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. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  4. Shiatsu: taster workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 3 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)

    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 £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  9. Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  12. Holistic massage: taster workshop
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    Course start date:  Tue 24 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)

    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 £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  14. Literature taster: contemporary fiction
    Course start date:  Thu 26 Mar 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Patricia Sweeney

    Ever wondered what studying a Literature course at City Lit is like? Tempted to try, but not ready to commit to a whole course? Try this taster session on contemporary fiction to boost your confidence and whet your appetite for further study!

    Includes information on the Literature programme offering for term three, which runs from April to July 2026.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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