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  1. Alexander Technique: Workshop
    People lying down in a group yoga practice, resting
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 3 Aug 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cristina Codina Llavina
    Discover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn to become mindful of muscular and mental tension in one Sunday workshop.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00
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  2. Writing flash fiction: getting started
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 3 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lucy Popescu
    A sideways glance: succinct, powerful. This short workshop on the essential components of flash fiction will teach you to tell a complete story in very few words.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Try it out: bookbinding
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Rochester
    Dip your fingers into bookbinding. Learn a little about the materials and craft of bookbinding while making an attractive book to take home. A chance to discuss further study in bookbinding at City Lit.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Writing haiku poetry
    Japnese painting of a village with a mountain in the background
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pearl May
    Learn how to write haikus that resonate, move and entertain on this fun day workshop.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Explore: GIF making for illustration
    Gif making
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 9 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sophie Wolfson

    This one-day course is an introduction to creating animated gifs using hand-drawn illustrated images.

    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  6. Nutrition, supplements and exercise to lose weight and stay lighter - permanently
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 16 May 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ellie Holly
    Struggling to find the right diet? Want to lose weight and not be hungry? Wondering about supplements? Learn how to devise a healthy diet and routine which promotes weight loss and fits in with your lifestyle.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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