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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. ★ 5.0
    German for art lovers (intermediate and advanced)

    This is an upper intermediate to advanced online German course discovering and discussing German art.

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    Fri 9 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Annette Kossow
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  2. Friday lates: Art in England transformed - the court of Charles I

    The art collection of King Charles I (1600-1649) was magnificent and hugely influential. Explore the artists, craftsmen, agents and connoisseurs who shaped one of the most important European art collections and learn about how objects and artists from across Europe made their way to London.

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    Fri 9 Oct 2026
    Sophie Rhodes
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Explore: drawing and mindfulness

    Discover how mindfulness can support a sense of creativity and freedom when drawing. Learn how to engage sensory awareness and enliven your perception and presence of mind. A taster workshop, suitable for beginners to drawing, mindfulness, or both!

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    Fri 9 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Clare Barton-Harvey
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  4. Last Few Places, Evening
    The mirror of nature: art and culture in 17th century Europe

    The 17th century produced some of the greatest artists of all time: Rubens, Rembrandt, Velázquezand Bernini to name but a few. Explore the work of these key artists and understand the history, styles and ideas that shaped the century.

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    Mon 12 Oct 2026
    Leslie Primo
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
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  5. Evening
    Making it Modern: A Survey of 20th century poetry

    What makes a poet modern? What is the difference between modern poetry and modernist poetry? How has modern poetry informed the work of poets writing today? Come and explore the exciting range of poetry written in the twentieth century in a supportive and energising group context.

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    Mon 12 Oct 2026
    Suzannah V. Evans
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  6. Last Few Places
    Virgil's Aeneid reading group (in translation)
    Discover one of the greatest works of Latin literature.

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    Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Justin Murray
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00
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  7. Boom, bust, and recovery: a global history of economic crises

    An exploration of major economic crises from the 17th century to today-uncovering what causes them, how they reshape societies, and the lessons they leave behind.

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    Wed 14 Oct 2026
    Ingrid Aguiar Schlindwein
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
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  8. Weekend
    European empires in Africa
    Join us for an introduction to the major themes of imperial history in the past 200 years of African history, where we will contextualise many of the trends and challenges in the continent today and view Africa in a new light.

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    Sat 17 Oct 2026
    Sunday Abraham Ogunode
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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  9. The Plastic Mind

    In this accessible, discussion‑led course, we explore the brain, technology and nature. Through short videos and practical activities, we learn how the brain can grow and change at any age - and why this matters for how people think and learn differently.

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    Tue 20 Oct 2026
    Vina Theodorakopoulou
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00
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  10. Last Few Places
    ★ 4.9
    Textiles: experimental hand stitch
    A contemporary approach to hand stitching and embroidery exploring a variety of traditional stitches and techniques. Create experimental and expressive samples using traditional and non-traditional materials.

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    Tue 20 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
    Amarjeet Nandhra
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  11. Road to Antalya: Global Climate Solutions at COP31

    Will COP 31 address theunprecedentedthreats that climate change posesto society and the environment, or do we need more ambitious global solutions?

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    Wed 21 Oct 2026
    Anita Punwani
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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    ★ 4.7
    Public speaking (online)

    Whatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.

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    Thu 22 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
    Allis Moss
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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    Meet the Scientists: Isaac Newton

    Explore Isaac Newton’s groundbreaking contributions to the development of physics during this History of Science Late.

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    Thu 22 Oct 2026
    Gary Retallick
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  14. ★ 5.0
    Friday lates: Lubaina Himid – longing and belonging

    This Friday Late art history course spotlights the work of artist Lubaina Himid, one of Britain's most thought provoking artists.

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    Fri 23 Oct 2026
    Chantal Condron
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  15. ★ 5.0
    Ways into art history

    Do you enjoy looking at art but want to understand it more deeply? This introduction to art history course will help you build confidence in interpreting art by exploring topics such as beauty, the role of the artist, gender, the art market, and global art history-giving you fresh insight into what you see in galleries and museums.

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    Fri 23 Oct 2026
    Sophie Rhodes
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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