1.Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting Bringing the best of both worlds together, Christies has teamed up with Jane Hunt MW and Patricia Michelson of La Fromagerie to offer a delightful evening of wine and cheese pairings.




Christies
8 King Street
London SW1Y 6QT

24 May 2007, 6:45pm to 8:45pm
Cost 70

2. The Writers Journey: From Inspiration to Publication - Join Julia McCutchen in this weekend workshop sponsored by Alternatives.

Julia will help budding writers find their voice, develop their writing practice and learn how to take their ideas to the marketplace.

The Writers Journey
Columbia Hotel
95 Lancaster Gate
London W2

24 March 2007, 10:30am to 5:30pm
Cost 60/35 concs





3.Spring Flowers Learn everything you need in this one day class to come up with some creative floral designs for spring.

I think youll agree that Judith Blacklocks designs are incredibly inspiring and creative.

Judith Blacklock Flower School
4/5 Kinnerton Place South
London SW1 8EH

Spring Flowers
22 March 2007, 10:15am to 3:45pm
Cost 185




4. Sweet Things Another incredible partnership! Leiths School of Food and Wine has paired up with Ottolenghi to offer a day dedicated to Sweet Things. Come prepared to get your hands dirty.

On the menu: Brownie Shortbread Bar, Rhubard Eton Mess, Almond and Orange Tuiles and Raspberry and Semonlina Tarts. I cant say I know that all those things are, but they do sound delicious!

Leiths School of Food and Wine
21 St Alban's Grove
London W8 5BP

17 Marcy 2007, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Cost 110

5.Study the Architecture of London Youve been admiring the architecture of the city for quite some time, but wouldnt it be nice to actually know something about all those great building and monuments?

City University is offering a 9 week course to buff you up on all the history and architecture in London.

City University
Northampton Square
London, EC1V 0HB

24 April 2007, 18:30pm to 20:30pm
9 weekly classes + 3 visits
Cost 100

6. Calligraphy Learn the ins and outs of the ancient art of calligraphy in this ten week class at City Lit


City Lit
Keeley Street
London WC2B 4BA

26 April 2007, 6pm to 9pm
10 weekly classes
Cost 140