Tarot Foundation

Discover the timeless wisdom of tarot in this 10-week livestream course with renowned tarot master Avril Price. If you've ever felt drawn to the tarot, this course is your first step in building a lifelong relationship with the cards.

Tarot is a rich symbolic system that has guided seekers for centuries, offering insight into our inner world, our choices and our path forward. Working exclusively with the Rider Waite Smith deck, this course unlocks the traditional meanings behind each card and shows you how their symbolism and imagery connect to your everyday life. Think of it as a talking book: a course that brings the wisdom of the cards to life, clarifying what they are and what they do.

What to expect

Over 10 weeks, you'll gather together a complete tarot toolbox to support your ongoing journey with the cards. Classes are interactive and supportive, combining teaching with note-taking and group discussion. You'll be paired with a study buddy for the course, and weekly homework is a compulsory part of the learning plan, helping you embed what you learn each week. By the end of the course, you'll have your own personal reference book and the confidence to perform a simple tarot spread.

This 10-week online tarot course includes:

• A grounding in the traditional meanings of all 78 cards in the Rider Waite Smith deck
• Weekly exploration of tarot symbolism and how it relates to everyday experience
• A study buddy partnership for shared learning and support
• Compulsory weekly homework to consolidate your learning
• Your own personal tarot reference book by the end of the course
• The skills to perform a simple tarot spread, setting you up for the next level

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for complete beginners with no prior tarot experience, as well as anyone who owns a deck but isn't yet sure how to use it. It's perfect for those interested in self-discovery, symbolism, psychic development or spirituality, and anyone ready to commit to a structured, 10-week learning journey with the tarot cards.

Book now to begin your journey into the world of tarot, guided by one of the College's most beloved tutors, Avril Price.

Meet your tutor, Avril Price

Avril Price has had a deep and abiding passion for tarot for over 40 years. She trained at The College of Psychic Studies, and has gone on to become a psychic medium, platform medium and experienced facilitator of tarot studies and psychic development. Her approach is psycho-spiritual, exploring how life experience shapes the journey of the spirit, and she is the author of The Watkins Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Coloring Book (Watkins Publishing, 2024). 

Entry requirements

• This course is open to all and is the first step of your tarot journey.
• You will need your own Rider Waite Smith tarot deck, a pen and a journal. 
• To enrol on this course, click 'BOOK NOW'.
• If it is fully booked, click 'REGISTER INTEREST' for updates.
• It is important that you read these 11 Course Agreements before your first class.

Exclusively live online classes

We will not be recording these classes. One of the unique aspects of the College's online courses is that they are highly interactive. Participants are encouraged to discuss and share with the tutor and the group. These sharings can be very personal, and some may not feel comfortable with them being recorded. If you need to miss any sessions, your tutor will be happy to offer a brief outline of the material covered.

Previous participants say:

"Avril's passion for tarot really comes through, as well as her depth of knowledge and experience. She makes everyone feel very welcome on the course and enjoys discussion and hearing others contribution. Am looking forward to learning more on the intermediate level!"

"Absolutely first rate and a total pleasure. Avril Price is so inspirational and is among the best teachers I have ever had in my (long) lifetime."

"Excellent course."

"Very well presented with great humour and fun! I learned a lot and it was great to go through this journey with Avril. She was great!"

"Thank you Avril for making the journey of learning Tarot cards so easy. Thank you for your energy and skills."

Important: The UK switches to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday 25 October 2026.

If you are joining from outside the UK, please double-check your time zone with the start time of the classes in this course from Sunday 25 October onwards. You will need to log in an hour later than stated.