Weird and wonderful City Lit

Weird and wonderful at City Lit brings you a collection of fabulous, fascinating and unusual courses that you may never have thought about studying.

From writing fairytales to Japanese culture and stargazing to comic book art, embrace the unusual to find your niche or unlock a secret talent.

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  1. Korean beginners: module 1
    Course start date:  Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won
    Learn to speak Korean and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language.Suitable for complete beginners.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
    Rating:
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  2. Nuns, tarts, trouble and strife: medieval women (1)
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 26 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    We will look beyond the myth of the meek fair maiden and see what life was really like for women in the middle ages. From the cradle to the grave, rich and poor.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00
  3. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
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  4. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
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  5. Introduction to sculpting with wax
    Course start date:  Fri 29 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelley Wilson
    Explore the versatility of wax as a sculptural material, by melting, joining, cutting, filing, manipulating and moulding it, to create a small wax relief sculpture. This course is perfect for both beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills.Explore the versatility of wax as a sculptural material, by melting, joining, cutting, filing, manipulating and moulding it, to create a small wax relief sculpture. This course is perfect for both beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills. You will be guided through the sculptural techniques by a tutor who is a specialist in this area.







    Your finished green wax relief sculpture can be kept, or you can join one of our mould making and casting courses to transform your sculpture into another material, for example bronze, pewter or Jesmonite.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
  6. Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 1 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    The 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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £89.00
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  7. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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  8. Seven wonders of the ancient world
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Sterling
    The Seven Wonders fascinate us, but what were they and why were they wonders? Using art, literature and



    archaeology we'll explore possible answers.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £60.00
  9. Japanese woodcut printmaking
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 8 Oct 2023 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carol Justin Wilhide
    An 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 £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £201.00
  10. Jewellery: understanding rubies, sapphires and emeralds
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 15 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Judith Crowe, Derek Jhinnoo
    Join this fascinating one day course for a valuable insight into the trade of rubies, sapphires and emeralds, different types of these precious stones on the market, and how to assess them. Learn about how the beautiful stones are mined, cut, graded and priced, as well as exploring common simulants. No previous experience necessary.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  11. Writing political comedy
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kate Smurthwaite
    When it comes to subjects for comedy, the news media never seems to run out. Learn to write political comedy from pithy one liners to satirical columns and monologues using techniques from professional comedy script writers.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
  12. Physics unravelled: navigating the maze of string theory
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Retallick
    With its promise of answering questions about black holes, gravity and dark matter/energy, string theory has captivated many physicists for the past 50 years. In this course, we will look at string theory in a non-technical way and consider what the prospects are for this remarkable theory.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
  13. Introduction to artificial intelligence
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 22 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Liv Helen Vage
    Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk say it's humanity's biggest threat, but you use it every day. Learn what artificial intelligence is, what it will become, and how it works.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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