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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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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 £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  5. Classical singing workshop
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hakan Vramsmo
    A lively workshop class for singers with a solid foundation in vocal technique and musicianship: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. Break weeks 5th and 26th May.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
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  6. Sing with confidence
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katherine Strohmaier
    If you are nervous of singing in public, scared to open your mouth or just want to know how your voice works, this course is for you. Classes are fun and cover a wide range of musical styles, so there is something for everyone. Break weeks 5th & 26th May 2025.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  7. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
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  8. German History from Charlemagne to Napoleon (c.800 to 1815)
    Course start date:  Fri 3 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rudolf Muhs
    The course offers a broad survey of the history of the German lands under the Holy Roman Empire



    (800 to c. 1800).
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  9. Calligraphy for beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sharon Shaw
    Learn how to write formal calligraphy scripts using a 3.8mm Pilot parallel calligraphy pen. The parallel calligraphy pen is a versatile, transportable broad-edged cartridge pen which allows you to write thick and thin strokes. Advice will be given on other tools and materials you can use for calligraphy. This course is suitable for left and right-handers.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  10. Introduction to using a Sketchbook
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    A sketchbook is a great place to try things out, make mistakes and take risks - all in the nature of experimentation. An introduction to exploring creative mixed-media, drawing and mark-making techniques with confidence which can build personal ideas for further development.
    Suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous drawing experience who would like to start using a sketchbook.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  11. Introduction to beaded jewellery
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Beverley Sell

    Fancy trying your hand at beaded jewellery making? Learn how to work with beads, wire, thread and findings to create beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and tiara designs. Join our introductory course for all levels to discover where to find the best beads, how to knot with thread, manipulate and twist wire and learn how to finish your work using clasps.

    Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00
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  12. Jewellery: wax carving
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Carve, model and experiment with wax to create your own unique jewellery designs. Learn about the lost wax casting process, outsourcing and finishing of your casts.

    Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00
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  13. Life painting: focus on light and shade
    Course start date:  Fri 30 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lindsay Pickett

    A great introduction to life painting working directly from the unclothed life model model. Using simple projects, you will explore different ways to represent the human form through light and shade in paint to create volume, form and mood with encouraging helpful guidance from an experienced tutor.

    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  14. Introduction to casting and mould making
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Merlo
    Break the mould - try your hand at the techniques of mould making and casting as practised by sculptors, prop makers and designers. Under the guidance of highly experienced industry professional in our fully equipped sculpture studio, explore making plaster and rubber moulds. Then learn how to cast from them in plaster of Paris and cement.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  15. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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