Wellbeing at City Lit

Explore how mindfulness can enrich drawing and lead to new ways of relating to it. A practical drawing course from observation, and the imagination. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing or a way for you to further integrate mindfulness into your drawing.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Would you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.

Using traditional techniques you will make a variety of baskets with this native plant. There will be the opportunity to try experimental work with rush and other materials. All levels are welcome.

Explore the role of the imagination in painting and drawing. Develop a toolkit of methods for stimulating, sustaining and enriching your imaginative engagement through a series of guided practical painting and drawing exercises. The aim of the course is to investigate the role of the imagination in drawing and painting and to explore new ways of seeing and experiencing the world around us.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Would you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?



In this weekly course we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. With a focus on earth and metal. We will slow down and connect to stillness, become more grounded, centred and relaxed, get a better energy flow and become more aware of ourselves, others and our surroundings. We will also do some standing and sitting meditation.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Whether you are you are new to Yoga or have done Yoga before, this course is for you to unwind and relax after work. Learn postures and breathing exercises, improve your body and breath awareness, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.

Learn Yoga techniques to release, create space and strengthen your back, neck and shoulders safely. With these practices you can alleviate pain and discomfort, increase your mobility and generate a feeling of wellbeing. Please note this course will be taught with voice and also in sign language simultaneously, so it is suitable for hearing and deaf students.