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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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  4. Sound Therapy
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 29 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Do you want to learn and experience something new? Immerse yourself into the powerful healing of the sound.

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  5. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  6. Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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  7. Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00
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  8. Acting Shakespeare (intensive)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 29 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley
    A one-day workshop exploring scenes from two Shakespeare comedies, Twelfth Night and Two Gentlemen of Verona. Broaden and develop your acting skills in an intensive encounter with Shakespeare!
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00
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  9. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  10. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  11. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  12. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  13. The Search for Life Beyond Earth
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 6 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Radmila Topalovic
    The origins of life continue to elude us here on Earth but maybe we can gain insights into the rarity of life by looking at our planetary neighbours, their moons and the vast population of exoplanets throughout our galaxy, the Milky Way.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  14. Nature and landscape photography: London location
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 6 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Scott Perry
    Widllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  15. Screen printing in a day
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    Course start date:  Sun 6 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    In this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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