What’s it all about? There is something strangely satisfying about cracking a code: discovering a secret that someone else didn’t want you to know. Wars have been won, huge sums of money have been stolen, and secret romantic affairs have been revealed by code crackers. The constant one-upmanship between the code makers and the code …
What’s it all about? Have you ever wondered what perfume actually is and why there are so many different types? This class is a unique insight into the intriguing world of perfume. Conducted by Samantha Taylor of The Powder Room, this class gives attendees a glimpse inside this very secretive world. Learn about perfumers and …
What’s it all about? Think you can’t draw? Think you shouldn’t draw? WRONG! There’s more to drawing than making pictures of things that look like what they are. Come along for an adventure packed evening of drawing fun and explore a world of drawing possibilities that you can use to make your life better, happier, …
What’s it all about? Journalling is a great way to get inspiration but it can be pretty expensive to buy a really good journal. So why not make your own journal (with my guidance of course!) using simple coptic stitch to get that pro-looking journal (using cheap and simple tools) and you can save every …
What’s it all about? Have you lost your syntax? Do compound nouns send you into a spin? Gun to your head; would you be able to explain the difference between a phrasal verb, an adverb and a noun phrase? If you answered yes, yes and then no, then this class may be for you. Grammar …
What’s it all about? If a maths teacher ever told you that equations can be beautiful, the response was always ‘do you have a girlfriend, sir?’ Nothing wrong there – that’s the natural order of things. But have you ever since wondered what they could see where you could see just letters and symbols? How …
What’s it all about? What the hell is jazz? How is something recognised as ‘jazz’ when other music is just random notes? The emergence of jazz in the 20th century has seen a unique form of self-expression evolve. This class will dive into discussion about this amazing art and uncover some of the mysteries behind …
What’s it all about? Why did Barbra Arrowsmith-Young decide that she could overcome her serious learning problems by changing her brain-circuitry? How did Jill Bolte Taylor recover her ability to think, walk and talk following her massive stroke? Today, we understand why neuroplasticity, our brain’s ability to form new pathways after blockages or injury, can …
What’s it all about? Why did Barbra Arrowsmith-Young decide that she could overcome her serious learning problems by changing her brain-circuitry? How did Jill Bolte Taylor recover her ability to think, walk and talk following her massive stroke? Today, we understand why neuroplasticity, our brain’s ability to form new pathways after blockages or injury, can …
What’s it all about? Most of us are directly affected by our surroundings but we don’t realise just how much. Ever wondered why you prefer one restaurant to another when they both have great food? Why do you prefer the look of someone else’s home over your own? It’s the design! But what aspects are …
