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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Picture book writing
    Illustrated image of a small boy, a bear and a bird grouped in a green forest
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 17 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lou Kuenzler
    Would 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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00
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  2. Portrait painting: two session pose
    portrait studio
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Dec 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Luke Jones
    Develop a portrait from life: a structured course to build skills towards making a convincing portrait where the model keeps the same pose over 2 sessions to enable a sustained piece of work.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  3. Writing the family
    Open diary with photographs and flowers
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nick Barlay
    A 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
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  4. World-building for fantasy and speculative fiction writers
    CG image of two figures standing on an ice bridge, watching a meteor in the night sky
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 7 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    Learn how to build worlds that lend your fantasy or speculative fiction credibility, richness and the kind of depth that leaves readers wanting more.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Enhance your impact and presence
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Lunn
    Discover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back, on this intensive weekend course.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00
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