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An Introduction to Medieval English Literature with Henry Eliot
An engaging guide to the best English literature of the Middle Ages, from Beowulf to the Canterbury Tales… Read more
How to Cook Ghanaian with Zoe Adjonyoh
Learn to cook Zoe’s easy and delicious signature recipes, using typical West African ingredients and techniques…. Read more
Romantic Philosophy with Dr Mark Vernon
Pyschotherapist Mark Vernon’s insightful introduction to the key thinkers, ideas and artists of the period…. Read more
Christmas Calligraphy with Susie Deane
Susie Deane’s Christmas Calligraphy provides original ideas for Christmas card designs, gift tags, table… Read more
How to Cope with Grief with Julia Samuel
Psychotherapist Julia Samuel offers advice for coping with grief and supporting others who have been bereaved…. Read more
Intermediate Harmonica with Ed Hopwood
Learn to play the blues with harmonica virtuoso Ed Hopwood… Read more
Forthcoming Events
Idler Walks: A Winnie the Pooh walk round Ashdown Forest with Henry Eliot
27 April – Join Henry Eliot for a ramble round Ashdown Forest. Learn about the life of A.A. Milne and discover the locations from his much-loved books…. Read more
Idler Walks: Mary Wollstonecraft’s London with Roberta Wedge
11 May – Learn about the fascinating but tragically short life of the radical early feminist and writer… Read more
Summer Beekeeping Day, with Bill Anderson and Nicola Reed
18 May 2019 – How to get started in beekeeping the idle way. Country garden day course…. Read more
Epicurean Retreat in Campania
21-28 May – Epicurean Retreat to Campania with Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson, Naples expert Sophia Seymour and Idler Academy director Victoria Hull in October 2019… Read more
Idler Walks: The Ancient City of London with Harry Mount
1 June – Visit London’s greatest Roman temple and discover the ancient city buried beneath the modern capital… Read more
How to Sing in a Group: A Choral Workshop with Tom Williams
15 June – A one-day workshop with choirmaster Tom Williams of St Martins-in-the-Fields. Suitable for all levels…. Read more
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