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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Contemporary willow basketry
    An image of a basket constructed in willow.
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Christiane Gunzi
    Experiment with unconventional willow baskets and structures, within a traditional context.This course guides you through new textures and forms using a variety of techniques from Europe and beyond.
    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00
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  2. Effective counselling skills for speech and language therapists
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vivien Grant-Jones, Anita McKiernan, Samantha Simpson
    Designed for SLTs working with any client group, this interactive workshop will help you develop practical counselling skills. Topics include developing the therapeutic relationship, boundaries, ways of responding, paraphrasing, reflecting, questioning, immediacy, self disclosure and loss.
    Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £499.00 Concession £499.00
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  3. Textiles: indigo shibori dyeing
    A flat lay of indigo fabric that has been dyed with the shibori process.
    Course start date:  Wed 15 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lara Mantell
    Produce your own indigo hand dyed fabrics using pleating, stitch and wrapping methods. Explore the magical combination of indigo dye and shibori resist techniques.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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