Learn New Skills in South Ken!

Immerse yourself in these enriching experiences and embrace the opportunity to learn, create, and discover in 2024! 

Unlock a New Language:

• Learn French at Institut Français: Immerse yourself in the refined beauty of the French language with courses catering to all levels at the Institut Français. Explore the nuances of the language and unravel the cultural richness of France through an immersive learning experience.
• Learn German with Goethe-Institut: Begin your linguistic journey with the Goethe-Institut. Tailored courses provide a deep understanding of German, unlocking not only language skills but also the rich heritage of the German-speaking world.
• Learn Languages with Imperial College: Open to everyone their evening classes host a multitude of language options from British Sign Language, Korean, Hindi and Spanish! Discover the basics of these languages in a fun, engaging and enjoyable way!

Embark on an Arts and Crafts Creative Journey:

• Chinese Embroidery with Yiran Duan at the V&A: In celebration of the upcoming Year of the Dragon, the V&A is hosting an online workshop on traditional Chinese gold thread embroidery. Get hands-on and create your own little dragon.
• Digital Jewellery Design at the V&A: Design your own custom jewellery in this unique workshop led by award-winning jeweler Silvia Weidenbach.
• Bookbinding at Leighton House: Dive into the art of bookbinding in a workshop for young participants. Explore the historic house, uncovering stories of heritage and conservation, understanding how stories can be beautifully captured.
• Rethinking the Art and Crafts Aestheticism at Leighton House: Elevate your understanding of art history with a bi-weekly course exploring Arts and Crafts Aestheticism, hosted at Leighton House in partnership with Imperial College London.
• V&A Academy: For a full range of talks, practical workshops and courses the V&A host an abundance through their V&A Academy programme- knitting, watercolour, fashion and medieval arts - to name just a few topics they will cover in 2024. 

Learn How to Make Your Own Clothes:

• Sleeve Making at the V&A: Perfect your sleeve-making skills under the guidance of talented Monisola Omotoso.
• Tailoring Masterclass: Drafting Essentials at the Design Musuem: Join a two-day course at the Design Museum to learn how to create a professional paper pattern template for a fully lined tailored jacket.

Try New Sports This January:

• Yoga at the Natural History Museum: Find your zen at the Museum with a unique series of yoga classes for various experience levels in collaboration with East of Eden.
• Tai Chi at the Natural History Museum: Discover the ancient Chinese martial arts practice of Tai Chi in a unique space- underneath Hope, the blue whale.
• Take a Dip in the Serpentine Lido: Brave the cold and join the Serpentine Swimming Club for exclusive cold water access to the Lido this January.
• Enter the Royal Parks Half Marathon: Set yourself the challenge of running your longest distance yet - The ballot for the 2024 Royal Park's half marathon will be opening on January 15th!

Delve into Imperial College London's evening classes:

• Arts, humanities, science and business courses at Imperial College London: Offering a rich array of courses in arts, humanities, business, and science. This diverse tapestry of experiences promises a year filled with learning, creation, and discovery!