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- Piano: advanced workshop
Course start date: Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Petros MoschosCity Lit's most advanced, regular classes are for advanced pianists, whether performers or specialist teachers. This course is designed to continue to develop your technique, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing to the highest level.
Entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of piano. If you are interested in joining this class, please apply using the pink button; someone will be in touch with you to arrange an audition.
Break week 27th May 2026.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00 - Piano: repertoire workshopCourse start date: Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandIf you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice.
Please note that entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of Piano. If you would like to apply, please click the pink button; someone from the music department will be in touch to arrange an audition.
Break week 28th May 2026.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00 - Contemporary painting studio Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth Brison, Benjamin SeniorDevelop your own ideas in painting with reference to the work of contemporary artists and experimental processes on this higher level course. Ideal for students who have completed Painting 2 or Painting 3 or equivalent painting courses.Full fee £959.00 Senior fee £767.00 Concession £623.00 - Pre-level 3 in BSL Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pat ParkeHave you have passed your level 2 in BSL but need more confidence and advice before moving on to a level 3 course? You will improve the standard of your productive and receptive BSL skills to enable you to converse comfortably with a BSL user.Full fee £629.00 Senior fee £503.00 Concession £440.00 - Japanese 4: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingImprove your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations. Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more
complex grammatical structures and functions.
Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least 5/6 years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - ACT for people who stammer Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Carolyn Cheasman, Rachel EverardThis is a powerful approach to therapy. You'll learn to work more effectively with negative thoughts and feelings through acceptance and mindfulness work. You'll also learn how to identify, and move towards, valued goals and directions in your life.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £90.00 Concession £26.00 - London photography: bridges in the city Course start date: Thu 30 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Michael HardingExplore london and capture the beauty of the capitals bridges that span the Thames. This off-site photographic course will have you down to the river with your camera, exploring the diverse architectural designs and structures of bridges on the Thames that connect London. Learn about their history whilst learning the secrets to successful architectural and location photography.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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