Student Story: Creative Writing for Wimps!
Cathy’s creative writing course gave her the confidence she needed to begin the writing she’d always been longing to do… Name: Cathy Young Institution: The Institute, East Finchley Course: Creative Writing for Wimps When I saw the course “Creative Writing for Wimps” at The Institute, East Finchley, I knew it was for me. I had always wanted to be a writer but was always too scared of failure to follow my dream. Instead, I became a teacher, not daring to write anything other than the occasional article for the local volunteer-led...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...