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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

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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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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  4. Site specific sculpture: Tate
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 13 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Valerie Merlo

    This two-day course immerses you in modern and contemporary sculpture through a guided visit to Tate Modern and a practical session at City Lit’s sculpture studio. On the first day, explore key works, discuss techniques, and gather inspiration with an expert tutor. On the second day, develop an exhibition proposal or create a small 3D artwork using clay, plaster, latex, and wax, while exploring foundational sculptural concepts in a supportive, hands-on environment.

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00
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  5. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  6. Core energetics for connection and creativity
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 5 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Montague

    Develop a deeper connection to your voice, body and emotional expression by removing blocks through unique play and movement exercises. Free up impulses that lie hidden and unexpressed and unleash your own unique power and creativity.

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  7. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  8. Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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  9. Digital skills for business: creating professional-looking and impacting documents in Word and Excel (intermediate)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 9 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Do you need to present well-organised complex documents at work that are easy to read and follow? Are you responsible for compiling reports or other long documents? On this course, you will develop all the skills you need to use Microsoft Word to create data rich documents which meet professional standards. You will learn time-saving techniques and become skilled in using outlines, templates, consistent formatting, headers, footers, tables, images as well as controlling text flow. You will also work on integrating Excel data into your Word document as well as using mail merge to distribute your documents. These are vital skills across a range of jobs that will not only save you time but also reduce the frustrations often associated with use of Word.



    This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £80.00
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  11. Repousse for jewellers
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 12 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rae Duncan
    Learn the ancient method of decorating and forming metal, where parts of the design are raised in relief from the back or the inside, using punches and chasing tools.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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