- Generative AI: a short introduction
Course start date: Sat 8 Aug 2026 (and 19 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Art history taster Course start date: Wed 9 Sep 2026 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayCurious about art history? Join us for this taster session where we explore different ways into visual art and its histories from the ancient to the contemporary.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Gentle movement for healthy living Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eveltos PagdadesDo you want to live a healthier life and you are not sure where to start? You will learn and practise a variety of exercises to improve your fitness, flexibility, balance and general health. This course is fun and inclusive, whatever your level of fitness.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Gentle Yoga Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnStretch, relax and feel good! This course is suitable for those who wish to enjoy the benefits of yoga at a gentle pace. Alternatives are offered if a student finds any particular postures (asanas) uncomfortable.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Photography for beginners Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sara EpsteinDo you sometimes take great photographs but feel that it’s hit and miss whether things come out how you want them to? Maybe you have a great camera but don’t know how to use it beyond Auto? Maybe you’re just mystified at what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to have more control over your image-making, even as a complete beginner. Getting the right amount of technical knowledge explained in an accessible way, plus lots of creative guidance will mean you can really enjoy taking great photographs. An ideal first step to start you off on your photography journey.
Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00 - Yoga: beginners Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicAre you new to yoga? This beginners' class offers a chance to develop and improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Ways into creative writing Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire CollisonWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Zumba gold Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnLearn dance fitness moves and enjoy a fun workout to help with cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning, flexibility, co-ordination and balance. Suitable for active older adults, beginners and those who prefer lower intensity Zumba®.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Pilates: mixed levels Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnLearn unique Pilates exercises to improve your core strength, muscular strength, balance, posture and relaxation. Develop your technique, use small equipment, and progress your practise. Include these enjoyable exercises into your daily routine for improved health.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Jewellery making: all levels Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kevin StevensonThis practical course will guide you in crafting metal jewellery to your own designs. Geared to all levels of experience, simple projects practising basic skills are set for beginners and intermediate learners, while more experienced makers are encouraged to extend their skills and experiment with complex approaches such as chain-making and stone-setting..
Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00 - Looking at winter trees Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Letta JonesJoin Letta Jones for three tree identification walks in Regent’s Park. These walks will take place on Saturday mornings. We will explore common trees, focusing on bark, twigs, leaves, outline, seeds and fruits, with the aim of giving you the confidence to get to know what to look for when identifying trees. Duration: 3 sessions over 3 weeks
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Stefano D’EgidioWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2'.
Did you know that we offer free support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the How will I be taught section below.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - City Lit beginners' jewellery Course start date: Mon 21 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Noon MitchelhillEver wanted to try making your own jewellery but not sure where to start? Delve into this intricate and rewarding craft with our year long structured beginner's course. Pick up the basics in everything from research and design to technical skills including soldering, annealing, etching and stone setting.Full fee £2,179.00 Senior fee £1,743.00 Concession £1,416.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 21 Sep 2026 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
We offer Japanese tasters in September if you would like to try out learning Japanese. Please make sure that you click on Show more dates at the end of the list to see all the courses.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Welsh beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 21 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rhianwen DanielLearn to speak Welsh on this lively course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Welsh and the development of your listening and speaking skills.
Experience learning the language by enrolling on a taster.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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