Evening Courses
Developed and run by former parents for former parents eight years ago, places on these term time evening courses are now often available to current parents, alumni and current and former staff. The classes are taught by some of Latymer’s most experienced and popular teachers with the emphasis on learning in a relaxed environment...with no homework!
Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and courses can fill up quickly. A course usually lasts for one term and the cost includes wine, soft drinks, teas and coffees. Participants meet in the Latymer Staff Lounge from 6.30pm and classes are from 7pm to 8.30pm in nearby classrooms. Twelve week courses are £230 and ten week courses £200. All profits go to supporting Latymer’s means tested bursary programme.
Subjects for the Autumn and Spring Terms 2018-9 include:
- History of Art – 19th Century Design
- History of Art – An Introduction to Modern Art
- History – The Russian Revolution
- English Literature – High Style in Poetry and the Short Story
Updates on places available on these courses can be found on this page and in the Head's newsletter to parents of current pupils. Courses can prove to be quite popular so it is recommended to book early.
If you would like to register your interest in a particular subject or find out more about the evening courses, please contact Gay Search, parent of Dan (2004) and Nathan (2008), on gay.search2@gmail.com
Image above: October 2017, Former Latymer Parents trip to Moscow and St Petersburg lead by Head of History, Jonny White and Robert Orme, former Head of History of Art.
| Course Name | Teacher | Dates |
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HISTORY OF ART 19th Century Design Overstuffed sofas or a revolution in domestic design? This course includes a visit to the Victorian galleries at the V&A with the legendary Robert Orme. (6 week course) Places available. |
Robert Orme |
Tuesdays From 08/01/19 |
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HISTORY OF ART An Introduction to Modern Art Robert Orme examines the development of modern art, from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism through to Expressionism, Cubism and Surrealism. (6 week course) |
Robert Orme |
Thursdays From 10/01/19 |
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SCANDINAVIAN ART From half term on Tuesdays, Robert Orme will be teaching this brand new course , which will extend into the Summer term. This class is now full – we are operating a waiting list. |
Robert Orme |
Tuesdays From 26/02/19 |
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HISTORY The Russian Revolution (10 week course) This class is now full. |
Jonny White Head of History |
Wednesdays From 09/01/19 |
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ENGLISH LITERATURE High Style in Poetry and the Short Story (NEW COURSE) We are delighted to be starting an English Literature course with Luke Maxted, a rising star of the English department. It involves an examination of the treasures of Western literature, with a particular focus on lyricism in writers such as Keats, Nabokov, Larkin and Proust. The course will cover a variety of authors and themes, including the miserable epiphanies of Philip Larkin, the needlework of Emily Dickinson, the hallucinations of William Blake, the concentric circles of Hamlet, and the way in which Vladimir Nabokov infects his readers with the diseases of his characters. Very limited preparatory reading will be necessary, if any at all. There will be a focus on short works, and all examined passages will be provided on the day. Each week, we focus on a different writer so you are welcome to join in at any time. No prior reading is necessary. (10 week course) Places available. |
Luke Maxted |
Wednesdays From 09/01/19
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