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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. Arabic writing for beginners
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 27 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nora Allali-Carling
    Discover the beauty and elegance of Arabic script in this immersive workshop. Arabic writing is not only an essential communication tool but also a work of art, deeply rooted in centuries of culture and history. This workshop can be done as a stand-alone course or as an introduction to Arabic writing for those students enrolled on our Arabic beginners: module 1 courses. No prior knowledge of writing or the alphabet is necessary.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £38.00
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  2. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  3. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00
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  4. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Meditation for pain relief and wellbeing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sally Page
    Whether you experience long term physical or acute pain, unpleasant body symptoms or simply want to understand the pain better or improve your health and wellbeing, this course offers the possibilities available to you. It will also guide you to the direct experience of peace, a relaxed body and improved functioning as well as providing you with the know how to make the choice.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00
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  8. Study day: Illuminated manuscripts of the Islamic world
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anita Chowdry
    Study book design and production in the Islamic world. The art of the book is one of the cornerstones of Islamic visual culture, with the role of the Qur’an driving the development of the arts in general.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £48.00 Concession £45.00
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  9. Art and creative thinking with Rod Judkins
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    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 £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  11. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  12. Mask technique and the physical body (level 1)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sean Croft
    This playful and creative mask course, suitable for students at any level, introduces you to the mask. You will be carefully guided to explore the principals and techniques required to bring a character to life, to create speech with the body and without the voice. Masks will be provided but why not bring along some different style outfits and a variety of hats with you, then you’ll have more to play with on the day.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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  14. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  15. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00
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