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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. Ways into poetry: intensive
    Close-up of a fountain pen nib touching paper
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 20 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alice Frecknall
    Are you just starting to write poetry? This shorter version of our introductory Ways into poetry course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  2. Podcasting: introduction
    Two happy young women are sitting in a podcast studio and live-streaming their discussion. They are wearing headphones and talking into microphones.
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 13 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Monteith
    Do you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  3. How to write a novel
    Hands typing on a typewriter
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Thomas McMullan
    This course deals with all aspects of novel writing technique and prose style. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with a novel at early draft stage.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00
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  4. Cyanotype printmaking in a day
    Cyanotype printmaking
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 26 Jun 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    Cyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Using Apple Mac OS: short introduction
    Bangkok Thailand December 16 2023 Apple Macbook Pro With M3 Max New Chip Space Black Placed With Power Adapter and Black Braided Usbc Cable
    Course start date:  Fri 1 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Harding
    Learn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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