1000hrs to 1200hrs AUTUMN TERM ONLY
This new course will be both a fascinating and an informative account of the bitter and often bloody struggle that accompanied the foundation of Britian's American colonies and the eventual emergence of an independent United States by the end of the Eighteenth century. One of the contemporary figures to be studied during the course will be Thomas Paine, who lived for a while in Lewes and who died 200 years ago this year and whose writings such as 'Common Sense' helped to fuel the American Revolution.

1000hrs to 1200hrs SPRING TERM ONLY
Byzantium was a thousand-year-long civilization, which influenced all the countries of the eastern Mediterranean, the Balkans and Western Europe throughtout the Middle Ages. The birth and development of Constantinople with its grandeur at the centre of its vast empire will be examined. Not only will the course look at the early history and the rise of Christanity, but also that of the period of Iconoclasm, the Crusades and the rise of Islam. We will also look at the archaeology of Byzantium - its palaces, cities,churches,and monastries as well as its fabulous architecture.

0945hrs to 1145hrs
This course begins by exploring the relationship between the concept of Primitivism and the interests of avant garde artists working around the turn of the century. The course then examines the development of Cubism. This leads then to the move towards Abstraction. Again there is a need to examine the historical context and the background of the Great War. This leads to an examination to the responses by artist of the war, and the apparently competing avant garde of Dada, Surrealism and Purism. There will be a gallery visit to Tate Modern where many of these works will be examined at first hand. This course will be well illustrated with slides and videos.

1400hrs to 1530hrs
This new class is aimed at those wishing to improve their drawing skills. It is designed to explore basic techniques for line and shadow and improve observationand layout through figurative, animal, still-life and landscape for your sketchbook. We will use pencil, graphite, charcoal and pen and ink.

1315hrs to 1445hrs
Beginners A gentle and easily accessible introduction to Spanish for those who have little or no knowledge of the language. The class will be based on useful everyday conversation with a focus on being able to communicate actively in different situations.

1500hrs to 1630hrs
Intermediate The assumes basic knowledge of the langauge obtained through the completion of a beginners or similar course. It seeks to extend that knowledge into a more formal understanding of the language, including reading and writing skills.

1930hrs to 2115hrs AUTUMN TERM ONLY
Music with words, or words with music? How do composers set words? Do songwriters eventually find a favourite poet? From Medieval Music to Opera, Folk,Jazz and Pop Music we will try to answer these questions.

1930hrs to 2115hrs Spring TERM ONLY
Scandinavian Music: The history, folklore and geography of Scandinavian have led to a unique musical culture. We will explore favourite pieces by Grieg, Sibelius and lesser known figures but also folk music and even a taste of Abba!

1900hrs to 2100hrs
This practical course will offer you skills and insights required to transform personal experience into memoir, autobiography, non-fiction and creative fiction.