
Kumud Shah will talk about spices and demonstrate
popular vegetarian curries using mouth watering spices
and Indian ingredients. Students get a chance to taste
all the cooked dishes – an exotic Saturday lunch!
So treat yourself and bring a friend, but hurry – places
are limited!
413 Sat 10.00-2.00 25.4.09
AC K Shah 1 day £32
DELICIOUS DISHES FOR HEALTHY LIVING – Join this
one-day demonstration to discover that healthy eating
need never be dull or expensive! You may even have the
opportunity to join in! Recipe sheets will be given out
for all dishes. See Summer 2009 description for more
information.
414 Sat 10.00-2.00 13.6.09
AC J Kane 1 day £32
 NEW COURSE 
FEEL GOOD WITH FOOD – A 4 hour course in which
you will learn how to shop for the right ingredients and
cook exciting food for the family which will help you to
live longer, look younger and feel in good health.
Kumud Shah will demonstrate vegetarian recipes and
you will have the chance to taste all the cooked dishes
– a tasty Saturday lunch!
415 Sat 10.00-2.00 20.6.09
AC K Shah 1 day £32
PASTA EXPRESS – Pasta is one of the most popular
foods eaten in the world today. Dried and fresh pasta
are natural and healthy convenience foods which are
incredibly versatile. Join this one day demonstration to
discover and taste some delicious, quick and easy pasta
dishes using ready-made dried/fresh pasta, colourful
fresh vegetables, Italian low-fat cheeses and chicken.
You may even have the opportunity to join in! Recipe
sheets will be given out for all dishes.
416 Sat 10.00-2.00 9.5.09
AC J Kane 1 day £32
TIFFIN FOODS – see Spring 2009 description.
417 Sat 10.00-2.00 16.5.09
AC K Shah 1 day £32
General Interest
Creative Writing &
Journalism
CREATIVE NON-FICTION – This course will focus on
non-fiction, with an emphasis on writing from
observation and experience. You can learn how to adapt
your experience, expertise and professional background
for a popular readership. We intend to establish a
constructive and helpful workshop, whether you write
purely for pleasure, or aim towards publication. There
will be weekly ideas for writing short articles, and
guidance in drafting book-length memoirs, biography
and family history. Reading and discussion will include
current broadsheet magazine publications and two
assigned non-fiction books. A certificate of attendance,
to complete your portfolio, is available for three terms’
work. Creative Writing courses do not offer structured
work in essential grammar, or in improvement in the
ordinary mechanics of English usage; if you have concerns
about the course, a draft, or a completed full-length
manuscript, please contact the teacher before enrolling.
Class limited to 15 students.
418 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08
TH S Ribeiro 3 terms 3H
THE WAY OF THE WORD – We intend to emphasise
the joys of writing fiction and poetry. All writers,
including beginners, are welcome to join a constructive
workshop. There will be weekly writing exercises, book
discussions, and readings from: The Penguin Book of
Modern British Short Stories, and poems in Staying
Alive, edited by Neil Astley. A certificate of attendance,
to complete your portfolio, is available for three terms’
work. The course is enjoyable for its own sake, but can
also serve as a useful hiatus pending a return to work or
further study. Please note that Creative Writing courses
do not offer structured work in essential grammar, or in
improvement in the ordinary mechanics of English
usage; if you have concerns about this or other matters,
please check with the teacher before enrolling. Class
limited to 15 students.
419 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
TH S Ribeiro 3 terms 3H
 NEW COURSE 
CREATIVE WRITING FOR WIMPS – Do you say you
could never be a writer but secretly yearn to have a go?
Have you got the urge to write but not the nerve?
Many people have great stories to tell but don’t know
where to start. In a fun and supportive way, this five
week course will have you writing before you realise
you’ve taken the lid off your pen or plugged in your P.C.
By using photographs, news stories, conversations and
improvisation to spark off ideas, you will discover your
individual voice, gain the confidence to get started, and
hopefully, the motivation to get finished.
420 Mon 7.30-9.30 22.9.08
AC K Stonham 5 weeks 1C
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General Interest FREELANCE WRITING FOR FUN OR PROFIT – Fancy
writing your own column, or becoming a theatre or
restaurant critic? This interactive and practical
workshop on writing freelance features for magazines
or newspapers will explore the route to publication. The
course will cover all stages from research to identifying
suitable publications for your ideas. Pick up tips on
interview skills and how to approach editors with
confidence. Support and feedback will be given by the
teacher, a former BBC journalist and broadcaster.
Explore any topic you fancy, from health to holidays.
Beginners welcome.
421 Wed 2.00-4.00 24.9.08
IN S Grossman 1 term 1J
 NEW COURSE 
GETTING PUBLISHED – This course is for anyone who
would like to get into print and earn money from writing.
Maybe you want to write features, or your own column
for newspapers or magazines, submit a book proposal,
or market your business or service effectively. This
course will help you approach editors and publishers,
focus ideas, access creativity and get your message
across clearly and succinctly. Classes will be interactive,
with plenty of writing opportunities, class discussion
and feedback from the teacher, a well established
author, journalist and broadcaster.
422 Wed 2.00-4.00 29.4.09
IN S Grossman 1 term 1J
 NEW COURSE 
LET’S WRITE A SIT-COM – In this ten week course we
will look at the ideas behind our favourite sit-coms and
find out why they work. We will discuss the contribution
of character, location and plot, then we’ll write our own!
Using group writing techniques we will pick an idea,
develop it, write some scenes to first draft stage, invite
our friends and read it! ‘Someone should write a
sit-com about my life!’ As a writer I hear that a lot too;
after this course, that someone could be you!
423 Mon 7.30-9.30 27.4.09
AC K Stonham 10 weeks 1J
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LIFELINES: WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY – Lifelines is a
pioneering programme for people over fifty who want to
write their life story. Participants use chronological
questionnaires and memory tools to guide them through
the enormously fulfilling process of writing their
autobiography. It is not a conventional writing course:
the primary focus is to help people to complete a record
of their life, whether for their children, grandchildren or
purely for their own satisfaction. The course begins with
an open ‘information session’ at which the programme’s
unique features will be outlined and any questions can
be answered, before you commit yourself to enrolling.
424 Tue 1.30-3.30 23.9.08
AC H Harris 3 terms 3F
425 Tue 7.30-9.30 23.9.08
IN H Harris 3 terms 3F
WRITING FOR CHILDREN – This course is an
introduction to writing fiction for children of all ages.
We will use writing exercises and look at contemporary
children’s books to explore the essential skills and
techniques that make a children’s book exciting,
stimulating, inspiring and simply good fun. We will
include opportunities for feedback on your own work
and will also cover current publishing trends and how
to submit stories to publishers and agents.
426 Thu 1.00-3.00 25.9.08
AC N Applebaum 1 term 1J
WRITING FOR CHILDREN: FURTHER STEPS
Following on from the first term this course covers
writing in different genres and involves a more in-depth
look at the skills involved in writing for children. While
the first part of each class will include writing exercises,
the second part will take more of a workshop format,
with students giving and receiving constructive feed-
back on each other’s work in a supportive atmosphere.
You will need to be actively writing at home.
427 Thu 1.00-3.00 15.1.09
AC N Applebaum 2 terms 2E
 NEW COURSE 
WRITING FOR RADIO – Radio is a fantastic medium for
writers and with the advent of podcasting it is enjoying
a tremendous renaissance. In this course we will look at
radio sketch shows, panel games, narrative comedy and
drama. We will listen to examples, learn why they work
and write pieces of our own. The critically acclaimed
writer of Audio Diaries and Robin and Wendy’s Wet
Weekends, Kay Stonham, will give you the chance to
devise and play your own panel game, learn the craft of
topical sketch writing, and begin working on your own
narrative comedy or drama project.
428 Mon 7.30-9.30 3.11.08
AC K Stonham 15 weeks 1M
WEEKEND COURSES:
CREATIVE DRAGON’S DEN: PITCHING YOUR IDEA
Have you got the germ of an idea which you would like
to invest in creatively? Would you like to develop your
play, film, TV show or novel to the point where you can
stand up and pitch it to potential buyers? In a
supportive and fun environment this one day workshop
will explore the process of getting a project to the
pitching stage, and then give you the chance to practise
pitching to professional writers/producers.
429 Sat 10.00-5.00 11.10.08
IN K Stonham 1 day £56
 NEW COURSE 
JOURNALISM FOR BEGINNERS – A one-day course
designed to introduce students to the basic skills a
journalist requires to work in newspapers. Students will
discover how a story progresses from the idea to the
printed page. From research and interviewing to writing
and editing, students will see how stories are put
together. Work is carried out individually, in pairs and as
part of a small team. By the end of the course, students
should be able to identify suitable markets for their
work and write in a journalistic style. This course is
suitable for absolute beginners.
430 Sat 10.00-4.00 7.3.09
IN T Padman 1 day £48
Do It Yourself &
Woodwork
BASIC DIY FOR MEN AND WOMEN – This course is for
people who wish to learn basic DIY skills, although those
with some knowledge will also be welcome. It will include
tool requirements, shelving, security fittings, glazing,
elementary plumbing, tiling and electricity. The aim is to
build up confidence in using tools. *You should be
prepared to spend at least £3 per week on materials.
431 Thu 9.45-11.45 25.9.08
AC J Worgan 1 term 1G
432 Thu 9.45-11.45 15.1.09
AC J Worgan 1 term 1G
433 Thu 9.45-11.45 30.4.09
AC J Worgan 1 term 1G
BASIC DIY FOR WOMEN – This course is specially
formulated for women to learn basic DIY skills,
although those with some knowledge will also be
welcome. It will include tool requirements, shelving,
security fittings, glazing, elementary plumbing, tiling
and electricity. The aim is to build up confidence in
using tools. *You should be prepared to spend a
minimum of £3 per week on materials.
434 Mon 12.45-2.45 22.9.08
AC J Worgan 1 term 1G
435 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.08
AC J Worgan 1 term 1K
436 Mon 12.45-2.45 12.1.09
AC J Worgan 1 term 1G
437 Mon 7.00-9.30 12.1.09
AC J Worgan 1 term 1K
438 Mon 12.45-2.45 27.4.09
AC J Worgan 1 term 1G
439 Mon 7.00-9.30 27.4.09
AC J Worgan 1 term 1K
ENROLMENT OFFICE – 020 8829 4141
 General Interest
 NEw COURSE  DRAMA & THEATRE
MAKING wOODEN TOYS & MODELS – Learn how
to make a range of wooden toys and models in the APPRECIATION
Institute’s DIY/Woodwork studio. SO wHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE SHOw? – A ‘must’
440 thu 12.45-2.45 25.9.08 for theatre devotees, and those who would like to be
AC to be appointed 3 terms 3F theatre buffs, but previously couldn’t afford it. This
course has access to the best available theatre, both
wOODwORK – This course, which can cater for both West End and fringe, at amazingly low prices. We offer
beginners and those who already have some knowledge, background on plays, writers and actors, as well as
will not only provide basic woodwork skills such as discussions about performances. Everyone has an opinion,
joints, making the component parts of structures like this is the place to voice yours. Visits and discussions
shelf units, planters and wooden models, and the usually take place on alternate weeks. Please note that
correct use of tools; it will also give you the chance to to maximise discounts on tickets, some theatre visits
work, under supervision, on projects of your own may not be on Monday evenings.
choosing. *Fee includes a contribution to the cost of
materials used in the first part of the course. Later, 448 Mon 7.30-9.30 6.10.08
tH H Kyte 3 terms 3B
additional costs to individual students will depend on
the nature of their chosen project. THE PLAY’S THE THING – This should be of interest to
441 tue 7.00-9.30 23.9.08 anyone who likes going to the theatre, but wishes to
AC J Worgan 3 terms 3J deepen their knowledge and understanding of drama.
We will read and discuss significant European plays
wEEKEND COURSES: from Shakespeare to the present day, covering topics
 NEw COURSE  and themes of political, social and psychological GLOBAL FILM PT 1: FOCUS ON DIRECTORS – This 10
DIY: FURTHER ASPECTS – This course is intended for interest. Biographical material and theatrical history week course provides a more in-depth approach for the
those who have attended our basic DIY course or for will deepen the study. Theatre visits and videos will give appreciation of the work of great directors from around
those who have a basic knowledge of DIY. It will include illustrations of texts in performance. the world. Students will have the opportunity to
practice with saws, chisels and drills to make simple 449 Wed 1.30-3.30 24.9.08 familiarise themselves with the work of several (three
wood joints, cut hinges and locks into doors and cut tH p drayson 3 terms 3E or four) directors and be able to compare a variety of
and fit shelves into alcoves. *You should be prepared to films from their creative output.
spend a minimum of £3 per week on materials. FILM STUDIES 451
AC
thu 11.00-2.30
M Aminoff 10 weeks
6.11.08
1Q*
442 Sat 10.00-12.30 27.9.08 The courses will comprise a full film screening (2 hours
AC J Worgan 5 weeks 1A approx.) at the Phoenix Cinema, followed by a short GLOBAL FILM PT 2: POLITICS, SEXUALITY &
443 Sat 10.00-12.30 17.1.09 break and an hour’s informal discussion across the road CENSORSHIP – This 10 week course features classic
AC J Worgan 5 weeks 1A at the Institute. In addition to placing each film within and contemporary films from around the world that
444 Sat 10.00-12.30 9.5.09 its wider cultural and historical context there will be have caused controversy and have been subjected to
AC J Worgan 5 weeks 1A detailed analysis of seminal short scenes and images, censorship. We will be exploring films that focus on
with the aid of video and/or DVD to review and themes such as politics, gender, sexuality, class, religion
 NEw COURSE  deconstruct the selections. and race.
HOME SECURITY – This course is designed to Exact times for each class will vary according to the length 452 thu 11.00-2.30 26.2.09
introduce you to basic physical security measures for of the film. Full details will be given at the beginning of AC M Aminoff 10 weeks 1Q*
the home and will include an explanation of how to term. Fee includes the cost of a ticket for each film.
MUSICALS & COMEDIES – This 5 week course features
assess the vulnerability of your home to burglary, and Because of the need to book films in advance, courses classic and contemporary comedies and musicals from
how to take steps to meet insurance requirements and will only take place if there are sufficient enrolments both Hollywood and around the world.
make your home more secure. The selection and two weeks before the start date – so please enrol early.
installation of various security features will be 453 thu 11.00-2.30 11.5.09
demonstrated and you will be given the opportunity to *Please note – although you can enrol for each weekly AC M Aminoff 5 weeks 1J*
practice the installation of door and window locks. course separately, if you enrol for all three at the same
time, you’ll be charged fee code 3V, a saving of £116!
445 Sat 10.00-5.00 8.11.08
AC J Worgan 1 day £56
 NEw COURSES 
446 Sat 10.00-5.00 28.2.09
AC J Worgan 1 day £56 DECODING FILM: UNDERSTANDING THE ART OF
FILM – In this 5 week course, students will examine key
447 Sat 10.00-5.00 20.6.09 factors in the construction of film, with films chosen to
AC J Worgan 1 day £56 reflect qualities such as narrative, cinematography,
mise-en-scene, editing and soundtrack, (The
programme may need to change subject to film
availability). Full details will be given at the beginning
of the course.
450 thu 11.00-2.30 25.9.08
AC M Aminoff 5 weeks 1J*
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INSTITUTE WEBSITE – www.hgsi.ac.uk
General Interest First Aid
Certificates of attendance are issued for all of the First
Aid courses.
 NEW COURSE 
BASIC FIRST AID – An introduction to First Aid which
can be used as a basic stand-alone course, or can lead
to other specialised courses.
454 Mon 7.30-9.30 22.9.08
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
455 Mon 7.30-9.30 12.1.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
456 Mon 7.30-9.30 27.4.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
First Aid for Children and Babies – An in-depth
course, specifically for first aid with youngsters from
0-8 years, covering all types of injury and illness
encountered by that age group.
457 Mon 7.30-9.30 13.10.08
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
458 Mon 7.30-9.30 2.2.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
459 Mon 7.30-9.30 22.6.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
 NEW COURSE 
FIRST AID IN THE HOME – This course looks at the
prevention of accidents in the home, but also at how
FIRST AID IN THE GARDEN – See description above.
467 Sat 10.00-5.00 16.5.09
IN S Krause 1 day £48
 NEW COURSE 
SPORT & OUTDOOR FIRST AID – This course covers
the basic first aid skills which may be needed for
outdoor activities, plus some extra topics. On request,
it can be tailored to individual groups.
468 Sat 10.00-5.00 7.3.09
IN S Krause 1 day £48
Forensic Science
UNDERSTANDING FORENSIC SCIENCE: the reality
behind CSI – An opportunity to explore the science,
concepts, methods and issues with an experienced
forensic scientist, using scene of crime scenarios. What
evidence can be used to establish what happened, and
how can it be processed to enable conclusions to be
drawn? The techniques and concepts involved even in
fairly simple scenarios are almost endless. There will not
always be definitive answers but the aim is to stimulate
a lively and informative discussion.
469 Tue 7.30-9.30 23.9.08
IN M Underhill 1 term 1H
Gardening &
Horticulture
WEEKEND COURSES:
Allotments & Organic Gardening – In this
course you will learn many valuable tips and insights
which will help you to achieve excellent results.
474 Sat 10.00-1.00 27.9.08
IN A Bird 5 weeks 1F
 NEW COURSE 
EFFECTIVE GARDENING – This course looks at
suitable planting for sun, shade and a colour scheme
with particular focus on shrubs and herbaceous plants.
475 Sat 10.00-1.00 25.4.09
AC A Bird 4 weeks 1D
GETTING STARTED IN THE GARDEN – A short course
for those who want to be sure of the basics, such as
gardening methods, choosing and using the right tools,
and what needs to be done in the garden at different
times of the year.
476 Sat 10.00-1.00 28.2.09
IN A Bird 5 weeks 1F
HANGING BASKETS – This workshop will be very
practical, so bring a hanging basket or container with a
selection of plants and we will plant it up. There will be
tips and valuable insights, including maintenance
techniques.
477 Sat 10.00-1.00 9.5.09
AC H Steinberg 1 day £24

to deal with them safely and effectively when they
do happen.
460 Mon 7.30-9.30 17.11.08
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
461 Mon 7.30-9.30 2.3.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
 NEW COURSE 
FIRST AID IN THE GARDEN – Gardens and allotments
can be dangerous places. The prevention of accidents is
important, but they can still happen, and some are life-
threatening. Simple first aid can be applied to save lives.
This course covers all aspects of situations encountered
in the garden or on the allotment.
462 Mon 7.30-9.30 1.6.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £48
WEEKEND COURSES:
FIRST AID FOR CHILDREN & BABIES – See description
above.
463 Sat 10.00-5.00 8.11.08
TH S Krause 1 day £48
464 Sat 10.00-5.00 24.1.09
AC S Krause 1 day £48
465 Sat 10.00-5.00 9.5.09
MUS S Krause 1 day £48
FIRST AID IN THE HOME – See description above.
466 Sat 10.00-5.00 11.10.8
IN S Krause 1 day £48
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HANGING BASKETS & BASIC PROPAGATION – The
course will look at suitable seeds for hanging baskets,
the best plugs and plants available. We will consider
different soils and unusual hanging baskets (ie. vegetable,
autumn and winter baskets). An external visit may be
organised if there is sufficient interest.
470 Wed 1.00-3.00 29.4.09
IN H Steinberg 3 weeks £31
 NEW COURSE 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CERTIFICATE IN
HORTICULTURE – This Level 2 course (equivalent to a
GCSE) is designed both as a basis for those wishing to
pursue a career in horticulture and for leisure gardeners
who would like to have their knowledge formally
assessed. There are no formal entry requirements. The
qualification is theory-based, covers a wide range of
subjects, and leads to a broad understanding of the
fundamentals of horticultural practice and science.
471 Fri 9.30-1.30 26.9.08
IN H Steinberg 3 terms £POA
The Flower Garden – We will look at flowers and
their role in the garden. We will include bedding,
annuals, herbaceous perennials, garden design and also
look at flowers over time and past designers like
Gertrude Jekyll.
472 Thu 1.00-3.00 30.4.09
IN H Steinberg 5 weeks 1B
473 Thu 7.30-9.30 11.6.09
IN H Steinberg 5 weeks 1B
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Geology for Fun
No previous experience or knowledge is needed. The
units are for those who are interested in geology at all
levels, from those who have looked at rocks on holidays
to those who eventually wish to gain qualifications and
pursue a career in geology. * Please note that if you
enrol for all the courses at the same time you will pay
£120, a saving of £8.
 NEW COURSES 
BACKGROUND TO GEOLOGY – We give an overview
of the origins of the Earth and its processes.
478 Thu 7.30-9.30 9.10.08
AC S Krause 3 weeks £32*
Rocks & minerals – We look at their formation and
how to identify them. This unit has both theory and
practical elements.
479 Thu 7.30-9.30 6.11.08
AC S Krause 3 weeks £32*
FOSSILS – We look at their formation and how to identify
them. This unit has both theory and practical elements.
480 Thu 7.30-9.30 15.1.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £32*
Rock structures – We cover their formation, and
location, and also looks at geological maps and shows
how to read them. This unit is an illustrated unit, and
shows how the structures influence the landscape.
481 Thu 7.30-9.30 5.2.09
AC S Krause 3 weeks £32*
History
THE GREAT WAR 1914-18: AN INTRODUCTION
The Great War shaped the society in which we live but
few now understand its background. The origins of the
war, the problems of fighting on the Western Front, the
terrible horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele are
now either forgotten or misunderstood. This was a total
war with the fighting moving underwater and into the
skies for the first time. The slaughter was incredible and
conflicts still rage today which have their origins in
1914-1918. In a series of lectures and discussions, we
try to shed some light on key aspects of this
world-shattering event.
482 Mon 10.00-12.00 22.9.08
AC P Hart 1 term 1H
MYTHS OF THE GREAT WAR – The popular view of the
First World War has been over-run by the myths of lions
led by donkeys. Of uncaring stupid generals sending
their troops to slaughter from chateaux far behind the
lines. The agenda has been largely set by ‘Oh What a
Lovely War’, ‘Blackadder goes Forth’ and the popular war
poets. But there is another view of the Great War and
this themed series of talks examines some of the most
controversial questions. Students will be encouraged to
participate in discussion following the lecture and to
prepare their own research topics for presentation.
483 Mon 10.00-12.30 12.1.09
AC P Hart 1 term 1H
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Interior Design &
Decoration
You can join either Interior Design or Interior Colour, or
both – there will be no duplication. Fees include a
surcharge for materials.
interior design for your home:
INTRODUCTION – The course will help you gain
confidence, when faced with today’s massive choice of
ideas. We will discuss history of style decoration, the
colour wheel, space planning, window treatments,
lighting, and flooring. It is recommended to have a
room in mind to add all the new elements that have
been discussed to help redesign your room.
484 Tue 10.00-1.00 23.9.08
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
485 Wed 10.00-1.00 24.9.08
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
486 Tue 10.00-1.00 13.1.09
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
487 Wed 10.00-1.00 14.1.09
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
Interior Colour – A practical course in understanding
interior paints and colour. Linked to the interior design
course, this offers more detailed information about
paints and finishes for walls, and furniture. Colour
combinations are sampled on lining paper and selected
artefacts. In the past this course has benefited both
amateurs and decorators in the trade.
488 Tue 10.00-1.00 4.11.08
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
489 Wed 10.00-1.00 5.11.08
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
490 Tue 10.00-1.00 24.2.09
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
491 Wed 10.00-1.00 25.2.09
AC L Cordell 5 weeks 1H
Interior Design: Further Aspects – By enrolling
on one or both of the above courses, you will have a
basic grounding for the Further Aspects course, in which
a room plan is provided for each student to work on
and finish with a complete sampled mood board/room
design. The term also includes ‘field trips’, to inspire you
and stimulate ideas.
492 Wed 10.00-1.00 29.4.09
AC L Cordell 1 term 1P
Investment & Personal
Finance
RETIREMENT & Inheritance Tax Planning
It used to be the case that inheritance tax was the
exclusive preserve of the very wealthy. Now, however,
inheritance tax is chargeable at 40% on estates in
excess of £312,000 for single people and £624,000 for
couples (upper limit of the ‘nil-rate band’). The new
rules still leave some room for manoeuvre. You can
General Interest
protect your estate from inheritance tax. There are
many options, but it is important to ensure you stay on
the right side of the new regulations.
493 Wed 7.30-9.30 24.9.08
IN K Stuart 3 weeks £34
494 Wed 7.30-9.30 14.1.09
IN K Stuart 3 weeks £34
495 Wed 7.30-9.30 29.4.09
IN K Stuart 3 weeks £34
The Risks and Rewards of Investment
Numerous surveys point to the need for the public to
have more financial knowledge. The course helps to
meet this requirement by providing an impartial forum
for examining recent stock market trends, thereby
showing both the risks and rewards of investing. It
explores the factors that lie behind these volatile
movements. It will familiarise you with the necessary
financial and economic jargon, as well as examining
differing interpretations of the current market, both
bullish and bearish. A variety of investment products
will be considered according to risk/reward criteria,
thereby providing the background for building or
reviewing a portfolio and/or allocating your assets.
496 Wed 7.30-9.30 15.10.08
IN A Rix 7 weeks 1E
497 Wed 7.30-9.30 4.2.09
IN A Rix 7 weeks 1E
Literature
 NEW COURSE 
THE BOOK GROUP – Have you ever finished a book
and wanted to share your thoughts? Have you ever
disagreed with the author, or felt strongly about a
particular character or situation? Is there a book that
you have heard about and wondered what it is like – or
would enjoy hearing the comments or
recommendations of others? Then the Book Group is
for you! We will consider a series of books, which you
will help to choose, mostly well-known contemporary
fiction, but also possibly some classics or topical
biography. You can sit back and hear what others have
to say, or contribute as you wish. We aim to be a
friendly and informal group where everyone’s views are
respected. *This group meets monthly, ie. 3 times per
term. Subsequent dates for autumn: 8 Nov & 6 Dec.
498 Sat 10.00-12.00 11.10.08*
IN N Yam 3 terms 3A
WEEKEND COURSES:
 NEW COURSES 
ELIZABETH GASKELL – An introduction to the life and
works of the author of Cranford, this course will include
background to the period. Extracts will highlight the
concerns, themes and methods of this most northern
Victorian novelist.
499 Sat 2.00-5.00 28.2.09
AC P Drayson 1 day £24
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General Interest SHAKESPEARE AND HIS WORLD – An introduction
to the life and works of Shakespeare. There will be
discussion of the different genres, history, tragedy,
comedy and the problem plays, with full illustration
from the texts. Commentary on Shakespeare’s use of
language and imagery and how to read a play should
help in the understanding and enjoyment of
performance. No knowledge of the plays is necessary.
500 Sat 2.00-5.00 8.11.08
AC P Drayson 1 day £24
thomas hardy – An introduction to the life and
works of Hardy. We will look at some of his major
novels and poems in order to assess his concerns,
themes, use of landscape and techniques. Historical and
biographical background and extracts from the texts
will highlight his achievement and influence. In
particular Tess of the D’Urbevilles and Jude the Obscure
will be studied.
501 Sat 2.00-5.00 31.1.09
AC P Drayson 1 day £24
WILLIAM BLAKE AND JERUSALEM – ‘I must create a
system, or be enslaved by another man’s’. In looking at
what Blake really meant by the hymn originally set to
music by Parry, we will need to understand his
philosophy of Contraries, Four Zoas and Imagination.
These themes shaped by the traditions which inspired
him, ie. the Bible and the Cabala as well as platonic,
Gnostic and alchemical ways of thought, lead the way
to a fuller understanding of what he really intended for
his symbolic Jerusalem. During this talk, which will be
accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, we will
touch on Blake’s whole cosmological system.
502 Sat 2.00-4.00 7.3.09
IN M Grant Traylen 1 day £16
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London
Exploring London on Foot – Come and
discover our fascinating and diverse capital city from
the famous landmarks to hidden places that even
Londoners don’t know. We will be exploring London’s
history from the Romans to the present day with a
varied programme of walks and visits. Comfortable
shoes and waterproof clothing are recommended so
you can enjoy the visits whatever the weather! Some
travelling expenses will be involved and occasionally
a small entrance fee or donation for a visit to a place
of interest. *First week meet at the Institute,
11 High Road, N2.
503 Tue 10.45-12.45 23.9.08
* H Dennis 3 terms 3E
504 Tue 1.45-3.45 23.9.08
* H Dennis 3 terms 3E
505 Wed 1.45-3.45 24.9.08
* R Michaelson 3 terms 3E
 NEW COURSE 
THAMES RIVERSIDE WALK – * Each week we will
meet at a pre-arranged rendezvous to walk in stages
from the Thames Barrier to Kingston, a walk along the
Thames Riverside path, along the very lifeblood of
London’s history, past the O2 Dome, Canary Wharf, the
City of London, Westminster, Vauxhall, Wandsworth,
Putney, Kew, Richmond, to Kingston.  All these names
evoke the past, as we stroll along sometimes the north,
sometimes the south bank, making some side excursions.
This special class will be an ideal way to do something
fulfilling and different in the summer months!
NB. For those who want to make a day of it, the walk
will dovetail with the Wednesday afternoon course
‘Exploring London on Foot’, leaving sufficient time to
get to the appropriate starting point for the walk.
506 Wed 10.30-12.30 29.4.09
* R Michaelson 1 term 1H
WEEKEND COURSES:
An illustrated talk (starting at 11am) will precede a
walk lasting approximately two hours (2-4pm)
physically placing our writers and artists in their
environments. (Fitzrovia: talk 4-5pm, walk 7.30-9.30pm).
Please note that transport will not be provided to the
start of the walks.
 NEW COURSES 
COLERIDGE IN HIGHGATE – Talk: Coleridge’s life,
poetry and thought. Walk: When Coleridge came to
Highgate to have tea with Dr. Gillman in 1816 he
stayed for 18 years! Although Highgate Hill was a very
different place when Coleridge climbed the unpaved
track that was surrounded by fields and open parkland,
it is wonderful to find so many haunts and landmarks
that still speak of the great poet and metaphysician.
Highgate, we hope to show, is bursting with reminders
of his life.
507 Sat 11.00-12.00/2.00-4.00 4.10.08
IN M Grant Traylen & D Lay 1 day £24
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THE ROMANTICS IN HAMPSTEAD – Talk: Keats, Shelley,
Byron, Blake – and other visionary artists or writers of
Hampstead – D.H. Lawrence, Stanley Spencer, John
Constable. Walk: High above the city vale, Hampstead a
place of hills, heath and healthy air, known as London’s
‘lung’, has always attracted writers and artists, but none
more so than the Romantics, all of whom have visited
or lived in Hampstead at one time or another. We shall
be following in the footsteps of Keats, Shelley, William
Blake, D.H. Lawrence, Stanley Spencer, Constable and
others, finishing at The Bull and Bush.
508 Sat 11.00-12.00/2.00-4.00 18.10.08
IN M Grant Traylen & D Lay 1 day £24
INTERWAR HAMPSTEAD – Talk: Hampstead attracted
artists in the 1920s and 30s for much the same reason
it had a hundred years ago but whereas the Romantic
idealism of the 19th century was driven by its reaction
to the horror of the Industrial Revolution the creative
spirit of the 1930s was moved to build a better world
after WW1. Walk: In Hampstead we can find places
where the architects (the idealists of the Bauhaus who
were serious about their Brave New World) and writers
(Orwell, Huxley and Wells more pessimistically seeing
the machine to be the devil incarnate) lived and worked.
509 Sat 11.00-12.00/2.00-4.00 16.5.09
IN M Grant Traylen & D Lay 1 day £24
FITZROVIA, ‘A REGION OF THE MIND’ – Talk: The
haunt of artists, actors, poets and writers from the 18th
century to the1950s, we examine this English Bohemia
and the characters who peopled it over the last 200
years. From Mrs. Siddons to Hylda Baker, Fanny Burney
to Dylan Thomas, John Linnell to Nina Hamnett .
Walk: We shall gather together at the Fitzroy Tavern
(the inspiration for the name ‘Fitzrovia’) in the evening
before the walk in order to fully appreciate the
Bohemian experience!
510 Sat 11.00-12.00/2.00-4.00 6.6.09
IN M Grant Traylen & D Lay 1 day £24

Music: Composition
 NEW COURSES 
SONGWRITING PT 1 – A course that will allow you to
develop the skills and techniques necessary to write
successful songs. You will get the opportunity to explore
your creativity and workshop ideas within a supportive,
small group environment under the guidance of a
professional songwriter. You will be given stimuli and
creative spurs which you can use to create your own
compositions, placing them in a contemporary context
and further developing your understanding of song
forms, structure and lyrics.
511 Mon 7.30-9.30 22.9.08
IN P Astor 1 term 1H
SONGWRITING PT 2 – In this course you will continue
to build on and refine the skills and techniques you
have started to develop in the first part of the course,
in the same supportive, small group environment.
512 Mon 7.30-9.30 12.1.09
IN P Astor 2 terms 2D
Music: Instrumental
CLASSICAL GUITAR FOR PLEASURE: REFRESHERS &
IMPROVERS – This course is for those who might be
returning to playing, who can read music and want to
polish up rusty skills. You will play as individuals, in duets
and ensembles to experience the real joy of making music
with others. You will also have the option of working
towards grade examinations. Limited to 8 students.
513 Tue 12.45-2.15 23.9.08
AC R Andresier 3 terms 3F
Guitar: Beginners – A general beginners’ course in
pop and folk acoustic guitar with an emphasis on playing
arrangements of simple pieces. The course will include
work on chords, strumming, finger picking, plectrum
technique and learning to improvise. The ability to read
music is not necessary, but access to a guitar is essential.
514 Tue 6.30-8.00 23.9.08
AC P Naylor 3 terms 3C
515 Wed 1.15-2.45 24.9.08
AC P Naylor 3 terms 3C
Guitar: Improvers – For those who can play basic
open chords and who want to progress to working at
melody, finger picking, bar chords and other basic
techniques to improve their guitar playing.
516 Wed 6.30-8.00 24.9.08
AC P Naylor 3 terms 3C
Guitar: Intermediate – For those confident with
open/bar chords who feel ready to move to more
advanced techniques including finger picking, solo
playing and basic improvisation.
517 Wed 8.00-9.30 24.9.08
AC P Naylor 3 terms 3C
Jazz Guitar Stage 2 – An advanced course for those
with a good prior knowledge of the basics including bar
chords and soloing with blues or other scales and
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reading chord charts. It will concentrate on the playing
of jazz standards (old & new) while working on helping
you to develop your chord playing and soloing. You will
be developing playing of melodies in addition to chord
scale relationships and using more complex scales and
chords. It will also allow more advanced students to
work on more challenging areas of jazz playing such as
solo chord melodies.  Reading music is useful but tab
will usually be provided.
518 Tue 8.00-9.30 23.9.08
AC P Naylor 3 terms 3F
jazz Guitar: WEEKEND WORKSHOP – See separate
section on page 36.
Learn the Piano: Beginners – A beginners’ course
focussing on musicianship skills as well as piano
technique. In a friendly atmosphere the basic elements
of pulse, rhythm, melody and aural work, harmony,
sound quality, posture and musical literacy are carefully
structured to provide a secure foundation for musical
development. Most of the work will be based around a
tutor book, although supplementary pieces are provided
in a wide variety of styles. Regular access to a piano or
keyboard is essential. Limited to 6 students.
519 Wed 12.00-1.30 24.9.08
IN J Carter 3 terms 3M
520 Wed 8.00-9.30 24.9.08
IN D De Saram 3 terms 3M
521 Thu 8.00-9.30 25.9.08
IN D De Saram 3 terms 3M
Learn the Piano: Improvers 1 – We assume a
basic level of keyboard ability. The courses are also
suitable for re-starters or beginners who play another
instrument and can already read simple music quite
easily. Musicianship skills are further developed and
more emphasis is placed on developing an expressive
technique, understanding harmony, and voicing and
playing both from sight and by ear. A wide variety of
pieces will be studied including classical, popular and
simple blues and jazz. Regular access to a piano or
keyboard is essential. Limited to 6 students.
522 Wed 1.30-3.00 24.9.08
IN J Carter 3 terms 3M
523 Thu 6.30-8.00 25.9.08
IN D De Saram 3 terms 3M
Learn the Piano: IMPROVERS 2 (Grade 2-3) – For
those who already play the piano to at least Grade 2
standard. This course will cover all the major and minor
scales. There will be some aural training and sight reading,
as we play music from all periods, including classical,
baroque, romantic and modern. You will be asked to
bring and practise pieces of your own choice and, if you
wish, you will be helped to prepare for examinations at
the appropriate level. Limited to 6 students.
524 Wed 6.30-8.00 24.9.08
IN D De Saram 3 terms 3M
JAZZ PIANO: WEEKEND WORKSHOP – See separate
section on page 36.
General Interest
Music: Vocal
Singing for Fun – A group singing class, covering a
multitude of vocal genres: pop, gospel, soul, jazz,
musical theatre and anything else members care to try
out! The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for making new
friends through music. This is a good fun class with an
experienced vocal coach ready to guide you through
learning the tunes and catchy, simple harmonies. No
solo singing. No putting you on the spot. Just enjoyable
group singing.
525 Thu 7.30-9.00 25.9.08
AC S Mitra 3 terms 3C
Singing for Pleasure – If you’d like to be able to
find your voice and enjoy a class where you can sing
and make music with confidence then this is the class
for you. We sing and perform a wide range of music
from classical to contemporary. In the class one can
sing in groups or solos and work on harmonizing and
improvising on many of your favourite songs.
526 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08
AC To be appointed 3 terms 3M
 NEW COURSE 
SINGING FOR RELAXATION – For singers of all
abilities. This course will be a vocal ‘de-tox’ for all people
with busy lifestyles, or just the desire to enjoy some
tranquillity. The aim will be to unwind from the daily
grind through simple vocal exercises, providing a gentle
release of tensions through music and relaxation
techniques. Breath control and good singing posture will
be explored via a series of easily learnt steps, repeated
each week for maximum effect. Wearing comfortable
clothes and bring a cushion or a mat to sit on.
527 Thu 6.00-7.00 25.9.08
AC S Mitra 3 terms 3A
SING JAZZ STANDARDS: WEEKEND WORKSHOP –
See separate section on page 36.
THE JOY OF SINGING – An inclusive course for all
abilities. The aim is to provide an enjoyable, informal,
fun yet stimulating environment where you can develop
your voice and gain confidence in singing in a group as
well as on your own. There will be a wide and varied
repertoire, including popular songs by famous performers
and from shows, musicals and films, plus folk songs,
rounds, simple part songs and a range of classical songs,
some in languages other than English. Students will
also have the chance to contribute ideas to the
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General Interest repertoire. Warm-ups, breathing exercises and vocal and
sight reading training will feature in each session.
528 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.08
AC E Myrup 3 terms 3M
SATURDAY
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JAZZ WORKSHOPS
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Come and play Jazz in the Arts Centre on Saturdays!
As well as each doing their own thing, it is anticipated
that classes will sometimes get together to make music.
Jazz Guitar Stage 1 – For those with a good
knowledge of the basics. The course will concentrate
on learning to play jazz standards (old & new) while
working on helping you to develop your chord playing
and soloing in a workshop atmosphere. Reading music
is not absolutely necessary as tab will be provided.  Improve Your Memory – What did you say your
You need to be familiar with bar chords and basic
soloing using blues scales. The class will also allow
students to work with musicians from other classes
including the jazz vocal group.
529 Sat 10.00-12.30 27.9.08
AC P Naylor 3 terms 3M
PLAY JAZZ PIANO – Improve your jazz piano skills in
a friendly ‘masterclass’ atmosphere, with a supportive
and experienced teacher. You will explore approaches
to solo performance and accompanying, with
opportunities to collaborate with other musicians.
You’ll be encouraged to develop your own musical
style, while deepening your knowledge of the history
of jazz piano. Areas covered will include learning
famous blues tunes, listening to recordings of the
master jazz pianists, experimenting with chord
voicings and common ways of starting and ending a
jazz standard. Pieces will be set each week for the next
session, and students are advised to prepare in advance
for optimum use of class time. Limited to 6 students.
530 Sat 10.00-11.30 27.9.08
AC To be appointed 3 terms 3M
531 Sat 11.30-1.00 27.9.08
AC To be appointed 3 terms 3M
Sing Jazz Standards – Want to sing like Frank or
Ella? This course will provide the basic skills needed
for successful singing of jazz standards, and give you a
platform for demonstrating these skills with a live
jazz trio. We’ll start by listening to recordings of great
jazz singers and learning jazz standards by songwriters
like George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin.
There’ll be group work on basic improvisation,
performance technique and how to sing with a
microphone. When students feel ready to sing in front
of an audience, an evening performance will be
planned for friends and family to attend (and be
amazed!). All singers are welcome, but you must be
keen on performing and be happy to sing solo.
532 Sat 10.00-12.30 27.9.08
AC S Mitra 3 terms 3M
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Personal Development
 NEW COURSE 
HOW TO FOCUS & STAY FOCUSED – First, focus on
this question: is the biggest battle going on in your
every day life between your ears? Most people don’t
have a clear picture of what they want. What about
you? Have you created an open door policy where
people wander into your office/home for a chat? Are
you ‘addicted’ to stimuli, to the ringing of the mobile
phone, TV-watching? Or suffering from boredom and
lacking in energy? We’ll examine what you are
focussing on which is giving you poor results. What is
working and not working in your life? ‘How to Focus’ is
a step-by-step programme to help you create a crystal-
clear picture of what you want.
533 Thu 7.30-9.30 11.5.09
IN T Martel 5 weeks 1C
name was …? What was I going to tell you …? Does this
often happen to you? Come and explore how to
overcome these and other memory problems in a fun
and enjoyable way.
534 Thu 1.00-3.00 11.5.09
IN T Martel 5 weeks 1C
535 Thu 7.30-9.00 30.4.09
IN T Martel 5 weeks 1C
 NEW COURSE 
LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT REALLY TRYING – How many
times have we heard this statement before? You would
not read again and again about weight loss if diets
always worked. Diets are often too laborious to follow,
make you obsessed with food, turn normal food into
forbidden fruit, lead to intense cravings which
eventually force you to eat, distort your thinking ability,
alienate you from your natural feeling of hunger and
have nothing to do with will power. It’s not about the
food we eat – it’s about our approach to losing weight
and how we can become lighter both mentally and
physically. Humour will be required to help us to go
through the programme effortlessly. Bring your
curiosity… and something to nibble on.
536 Thu 1.00-3.00 30.4.09
IN T Martel 5 weeks 1C
Self-Esteem & Assertiveness – On this course we
try to make sure that every aspect of your life receives
its appropriate share of care and attention. Through
enhancing your self esteem you’ll learn eventually how
to value yourself. Through learning to be assertive,
you’ll develop effective communication techniques to
use, especially when the going gets tough. Through
emotional intelligence you’ll learn how to re-tune your
mind so that you can spot your emotions before they
overwhelm you. The idea is that when you feel good
about yourself, you’ll be motivated rather than
depressed, more attractive, socially competent – strong
enough to take risks and try new things.
537 Mon 7.30-9.30 22.9.08
IN T Martel 3 terms 3G
Speed Reading – If reading what you have to read
takes longer than you’d like, or if you don’t get the time
to read what you really want to read, this workshop is
for you. You can expect to double your reading speed or
better – however fast or slowly you read now. So if you
spend half your working life reading, you’ll save more
than a day a week... forever.
538 Wed 10.00-5.00 3.12.08
IN T Scott 1 day £56
Voice Matters: Speaking with Confidence
Why do we need a whole term for this subject? Because
our voice is as unique as our fingerprints. It can paint a
vivid personality profile that affects how people perceive
us. On the course we will not expose you but will look
at what your voice image is, and how to influence other
people’s attitude with your voice; how to develop your
optimal voice; and how to find your natural pitch,
quality and force. We hope that by the end you will be
able to express yourself in ways which will give life to
your words, break the ice, relax both yourself and
others, captivate the imagination and warm the heart.
539 Thu 7.30-9.30 25.9.08
AC T Martel 1 term 1K
540 Thu 1.00-3.00 15.1.09
IN T Martel 1 term 1K
WEEKEND COURSES:
Meditation for Beginners – Learn how to
meditate in a simple contemporary way, without any
particular spiritual orientation, and sitting comfortably.
This day workshop provides the basics for continuing
self practice. It covers posture, breathing, awareness,
attention, letting go, mindfulness. We will also work
with self healing, creative problem solving and
contemplation within meditation. Part Two will give
you a chance to get back together with your fellow
students for a short (three-hour) session to refresh and
consolidate the learning in Part One.
PART 1
541 Sat 10.00-4.00 8.11.08
IN B Rikys 1 day £48*
PART 2
542 Sat 1.00-4.00 7.3.09
IN B Rikys 1 day £24*

Meditation Day – Meditation relaxes the body,
calms the mind, strengthens the immune system and
enhances creativity. This workshop is suitable for all
levels of experience. As a starting point for beginners it
covers the basic tools and aspects of meditation in a
simple contemporary way. If you are already meditating,
this day can be an opportunity to deepen the experience,
refresh your practice, ask questions and enjoy being
with a group.
543 Sat 10.00-4.00 16.5.09
IN B Rikys 1 day £48*
*Please note that by enrolling in all three Meditation
workshops at once you will pay £102 – a saving of £18.
 NEW COURSE 
STORIES THAT HEAL – Once upon a time there was no
radio nor television, nor books. But there were
narratives that passed from one generation to another,
in order to put meanings on events. This workshop is
designed to help us become aware of the irreplaceable
importance of story telling. A selection of short stories
will be presented to demonstrate how they work, on a
conscious or unconscious level, to support or free us
physically and emotionally. You are invited to bring a
short story of around 250 words, from a newspaper, a
book, or something you have written, in order to enrich
our understanding of you on the course.
544 Sat 10.00-6.00 7.3.09
IN T Martel 1 day £64
STRATEGIC THINKING – The secret of effective
strategic thinking is wanting to do something enough
or learning to acquire the discipline to avoid thinking
about possible failure. On the course we will learn how
to use experience, understand questions, use perception
and analyse. Most importantly, we will try to ensure
that you come out feeling the possibilities are endless.
545 Sat 10.00-6.00 18.10.08
TH T Martel 1 day £64
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OUR NEW PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO AT THE ARTS CENTRE!
Photography
CITY & GUILDS COURSES (C&G 6922)
Level 1: Beginners – Designed to get you started
with understanding your camera (film or digital) and
controlling functions such as exposure, aperture, shutter
speed etc. so that you will be able to produce
interesting pictures in black and white and colour. As
well as the fundamentals of your camera we will cover
composition, use of filters, flash, accessories and
printing and finishing for display. You will be able to
gain a certificate by completing modules for submission
to City & Guilds.
546 Wed 1.30-4.00 24.9.08
AC P Gorman 3 terms 3N
 NEW COURSE 
LEVEL 2: BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES – Aimed
primarily at the intermediate level photographer. We
will improve your understanding of your camera - film
or digital. You will develop a range of skills including the
selection and use of camera equipment/accessories
appropriate to photographing buildings as well as
gaining an overall awareness of camera technique
relating to architectural photography. The course will
provide opportunities to shoot on location in and
around the local area as well as further afield. A
portfolio of pictures for exhibition and submission to
City and Guilds ‘Buildings and Structures’ unit will be
completed and you will produce the striking and
creative images you have always wanted.
547 Mon 1.30-4.00 22.9.08
AC P Gorman 3 terms 3N
Level 2: PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY – For those who
have already made a start with their photography (film
or digital), this course will improve your understanding
and skills in many areas. You can gain a City & Guilds
Certificate by producing a portfolio of interesting
pictures of people that demonstrates the following: the
use of your camera and equipment to capture
interesting pictures; the control of light (natural and
studio); the choice of location and style; the
relationship to your subject; the planning and
organising of your photographic shoot; and printing
black & white and colour images to a high standard.
548 Wed 10.00-12.30 24.9.08
AC P Gorman 3 terms 3N
DIGITAL COURSES
Digital PHOTOGRAPHY – A chance to explore the
huge potential of digital photography and unlock your
creativity. As well as taking you through the basic
essentials of digital photography, including how to use
all the facilities your camera offers, you will learn
techniques to help you take better pictures, involving
composition, exposure, and the use of lighting. You will
also have access to the Institute’s ‘digital darkroom’ for
processing your images.
549 Tue 7.00-9.30 23.9.08
AC A Whittuck 3 terms 3N
General Interest
DIGITAL PHOTO DESIGN – This is a project-based
course during which you will be set a series of tasks
involving exterior, interior, macro close up and wide
angled photography, some during class and some in
your own time. The results will be worked on in the
digital art studio using Photoshop. The onus is not just
on acquiring technical expertise, it is also about
learning to apply the features of the software as a way
of solving problems creatively. Eventually you will
understand that almost anything is possible by making
thorough photographic preparation and by using the
right combination of tools and features in Photoshop.
550 Tue 4.00-6.30 23.9.08
AC G Stocker 3 terms 3N
Photography & Digital Imaging – We will
improve your understanding of your camera, film or
digital; get your pictures into your computer from
camera or scanner; organise them so that they don’t
disappear forever; set up and calibrate (profile) your
screen and printer so that you can consistently print at
high quality on to photographic paper which suits the
picture. You will develop a wide range of image
manipulation skills, based on the various versions of
Photoshop, to produce the striking and creative
exhibition prints that you have always wanted.
551 Fri 10.00-12.30 26.9.08
AC P Clough 3 terms 3N
GENERAL COURSES
BEGINNERS – Designed to get you started with under-
standing your camera (film or digital) and controlling
functions such as exposure, aperture, shutter speed etc.
so that you will be able to produce interesting pictures
in black and white and colour. As well as the fundamentals
of your camera we will cover composition, use of filters,
flash, accessories and printing and finishing for display.
552 Mon 10.00-12.30 22.9.08
AC P Gorman 3 terms 3N
553 Thu 7.00-9.30 25.9.08
AC P Clough 3 terms 3N
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General Interest  NEW COURSE 
IMPROVERS – This course is at ‘improver’ level in digital
photography, so you should know the basic essentials of
your camera and how to download your images to your
pc or Mac. The emphasis will be on using your camera
to create stunning photographs, with just a little
enhancement from Photoshop, rather than the other
way round. We will offer you the chance to unlock your
creativity, have fun and get more out of your camera’s
facilities. You will learn techniques to take more dynamic
images, including composition, exposure, what lens to
use, lighting and the use of reflectors. You will also learn
to think ‘outside the box’. You will learn about digital
workflow, backing up your work and digital processing.
554 Wed 7.00-9.30 24.9.08
AC R Pearl 3 terms 3N
 NEW COURSE 
CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY – This is an exciting and
interesting course with a strong emphasis on a practical
hands-on approach. It is for students who already know
the basics of using their camera and wish to learn the
skills of taking various kinds of photographs, such as
portraits, still life, flowers and other close-range work. It
covers equipment, lighting and composition, both
outdoors and in the studio. Ideally you should have an
SLR or a DSLR camera, or any camera with a macro or
close-up lens facility.
555 Thu 1.30-4.00 15.1.09
AC R Pearl 1 term 1M
london through the lens – An exciting course,
which will explore the techniques of ‘Street Photography’
in its broadest sense and aspects of this challenging
craft with particular attention to The Decisive Moment
(Henri Cartier Bresson), the father of street photography
and founder of Magnum Agency. The course will look at
other areas of photography in order to visually capture
London. You will have assignments to fulfil including
photographing buildings, life and people, locations to
scout and explore, critiques of your pictures, and we will
look at master photographers’ work. All levels of student
welcome, however a good understanding of exposure
will be needed, and this will be covered along with
camera usage, and working with ambient light and flash.
556 Tue 10.00-12.30 23.9.08
AC R Pearl 3 terms 3N
Masterclass – For the more experienced
photographer who wants to be pushed to a very high
standard, you will be encouraged to compile a portfolio
of exhibition standard black and white photographs.
They will be finished, toned, mounted, framed and
exhibited. You will also explore the more interesting
possibilities of colour photography. The aim throughout
is to expand your photographic skills and creativity.
Maximum eight students.
557 Tue 1.30-4.00 23.9.08
AC R Pearl 3 terms 3U
558 Thu 10.00-12.30 25.9.08
AC R Pearl 3 terms 3U
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 NEW COURSE 
Portrait photography – This course will benefit
the beginner and the more advanced student alike, all
of whom will be familiar with their own camera. The
‘hands on’ classes will take place both in the studio and
on location. The subjects we will be shooting will
include fashion, high key venture style lighting, low key
shooting for mood, lifestyle and environmental
portraiture. We will cover posing, lighting, equipment
and locations, and provide you with a sound
understanding of lighting and portraiture from basic to
a more advanced level, in styles that are both modern
and classic. We will explore aspects of the theoretical
and practical applications that are essential for taking
your work to the next exciting level.
559 Thu 1.30-4.00 30.4.09
AC R Pearl 1 term 1M
 NEW COURSE 
STUDIO photography – In this course we will
cover the theory and practice of many aspects of studio
photography. Different lighting set-ups, studio flash,
making use of ambient light, low key, high key, how to
light people, still life and portraits. The course is very
much ‘hands-on’ – you’ll be learning by doing,
discussion and having fun.
560 Thu 1.30-4.00 27.9.08
AC R Pearl 1 term 1M
 NEW COURSE 
THE ART OF TRADITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY – This
course deals with the art and practice of film photography,
especially for users of 35mm cameras. It will cover all
aspects, including the history of photography,
demonstrations, film development, enlarging, toning,
dodging and burning, spotting, composition, depth of
field and use of equipment. The mounting and framing
of photographs will also feature. There will be studio
work, field trips and assignments to put our theoretical
work into practice.
561 Mon 7.00-9.30 22.9.08
AC J Gendler 3 terms 3N
WEEKEND COURSES (Maximum 8 students):
PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE – This course will take
place partly in the studio, and partly ‘on location’. Our
natural surroundings provide great opportunities for
taking some stunning pictures, and we hope that by the
end of the course you will have gained some insight
into how your photographs can capture the wonders
of nature.
562 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 14.6.09
AC R Pearl 2 days £64
PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE – The course will look at
the main aspects of people photography – portraits in
their many forms and candid shots. It will be hands-on
and practical. You’ll take loads of photographs. You’ll
learn how to get the most out of your camera while
taking shots of people, how to get good candid shots,
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different types of portrait in different lighting situations,
how to connect with people and how to be unobtrusive.
Come with an open mind and a willingness to have fun!
563 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 8.11.08
AC R Pearl 2 days £64
STUNNING STUDIO IMAGES & HOW TO CREATE
THEM – This course is designed to show you how you
can make lovely studio-style photographs at home
using a simple studio set-up, with available light and
simple tungsten lighting. We will concentrate on
still-life and portraiture using either a film or digital
camera. During the course you will have the
opportunity to work with black and white film, develop
the film and produce a print. Colour film can be used
and processed in a one-hour lab overnight. Digital
camera users will be able to load their pictures onto a
CD and produce a print. The results will be shown and
discussed at the end of the course. Please bring your
own camera, and objects for still-life pictures if you wish.
564 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 24.1.09
AC M Davis 2 days £64
Understanding Your Digital Camera – You
finally bought it! So what’s all this ‘Quality’, ‘Resolution’
and ‘Compression’ stuff? With all this high-tech, why
are the pictures so BAD?! This course will explain the
significance of these terms and others, and show you
how (and when!) to use all the clever features. It will
also touch on the problems of computer monitors,
Inkjet printers and the choice of printing papers.
565 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 18.10.08
AC P Gorman 2 days £64
566 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 17.1.09
AC P Gorman 2 days £64
567 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 28.2.09
AC P Gorman 2 days £64
568 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 21.3.09
AC P Gorman 2 days £64
569 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 9.5.09
AC P Gorman 2 days £64
570 Sat & Sun 10.00-12.00/1.00-3.00 20.6.09
AC P Gorman 2 days £64

Proofreading
Proofreading – This course is for you if you feel you
have an eye for mistakes in spelling and punctuation
and would like to learn how to become a proofreader.
You will be taught the standard proof-correction
symbols and receive practical guidance on how to use
them. The ten weeks also covers ‘style’ in a document,
which reference books you need, and tips on getting
work. Weekly handouts, proofreading exercises and the
current proof-correction symbols card are included. The
course is taught by a freelance proofreader with 20
years’ experience, who is an advanced member of the
Society for Editors and Proofreaders.
571 Wed 7.30-9.30 24.9.08
IN J Probst 10 weeks 1J
572 Wed 7.30-9.30 14.1.09
IN J Probst 10 weeks 1J
Psychology
FREUD IN EVERYDAY LIFE – This course is for anybody
with little or no knowledge of psychoanalysis.
Contemporary phenomena such as reality TV shows
will be used as case studies to help us understand
Freud’s theories. We will also look at Freud’s own case
histories, which read as well as the best novels written
in his time, and at aspects of the body of psychoanalytic
literature to help you realise how different Freud’s
theories were at different periods in his career. Tiki
Martel has a Master’s degree in psychoanalysis.
573 Thu 1.00-3.00 25.9.08
IN T Martel 1 term 1J
574 Thu 7.30-9.30 15.1.09
IN T Martel 1 term 1J
GENERAL INTEREST TERM DATES – SEE PAGE 4
WEEKEND COURSE:
 NEW COURSE 
UNDERSTANDING ART THROUGH PSYCHOANALYSIS
Freud said ‘Before the problem of the creative artist,
psychoanalysis must, alas, lay down its arms’. So with
this caution in mind, we will attempt to explore how
creating involves a movement towards basic
self-knowledge, a process of unearthing unconscious
material while attaining an artistic goal. We’ll look
briefly at the case of Sylvia Plath, and the work of the
‘Moses’ of Michelangelo, from a layman’s point of view.
You may bring with you an interesting piece of writing
or object of art and describe it to us. There is creativity
in all of us – let’s enjoy an aesthetic pleasure together!
575 Sat 10.00-6.00 16.5.09
AC T Martel 1 day £64
Royal Yachting
Association
Shore-based Courses
Additional charges are payable at the first class: Day
Skipper & Yachtmaster - £38 for RYA Learning Pack;
VHF/SRC - £25 for the exam, and please bring a
passport-type photograph to the course. Numbers in
the weekend courses & the VHF/SRC courses are
strictly limited, so make sure you enrol early.
Day Skipper – A course of lectures and tutorials
covering the RYA Training Booklet G15/83. The topics
covered include navigation, publications, plotting on
charts, position lines, tidal information, anchoring,
buoyage, lights, shipping forecasts, safety equipment,
fire precautions, steering and sailing rules. Assessment
tests are set regularly. Some knowledge and experience
of sailing is preferable but not essential.
576 Tue 7.00-9.15 23.9.08
AC H Butt 20 weeks £245
577 Sat 1.00-6.00 & Sun 10.00-5.00 8.11.08
TH H Butt 4 weeks £262
YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE – A course in navigation,
seamanship and meteorology for students who have
completed the Day Skipper course and who require a
full knowledge of the Collision Avoidance Regulations.
578 Wed 7.00-9.15 24.9.08
AC H Butt 20 weeks £245
579 Sat 1.00-6.00 & Sun 10.00-5.00 17.1.09
TH H Butt 4 weeks £262
VHF/SRC Certificate – Successful completion of this
course will authorise you to use Digital Selective Calling
equipment. It focuses on the equipment and procedures
relating to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS). Fee includes the RYA course book.
580 Sat 10.00-6.00 11.10.08
TH H Butt 1 day £48
581 Sat 10.00-6.00 6.12.08
TH H Butt 1 day £48
582 Sat 10.00-6.00 28.2.09
TH H Butt 1 day £48
General Interest
Wine Appreciation
Please bring at least 2 plain wine glasses to all classes.
There is a £5 weekly charge for wine.
 NEW COURSE 
INTRODUCTION TO WINE – This course is ideal for
those who want to learn more about the different
styles of wine from around the world. You will be
encouraged to discuss, as well as enjoy, a wide selection
of wines.
583 Tue 7.15-9.15 23.9.08
IN V Cowan 8 weeks 1F
 NEW COURSE 
WINE: A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY – Take a closer look
at the world’s most important wine regions. Explore the
well-known and experience the flavours of new and
unusual wines.
584 Tue 7.15-9.15 13.1.09
IN V Cowan 8 weeks 1F
WEEKEND COURSES:
Enjoy a selection of familiar and unusual wines from
traditional wine regions. Please bring at least two plain
wine glasses. Price includes a selection of wine.
 NEW COURSE 
A BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO BUYING WINE
Overwhelmed by all those bottles of wine in your local
supermarket? This session will give you the confidence
to choose wines that you will enjoy.
585 Sat 11.00-2.00 8.11.08
IN V Cowan 1 day £35
NOBLE GRAPES – A short study of the most important
and popular grape varieties and the wine they produce
– a good introduction to wine appreciation.
586 Sat 11.00-2.00 28.2.09
IN V Cowan 1 day £35
SUMMER WINES – From BBQs to garden parties, there
are wines for every occasion. Come and taste a
selection of wines for summer fun.
587 Sat 11.00-2.00 16.5.09
IN V Cowan 1 day £35
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Health, Fitness & Dance Head of Department: Gaye Ruse C&G St2 For further information ring 020 8829 4141 or email: gaye.ruse@hgsi.ac.uk
DANCE
ballet
BALLET – All courses include the same elements, but are
divided into different levels to suit your needs, whatever
your age, size and ability. They all offer a non-competitive,
enjoyable session in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be
taught how to focus on every part of the body and how
to determine exactly which muscles are working in each
movement. Please wear fitness wear, t-shirts, leotards,
tights and ballet shoes (trainers are not suitable).
BEGINNERS
588 Thu 9.45-11.15 25.9.08
IN S Rosenheim 3 terms 3F
IMPROVERS
589 Fri 9.45-11.15 26.9.08
IN S Rosenheim 3 terms 3F
590 Tue 6.30-7.30 23.9.08
CS L Langato 3 terms 3D
 NEW COURSE 
BALLET WORKOUT – This exercise workout is based
on ballet moves. It is a lively and fun combination of
contemporary dance and ballet fit exercises working on
strength, balance, stretching and relaxation. Ballet shoes
should be worn or students may go barefoot (no socks).
591 Thurs 8.00-9.00 25.9.08
IN L Langato 3 terms 3D
ballroom & LATIN
COME DANCING WITH US – Enjoy the pleasures of
dancing with a partner and take to the floor with
confidence! In our Beginners’ course you will learn the
basic steps and movements of the most popular dances.
Intermediate is for those who have previously attended
a beginners’ course or are familiar with the main
Ballroom and Latin American dances. As well as dancing
with a partner, there will be opportunities to try solo
and group work. At both levels those who wish to do so
will have the option of taking amateur medal tests.
BEGINNERS
592 Wed 6.30-8.00 8.10.08
IN C Hingston 3 terms 3F
IMPROVERS
593 Wed 8.00-9.30 8.10.08
IN C Hingston 3 terms 3F
 NEW COURSE 
LATIN ENERGISE – a lively and energetic class covering
all the Latin dances – salsa, meringue, cha cha etc.
Partners are not required as you will be working in
either a line or circle. This class is ideal for those who
find the gym boring and love dancing to music.
594 Thurs 2.00-3.00 25.9.08
IN A Rey 3 terms 3D
595 Thurs 6.30-7.30 25.9.08
IN A Rey 3 terms 3D
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tap
TAP DANCING – A fun way to keep fit and learn about
rhythm and timing. Classes are non-competitive and
run in a reassuring and friendly atmosphere. Wear clothes
that are comfortable to move in. Tap shoes can be
obtained from any dance- wear shop. Students joining
the Improvers course should already have completed
the Beginners’ course.
BEGINNERS
596 Mon 12.00-1.00 22.9.08
MUS E Cox 3 terms 3G
IMPROVERS
597 Mon 1.00-2.00 22.9.08
MUS E Cox 3 terms 3G
ADVANCED
598 Mon 2.00-3.00 22.9.08
MUS E Cox 3 terms 3G
FITNESS
EXERCISE & fitness
 NEW COURSE 
BOX-A-FIT – An intensive, energetic and fun way to
keep fit for both men and women of all ages. The
teacher is a lightweight amateur boxer who has won
many medals and awards. This course will tone every
muscle in your body and leave you feeling revitalised
and refreshed. The class does not involve the physical
hitting of an opponent, it is a fun, challenging and safe
workout using shadow-boxing and hitting pads.
*Gloves can be purchased from us at £15.
599 Tue 8.00-9.00 23.9.08
GYM T Procommens 1 term £81
 NEW COURSE 
CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS (CITY & GUILDS) – This
part-time, two-term certificate will take place one
evening a week and on alternate Saturdays. This level 2
qualification will qualify you to draw up personal
fitness plans, induct new gym members and take some
exercise classes. Applications are by interview. Please
contact Gaye Ruse (Head of Heath and Fitness) on 020
8829 4149. Price to be confirmed.
 NEW COURSE 
EXERCISE FOR THE 55+ – A graduated programme of
structured exercises to music to keep those joints oiled
and muscles moving. The exercises can be as active or
gentle as the student likes depending on how they are
feeling that day.
600 Fri 12.45-1.45 26.9.08
IN To be appointed 3 terms 3D
 NEW COURSE 
FITBALL WORKOUT – Swiss balls are one of today’s top
fitness tools – and for good reason. Using a fitness ball is
a fun way to improve all over fitness. It will also improve
PLEASE NOTE CONCESSIONARY FEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER
the strength of your abs and lower back as well as your
balance, flexibility, endurance, strength and mobility.
601 Thu 12.45-1.45 25.9.08
IN S Cozminca 3 terms 3D
602 Thu 8.00-9.00 25.9.08
IN D Pereira 3 terms 3D
Keep Fit – A variety of safe exercises to tone muscles
and improve stamina, strength and suppleness. Develop
balance, agility and co-ordination in a relaxed and friendly
class. Course taught by KFA (Keep Fit Association)
qualified tutor.
603 Wed 10.00-11.30 24.9.08
FCH J Solomons 3 terms 3E
 NEW COURSE 
LEGS, BUMS & TUMS – This class will work on those
wobbly legs, saggy bums and floppy tums.
604 Tue 9.30-10.30 23.9.08
IN S Cozminca 3 terms 3D
LIMBER, STRETCH & DANCE – Exercises that
incorporate ballet and modern dance to strengthen and
stretch the body. You will learn how to combine these
exercises into short dance sequences.
605 Thu 6.00-7.30 4.9.08
FCH J Luck 3 terms 3H
MOVE INTO FITNESS – A class for the mature mover.
Safe exercises to tone muscles and improve stamina,
strength and suppleness.  Develop balance, agility and
co-ordination in a relaxed and friendly class. Course
taught by KFA (Keep Fit Association) qualified tutor.
606 Wed 11.30-1.00 24.9.08
FCH J Solomons 3 terms 3E
MULTI-SPORT & FITNESS TRAINING – For men and
women of all abilities and ages wishing to improve their
fitness through an enjoyable combination of sports and
games, like basketball, volleyball and indoor hockey. Each
session includes some form of fitness/circuit training
and ends with stretching and relaxation on mats. Please
wear suitable exercise clothing and trainers.
607 Tue 7.30-9.30 23.9.08
CS M Wasser 3 terms 3K
 NEW COURSE 
TONE AND SHAPE – This course will start the process
of tightening and shaping those worrying areas – making
you feel better and your clothes fit better. A mixed
ability class.
608 Mon 6.00-7.00 22.9.08
IN S Cozminca 3 terms 3D
mums & mums-to-be
 NEW COURSE 
PRE-NATAL – An exercise class for mums-to-be focusing
on balance, co-ordination, posture and alignment
through pregnancy. The class will include movements
aimed at preparing and strengthening the body for
birth and beyond. A mixture of toning techniques, yoga,

qi gong, breathing exercises and relaxation will be
included. Suitable from the 15th week of pregnancy.
Please check with your GP before you enrol on the
course. Young babies are welcome in prams.
609 Thu 2.00-3.00 25.9.08
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
610 Thu 2.00-3.00 6.11.08
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
611 Thu 2.00-3.00 15.1.09
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
612 Thu 2.00-3.00 26.2.09
tbc S Ibbotson
613 Thu 2.00-3.00 23.4.09
5 weeks £45
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
614 Thu 2.00-3.00 4.6.09
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
 NEW COURSE 
Post-natal – An exercise class for recent mums aimed
at toning, strengthening and supporting the body after
pregnancy and birth. Your baby should be at least 6
week old in order for you to safely participate in the
class. We will use a combination of isometric exercise,
stretches, aerobic movement, qi gong and relaxation.
615 Thu 3.15-4.15 25.9.08
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
616 Thu 3.15-4.15 6.11.08
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
617 Thu 3.15-4.15 15.1.09
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
618 Thu 3.15-4.15 26.2.09
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
619 Thu 3.15-4.15 23.4.09
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
620 Thu 3.15-4.15 4.6.09
tbc S Ibbotson 5 weeks £45
self defence
 NEW COURSE 
SELF DEFENCE – Do you ever feel uncomfortable walking
along the road on your own, in your car, etc and would
like to have some control if you find yourself under
threat. This course will teach you the basics of defending
yourself without provoking a potential attacker.
621 Tue 12.15-1.15 23.9.08
IN To be appointed 1 term £81
WALKING & RUNNING
 NEW COURSE 
DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
This one-to-one innovative, ground-breaking concept is
the first step in changing your life. The course of six
weeks will consist of a tailor-made walk followed by a
personalised motivational therapy session with Patricia
Cove who is a fully qualified and experienced fitness
walker as well as a body and mind optimiser. £399 for a
6 week course (date and time by mutual arrangement).
HEALTH, FITNESS & DANCE TERM DATES - SEE PAGE 4
 NEW COURSE 
RUNNING CLUB BEGINNERS – This course is aimed
at the student who would like to progress to power
walking with intervals of gentle jogging.
622 Weds 10.00-11.00 24.9.08
IN T Procommens 1 term £81
 NEW COURSE 
RUNNING CLUB IMPROVERS – This course is for those
students who would like to do a mixture of power
walking, jogging and running.
623 Weds 11.15-12.15 24.9.08
IN T Procommens 1 term £81
 NEW COURSE 
SUMMER TASTER WALKS ON THE HEATH
During July and September three week walking courses
will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
starting 10.30 am and finishing at 12.30 pm at a cost
of £48 (students may attend one or all of these walks).
The meeting point is Heathgate which is located off the
Meadway in Hampstead Garden Suburb.
WALK AWAY FROM WEIGHT – A gentle walk of up to
2 miles, followed by breathing and pilates-based exercises,
coffee and an informal discussion facilitated by the
group leader, Patricia Cove, who is a trained counsellor.
Ideal for those wishing to shed a few pounds and
improve their overall health and fitness, or who have
not exercised for some time. This walk will gradually
increase the amount of time you walk at a brisk pace.
624 Tue 10.00-12.00 23.9.08
TH P Cove 3 terms 3P
WALK TO KEEP FIT – Research has confirmed that
walking 2-3 times a week can lengthen your life by 10
years. It relieves depression, strengthens the immune
system and prevents heart disease, among other
benefits. This unique progamme includes an initial
assessment and then a range of classes to suit your
fitness. We walk on Hampstead Heath and Kenwood.
Each walk concludes with coffee and an informal
discussion facilitated by the teacher, who is a trained
counsellor, and also includes some Pilates-based
stretching and breathing exercises.
BEGINNERS (* Meet at Heathgate)
625 Wed 10.30-12.30 24.9.08
* P Cove 3 terms 3P
IMPROVERS
626 Mon 11.30-1.00 22.9.08
TH P Cove 3 terms 3H
ALL ABILITIES (Meet at *Kenwood)
627 Thu 10.30-12.00 25.9.08
* P Cove 3 terms 3H
IMPROVERS
628 Mon 10.00-11.30 22.9.08
TH P Cove 3 terms 3H
Health, Fitness & Dance
FAST (Meet at *Kenwood)
629 Thu 10.00-11.30 25.9.08
* P Cove 3 terms 3H
WALK YOURSELF BACK TO HEALTH, Fast – Not a
beginners walk. This is for people who are already fit
and used to walking, but feel they need to extend
themselves a bit further to achieve greater fitness.
630 Tue 10.30-12.30 23.9.08
TH P Cove 3 terms 3P
HEALTH
massage
 NEW COURSE 
ACUPRESSURE – The points used by Acupuncturists to
affect change and healing in the body can be safely
stimulated without the use of needles. In this class you
will learn to apply finger pressure to these points
(Acupoints) to aid with pain relief and minor ailments.
The class is suitable for complete beginners.
631 Thu 7.00-9.00 26.2.09
IN S Ibbotson 4 weeks £62
AN Introduction – If you have ever wanted to
learn how to massage your family and friends then this
“hand-on” introduction course will give you a good
grounding in the basic techniques and theory of
massage therapy. *There will be an additional cost of
£4 for a massage bar.
632 Thu 7.00-9.00 25.9.08
IN S Ibbotson 1 term £133
Further Aspects – A follow-on practical course to
‘Massage Introduction’ which will further develop your
massage techniques and skills. *There will be an
additional cost of £4 for a massage bar.
633 Thu 7.00-9.00 15.1.09
IN S Ibbotson 5 weeks £77
 NEW COURSE 
HAND AND FOOT MASSAGE – Massage to the hands
and feet is a simple and effective way to increase
relaxation and well-being. In this class you will learn
basic massage techniques and also look at reflexology.
The class is suitable for complete beginners. *There will
be an additional cost of £4 for a massage bar.
634 Thur 7.00-9.00 4.6.09
IN S Ibbotson 4 weeks £62
 NEW COURSE 
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE – The aim of Indian head
massage is to release the stress that has accumulated
in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck
and shoulders. A variety of massage movements are
used on a fully clothed person. The class is suitable for
complete beginners.
635 Thu 7.00-9.00 23.4.09
IN S Ibbotson 4 weeks £62
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Health, Fitness & Dance  NEW COURSE 
MASSAGE QUALIFICATION: ITEC – This is the ideal
course for students interested in obtaining a qualification
in massage. Students wishing to enrol should contact
Gaye Ruse (Head of Health) for a preliminary interview.
Price to be confirmed.
636 Mon 6.00-9.00 22.9.08
IN S Ibbotson 3 terms tbc
WEEKEND COURSES:
AN INTRODUCTION – If you want to learn how to
massage your family and friends then this ‘hand-on’
introduction course will give you a good grounding in
the basic techniques and theory of massage therapy.
*There will be an additional cost of £4 for a massage bar.
637 Sat 10.00-4.30 14 & 21.3.09
IN S Ibbotson 2 sessions £100
 NEW COURSE 
HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER MASSAGE – For many
people, the neck and shoulders are common areas of
soreness and tension. Working at a desk or a computer
all day is often the cause of such problems. Learn a
simple massage routine to ease away this pain. The
class is suitable for complete beginners. *There will be
an additional cost of £4 for a massage bar.
638 Sat 10.00-4.30 22 & 29.11.08
IN S Ibbotson 2 sessions £100
pilates
PILATES – Pilates can change the way you look, feel and
move. The exercises in the beginners’ classes are designed
to align the body and create good posture. You are taught
how to breathe efficiently, improve flexibility and strength
and acquire better concentration. The Improvers’
programme builds on these skills. Only move to the
improvers’ course if you have completed one year of
beginners’ Pilates at the Institute or elsewhere. Students
work at their own level and individual advice is given.
BEGINNERS
639 Mon 6.30-7.30 22.9.08
IN R Minogue 3 terms 3D
ALL ABILITIES
640 Tue 3.15-4.30 23.9.08
IN J Luck 3 terms 3E
641 Tue 7.30-8.45 23.9.08
IN E Coleman 3 terms 3E
642 Thu 11.30-12.30 25.9.08
IN A Schmidt 3 terms 3D
643 Fri 11.30-12.30 26.9.08
IN A Schmidt 3 terms 3D
644 Sat 10.00-11.00 27.9.08
IN To be appointed 3 terms 3D
IMPROVERS
645 Mon 7.45-8.45 22/9/08
IN R Minogue 3 terms 3D
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IMPROVERS/ADVANCED
646 Tue 2.00-3.15 23.9.08
IN J Luck 3 terms 3E
relaxation & WELL-BeinG
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE – This introductory class
offers a way to improve balance, co-ordination and ease
of movement. Learning the technique can enhance the
quality of your health, well-being and enjoyment of
life. This unique self-help method can be applied with
benefit to all the activities of daily life – at any age.
Sessions include individual hands-on work with
the tutor.
647 Thu 2.00-3.30 25.9.08
AC R Field 1 term £93
648 Thu 2.00-3.30 15.1.09
AC R Field 1 term £93
649 Thu 2.00-3.30 23.4.09
AC R Field 1 term £93
 NEW COURSE 
Learn RelaxAtion – Would you like to take 5 to 10
minutes of your day to recharge your batteries? This
course will include a variety of techniques and methods
for you to choose from to help you wash away the
stresses and strains of everyday life. techniques that allow the mind and body to replenish
650 Tue 6.00-7.00 23.9.08
IN 5 weeks £45
651 Tue 6.00-7.00 13.1.08
IN 5 weeks £45
652 Tue 6.00-7.00 21.4.09
IN 5 weeks £45
653 Fri 2.00-3.00 26.9.08
IN 5 weeks £45
654 Fri 2.00-3.00 16.1.09
IN 5 weeks £45
655 Fri 2.00-3.00 24.4.09
IN 5 weeks £45
656 Sat 10.00-3.30 11.10.08
IN 1 day £45
657 Sat 10.00-3.30 29.11.08
IN 1 day £45
658 Sat 10.00-3.30 7.2.09
IN 1 day £45
659 Sat 10.00-3.30 7.3.09
IN 1 day £45
660 Sat 10.00-3.30 9.5.09
IN 1 day £45
661 Sat 10.00-3.30 4.7.09
IN 1 day £45
T’AI CHI
T’AI CHI CHUAN – uses the Yang Long form, a non
martial and gentle form of T’ai Chi Chuan, and many
different Qi Gong exercises. It is a wonderful way to
PLEASE NOTE CONCESSIONARY FEES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON COURSES OF 16 HOURS AND OVER
calm the mind and has many dimensions: it can be a
form of meditation combined with breathing exercises,
good posture and gentle movements to relax and
strengthen the body; or just a pleasure to practise. T’ai
Chi draws on 5,000 years of Chinese philosophy
and medicine.
ALL ABILITIES
662 Tue 12.30-1.30 23.9.08
FCH W Brennan, G Goh 3 terms 3C
T’AI CHI CLUB – The club practises the Yang Long
Form and many different kinds of Qi Gong exercises.
We have a wide range of flexibility and expertise in the
club but our main focus is on the calm, relaxed and
sincere way we practise our T’ai Chi. It is a good
progression after the introduction provided by the
one-year T’ai Chi Chuan All Abilities’ class. The fee
quoted for the club is per year – or you can pay £42
per term.
663 Tue 10.30-12.30 23.9.08
FCH W Brennan, G Goh 3 terms £109
yoga
An Eastern Philosophy, over 5,000 years old promotes
the well being of both the mind and body. Hatha Yoga
allows us to benefit from guidance through ancient
and release tension so that we may function at
maximum efficiency.
BRITISH WHEEL –These sessions are taught by British
Wheel of Yoga and Sivananda Qualified teachers and
include appropriate preparation and practice of a
variety of Asana (posture work), pranayama (breath
control), relaxation and concentration exercises as well
as some reference to yoga philosophy.
GENTLE
664 Fri 11.00-12.30 26.9.08
FCH N Iranfar 3 terms 3E
IMPROVERS
665 Tue 6.15-7.45 23.9.08
IN A Patel 3 terms 3E
666 Thurs 9.45-11.15 25.9.08
AC A Patel 3 terms 3E
ALL ABILITIES
667 Tues 10.30-12.00 23.9.08
IN A Patel 3 terms 3E
668 Sat 9.30-11.00 27.9.08
IN A Patel 3 terms 3E
IYENGAR METHOD – These sessions are based on the
teachings of BKS Iyengar. The system of teaching is
methodical and progressive, emphasising detailed
correctness and absolute safety.
BEGINNERS
669 Mon 7.30-9.00 22.9.08
IN J Judelson 3 terms 3E
 Health, Fitness & Dance
ALL ABILITIES

HEALTH ZONE
670 Mon 9.45-11.15 22.9.08
AC H Megarry 3 terms 3E
671 Mon 2.00-3.30 22.9.08
AC d bloom 3 terms 3E
672 Mon 6.00-7.30 22.9.08 GYM FACILITIES
iN J Judelson 3 terms 3E • Climate controlled gym
673 Wed 6.00-7.30 24.9.08 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
CS d bloom 3 terms 3E • Supervised by qualified instructors
1 month - £50
• Male and female showers and
SpORt 3 months - £100
6 months - £160
changing facilities
GOLF 12 months - £269
• Three treadmills
The courses will be held at Copthall Golf Range and will • Three bikes
involve a modest extra charge to students. Special price for enrolled students:
• Two rowers
BEGINNERS – If you are a golfing novice you will find 12 months - £200
the course invaluable in helping you to develop a sound • Two cross trainers
swing on which to base your approach to all aspects of OPENING HOURS • Chest, shoulder, leg machines,
the game. Equipment will be provided for the lessons.
674 Wed 7.15-8.45 22.4.09 Monday - Thurs: 7.00am - 9.00pm lat pulldown etc
Copthall R Woods 1 term £114 Friday: 7.00am - 5.00pm • Smith and cable machines
IMPROVERS – Designed to help you move on from the Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm • Benches
basic skills you have acquired in our Beginners’ course
or elsewhere. Attention will be paid to refining your golf • Weights area
swing and ironing out those nagging faults, so that you TRAINING GUIDANCE
are better placed to achieve a higher, more consistent • Stretch area
standard of play.
PERSONAL TRAINING: from £30 per hour
available to members and, for a small
675 tue 7.15-8.45
Copthall R Woods 5 weeks
19.4.09
£57 additional cost, to non-members.
BEAUTY SALON
Please refer to our website www.hgsi.ac.uk,
• One-to-one goal specific training
TENNIS • Half hour and one hour sessions
leaflet and general promotion for the new
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – A sound introduction to the beauty treatments coming soon.
game. Enthusiasm, racquet and suitable shoes are all HEALTH ZONE JOURNEY:
you need to start. Tennis balls are provided.
676 Mon 6.30-8.00 20.4.09 £175 members; £240 non-members.
tbc R Appleson 1 term £114 • 8 week personalised training plan
IMPROVERS – Designed for players who already have a • Nutritional consultations and advice
sound basic grasp of the game and wish to improve and
develop their skills. • Weekly personal training sessions
677 tue 6.30-8.00 21.4.09
tbc R Appleson 1 term £114

SuMMeR 2009 OPEN

49 wEEKS
It is hoped to run many of the programmes following
the end of the summer term in 2009. These courses will

A YEAR
be 3 weeks in length – please see separate programme
nearer the date or talk to your teacher who will
organise this with you.

ONe-tO-ONe CLASSeS
Many classes are available on a one-to-one basis either
at the Institute or, depending on the type of class, at
your home. From £35 per hour. If you are interested,
For more details call 020 8829 4141 or email healthzone@hgsi.ac.uk
please contact Gaye Ruse (Head of Health and Fitness) WE REGRET THAT NO REFUNDS CAN BE GIVEN ON HEALTH ZONE PROVISION
on 020 8829 4149.
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BEFORE ENROLLING ON A COURSE INVOLVING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR GP IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS
Skills for Life Head of Department: Hilary Hodis BA PGCE For further information or enrolment ring 020 8829 4127 or email: ed.lifeskills@hgsi.ac.uk

WORK, STUDY AND COMMUNITY English Language Programmes

The English programme welcomes students from all over the world. We
In Skills for Life all our learners are preparing for working life, further
offer students the opportunity not only to develop their language
study and participation in community life. We are a highly commended
skills, but also to grow in confidence and gain the maximum benefit
department offering a flexible, varied programme, appropriate to our
from living and working in London. Students can be assured of high
learners’ needs, in a friendly and supportive environment.
standards because we are accredited by the British Council and
Our courses lead to nationally or internationally recognised qualifications. consistently highly graded by the Learning and Skills Council. We also
We offer: have close links with Middlesex University.
• English Language Programmes Courses:
• From Beginners to Advanced Level 2
• IT
• FCE, CAE, CPE
• Training Programmes
• IELTS
• Maths • Business and Work Skills (Office Administration, Customer Service,
• Courses for Adults with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Financial Management)
• Citizenship
• Teacher Training
• IT from Basic to Level 1
• Courses for Employers • Improve your English and Literacy Skills
• Courses for the Community • English GCSE

Training Programmes
Training programmes are designed for native and non-
native speakers of English who wish to take up a career in
this country or abroad. We offer BTEC Level 1 in Business
Retail and Administration and BTEC Level 2 First Certificate
in Business. We also specialise in the following areas:
• Business Administration
• Financial Management
• Computerised Accounts (City & Guilds)
• Marketing
• Working in a Customer Service Environment
• Communication Skills for the Office (Business
Correspondence and Telephone Skills)
• Accounting with Sage

Maths
• Numeracy from Beginners to Level 2
(adult equivalent GCSE)
• GCSE

Courses for Adults with

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
This programme is for learners with Mild / Moderate
Learning Disabilities who wish to gain a range of nationally
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 Skills for Life
recognised and accredited qualifications, which will lead towards Examinations
employment and/or further educational opportunities. We offer: Students can prepare for:
• 2-year course of study from Beginner to GCSE • Trinity Skills for Life ESOL
• Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and /or ESOL (English for Speakers of • Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, and IELTS
Other Languages)
• City and Guilds Adult National Literacy and Numeracy Tests,
• Personal Development through arts based activities (Visual Arts,
Level 1 and Level 2
Performance Skills and Digital Media)
• NCFE Literacy, Numeracy and IT
Teacher Training • BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Business, Retail and
We are active members of the TALENT North teacher training Administration and BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Business
consortium. We offer courses for both new and experienced • Teaching Qualifications: Cert TESOL, Diploma Top-Up course
ESOL teachers.
• Edexel GCSE English and Maths
• Cert TESOL
• City & Guilds Computerised Accounts
• Diploma Top-Up course
• Tailor-made courses on request Facilities and Amenities
• The Institute is next to East Finchley Underground Station offering
Courses for Employers easy access to Central London, and is near many bus routes.
We welcome enquiries from employers and offer tailor – made courses • The High Road in East Finchley has banks, a post office, a library and
to suit specific needs which can be delivered at the workplace or on a great variety of small shops and cafes.
our premises, including:
• There is a Meeting Space where students can buy snacks and socialise.
• English language
• The Institute has a modern fully-equipped gym which is open to all.
• Literacy
• The Student Resource Centre has a library with books and cassettes
• Maths which can be used on site or taken home. Computers with internet
• IT access are available and there is a weekly IT club.
• Customer Service • Students have access to computers in the classrooms and there are
• Report Writing 3 electronic interactive white boards.
• Presentation Skills • We organise a social programme for students who wish to go on
trips, or attend social events.
Government funding may be available to help employers under the
‘Train to Gain’ funding scheme. Enrolment
Courses for the Community • To join our classes please ring 020 8829 4127 or drop in to
make an appointment for an interview and test. These are carried
We welcome enquiries from community groups and organisations and
out every week.
offer tailor – made courses, or special projects to suit specific needs
which can be delivered on community premises or our own, including: • At the interview a teacher will talk to you and assess your level and
offer you a programme suitable for your needs. This will take about
• English language
one hour.
• Literacy
• Maths Advice
• IT • We are full members of the Next Step London North (careers advice
and guidance network)
• Financial Management
• We have our own Student Support Officer. He may be able to offer
• Customer Service
financial help with travel and childcare costs if you meet the
• Report Writing requirements. He is also available to discuss any other particular
• Presentation Skills needs you may have.
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SKILLS FOR LIFE TERM DATES - SEE PAGE 4
Young Institute Programme Coordinator: Gaye Ruse C&G St2 For further information or enrolment ring 020 8829 4141 or email: gaye.ruse@hgsi.ac.uk

WORK ANd FuN FOR

3 -18 yeAR OLdS
The Institute offers a wide range of academic
revision courses as well as fun and leisure
classes. We provide:
• enthusiastic and experienced teachers
• small informal groups
• individual attention during lessons
• a safe and supportive learning environment

Year 6 (10-11 yrs)

683 Weds 4.30-5.30 24.9.08
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
KEY STAGE 3:
Year 7 (11-12 yrs)
684 Mon 5.30-6.30 22.9.08
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
Year 8 (12-13 yrs)
685 Weds 5.30-6.30 24.9.08
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
GCSE:
Year 10 (14-15 yrs)
KEY STAGES 2 & 3, GCSE 686 thu 5.30-6.30 25.9.08
ENGLISH iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
KEY STAGE 2: Year 11 (15-16 yrs)
Year 5 (9-10 yrs) 687 Wed 5.30-6.30 24.9.08
678 tue 4.30-5.30 23.9.08 iN to be appointed 2 terms £110*
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110* REASONING (NON-VERBAL)
Year 6 (10-11 yrs) Year 6 (10-11 yrs) SCIENCE
679 tue 4.30-5.30 22.9.08 688 Wed 4.30-5.30 23.9.08 KEY STAGE 2 :
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110* iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
Year 5 (9-10 yrs)
KEY STAGE 3: REASONING (VERBAL) 690 thur 4.30-5.30 25.9.08
Year 7 (11-12 yrs) Year 6 (10-11 yrs) iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
680 Mon 5.30-6.30 22.9.08 689 thu 4.30-5.30 25.9.08 Year 6 (10-11 yrs)
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110* iN to be appointed 3 terms £110* 691 tue 4.30-5.30 23.9.08
Year 8 (12-13 yrs) iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
681 Mon 5.30-6.30 22.9.08 KEY STAGE 3:
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110* Year 7 (11-12 yrs)
MATHS 692 thu 5.30-6.30 25.9.08
KEY STAGE 2: iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
Year 5 (9-10 yrs) Year 8 (12-13 yrs)
682 Mon 4.30-5.30 22.9.08 693 tue 5.30-6.30 23.9.08
iN to be appointed 3 terms £110* iN to be appointed 3 terms £110*
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WE ALSO RUN ART COURSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – SEE PAGE 7
 Young Institute
FUN ACTIVITIES MAKE UP (Age 14-16 yrs) – This course will show
teenagers how to apply and remove make up correctly
ARABIC – BEGINNERS FOR CHILDREN (10-14 yrs) – and will demonstrate which colours will suit. It will be
This course is for children who would like to learn basic stressed that the best makeup is one that is natural and
Arabic language for everyday use. discreet.
704 Sat 10.00-2.00 20.9.08 709 tue 4.45-6.15 23.9.08
iN S Abdel All 10 wks £250 iN A Nicholl 5 weeks £55
COOKERY (11-15 yrs) – Spending time in the kitchen SELF DEFENCE – The classes will coach you in discipline
should a fun, exciting and safe place for children. We and coordination as well as self defence in an enjoyable
will teach basic skills as well as how to follow recipes way. It is essentially a fun exercise. There will be a
for one pot meals, savoury wraps, eggs, and seasonal variety of games for the younger students.
recipes like pancakes or Xmas sweets.
(8-11 yrs)
REVISION WORKSHOPS 705
iN
Mon 5.00-6.15
to be appointed
22.9.08
1 term £162* 710
iN
tue 4.30-5.30
to be appointed 1 term
23.9.08
£110
These workshops provide the opportunity to practise
on past examination papers and develop further your (12-15 yrs)
exam skills. * Prices quoted are for one term 711 tue 5.30-6.30 23.9.08
FRENCH iN to be appointed 1 term £110
GCSE (15 yrs+) YOGA – Fun, creative classes designed to stimulate
694 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09 children’s powers of imagination, maintain their natural
iN N Ollivier 10 wks £330 flexibility, learn breathing techniques and explore new
ways to relax. Some of the overall benefits to the mind
AS (15 yrs+) and body are improved concentration and co-ordination,
695 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09 better sleep patterns, greater self-esteem, a stronger
iN to be appointed 10 wks £330 immune system, a healthy body and a happy mind.
‘Breathe, Stretch, Relax, Concentrate!’
A2 (15 yrs+)
(3-6 yrs)
696 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
iN R Stankowiak 10 wks £330 712 Sat 11.15-12.00 27.9.08
iN A patel 1 term £73*
GERMAN
(7-11 yrs)
AS/ A2 (15 yrs+)
713 Sat 12.00-12.45 27.9.08
697 Wed 8.05-9.35 14.1.09 iN A patel 1 term £73*
iN M degen 10 wks £165
ITALIAN
GCSE (15 yrs+)
698 Sat 10.00-1.00 17.1.09
iN to be appointed 10 wks £330
AS (15 yrs+) CREATE A COMPUTER GAME (10-14 yrs) – Learn the
699 Sat 10.00 – 1.00 17.1.09 basic skills needed to design, develop and create an
iN to be appointed 10 wks £330 exciting computer game. The programme can be as wild
as your imagination.
A2 (15 yrs+)
706 Wed 5.00-6.00 24.9.08
700 Sat 10.00 – 1.00 17.01.09 iN to be appointed 1 term £110*
iN to be appointed 10 wks £330
FIRST AID (11-14 yrs) – Introduction, CPR, choking,
SPANISH recovery for unconscious casualties, bandaging cuts and
GCSE (15 yrs+) bruises, bumps, etc.
701 Sat 10.00 – 1.00 17.1.09 707 Mon 5.00-6.00 22.9.08
iN C. Marshall 10 wks £330 iN S Kraus 5 weeks £55
AS (15 yrs+) HIP HOP/STREET DANCE (11-14 yrs) – These sessions
702 Sat 10.00 – 1.00 17.1.09 are designed to focus on fun, energy and creativity. Part
iN to be appointed 10 wks £330 of the session will be spent learning funky street dance
routines, and the rest doing your own choreography, so
A2 (15 yrs+) that you develop both elements of dance.
703 Sat 10.00 – 1.00 17.1.09 708 thu 5.00-6.00 25.9.08
iN S. Menendez 10 wks £330 iN A Rey 3 terms £110*
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Directory of Local organisations City & Suburb Guides
Ruth Smith – City of London Guide
Tel: 020 8458 8191
email: ruthafsmith@hotmail.com
Tailor-made Guided Walks and Tours all over London.
Farm Walk Lawn Tennis Club
Carol Clark – Membership Secretary
Farm Walk, off Hampstead Way, NW11
Tel: 020 7435 4891
Friendly club set in beautiful surroundings. The Club
House includes table tennis and TV. Four artificial grass
courts, one hard court and one practice wall. Thriving
junior section for children of age six upwards. The two
men’s and three ladies’ Middlesex League teams also
play in the Middlesex Cup, Mixed Veterans and Winter
Floodlit leagues. Individual and group coaching
available for all ages and all abilities.
Garden Suburb Theatre
Maureen Colemans – Membership Secretary
Tel: 020 8446 4029
email: maureencolmans@hotmail.com
www.gardensuburbtheatre.org.uk
Up to six full productions a year, ranging from a small
studio theatre (Upstairs at the Gatehouse Pub,
Highgate) to the larger venue of the Henrietta Barnett
School Theatre, plus an open-air production in Little
Oak Wood. Everybody welcome to take part in all
aspects of the theatre, no experience needed.
Hampstead Garden Suburb Fellowship
John Hewson – Acting Chairman
4 Erskine House, NW11 6HN
Tel: 020 8209 1475
The Fellowship offers help to the elderly, sick and
lonely, or to anyone in trouble. Voluntary helpers
needed to undertake shopping and visiting. Fellowship
House Club welcomes new members over the age of 60
living in the Suburb. An interesting programme of
events is arranged. The Club meets from 2.30-4.00pm
Monday to Friday throughout the year, except in
August. Details from Membership Secretary: Mrs
Dorothea Brandes 020 8455 7910
Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church
Rev Dr Ian Tutton – Minister
Central Square, NW11 7AG
Tel: 020 8457 5898
email: itutton@aol.com
Family worship with crêche and junior church at 11am
activities for all ages during the week. Church magazine,
‘News and Views’. For any information about the
church, contact the Minister.
Hampstead Garden Suburb
Horticultural Society
Jonathan Ross & Jane Goldman – Joint Presidents
Tel: 020 8455 7334
email: hgs@hortsoc.co.uk
www.hgs.org.uk/hortsoc
Flower shows, plant sales, outings, talks, Quiz, Suburb in
Bloom garden competition, workshops, family treasure
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hunt, family scarecrow competition, children’s activities,
Handbook, newsletter. New members welcome from
North London area.
£5 single/£7.50 double (under 18s free).
Hampstead Garden Suburb Pre-School
Samantha Hobbs
Free Church Hall, Northway, NW11
Tel: 07785 995412
OFSTED registered. Member of the Pre-School Learning
Alliance. Non-profit making community Pre-School.
Government Grant available for 3-4 year olds.
Pre-School hours 9.00am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday
(term time only). Ages 2 ½ welcome. A wide range of
activities available covering early years. Foundation
stage curriculum and matters from birth to age 3.
Hampstead Garden Suburb
Residents’ Association
David B. Lewis – Chairman
Suburb Gallery, Fellowship House
136a Willifield Way NW11 6YD
email: chairman@hgs.org.uk
Founded in 1911 to preserve the character and
amenities of the Suburb and to represent the views of
the residents. The Council meets in Fellowship House,
Willifield Way on the first Tuesday of each month at
8.00pm, excluding August. Residents are welcome to
ask questions at 8.30pm.
Medivet
22 Market Place,
Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6JJ
Tel: 020 8201 9331
At Medivet, Hampstead Garden Suburb we provide a
truly caring and personal veterinary surgery service.
We boast state of the art facilities on site, and highest
standards of care. Our experienced team also includes
members with post graduate qualifications. Pop in,
meet the team and get the full experience.
North London Hospice NW Support Group
Mr S Goring – Chairman
Mrs Marion Goring – Membership Secretary
115 Corringham Road, NW11 7DL
Tel: 020 8455 8582
The multi-faith Hospice is open to patients from
Barnet, Haringey & Enfield. It receives very little public
funding and is almost entirely dependent on voluntary
contributions. The North West Support Group holds
fundraising & social events to help finance the
in-patient, home care and many other services which
the Hospice provides.
North Western Reform Synagogue
Mark Goldsmith and Laura Janner-Klausner – Rabbis
Alyth Gardens, NW11 7EN
Tel: 020 8455 6763
email: mail@alyth.org.uk
www.alyth.org.uk
In addition to our welcoming Shabbat, daily and Festival
services, we offer programmes for all ages from our
daily Kindergarten and Cheder through to adult learning
classes, youth and adult choirs, fascinating lectures and
Senior Club. We look forward to welcoming you.
Oxfam Group
Mrs Richenda Barbour – Convenor
46 Golders Gardens, NW11 9BU
Tel: 020 8458 2847
Raises money to assist people in under-developed
countries to help themselves working towards a more
just distribution of the world’s resources – anyone who
agrees is welcome. We help in Temple Fortune Oxfam
shop, sell cakes and Third World products, organise
lunches and other events.
Pantha Karate Club
Tel: 020 8445 2588
email: info@panthakarateclub.co.uk
Karate classes for children age 5-13: Wednesdays: Free
Church Hall, Northway, NW11 – 4.30 to 5.15pm,
Thursdays: Hall School, 23 Crossfield Road, NW3 – 5.45
to 6.30pm.
Parish Church of St Jude-on-the-Hill
The Rev Alan Walker – Vicar
The Vicarage, Central Square, NW11 7AH
Tel: 020 8455 7206
email: reverend@alanwalker.org.uk
www.stjudes.org.uk
Sunday services at 8.00am & 10.30am. St Jude’s is the
Parish Church of Hampstead Garden Suburb and is
committed to serving the whole community. Contact
the Vicar for further information.
Workers Educational Association
(Golders Green Branch)
Mrs Richenda Barbour – Secretary
46 Golders Gardens, NW11 9BU
Tel: 020 8455 2847
email: p.barbour1@btinternet.com
A variety of classes, including drama, astronomy and
current affairs. Classes are held in Golders Green with
University Lecturers. Brochures available from the
Secretary or local libraries. Sessions 2 terms: Autumn
2008 & Spring 2009.
(Muswell Hill Branch)
Tel: Secretary 020 8883 4873
Courses planned for 2008-9 include Drawing and
Painting, French, Natural History, Romanesque Art and
Writimg for Pleasure. Brochure available from the
Secretary and libraries from June 2008.
Youth Music Centre
Marina Solarek
Bigwood House, Bigwood Road, NW11
Tel: 020 8450 9290
email: youthmusiccentre@btinternet.com
Saturday morning Music School. Established for over
40 years. First class tuition in chamber music; orchestral
training; string and wind classes; theory; composition;
musicianship for very young children, Kodaly & voice
production, YMC Children’s Choir.
Fees & Admission Information CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FACILITY
Mastercard, Visa, Delta, Solo, Switch and some other card facilities can be
used for enrolments. We do not accept American Express or Diners’ Club.
REDUCED FEES
There are concessions, applying to Barnet residents only, for senior
citizens and those on Income Support, Incapacity Benefit or Jobseeker’s
Allowance – see Fee Table or Enrolment Form. Funds are available from
THE DAME HENRIETTA BARNETT FUND to help Institute students in
financial need. The Trustees will consider requests to help with course
fees, books etc. Application forms from the Institute Office.
REFUND OF FEES
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, unless a class is closed within
3 weeks of the beginning of term due to insufficient enrolments,
or for reasons beyond our control, when a pro-rata refund will be
given. Please note, however, that if, due to circumstances beyond
our control, a teacher leaves part of the way through a course and
a suitable replacement is found, the course will continue and
refunds will not be given.
REFUNDS ARE NOT GIVEN FOR ANY CHANGE IN YOUR
CHOICE OR CIRCUMSTANCES.

EXAMINATION COURSES ADMISSION TO CLASSES & COURSE ALTERATIONS

In most cases enrolment fees must be paid in full at the start of the
course. In special circumstances the fee can be paid in two instalments.
The second payment must be made with a cheque post-dated to 1
December 2008 and handed in at the time of enrolment. Where exam
fees are not included in the enrolment fee, an estimate of cost (based
on last year’s charges) can be given on request by the examinations
officer Mavis Bradbury 020 8829 4125. GCSE, ‘AS’ and ‘A’ Level students
should note that their courses will last a maximum of 29 weeks.
We reserve the right to refuse admission, change the teacher or
venue, or, where there are insufficient enrolments, to close a course
or alter the course length.
Other than with the agreement of the Principal or Vice Principal
students will not be admitted to classes without payment of the fee.
Pupils still at Secondary School will not normally be admitted to
evening classes unless they are 16 years old before 1st September
2008 and the Head Teacher of their Secondary School approves.

TEXT BOOKS, ART MATERIALS, PHOTOCOPYING,

SPORTS EQUIPMENT ETC.
Students are expected to provide their own text books, art materials
etc and pay a small charge for photocopied course notes where these
are issued extensively. Work produced in craft classes does not become
the property of the student until purchased.

TRANSFERS
If you wish to transfer, you may be able to do so subject to availability
and permission of the class teacher.
If a transfer is arranged, the fee that has been paid can be used
towards the cost of other courses in the current year. Where a transfer
is made to a less expensive course, we cannot refund any difference in
the fees. Any balance could, however, be used towards the cost of A busy enrolment office on Open Day
enrolment on other courses in the 2008/9 programme.
KEY TO COURSE INFORMATION
If a credit note is issued for future use a £15 administrative charge will Course Number Day and time Start date
be made. For Computing Courses only, if the transfer is requested less
than 10 working days before the course start date a charge of 50% of
the full course fee will be made; no transfers can be made once the 836 tue and thu 9.30-12.30 8.7.08
course has begun. AC g Stocker 2 days £45

Please note: once a credit or refund is issued the student no longer

has priority enrolment in the class for any future term. Location code Teacher Duration Fee code or fee

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Fee Table WHAT YOU SAVE
COMPLETE
CODE TERMLY FEE BY PAYING FOR THE ENROL
COURSE FEE COMPLETE COURSE
Standard Reduced Standard Reduced Standard Reduced FOR THE
3 TERM COURSES COMPLETE
3A £171 £137 £68 £54 £33 £25 COURSE
3B £200 £160 £80 £64 £40 £32 AND SAVE
3C £222 £178 £89 £71 £45 £35 MONEY!
3D £242 £194 £97 £78 £49 £40
3E £264 £211 £106 £85 £54 £44 Did you know that
3F £277 £222 £111 £89 £56 £45 if you enrol for the
3G £293 £234 £117 £94 £58 £48 complete course,
3H £308 £246 £123 £98 £61 £48 rather than just a
3J £322 £258 £129 £103 £65 £51 term, you will save
3K £340 £272 £136 £109 £68 £55 between £21 and £112
3L £350 £280 £140 £112 £70 £56 (depending on the full
3M £360 £288 £144 £115 £72 £57 cost of the course)?
3N £381 £305 £152 £122 £75 £61
You can work out the
3P £402 £322 £161 £129 £81 £65
saving for your course
3Q £426 £341 £170 £136 £84 £67
by checking the
3R £447 £358 £179 £143 £90 £71
3S £464 £371 £186 £149 £94 £76 adjacent columns
3T £495 £396 £198 £158 £99 £78 in the fee table.
3U £524 £419 £210 £168 £106 £85 This applies
3V £554 £443 £222 £178 £112 £91 to courses of
2 TERM COURSES 2 terms or more.
2A £131 £105 £79 £63 £27 £21 If for any reason
2B £155 £124 £93 £74 £31 £24 other than course
2C £164 £131 £98 £78 £32 £25 closure part of the
2D £174 £139 £104 £83 £34 £27 fee is refunded,
2E £186 £149 £112 £90 £38 £31 no discounts
2F £195 £156 £117 £94 £39 £32 will apply.
2G £213 £170 £128 £102 £43 £34
2H £265 £212 £159 £127 £53 £42
1 TERM & SHORT COURSES
1A £49 £39
1B £51 £41 FEE CONCESSIONS
1C £57 £46
1D £71 £57
SENIOR CITIZENS PAY 80% OF FULL FEE
1E £80 £64 This concession applies to those aged 62 and over who live in
1F £87 £70 the Borough of Barnet. Please note that this concession will
1G £96 £77 only apply in the term following your 62nd birthday.
1H £105 £84
1J £109 £87 STATE BENEFIT CONCESSION: 20% FEE REDUCTION
1K £122 £98 Unless otherwise stated, this concession applies to residents of
1L £139 £111 the London Borough of Barnet who are in receipt of Income
1M £155 £124 Support, Incapacity Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Please bring
1N £193 £154 evidence of status when you enrol. In cases of hardship, please
1P £208 £166 contact the Principal or Vice Principal.
1Q £231 £185
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 GENERAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Please complete and sign section 5 of the enrolment form to tell us of any additional support
needs which may affect your learning, or contact John O’Brien, our Student Support Officer on
020 8829 4141. Our main site in East Finchley and our Arts Centre both have lifts, but
unfortunately this does not apply to all the buildings we use. We can often assist, however, for
example by relocating a class to the ground floor, or accommodating helpers or guide dogs in
classes. We cannot accept responsibility for an unsuitable venue, course or equipment if you
choose not to disclose your special requirements.

Please inform your teacher and/or the Institute Office of any medical condition (eg epilepsy)
which may affect you in class. Such information will be treated as strictly confidential.

LEARNING SUPPORT

The Institute is committed to helping students to succeed. If you wish we can provide support
with number skills, writing skills, study skills and English language skills. If you find you need
extra learning support during your course, please let your teacher, head of department or John
O’Brien (020 8829 4141) know, and we will do our best to help. If you are on an accredited
course you may be eligible for additional support funding from the Learning and Skills Council.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in all areas of our organisation from the
recruitment and employment of our staff to our services to our students. We seek to provide an
environment in which all individuals are encouraged to achieve their maximum potential and
suffer no discrimination whatsoever on the grounds of race, gender, religious or political belief,
sexual orientation, age, colour, marital status or disability.

We are required to monitor the ethnic origins of our users to help to ensure that we are
meeting the needs of the whole community. Would you please, therefore, complete the box on
the enrolment form as appropriate. Thank you for your co-operation.

STUDENT ABSENCES

Please note that if you do not attend your class for 3 consecutive weeks without notifying us of
the reasons for your absence, you are liable to be withdrawn from the course, and your place
may be offered to a new student.

WAITING LISTS FOR COURSES

If the course you want is full, you can ask to be put on a waiting list. You will then be informed
if a place becomes available. Please note, however, that you will only be held on a waiting list
until the end of the term in which you apply.

LOSS OF & DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

The Institute does not accept liability for the loss of or damage to property or clothing
sustained by students in any premises used by the Institute.
Orly Katz-Kaye
 The Institute is grateful to the following organisations
for their financial contribution towards the cost of this prospectus

WILLIAM CHANNON
Quality Security and Ironmongery Solutions
365 Ballard’s Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8LL
Tel: 0808 1440855. Email: sales@wchannon.co.uk

DR KUSOOM VADGAMA, FCOptom QD (USA)

Optometrist
808 Finchley Road, Temple Fortune, London NW11 6XL
Tel: 020 8458 3802

EAST FINCHLEY ELECTRICAL LTD

Electrical Contractors – No Job Too Small
115 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 8AG
Tel: 020 8444 9098. Fax: 020 8444 3458. Email: dino@ef-elec.co.uk

GEORGYS JEWELLERS
Jewellery for all occasions. Specialists in 9,18, 22 carat diamonds.
Jewellery made to order and repaired. Valuations.
77 Ballards Lane, Finchley Central. London N3 1XT
Tel: 020 8346 4590. Email: georgysjewellers@yahoo.co.uk

CASA PEPE
Freshly cooked food - best quality and prices in North-West London
89 High Road, East Finchley, London N2
Tel: 020 8444 9098
Prefoundation students’ artwork: Above – Anat Smith
Front cover – Manuela Becker, Nadiene Jane Birch, Daniela Dicks

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