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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. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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  3. Argentine Tango: introduction
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 7 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adriana Pegorer

    An introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary.  These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00
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  4. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  10. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  11. Lipreading taster session
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Daryl Joyce
    This taster is suitable for total beginners and will give you an insight into how lipreading works and the opportunity to try out some fun exercises.

    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.

    See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  12. Welsh film night
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rhianwen Daniel

    Join us in the Cultureplex to round off the term with a classic Anglo-Welsh film — a relaxed evening of culture and cinema.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  14. Scottish Gaelic pronunciation workshop: mouth music
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Hill

    Discover the rhythm of Scots Gaelic on this lively workshop on puirt à beul—a fun, musical way to master pronunciation and explore Celtic culture!

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  15. Italian taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Dec 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maria Fontana
    Get a flavour of this beautiful language and begin to discover how it works. Learn some useful phrases and pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and a chance to decide if learning Italian is something you might like to take further.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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