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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.

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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. Treasures of Byzantine art and architecture
    Course start date:  Fri 5 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberta Marin
    The Byzantines (circa 330-1453) have produced some of the finest works of art and erected the most remarkable buildings in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and beyond.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  2. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  3. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  4. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  7. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  8. Japanese practice through games
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting

    Join us for a fun and interactive session where you’ll practice Japanese through games! Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh elementary kills, this session offers a relaxed and supportive environment to learn with others and have fun. Suitable if you have learned Japanese for a year or two (beginners and elementary level)

    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  9. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Whispering ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Montague
    A one-off workshop on this worldwide phenomenon, delivered in the college. How can the impact of what we hear and feel enhance our connection to our voices? Through body-mind connection and the use of vocal sounds, gestures, rhythms and touch, you can not only reset your nervous systems, and better manage stress, but also find a deeper connection to your voice.
    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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  11. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  12. Study day: Rembrandt and 17th century printmaking
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 7 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Caroline Rae
    Rembrandt, one of the most famous painters of the Dutch Republic, was also an innovative printmaker. He produced a large oeuvre of printed works, which in their expressive effect and astounding use of light can be considered artworks which rival his paintings. This course will offer a deep dive into Rembrandt’s practice and the seventeenth century Netherlands to explore how he experimented with the medium. Rembrandt as a collector of prints will also be discussed.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  13. Art and creative thinking with Rod Judkins
    Weekend
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    Course start date:  Sun 7 Dec 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rod Judkins
    Art is fundamentally about communicating ideas. If the idea is strong, the work of art is memorable.
    This exciting, one day workshop, led by Rod Judkins (artist, tutor and author of ‘The art of Creative thinking’ and ‘Ideas are your only currency’) will explore methods to create ideas and concepts and combine them with the process of making. You will receive a signed copy of Art and Creative Thinking when you attend this course.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  14. Mask technique: non verbal theatre
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 7 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sean Croft

    A creative, high energy and inspiring workshop in mask characterisation and mask physicality suitable for any performer. Our one day workshop will introduce you to techniques to build your confidence and understanding of mask performance. If you are interested in learning about performing with nuance, subtlety of emotion and movement then this is the perfect course. All Masks provided.
     

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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  15. Christmas carols sing-along
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Siobhan Blake

    Transport yourself into a joyous frame of mind and festive spirit as you sing through some of the most beautiful settings of famous carols alongside some lesson know gems. Explore harmonic textures, musical interpretations, get technical tips for tricky corners and enjoy singing these wonderful pieces with others!

    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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