East and Southeast Asia season
A vibrant cradle of humanity, East and Southeast Asia are home to 2.2 billion people and some of the world’s most influential cultures, histories, and traditions. Spanning 19 countries and territories, these regions have shaped global politics, economics, philosophy, art, cuisine, and wellbeing practices for millennia. From the rich histories of China and Japan to the dynamic cultures of Indonesia and the Philippines, their legacies transcend borders. Whether you're drawn by family heritage, a love of travel, or curiosity sparked by global media, City Lit invites you to explore and celebrate the profound significance and contemporary impact of East and Southeast Asia.
- Japanese beginners: holiday kit
Course start date: Sat 10 May 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingMake the most of your visit to Japan with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations and to have a friendly chat with the locals!Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Japanese philosophyCourse start date: Mon 12 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John GoffJapanese philosophy extends well beyond Zen, with several philosophical traditions including that of the modern Kyoto School. Developing distinct cultural, aesthetic and political concepts, Japanese philosophers offer a rich field of thought. - Heaven and hell in world religionsCourse start date: Tue 13 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vanessa KingCompare and contrast the afterlife beliefs of the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Explore how these ideas developed and influenced each other.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenJoin this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - TSUBOKI Japanese face massage Course start date: Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadTSUBOKI is Japanese Face Massage that is a wonderfully relaxing yet energising treatment suitable for men or women who want to feel good on the inside and look good on the outside. Rejuvenate your face and reduce wrinkles! Learn Tsuboki Japanese facial massage techniques to use on friends and family.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Places to visit in South KoreaCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonCome and learn more about key places to visit in this fascinating country.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - From Goths to Mongols: A Horde-able HistoryCourse start date: Sat 24 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa KingDiscover who were the barbarians in the Ancient and Medieval World. How did the Chinese and the West interact with ‘the other’? Were the Vikings simply ‘long-haired tourists who occasionally roughed up the natives’ (Wallace-Hadrill 1975)?Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Exploring Early Modern ChinaCourse start date: Tue 27 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Qiuyang ChenTo understand China of our present means understanding China of the past. Explore the histories and legacies of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - An introduction to Mah Jong: learn to play Course start date: Thu 29 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline HoughJoin Caroline to learn to play Mah Jong!
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Textiles: indigo shibori dyeing Course start date: Fri 30 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lara MantellProduce your own indigo hand dyed fabrics using pleating, stitch and wrapping methods. Explore the magical combination of indigo dye and shibori resist techniques. - Chinese beginners: short introduction Course start date: Sat 31 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these lively online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Japanese Facial Massage: a CPD workshop Course start date: Sat 31 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadLearn a facial massage that combines acupressure and oil massage to give you a natural facelift. It will relax and tone facial muscles, promote blood circulation and bring vitality or 'Ki' energy to the face, leaving you with a glowing complexion. It is also beneficial for jaw and facial pain.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00 - Japanese woodcut printmaking Course start date: Sun 1 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carol Justin WilhideAn introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Japanese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingGet a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - VTCT Level 3 Thai Massage Course start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Diane CooperThai Yoga Massage is dynamic bodywork, manipulating the ’Sen’ energy lines of Traditional Thai Medicine using pressure and stretch, including assisted Yoga postures to balance body, mind and spirit to connect with our inner knowing.Full fee £799.00 Senior fee £799.00 Concession £799.00
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