Summer at City Lit
Summer is finally here and we're excited to share what we've got coming up over the next few weeks.
Whether you are looking to take up a new hobby, get out and about in the city or meet new people, we have the course for you. From summer workshops to holiday kits, we'll help you make the most of your summer.
- Create promotional materials using CanvaCourse start date: Fri 20 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownLearn how to design eye-catching promotional materials using Canva in this 6-hour hands-on course. Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or simply looking to build your design skills, you'll discover how to create professional-quality content for posters, brochures, and social media platforms. With Canva’s user-friendly interface, you’ll gain the confidence to produce visuals that effectively represent your brand and engage your audience.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - A short introduction to Apple Photos
Course start date: Wed 25 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use Apple’s built-in Photos Application to enhance your skills in photo repair, editing, and organisation
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - How to write a novel Course start date: Thu 12 Mar 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith BryanThis course deals with all aspects of novel writing technique and prose style. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with a novel at early draft stage.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00 - Managing files on Apple maciOS and iCloud Course start date: Thu 19 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingEver wonder how to get to grips with your iPhone, iPad and iCloud file storage? This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their iCloud storage.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Spanish holiday kit Course start date: Sat 21 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaMake the most of your holidays in a Spanish speaking country 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 & have a friendly chat with the locals! This course is ideal for complete beginners.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Try it out: bookbinding Course start date: Sat 21 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate RochesterDip your fingers into bookbinding. Learn a little about the materials and craft of bookbinding while making an attractive binding to take home. A chance to discuss further study in bookbinding at City Lit.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Excel: tricks and tips for productivity Course start date: Sat 21 Mar 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaAlready familiar with Excel? Learn smart shortcuts, settings tweaks, and hidden features to make your work faster and more efficient in this practical one-day course. Enrol now and streamline your workflow!
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Create social media content using CanvaCourse start date: Sun 29 Mar 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 3-hour interactive course, you’ll learn to create captivating social media content using Canva. This workshop is designed for those who want to elevate their social media presence through professional-quality graphics, whether for personal branding, small business marketing, or creative projects. You’ll explore Canva’s user-friendly features to produce engaging visuals that stand out on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Argentine Tango: introduction Course start date: Sun 12 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana PegorerAn introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary. These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00 - Create content using Canva AICourse start date: Sun 12 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownUnlock the power of Canva AI to create unique, engaging content with ease. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore Canva’s cutting-edge AI features to streamline your design process and elevate your creative output. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or creative enthusiast, you'll learn how to use AI tools to generate impactful visuals, enhance productivity, and bring your ideas to life—fast.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Ceramics: throwing and assemblage Course start date: Mon 13 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carina CiscatoBuild on your existing skills by exploring form and surface. Create functional or non-functional objects by throwing, cutting and later assembling different components. Intermediate level, requiring basic throwing skills.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00 - Orchestra workshop Course start date: Tue 14 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeA fun, intensive workshop for players of orchestral instruments of Grade 6 level upwards, with good music reading skills. Please click the 'Start interview' button, follow the login instructions, and the Music Department will contact you.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £97.00 - Narration for podcast and documentary (intensive) Course start date: Sat 18 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David SpencerA fun and intensive weekend workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice! This course will be delivered in the media studio.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Burlesque Course start date: Sat 18 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gwendoline LamourBurlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous and fun one day workshop. We will explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Introduction to Robotics Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ergi MiraRobotics is transforming industries and daily life through automation. Building on your basic technical skills, this course teaches you to design, build, and program robots through hands-on projects.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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