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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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  4. Meditation for pain relief and wellbeing
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    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.
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  9. Contemporary watercolour painting projects
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    Course start date:  Tue 3 Jun 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anne-Marie Foster
    Through a set of short projects inspired by contemporary practitioners and their contribution to the uniqueness of the medium, the course will help you expand your understanding of watercolour and enable you to make informed choices in making personal work. It will also focus on exploring some watercolour approaches that can add variation and visual interest to your painting according to subject matter.
    Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00
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  13. Reflexology supporting mental health wellbeing: CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 7 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Mental health has never been discussed as much as it has in recent years. Come and learn a bespoke routine to help support your client’s mental health well-being!
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  15. Charleston: general level
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    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosaria Sativa
    The Charleston is a fun, easy and uplifting dance and this solo dancing course will have you moving with speed, vitality, and expression. With toe tapping Jazz music from the 1920s and beyond you will learn original Charleston dance steps and moves, improve your musicality and improvisation. A great way to get fit whilst learning a unique and impressive new skill.
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