Short Courses
Take a close look into a special interest with our small-group short courses.
Do you have a passion for art, archaeology, music or history? Our online short courses take you on a comprehensive journey through much-loved destinations and special interest topics, guided by one of our internationally-renowned experts.
Comprising of up to to four 90-minute sessions, each online course is limited to only 15 screens, creating a convivial atmosphere in which you can interact with our lecturers, ask questions in real time and enjoy discussions with like-minded participants.
Book 45 days or more in advance using the coupon code EARLYBIRD and receive a 20% discount on the course fee.
TWO WAYS TO WATCH
Can't make a live session time below?
Don't worry... all of our courses are recorded, allowing you to watch in your own time. On the first business day following a live session, we'll send you a link to the recording, allowing you to watch at your convenience for the next 14 days.
Simply sign up to a course below and we'll ensure you never miss a class!
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GHENT, BRUGES AND ANTWERP
Three artists and their cities
In this short course Dr Sophie Oosterwijk looks at the Flemish cities of Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp in the context of three great artists who lived and worked there. Looking at some of the seminal works of Van Eyck, Memling and Rubens, Sophie explores the lives of the artists and the history of the cities themselves.
Lecturer: Dr Sophie Oosterwijk
Sessions: 3 x Sessions
Start date: 21 March 2024
Price: $150 AUD -
The Walled Towns & Towers of Tuscany
Immerse yourself in the many magnificent medieval walled towns and watch-towers of Tuscany, including in picturesque Siena, gorgeous San Gimignano and delightful Lucca.
Lecturer: Kate Bolton-Porciatti
Sessions: 3 x Sessions
Start date: 15 April 2024
Price: $150 AUD -
The Reign of Suleiman “The Magnificent”
Explore the incredible life and times of one of the most famous rulers of the 16th century, whose forty-five year reign presided over a golden age of Ottoman art, architecture and culture, and also expanded the Ottoman empire throughout parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Lecturer: Dr Lauren Mackay
Sessions: 3 x Sessions
Start date: 19 April 2024
Price: $150 AUD -
From Manuscripts to Early Printing in Europe
Take a deep dive into the magnificent yet fast-moving world of book production in medieval Europe, and explore the intricate beauty of hand-made medieval manuscripts, the striking aesthetic of early woodcut prints, and the revolutionary impact of the first printing presses.
Lecturer: Dr Sophie Oosterwijk
Sessions: 3 x Sessions
Start date: 22 April 2024
Price: $150 AUD