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.
- TSUBOKI Japanese face massage
Course start date: Sat 28 Feb 2026 (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 £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - The Japanese Soroban Course start date: Sat 7 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingExperience a unique aspect of Japanese culture with this workshop on the Soroban—an enduring tradition that continues to thrive amid the fast-paced, high-tech world of modern Japan. Discover how this centuries-old practice remains relevant today, bridging the past and present through its lasting significance.
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 1Course start date: Sat 14 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaCome and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Japanese Facial Massage: a CPD workshop Course start date: Sat 28 Mar 2026 (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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - Textiles: indigo shibori dyeing Course start date: Wed 15 Apr 2026
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.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Heaven and hell in world religionsCourse start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Tue 28 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Noriko InagakiGet 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 £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Shinrin-yoku: nature therapy Course start date: Tue 28 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Hilary LyonsConnect with nature for health and wellbeing. This scientifically backed Japanese tradition of forest bathing has been shown to improve physical and mental health. A slow, guided, mindful walk near trees reduces stress levels and boosts your immune system. We will meet in Richmond Park. We will NOT meet at the City Lit.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - An introduction to Mah Jong: learn to play Course start date: Thu 30 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline HoughLearn to play Mah Jong, a sociable game involving skill, strategy and luck, which uses Mah Jong sets and has ancient traditions from the East. We will learn to play using British Association Rules.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse start date: Fri 15 May 2026
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 £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - A women’s history of modern China Course start date: Sat 23 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Qiuyang ChenDiscover the untold stories and hidden legacies of women in modern China in this illuminating one-day course. Traverse time, from the late Qing Dynasty to the present, to examine how women have shaped and been shaped by social, political, and cultural currents.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Exploring Early Modern China Course start date: Tue 26 May 2026
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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Chinese beginners: short introduction Course start date: Sat 30 May 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these either in-person course in Covent Garden or live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Reiki Master Certificate Course start date: Sun 31 May 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohReceive your master attunement. Learn how to attune others to all levels of Reiki, step by step. You'll get guidance on preparing a Reiki manual and on setting up workshops. You need to have completed Reiki certificates 1 and 2 and to be able to draw the Reiki symbols from memory. Students will be selected through an application process.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £329.00
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