Wellbeing at City Lit
Wellbeing comes in all shapes and forms.
Whether you are looking to learn about mindfulness, aid relaxation, improve your diet or just have a few hours to yourself every week to do something you enjoy, our courses will guide you towards finding a healthy balance between your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Yoga for Deaf people: mixed levels
Course start date: Sat 3 Oct 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah ScottDiscover enhanced energy - as you find space in your body to breathe and move a little more freely and with more awareness. This course will help to deepen your yoga, your inner strength and stamina for this wild world. We will draw on breathing practices (pranayama) and mudras to steady and calm the mind.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00 - A taste of creative writing Course start date: Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Deborah MartinGive creative writing a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Alexander Technique: Workshop Course start date: Sun 11 Oct 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina Codina LlavinaDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn to become mindful of muscular and mental tension in this session.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Philosophy and psychoanalysis Course start date: Wed 21 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jessica FeelyThis course examines the complex relation that holds between psychoanalysis and philosophy.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Picture book writing Course start date: Sun 25 Oct 2026 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould 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.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Modern calligraphy Course start date: Sat 31 Oct 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to write elegant and stylish letterforms using a flexible pointed nib with ink. Once you’ve learnt how to write a basic alphabet, we’ll begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own. The course is suitable for beginners as well as improvers.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Rush basketry Course start date: Tue 3 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageUsing 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.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Alexander Technique: introduction Course start date: Thu 5 Nov 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginners' guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Reiki: taster workshop Course start date: Tue 24 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohReiki means 'universal energy'. Learn the basic philosophy this gentle system of healing, according to the tradition of Dr Usui.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy life Course start date: Sun 29 Nov 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsThe people of Japan believe that everyone has an Ikigai or a reason for being. Finding it can lead to a happier, more fulfilled life. Learn how to live in the moment and pursue your purpose and passion.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Make a willow basket in two evenings Course start date: Tue 8 Dec 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageMake a small bread or fruit basket over two evening sessions. Suitable for beginners as an introduction to traditional willow basketry techniques, or for those with some experience wanting to refresh their skills.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - The saxophone story Course start date: Mon 11 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Albi GravenerHow did a musical joke became arguably one of the most distinctive and expressive of all instruments? We will focus on this strand within the history of jazz but not exclusively.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Design your own garden Course start date: Wed 20 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison WorsterExplore the principles of planting design using form, line and texture to create dynamic planting schemes. In weekly workshops, improve the breadth of your plant knowledge whilst developing the skills and techniques of garden designers.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Managing hearing loss at work Course start date: Wed 17 Mar 2027 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicola HicksThis course is for people who have a hearing loss and who work in an office environment. It covers a range of common office scenarios and issues that arise for people with hearing loss.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Knotting and stringing for beads and pearls Course start date: Fri 4 Jun 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellBy exploring a range of beaded jewellery techniques you will learn how to string precious beads and how to knot between beads and pearls. You will also learn how to attach simple clasps and findings to bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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