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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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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 £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  3. How to spark your creative writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Discover the joy of creative writing! Leave stress and worry at the door and find new ways to express your creativity on this fun, dynamic and supportive short course.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  4. ITEC Level 3 Award in Indian Head Massage
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 22 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Ameena Rahman
    Indian Head Massage is an ancient tradition that provides many therapeutic benefits. Learn the theory and practice of Indian Head massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector.
    Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £449.00 Concession £449.00
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  5. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  7. Face mapping: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Come along and join this fun workshop about Face mapping- it is a technique that associates different parts of the face with various internal health conditions. It is based on the idea that our skin reflects what is happening internally in our bodies!

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  8. Arts of Imperial China
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Meitao Qu
    Explore the arts of imperial China spanning across 13 dynasties and 2000 years. Study how painting, sculpture, and architecture were deeply shaped by its richly diverse culture, philosophy, and religion.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  9. Using hashtags effectively
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Hashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Threads. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  10. Women artists of the Renaissance: Sofonisba Anguissola and Lavinia Fontana
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Elisa Stafferini

    An introduction to the life, art and career of Italian Renaissance artists Sofonisba Anguissola and Lavinia Fontana. We’ll explore notions of artistic identity and the distinct challenges faced by woman artists in a male-dominated art world. 

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  12. How to write a thriller
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Learn the art of writing a thriller novel, from concept and character to the twists and turns of story pacing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  14. Essenian Healing: workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Antonello Brunetti
    Discover this ancient form of Spiritual-Energy Healing. Learn Auric Reading techniques using the Anatomy of physical and subtle bodies. Identify the emotional reasons behind illnesses, promoting a deeper understanding of the root causes. Perform Energy Healing therapies using Vibrational Sound, Acupressure and Essential Oils.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  15. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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