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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. Picture framing and mounting for beginners
    A colourful piece of art of a man's face
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Esther Heyhoe
    Learn picture framing and mounting skills for the home or workplace. Using professional framing tools and equipment you'll be taught all the skills you need to work in a busy studio or alternatively how to set up your own small scale practice from home.
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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  2. Bookbinding: Japanese books and boxes
    Row of Japanese boxes
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Rochester
    Explore the elegant sewing patterns found in Japanese binding. Learn how to make books, make a fold-out case, sew traditional and contemporary designs, and experiment with creating your own. This course is suitable for beginners.
    Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £201.00
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  3. Beginning miniature bookbinding
    Miniature pamphlet bindings with marbled covers
    Course start date:  Thu 6 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Royston Haward
    Explore the charm of tiny books in this introduction to miniature bookbinding. You will discover the history and appeal of this unique style and make three adorable miniature books to take home. Suitable for beginners.
    Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £201.00
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  4. Collage and mixed media: 3D approaches
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Franklin
    An exciting short, experimental course taking an adventure in collage to make 3D constructions from paper, amalgamating found materials and images to make exciting new sculptural forms.
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  5. Collage and mixed media: book arts
    Course start date:  Thu 15 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Franklin
    An exciting short experimental course working with found books and individual book constructions to explore and combine a variety of creative techniques. Including collage, drawing, painting, mono-printing and paper as interventions into the pages of a book to create unexpectedly beautiful or powerful new work.
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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