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.
- Korean beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonLearn 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 - Nuns, tarts, trouble and strife: medieval women (1)Course start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vanessa KingWe 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 - Writing fantasy stories
Course start date: Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Victoria M. AdamsBuild fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Getting away with murder: how to write crime fiction Course start date: Thu 28 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieWant to write a murder mystery that will knock readers dead? On this course you'll learn how to plot a murder most horrid and develop your writing to create maximum suspense.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Introduction to sculpting with waxCourse start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelley WilsonExplore 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 - Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy lifeCourse start date: Sun 1 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Writing and rewriting fairytales Course start date: Tue 3 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Victoria M. AdamsOnce upon a time there was a City Lit workshop all about writing fairytales. The quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.
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 - Seven wonders of the ancient worldCourse start date: Fri 6 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William SterlingThe 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 - Japanese woodcut printmakingCourse start date: Sun 8 Oct 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carol Justin WilhideAn 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 - Jewellery: understanding rubies, sapphires and emeralds Course start date: Sun 15 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Judith Crowe, Derek JhinnooJoin 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 - Writing political comedy Course start date: Sat 21 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kate SmurthwaiteWhen 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. - Physics unravelled: navigating the maze of string theoryCourse start date: Sat 21 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickWith 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 - Introduction to artificial intelligenceCourse start date: Sun 22 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Liv Helen VageStephen 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 - The meaning of light: symbolism and religious objects in world faiths Course start date: Sun 22 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Marilyn GreeneJoin this museum tour to explore world religions and the objects associated with light, from different faiths and festivals. NB: This course will take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The meeting point is the V&A grand entrance. - Beginning miniature bookbinding
Course start date: Thu 26 Oct 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Royston HawardExplore the charm of tiny books in this introduction to miniature bookbinding. You will discover the history and appeal of this unique style and make three adorable miniature books to take home. Suitable for beginners.
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