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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. Picture book writing
    Illustrated image of a small boy, a bear and a bird grouped in a green forest
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 17 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lou Kuenzler
    Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  2. Writing a short film
    Writing a short film
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sharmila Chauhan
    Would you like to write a script for a short film? This short course offers an insight into the fundamentals of screenwriting through tutor input, writing exercises, group work and discussion.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00
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  3. The art of writing the personal essay
    Hand writing in notebook
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yvonne Singh
    Follow in the footsteps of Dorothy Parker, George Orwell and Zadie Smith with this taster course on the personal essay, a continuously thriving genre of autobiographical writing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  4. How to develop a sustainable writing practice
    How to develop a sustainable writing practice
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 8 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    Create a routine that will help your long-term ambitions as a writer.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
    Ikigai
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 8 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    The people of Japan believe that everyone has an Ikigai or a reason for being. Finding it can lead to a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn how to live in the moment and pursue your purpose and passion.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  6. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Hands working at a laptop. Graphic rendering of icons representing education and AI floating in mid air
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    This is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  7. Creative writing for learners with dyslexia
    Photo of an open notebook and pen
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 15 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Homan Yousofi
    Want to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? This course is designed to help you tap into your creativity and find your unique writing voice. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience of creative writing who identify as having dyslexia.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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