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- Narration for podcast and documentary (intensive)Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David SpencerA fun and intensive workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice!Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Japanese: Kobanashi storytellingCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingDiscover the richness of the Japanese language and culture by enrolling in our in-person kobanshi course!
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Writing the family
Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayA thought-provoking workshop designed to tackle the challenges of writing about family life in creative non-fiction projects, and offer guidance on shaping personal stories into coherent, engaging narratives.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Japanese through Origami: Tanabata Star festival Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rie Tsuruta-BarrattThis workshop will introduce you to the culture and basics of origami, a central part of Japanese arts and crafts.
You will learn some introductory Japanese phrases, Japanese festivals and learn how to fold folk Origami pieces as well as origami decorations for Tanabata Star Festival.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese: fan writingCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinExplore the enchanting world of Chinese fan writing in our workshop! Delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture as we unravel the history and significance of this ancient art form. Discover the profound cultural significance behind each stroke, and unleash your creativity on the canvas of tradition.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Indian Women and the RajCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: T HussainWhy does gender history matter and what can it tell us about the history of British colonialism and India? Join this six-week course to explore the representations and reality of Indian women’s lives during the British colonial era.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Feldenkrais: happy healthy feet Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charlotte SeirbergLearn how to integrate the function of your feet more effectively into daily activities, performance or work. Find more support, strength, and springiness in your feet, and notice improvements in your posture, breathing and balance.
This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.
Please ensure you have read the Health Declaration below and email the department on Health@citylit.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Philosophy of artCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christopher HornerWhy do we value art? For the pleasure it gives us, the emotion it expresses, its truthfulness, its form? In this introduction to the philosophy of art we will consider various approaches to these questions and others. - Self defence and personal safety for women: level 1 Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonExplore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Ceramics as a canvas: traditional slip decoration and surface treatments in clay Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amy Hughes, Emily Stapleton-JefferisDevelop new skills in traditional ceramic decorating - including how to interpret patterns, text and drawings on a clay surface using slip-techniques, agates and textures. Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience. - Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunity Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jenny BardwellIf you are not sure how to find your ideal volunteering role, but want to pass on some of your hard-won skills, experience and knowledge, this course will give you some ideas and contacts for further exploration.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - How to pitch your screenplay Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alan NixonYou've worked hard on a screenplay but how do you sell it? This short intensive course identifies tools you can select to create a compelling Pitch Treatment.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Directing theatre (intensive)Course start date: Sun 6 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyWorking with an experienced theatre director, explore the multiple aspects of directing theatre productions, including rehearsal preparation, text analysis and research, collaborating with the design team, and techniques for getting the best performances from actors. - Looking at photography: social media and identity Course start date: Mon 7 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Jad OakesThis course explores how photography is used on social media to share work, build a following, and create and influence an identity.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Piano: Alexander Technique for pianists Course start date: Mon 7 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandThis brand new Summer School workshop is designed specifically for pianists who wish to improve their technique, reduce tension, and enhance their overall performance.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00
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