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Courses Inspired by The Odyssey

Obsessed with The Odyssey?

You’re not alone.

Whether you’ve fallen down an Ancient Greece rabbit hole, dream of visiting the Greek islands, or have been inspired by the stories, art and ideas that continue to influence films, books and culture today, we’ve got a course for you.

Explore Ancient Greek language and civilisation, discover the ideas of the ancient philosophers, learn Greek for your next holiday, or develop your own creativity through ceramics, acting and filmmaking.

Why explore these courses?

• Discover the world behind one of history’s most influential stories
• Learn Greek for travel, conversation or cultural enrichment
• Explore Ancient Greek civilisation, language and philosophy
• Develop creative skills through ceramics, acting and filmmaking

Browse the courses below and start your own odyssey.

Start Your Own Odyssey

Explore courses inspired by the language, culture, creativity and enduring influence of Greece
Acting and Performing Skills for Budding Actors
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 7pm-9pm Mon
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Lisa McKinnon
Cost: £216 / £151
Is acting something you have always wanted to do, but never found the time for? Come and learn the fine art of self-discovery and reflection on life, through drama games and play. This course is your chance to explore the world of performance in a...
Advanced Practice – Film and Video
Start Date: Friday, 15th January 2027
End Date: Friday, 21st May 2027
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm Fri
Duration: 15 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £224
Are you a self-motivated filmmaker looking to take your skills to the next level? This course offers the opportunity to expand your technique and visual language skills and understanding through thematic exploration and individual projects. You'll...
Advanced Scriptwriting Workshop
Start Date: Thursday, 24th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Thursday, 3rd December 2026
Time: 10am-12:30pm Thu
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Lisa McKinnon
Cost: £259
Ready to take your scriptwriting to the next level? This course is for experienced writers who want to refine their craft. Whether you're working on a film, TV series, or play, we'll help you elevate your storytelling and master industry-standard...
Ancient Greek Language and Civilisation
Start Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Tuesday, 8th December 2026
Time: 12pm-2pm Mon
Duration: 11 weeks
Level: 4
Tutor: Varvara Anagnostopoulou
Cost: £216
Ever wondered about the origins of democracy or the roots of modern medicine? This course is for complete beginners and will introduce you to the fascinating language and culture of Ancient Greece. You'll learn to read Ancient Greek characters,...
Ceramics – An Introduction to Making
Start Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
End Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Tue
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £197 / £137
Are you curious about working with clay? This 6-week course is designed for complete beginners or those with limited experience. You'll learn fundamental hand-building techniques, studio processes, and how to glaze your projects. Develop your...
Ceramics – Glazing for Beginners and Hand building
Start Date: Saturday, 12th September 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 24th October 2026
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Sat
Duration: 7 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £197 / £137
Gain confidence with glazing while creating simple hand built ceramic pieces. This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to bring clay to life with glaze. You’ll explore easy hand building techniques like pinch pots, slabs, and...
Ceramics – Handbuilding, Coiling and Pinching – traditional techniques
Start Date: Tuesday, 8th September 2026
Plus 5 alternative start dates
End Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Tue
Duration: 7 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £196 / £137
Want to create beautiful objects from clay using simple techniques? On this course, you'll learn the historic methods of coiling and pinching to hand-build a wide range of ceramic pieces. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist,...
Ceramics Handbuilding – Beginners/Improvers
Start Date: Monday, 7th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 2pm-5pm Mon
Duration: 13 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £415 / £290
Want to get creative with clay? This course introduces you to ceramic handbuilding techniques, whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience. You'll explore different clays, glazes, and decorating methods to create unique ceramic...
Ceramics Throwing, Handbuilding and Decorating Techniques – Intermediate
Start Date: Wednesday, 9th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Wednesday, 9th December 2026
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Wed
Duration: 13 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £414
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Do you have some ceramics experience and want to take your skills to the next level? This intermediate course is designed for you! You'll refine your hand building and throwing techniques, and explore a wide range of decorative methods. This course...
Creative and Digital Media – Access to HE
Start Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026
End Date: Friday, 9th July 2027
Time: 10am-5:30pm Thu, 10am-5:30pm Fri
Duration: 33 weeks
Level: 3
Cost: £3755 / Free
Are you passionate about creative media and looking to take the next step? This course develops your practical and theoretical skills in the exciting world of Creative and Digital Media. With the UK creative sector booming, job opportunities are...
Creative Film Week (Intensive)
Start Date: Monday, 19th July 2027
Time: 10am-5pm Mon, 10am-5pm Tue, 10am-5pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thu, 10am-5pm Fri
Duration: 5 days
Level: 2
Cost: £310
Develop your filmmaking skills in an intensive, hands-on, and creative environment. This course introduces the essential techniques used in professional film production, from developing compelling story ideas and visual narratives to filming and...
Creative Writing – Critical Workshop
Start Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026
Time: 12:15pm-2:15pm Sat
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Sandra Hempel
Cost: £203
Want to take your writing to the next level? This workshop is designed for writers, offering a supportive space to refine your skills. You'll share your work, receive constructive feedback, and gain confidence in your abilities. This course is...
Creative Writing – Exploring Creative Writing
Start Date: Monday, 21st September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 30th November 2026
Time: 7pm-9pm Mon
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Anna Stearman
Cost: £187 / £130
Want to unlock your inner storyteller? This course explores the exciting world of creative writing, covering short stories, novels, flash fiction, script writing, life writing, and poetry. You'll focus on practical writing exercises to discover your...
Creative Writing from Scratch
Start Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026
Time: 10am-12pm Sat
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Sandra Hempel
Cost: £198 / £138
Do you dream of writing but don't know where to start? This course is designed to help you unlock your creative potential. You'll discover your ability to write fluently and confidently, start writing regularly, and overcome any barriers holding you...
Creative Writing: Poem and Story Workshop
Start Date: Saturday, 5th June 2027
End Date: Saturday, 10th July 2027
Time: 11am-1pm Sat
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Anna Stearman
Cost: £119 / £83
Feeling stuck with your writing? This creative writing workshop, led by poet Anna Stearman, offers a fresh start. You'll experiment with different writing techniques and exercises to generate new ideas. This course is perfect for both beginners and...
Digital Filmmaking – Introduction
Start Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 24th October 2026
Time: 10am-5pm Sat
Duration: 2 weeks
Level: 1
Cost: £123 / £86
Want to learn how to bring your stories to life through film? This intensive course, held over two Saturdays, gives you the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to create your own videos. You'll learn all aspects of filmmaking, from shooting...
Film and Video – Production Level 2 Award
Start Date: Thursday, 5th November 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Thursday, 28th January 2027
Time: 10am-1pm Fri
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £223 / Free
Want to take your film production skills to the next level? This Level 2 qualification is designed to help you develop your skills in film production and video editing. You'll be introduced to the world of digital video and learn how to plan,...
Film and Video Production – Taster
Start Date: Thursday, 24th September 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
Time: 7pm-8pm Thu
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Cost: £13 / £9
Ever wondered what it takes to create your own film or video? This taster session will introduce you to the exciting world of film and video production. You'll discover the different roles within this industry and gain a feel for the creative...
Foundation Acting Techniques for Performance
Start Date: Monday, 14th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 11am-4pm Mon
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Diana Hillier, Kareena Chin
Cost: £394 / £275
Do you want to boost your confidence and wellbeing? This beginners drama course combines acting, movement, voice, and speech to help you do just that. It's a practical course with some basic theory, perfect for exploring your feelings and developing...
Greek – Post Beginners Stage 3
Start Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
End Date: Tuesday, 9th February 2027
Time: 7pm-9pm Tue
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Varvara Anagnostopoulou
Cost: £309 / £216
Want to take your Greek language skills to the next level? This course is designed to reinforce what you've already learned and build your confidence in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. You'll focus on grammar, participate in discussions,...
Greek – Post Beginners Stage 4
Start Date: Tuesday, 23rd February 2027
End Date: Tuesday, 6th July 2027
Time: 7pm-9pm Tue
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Varvara Anagnostopoulou
Cost: £309 / £216
Why Study This Course Want to take your Greek language skills to the next level? This course is for you! Designed for learners with a basic foundation in Modern Greek, and leading on from Stage 1, you'll develop your communication, grammar, and...
Greek Beginners Stage 1
Start Date: Monday, 21st September 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Monday, 8th February 2027
Time: 7pm-9pm Mon
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Varvara Anagnostopoulou
Cost: £309 / £216
Are you a complete beginner wanting to learn Greek, or an improver wanting to make further progress? This course is just for you! You'll focus on introductions, learning how to introduce yourself and share simple information. We aim to spark your...
Greek for Holidays
Start Date: Saturday, 20th March 2027
End Date: Saturday, 22nd May 2027
Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm Sat
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Varvara Anagnostopoulou
Cost: £303 / £212
Planning a trip to Greece and want to get more out of your holiday? This relaxed and enjoyable Greek course introduces practical language for real-life travel situations. You’ll learn how to communicate confidently in cafés, hotels, shops,...
Greek for Holidays
Start Date: Saturday, 24th April 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Saturday, 29th May 2027
Time: 10am-1pm Sat
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Varvara Anagnostopoulou
Cost: £178 / £124
Want to learn Greek but can only attend on Saturdays? Get ready for interactive and engaging sessions where you can have fun while learning! If you are a carer, please visit reception to see if you are eligible for any support.
Philosophy Intermediate- The Ancient Greeks and the Nature of Reality, Existence and the Universe
Start Date: Friday, 25th September 2026
End Date: Friday, 4th December 2026
Time: 11am-1pm Fri
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 1
Tutor: Bambos Voutourides
Cost: £198
The Ancient Greek philosophers investigated questions that remain important today. Revisiting their ideas gives us a platform from which we can develop our own ideas about the world and our place within it. The course will introduce a range of key...