Free classes and workshops in London

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Whether you're into knitting or running, London offers a tantilising range of free course, classes and workshops. Time Out picks out a few of the best

  • Free classes and workshops in London

    Keep fit at a free class © Karl Blanchet

  • Health and fitness

    Running
    On Mondays (women only) and Tuesdays (mixed) there are three runs from the Nike Town store to Regent’s Park at 6pm, covering three, four and seven miles.
    Nike Town, 236 Oxford St, W1C 1DE (7612 0800). Oxford Circus tube.

    Meditation
    If London life is getting too much, there are sanctuarys to escape to for a spot of meditation. Inner Space in Covent Garden runs free lunchtime and evening meditation and positive thinking sessions, and you can learn meditation for free with the Sri Chimnoy Centre.
    Inner Space, 36 Short’s Gardens, WC2H 9AB (7836 6688/www.innerspace.org.uk). Covent Garden tube.

    Cycling
    Pollards Hill Cyclists is a community cycling club that organises guided rides around the Mitcham and Croydon area.

    Time trials
    Every Saturday at 9am in Bushy Park and Wimbledon Common some 200 runners of all standards run 5k against the stopwatch. Measure your improvement as the weeks progress.

    Martial arts
    Most martial arts clubs will welcome you for a week or two without charging. For example, the Javanese self-defence technique silat perisai diri (020 8931 7727/www.silatpd.org.uk) offer a free introductory session.



    Skills and hobbies


    Computer workshop
    The Apple Store on Regent Street hosts free one-hour workshops on everything from operating an iPod to making digital movies.
    Apple Store, 235 Regent St, W1B 2EL (7153 9000/ www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet). Oxford Circus tube.

    Knitting
    Working with wool is a hobby that can save you money - and London shop I Knit is a hub for groups and events where knitters can share their enthusiasm and expertise.
    I Knit, 106 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, SE1 7AB (7261 1338 /www.iknit.org.uk). Waterloo or Lambeth North tube.

    Art
    The Prince's Drawing School offers free drop-in life drawing and etching evening classes for art students in London.
    Prince's Drawing School,19-22 Charlotte Road, EC2A 3SG (7613 8568/www.princesdrawingschool.org)

    For more courses and workshops, see Around Town listings. For sports clubs, see Sport listings .

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  • To those of you asking about free language learning opportunities, check out couchsurfing.org... they often have people who moved to London to learn English, and they would like to teach a bit of their own language in return. From what I see it is mostly Spanish but just put up a post yourself and see who responds otherwise :)

    Darlene Wed Oct 17 2012
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  • Does anyone know if i can have free tai chi classes somewhere.thanks.

    niceman jaggers Wed Aug 8 2012
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  • Does anyone know where I can find a cheap or free horticultural course or volunteer? Thanks

    kate wooff Wed Aug 1 2012
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  • Susie - do you know what the place near Finsbury Park tube station is called?

    Emma Thu Jul 26 2012
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  • Hi there, I´m currently in Madrid visiting family and I´m having this real urge to learn Spanish. I live in the Islington area and I´m a student- was wondering if anyone knew of any free/ relatively cheap evening (group) classes. I´m willing to travel across London! Look forward to hearing from you...

    Kaye Wed Jul 4 2012
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  • Sabina, Go to Finsbury Park Tube station, opposite the station there is a centre there where you can train as a personal trainer!

    Susie Fri Feb 17 2012
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  • Does anyone know if I can find any free art/painting classes anywhere in London?

    Sanj Mon Feb 6 2012
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  • Hi,my names Sabina and im really in love in any kind of sport including kickboxing,cycling,running. Extremely energetic and enthusiastic :). Keen to lear new stuff and work while being trained. Id love to get my qualification as a personal trainer,fitness instructor. can anyone please help me where i can get a free courses or not even free courses,just working at the gym that offers personal training the payment out my wages. If any suggestions please contact me. Thank you.

    Sabina Wed Jan 25 2012
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