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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.

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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. Contemporary watercolour painting projects
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Jul 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anne-Marie Foster
    Through a set of short projects inspired by contemporary practitioners and their contribution to the uniqueness of the medium, the course will help you expand your understanding of watercolour and enable you to make informed choices in making personal work. It will also feature some approaches to painting, beyond the immediate western tradition to provide broader technical and critical insights.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  2. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Learn Japanese with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. You can also learn to read and write Japanese characters. Based on the tutor's own materials.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  4. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Communicating effectively at work
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jonny Black
    How skilfully do you manage the impression you give with the words you use and the statements you make? Develop your speaking and meeting skills in the workplace in this intensive summer course which takes place in the college.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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  6. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  7. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  8. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  9. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  10. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  11. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  12. Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Steven Faerber
    Do you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.







    Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.







    Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. Screen printing in a day
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 6 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rolina Elsje Blok
    In this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  14. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  15. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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