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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.

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. Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £303.00 Concession £246.00
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  2. Introduction to children's book illustration
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dee Shulman
    Our Introductory courses provide a perfect way-in to a creative field.







    The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, Children’s Book creators are in demand.



    Our tutors will teach you the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), to sequencing and pacing visual narratives.



    You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  3. Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
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  4. Calligraphy: decorated letterforms
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sharon Shaw
    Gilded initials make perfect gifts for family and friends. You’ll learn painting techniques and how to apply a PVA mordant and use real leaf. You will be provided with a number of decorative alphabet templates and then taken step-by-step through the stages of drawing, painting and applying real gold to create your own illuminated decorated letterform.
    Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
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  5. Develop your jewellery design and making intensive
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Elizabeth Bone
    Want to add another level to your jewellery making? Are you up for the challenge of creating a collection? From idea to product, discover the techniques and strategies to create 20 pieces in just 5 days on this exciting fast-paced course.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £303.00 Concession £246.00
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  6. Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  7. Piano: repertoire workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelagh Sutherland
    If you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice. Break week 29th October 2025.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00
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  8. Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00
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  9. Experimental filmmaking: stage 2
    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Monika Kita
    This practical course is designed for those who have some previous experience in film in a fine art context or for those who have attended an experimental filmmaking course before.
    During the course, you will push the boundaries of mainstream cinema and experiment with various techniques to express your artistic vision.
    Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
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  10. City Lit photography: developing practice and portfolio
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 24 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is a natural follow on from City Lit photography projects VY844 & VY878.
    You will work on a self-set project for the length of the course.
    Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00
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