The Idler Academy
of Philosophy, Husbandry and Merriment
The Idler Guide to Jazz with Sandy Burnett
Join musician Sandy Burnett for this introductory guide to the origins of jazz.
Harmonica for Beginners with Ed Hopwood
Learn how to play the harmonica in our twelve part course, which covers everything from breathing patterns and hand position to learning by ear and classic blues riffs.
An Introduction to Plato’s Dialogues with Mark Vernon and Tom Hodgkinson
Tom Hodgkinson and Plato expert Dr Mark Vernon explore Plato's six key dialogues and discuss the life of his raw material - Socrates.
An Introduction to Classical Music with Sandy Burnett
A six part online introduction to the most beautiful music of the last thousand years
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A Brief Introduction to Anarchism with Tom Hodgkinson
Online course
A spirited romp through two and half millennia of anarchic thinking… Read more
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A Drink with the Idler: Guy Standing
2 Jul 2020 | Online event
Online drink with economist Guy Standing and Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson, plus philosophy from Mark Vernon… Read more
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A History of British Buildings with Harry Mount
History
Confused about your Dorics and your Ionics? Can’t tell your Perpendicular Gothic from your Decorated? Harry Mount’s history of British Buildings guides you, effortlessly and amusingly, through a thousand years of architecture, from Anglo-Saxon churches in Wiltshire to modernist villas in Hampstead…. Read more
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A History of Christianity in Eleven Short Chapters with Dr Mark Vernon
History
Journey through the history of Christianity with Dr Mark Vernon, from Paul through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, right up to mass Christianity in the modern day…. Read more
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A History of London with Dr Matthew Green
History
Join historian and broadcaster Dr Matthew Green on an historical joyride through 800 years of London’s history, from the Middle Ages to the Blitz, which will bring the Unreal City to life like never before…. Read more
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Academy Membership
Subscription
Unlimited access to 50+ online courses, six issues of print magazine, digital edition, back issue archive, audio channel and free tote… Read more
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Academy Membership (one year)
Members
Sign me up or gift a friend a one year Academy membership. I’ll pay by credit or debit card and get unlimited access to online courses for a year, plus print and digital editions…. Read more
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An Introduction to Borges with Henry Eliot
Online course
Join Henry Eliot for this introductory guide to the life and work of Jorge Luis Borges…. Read more
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An Introduction to Calligraphy with Susie Deane
Arts & Crafts
Try your hand at calligraphy with an expert teacher…. Read more
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An Introduction to Medieval English Literature with Henry Eliot
Online course
An engaging guide to the best English literature of the Middle Ages, from Beowulf to the Canterbury Tales… Read more
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An Introduction to Plato’s Dialogues with Mark Vernon and Tom Hodgkinson
Online course
Tom Hodgkinson and Plato expert Dr Mark Vernon explore Plato’s six key dialogues and discuss the life of his raw material – Socrates…. Read more
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An Introduction to the History of Wine with Anne McHale MW
Cookery
What did wine taste like in Ancient Rome? And how did Madeira acquire its distinctive style? Anne McHale MW on this fascinating journey through the history of wine…. Read more
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Business for Bohemians with Tom Hodgkinson
Business
What is your ideal way of living? Do you want to make money and still live well? Perhaps you can! Discover how to be a bohemian in business with Tom Hodgkinson…. Read more
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Christmas Calligraphy with Susie Deane
Arts & Crafts
Susie Deane’s Christmas Calligraphy provides original ideas for Christmas card designs, gift tags, table… Read more
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Digital Academy
Subscription
Unlimited access to 50+ online courses, plus Idler magazine in digital form, website access, back issue archive and audio channel… Read more
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Digital Membership (one year)
Uncategorized
Get digital access for 12 months and pay by credit or debit card… Read more
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Harmonica for Beginners with Ed Hopwood
Music
Learn how to play the harmonica in our twelve part course, which covers everything from breathing patterns and hand position to learning by ear and classic blues riffs…. Read more
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How to Build Your Own Utopia with David Bramwell
Online course
Journey through the history of Utopia, visit some of the most fascinating utopian experiments of the modern age, from Christiania to Damanhur, and learn how you can bring utopian thinking into your everyday life…. Read more
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How to Cook Ghanaian with Zoe Adjonyoh
Cookery
Learn to cook Zoe’s easy and delicious signature recipes, using typical West African ingredients and techniques…. Read more
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How to Cope with Grief with Julia Samuel
Online course
Psychotherapist Julia Samuel offers advice for coping with grief and supporting others who have been bereaved…. Read more
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How to Fix the Future with Andrew Keen and Tom Hodgkinson
Online course
Taking back the power from the digital overlords… Read more
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How to Live and Eat like an Italian with Kamin Mohammadi
Online course
A guide to living life the Italian way, from gelato and coffee to wild swimming and proper posture…. Read more
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How to Make Sourdough Bread with Bridget Hugo
11 May 2020 | Cookery
The Ultimate Guide to Slow Baking with Franco Manca Co-Founder Bridget Hugo…. Read more
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How to Meditate with Sister Jayanti
Online course
An introduction to Raja Yoga with renowned spiritual leader… Read more
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How to Read the Tarot with Daisy Waugh
Online course
Join novelist and Tarot reader Daisy Waugh for an introductory guide to reading the mystical deck…. Read more
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How to write a poem with Clare Pollard
4 May 2020 | Literature
Learn the tools and techniques to start writing your own poetry. This six-part course explores the style, structure and history of classic poetic forms, from ballads to sonnets…. Read more
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How to Write a Song with Chris Difford
Music
Award-winning lyricist Chris Difford of Squeeze teaches the art of songwriting in this interactive course, which promises to unleash your creative potential…. Read more
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Idler 67: July/August 2019
Magazine
Featuring comedian Aisling Bea, Michael Palin and more… Read more
