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09/10/2026

🧶 Ever thought about learning a craft?

There's something incredibly satisfying about taking time out of your week to make, create and learn something new.

Whether it's weaving a basket, binding a book, carving, stitching or experimenting with mosaics, our craft courses offer the chance to slow down, get creative and make something with your own hands. Along the way, you'll learn new skills, meet like-minded people and maybe even discover a new passion.

And who knows? What starts as a course could become your favourite part of the week.

Read our latest blog for 10 reasons to give craft a try this year:
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/why-learn-to-craft

09/10/2026

There's something deeply satisfying about making something with your hands.

Whether it's shaping clay, carving wood or experimenting with plaster, sculpture invites you to slow down, explore and create.

At City Lit, our sculpture courses give you the chance to try new techniques, develop your skills and be part of a creative community of makers.

Curious about the history of sculpture and where your own sculptural journey could begin?

Read more: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/what-is-sculpture

08/10/2026

⭐ Not sure where to start?

You're not alone. With hundreds of courses to choose from, finding the right one can feel like the hardest part.

That's why we've pulled together some of our top-rated courses, chosen and highly rated by learners across everything from arts and culture to languages, writing, health and wellbeing.

You might just discover your next passion.

Browse our top-rated courses: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/top-rated-courses

07/10/2026

Our Mental Wealth Festival starts today!

Over the next couple of days, we'll be exploring ideas, sharing stories and having conversations about wellbeing, resilience, creativity and connection.

So let's start with a question:
What's one thing you're grateful for today?

Let us know below ⬇️

And if you're joining us this week, tell us which session you're most looking forward to.
👉 https://www.citylit.ac.uk/events/mental-wealth-festival/programme/wednesday

06/10/2026

Ever found yourself wishing you could order confidently in a French café, understand a chanson, or finally have a conversation in French? 🥐

Learning a language isn't just about grammar and vocabulary. It's about discovering new cultures, seeing the world differently and gaining confidence along the way.

We've rounded up 9 reasons why French remains one of the world's most loved languages to learn.

Read more:

French could be the next language you fall in love with!

05/10/2026

🎭 A brand-new pantomime is coming to City Lit this Christmas.

👠 Cinderella is down on her luck. But with a little fairy magic this Christmas, perhaps we can all meet our Prince Charming this festive season.

Bring the family to City Lit's Christmas production as we bring the much-loved traditional tale of Cinderella to life. Meet a cast of unforgettable characters, including your old mate Buttons, Dumpling the horse and, of course, those sisters who are very hard on the eye. Will the mobster Fairy Godfather earn his wings as he tries to bring a little love to a broken world?

🪄 Packed with song and dance, gags, slapstick and plenty of festive fun, Cinderella promises all the magic, laughter and audience participation you'd expect from a classic pantomime, making it the perfect way to kick off Christmas 2026.

Performances:
7.30pm, Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 December 2026
Saturday matinee: 2.30pm

🎟️ Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cinderella-tickets-2002155387661?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Thinking about a career in counselling?

Join us on 16th October for our Counselling Careers Open Event and discover the training pathways available at City Lit. Meet tutors, ask questions and explore whether counselling could be the right next step for you.

Book your free place: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/counselling-careers-open-event-in-person

02/10/2026

What does retirement mean today?

Retirement is changing. Join Paul Farmer (CEO of Age UK), Professor Helen McCarthy and Lucy Standing at this year's Mental Wealth Festival, for an insightful discussion on work, retirement, purpose and wellbeing in later life.

Together, they'll explore how our relationship with work is evolving and what it takes to build a healthy, fulfilling next chapter.

🗓️ Friday 9 October
⏰ 13.15pm to 14.15pm
📍 City Lit

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/mental-wealth-working-not-working-and-retirement

01/10/2026

There's more to Halloween than ghosts and ghouls 🎃

This autumn, explore the stories, history and ideas behind some of our favourite Halloween themes with City Lit.

🧛 Follow the footsteps of Dracula through London
🧙 Explore the history of witches and witch-hunting
🎬 Look at what horror films can tell us about fear and desire

Find your Halloween course:
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/halloween-courses-1