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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. Mughal decorative arts: an introduction
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Arjmand Aziz
    Explore the splendour and technical sophistication of the decorative arts during the Mughal era (1526-1857) in South Asia in this introductory course.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  2. Collage and mixed media: 3D approaches
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Franklin
    An exciting short, experimental course taking an adventure in collage to make 3D constructions from paper, amalgamating found materials and images to make exciting new sculptural forms.
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  3. Interpreting the Bible: key skills and texts
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Andrew Grey
    Discover and explore key principles, knowledge and skills for interpreting the Bible, and apply them to select texts from the Old and New Testament.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  4. Study day: Modern art and colour – from post-impressionism to fauvism
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rachel Sanders
    Explore the experimental use of colour and form in the late nineteenth century post-Impressionists and Symbolists paintings, and study its impact on the Fauve artists, with focus on Matisse.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  5. A Day with T.S. Eliot
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Suzannah V. Evans, Phyllis Richardson
    Come and explore the Nobel Prize-winning poet, T. S. Eliot, in a stimulating group context where our focus will be on immersing ourselves in the language and contexts of his striking poetry.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. The Amaravati stupa: an ancient, colonial and contemporary history
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Arjmand Aziz
    Examine the history, architecture, aesthetics and religious significance of the Amaravati stupa. Admire parts of it during the visit at the British Museum.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  7. Dante's Divine Comedy: an introduction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francesco Bucciol
    The Divine Comedy is an imaginary journey through the three realms of the afterlife, a fascinating compendium of life in 14th century Italy. Dante's ability to depict humanity in all its aspects is timelss and has fascinated readers ever since.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  8. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  9. Chi Kung for balance and relaxation
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 16 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Heike Clarke
    Would you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?



    At this workshop we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. We will slow down and connect to stillness, become more grounded, centred and relaxed, get a better energy flow and become more aware of ourselves, others and our surroundings. We will also do some standing and sitting meditation.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  10. The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: His message and relevance to the modern world
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 17 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ketan Varia
    Mahama Gandhi’s messages are profound and based both on his lived experience and intellectual power. His views on truth seeking and non-violent action have inspired many, particularly in the civil rights movements. Join this one-day course to find out more about his philosophy and consider its continued relevance in the 21st century.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  11. Ancient Greek drama
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Have a taste of exploring the ancient Athenian stage, and how they still speak to us about the challenges we face today.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  12. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  13. Introduction to the Wallace Collection
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Julie Barlow
    Each week, we'll explore a different aspect of the Wallace Collection looking at its fine and decorative art objects, including paintings, furniture, porcelain and even arms and armour.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  14. Understanding the different political systems of the UK
    Course start date:  Thu 20 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ian McGarvie
    Want to understand how the different political systems across the United Kingdom works? Join our tutor Ian McGarvie to explore!
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  15. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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