07/05/03 - Life & style section(posted 7650 days ago)6 new skills to try
By Libby NormanEvening Standard
If Adult Learners' Week inspires you to have a go at something new, here's a week's worth of free events around the capital.* JUGGLING AND MORE PARTNERS IN LEARNING
Free taster sessions in impressive party tricks, including juggling and portrait drawing, plus advice on careers and learning opportunities. Promenade Level, Canary Wharf, E14 (020-7332 3130). Sat 17 May, 10.30am-5.30pm.* PRINTING AND WEBSITE DESIGN
A five-day festival of free demos and one-on-one tuition in website design and printing techniques. London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, W10, call 020-8969 3247 to reserve a place. Sat 10 & Tues 13-Fri 16 May, 10.30am & 2pm.* THEATRE AND GREEK
Morley College has a big programme of free courses, and its 'Urban Theatre' introductory course is one of the highlights. If that doesn't suit you, how about learning to speak Greek? Most courses are around Kennington and Westminster. Call 020-7928 8501 for more information.* STONE CARVING AND MOSAICS
Arts Express, a new arts centre in Kennington, is offering free workshops in stone carving and mosaicmaking - Arts Express, 17 Iliffe Yard, Crampton Street, SE1 (020-7635 6709). Sat 10 May, 1.30pm-5pm.* JOIN THE ORCHESTRA
A chance to sing and play percussion (or any instruments you bring along). No experience is necessary, and you'll be performing alongside Philharmonia musicians, guided by animateur Tim Steiner. Chelsfield Room, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 (0800 652 6717). Wed 14 May, 10.30am-5pm.* WRITERS' WORKSHOP
Apples And Snakes is hosting 'Finding A Voice' workshops for existing and would-be writers, including a skills session for performance poets. Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 (020-7924 3410). Fri 16 May, 6pm-9pm.Visit www.niace.org.uk/a/w/2003/events.htm and www.bitesizelondon.com for more free courses and taster sessions.
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