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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. City Lit contemporary jewellery
    Course start date:  Thu 18 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Elizabeth Bone, Tanvi Kant, Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn

    Delve into the world of contemporary jewellery and develop your skills in drawing, design, critical thinking and technical skills. This rigorous, multi-disciplinary year long course is suitable for intermediate to advanced jewellers. Get to grips with a series of practical projects which will culminate in an end of year public exhibition.

    **We'd like to review this course is of the right level for you. Please contact Visual Arts (details on the right) with a short personal statement and images of your work.**

    Full fee £1,949.00 Senior fee £1,559.00 Concession £1,267.00
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  2. Full fee £2,069.00 Senior fee £1,655.00 Concession £1,345.00
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  3. City Lit improvers jewellery
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This year long course is for students who have completed the beginners Jewellery course and want to refine existing skills as well as gaining experience in a range of Jewellery –making processes. 

    This course will come with a City lit Certificate at the end showing the skills that have been learnt.

    Full fee £1,899.00 Senior fee £1,519.00 Concession £1,234.00
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  4. Introduction to diamonds
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 29 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Judith Crowe, Derek Jhinnoo

    Gypsy setting, often called flush setting is a technique to set a small round and brilliant cut faceted stone on a metal surface. On this course you will be introduced to the principles and applications of this versatile technique, including making your own bespoke setting tools.

    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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