Taster courses

Experience the best of City Lit with our range of taster courses.

We understand that finding time to take up a new hobby or learn a new skill can be a challenge. Our taster courses are the perfect way to try something new and find out if a course is right for you. So whether you fancy exploring art history, creative writing or singing, we have the course for you.

If you've loved our courses this year then why not share the experience with your family and friends. With our online courses you can even learn together wherever you both are in the country!


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  1. Shiatsu: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Fernando Cabo
    Shiatsu is a Japanese healing art, deeply rooted in the philosophy and practices of traditional Chinese medicine. This therapeutic form of body work involves applying pressure to the body using a practitioner’s thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet. Discover the basics of how to give this relaxing and therapeutic pressure point massage.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
  2. Literature taster: poetry
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie Oxenham
    Ever wondered what an online Literature course at City Lit is like? Or wondering whether studying poetry is for you? Tempted to try, but not ready to commit to a whole course? Try this taster session on studying poetry to boost your confidence and whet your appetite for further study!



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £7.00
  3. Holistic massage: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    Interested in massage but don't know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction to massage! Learn about the many benefits of massage, as well as basic massage techniques to use on friends and family.
    Full fee £49.00
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  4. French taster
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Get a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
  5. Reflexology: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 31 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Janet Whitehead
    Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress. Please wear comfortable clothing.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  7. Chakra balancing: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    Balancing your mind, body and spirit creates a deeper sense of well-being in life. Experience simple techniques to balance your own energy centres for a more integrated, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £49.00
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  8. Aromatherapy: taster workshop
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Antonello Brunetti
    Put your sense of smell to test with this experiential aromatherapy taster workshop! An introduction to nature's very own pharmacy.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
  9. Reiki: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Mon 27 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Oge Okoh
    Reiki means 'universal energy'. Learn the basic philosophy this gentle system of healing, according to the tradition of Dr Usui.
  10. BSL Taster Session
    Course start date:  Wed 29 Nov 2023 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Emma Iliffe
    This is a one-off session to give you a taste of what happens in a British Sign Language class. The class will be a fun and relaxed group where you will learn some basic signs in BSL. If you enjoy the class, you can discuss course options with the tutor at the end.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  11. Storytelling: taster
    Course start date:  Thu 30 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ariella Eshed
    We all like to hear stories! This short taster class will help you to tell them. Traditional, anecdotal, personal, fairytales, fables…they all require the key ingredient of confidence, and a basic understanding of structure. The class will be delivered online.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
  12. Film studies taster
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Paul Sutton
    Learn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (January - March 2024).
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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