Need a break from the digital noise? Get outside, get inspired, and let nature fuel your creativity with City Lit’s off‑site art and writing courses. 🌱 Ready to be inspired? Reserve your spot now: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...

We've always loved this time of year at City Lit. 🌞 In this old photo, our students are learning all about floriculture. Today, we carry on the same tradition with our rooftop garden and courses on environment and sustainability. 🌳 Learn more today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/e...

“I want to write… but where do I start?” ✍️ If that sounds like you, our beginner writing courses are the perfect first step. Build confidence, explore ideas, and enjoy the process. Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

What does #sustainability really mean? City Lit tutor Anita Punwani breaks it down – from everyday choices to global impact – and why it matters more than ever. Full conversation: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/inside-...

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social tutor Laura Baggaley, whose novel DIRT has won a gold medal for 'Best Book for Teenagers' in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards! Study on Creative Writing or Acting courses with Laura: www.citylit.ac.uk/searchcourse...

Always admired creative people and wondered what it might feel like to try it yourself? Try a creative course at City Lit and discover your own spark: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/c...

Prioritise your wellbeing. 💆🧘‍♂️ From mindfulness to yoga and massage, our courses support a healthier, more balanced you – mind and body together. Take a look at our courses: citylit.ac.uk/courses/heal... #StressAwarenessMonth

Our new exhibition, 'From Sketch to Story,' will showcase books by City Lit children's book illustrators! 👏 Admire the creativity of our students (and find gift ideas for young children!) 🎁 Open from 24th April to 6th May. Sign up for a course: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-...

We are hugely grateful to our sponsors this year – NOCN Group, @ufitrust.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social, the British Army, Kaplan, University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) and @holexpolicy.bsky.social – for making these awards possible.

Looking for something new to try? Our top-rated City Lit courses are a great place to start, whether you want to learn a skill, or just have fun. From ✍️ Creative Writing to 🎨 Abstract Painting, 🩰 Ballet...there's something for everyone! Start today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/top-...

This year’s Deaf Day was one to remember. 🧏 Thousands came together at City Lit to celebrate Deaf culture, language and community. Couldn’t make it this year? We’ve captured the highlights. Read more: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/deaf-da...

Thank you to everyone who came along to Deaf Day on Saturday, it was fantastic to see so many people from across our community taking part. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you again next year! www.citylit.ac.uk/deaf-day

We were thrilled to welcome The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP to this year's Deaf Day at City Lit, celebrating Deaf culture and community with students and staff. A fantastic day highlighting our vibrant Deaf community! Thank you to all who attended! www.citylit.ac.uk/deaf-day

This spring, root for yourself 🌱 With City Lit, every course is a chance to grow - building skills, confidence, and something that's truly yours. Start today: citylit.ac.uk/season-of-gr... #CityLit #SeasonofGrowth

Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social creative writing alumna Marie-Claire Amuah, whose second novel SISTER OF MINE is out today from Magpie! 🎉 'An evocative, emotional, and deeply-affecting novel.' Peace Medie

Interrogating Identity: Portrayals and Perceptions 🎨 This year’s #deafday exhibition has been curated by Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq and features work from 15 Deaf artists‼️🧏 Come and see it this Saturday during Deaf Day: www.citylit.ac.uk/deaf-day

In the modern day, speaking more than one language can open real opportunities at work. New research from City Lit shows a clear rise in demand for multilingual professionals across the UK. Find out which languages are most sought after: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/top-in-...

Grow your music skills this spring. Learning takes time, and every note matters. This season, nurture your curiosity and build confidence with expert‑led music courses that help you progress and flourish. Start today. Enrol now. www.citylit.ac.uk/season-of-gr...

Week 5: Foraged and Found Materials for Ceramics @citylit.bsky.social

The Exhibition → The Studio 🎨 What you see in the gallery is only part of the story. Behind every piece: hours of learning, experimenting, and making. 👩‍🎨 Join City Lit Ceramics (VR710): www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/city... #Ceramics #Pottery #ArtEducation #CityLit

Bad Bunny’s Superbowl performance felt like a seismic moment 🌎🫨 Spanish is now a global force in mainstream music and it’s inspiring more people in the UK to learn the language for work, not just travel. We explored the trend on our blog 👉 www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/the-ris... #Spanish

Cities and Memory founder Stuart Fowkes tells us why Ways of Listening breaks new ground as our first ever multidisciplinary creative project. Find out how you can get involved in our partnership with @evelynglenniefd.bsky.social and @dameevelynglennie.bsky.social: citiesandmemory.com/listening

Learning takes time, and every note matters. See how Nina’s passion for piano flourished at City Lit, where supportive tutors helped her build skills step by step. Grow your skills this spring and see where learning can take you. Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/season-of-gr...

Everyone's final work from Rebinding a letterpress book @citylit.bsky.social - and then pics of my book because it was my one #bookbinding #books #hardwork

Some action shots from City Lit's latest theatre production 'Krum'. 🎭 THERE'S STILL A CHANCE TO GET TICKETS! 🎟️ Final shows happening tonight & tomorrow (matinee + evening!) Get your tickets before they’re gone: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/krum-ticke...

The weekend is closer than you think... so why not make it count? Try something new or just do something that makes you feel good, a short course could be a great way to spend a few hours just for you. What would you love to try this weekend? www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_w...

Learning takes time, and every brushstroke matters. See how Verity’s creativity flourished at City Lit, where supportive tutors helped her develop her painting skills step by step. Grow your skills this spring and see where learning can take you. www.citylit.ac.uk/season-of-gr...

It's your last chance to buy tickets for 'Krum', showing this week at City Lit 🎭 The story focuses on Krum, as negotiates two weddings and funerals with his family and kooky friends. 🤪 It's on from Thursday 26th - Saturday 28th March. Get your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/krum-ticke...

Congratulations to our @citylit.bsky.social tutor Suzannah V. Evans, whose collection 'Under the Blue' has been shortlisted for this year's Dylan Thomas prize! “[A]n intricate and rewarding work of contemporary literature.” - Eley Williams

Foraged and Found Materials for Ceramics Day 4 @citylit.bsky.social

Join me next term @citylit.bsky.social to explore eating and drinking in three fascinating fictions: Brontë’s 'Wuthering Heights', Gaskell’s 'North and South', and Dickens’s 'Great Expectations'. Food for thought guaranteed! www.citylit.ac.uk/food-and-dri...

Join City Lit colleague Richard D. France next Tuesday 24 March for an evening of art, music, and conversation on mental health, neurodivergence, and d/Deaf creativity. He'll be joined by Rocio Camacho Acal on drums. BSL interpretation provided. More info: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Day 3 Foraged and Found Materials for Ceramics @citylit.bsky.social

1/3 I’m delighted to share that @evelynglenniefd.bsky.social will be in residence at @citylit.bsky.social in London from the 7th to the 18th of May for Listen Up! During the residency, The Foundation will be exhibiting a small number of large percussion instruments from The Evelyn Glennie Collection

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on Friday for our LATE LINES evening of spoken word, featuring a brilliant line-up of @citylit.bsky.social writing students, plus special guest, poet Oluwaseun Olayiwola! For notifications about future events, please contact [email protected].

Periodically we send our librarian on courses to expand her skills - and she's just spent a couple of days @citylit.bsky.social learning to pare leather and sharpen knives so she can expand the range of books repairs she can tackle. #bookbinding

Our community is full of inspiring stories, and Emiko's is one we love. A piano student since 2009, she's now teaching a #Piano course at City Lit this Spring. From student to tutor, her journey shows the power of following your passion. Discover our courses: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/perf...

🎶 Fascinated by German #opera but not quite fluent in the language yet? City Lit offers intermediate & advanced courses to learn German through the arias and intrigue of your favourite #German opera. Perfect for fans who want to grasp every note. Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/learnin...

Wishing a very warm welcome to our new @citylit.bsky.social writing tutor HARPER WALTON, who will be joining us in April to teach courses including 'Ways into writing fiction' and 'Writing and rewriting fairytales'! Study with Harper at City Lit: www.citylit.ac.uk/searchcourse...

Wendy Warren's inspiring journey with City Lit transformed her career, leading to the publication of her debut picture book, The Bear Who Wanted to Dance. Her story reminds us why we love seeing our students shine. Discover our courses: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-...

More pics from Binding a letterpress book @citylit.bsky.social - this evening was making the case!

Join textile artist Anna Ray at City Lit for a special conversation. Explore her three-decade journey in colour, texture, and history, from installations to her Huguenot silk-weaving legacy. 20 March, 18:30-19:30 Book today: www.citylit.ac.uk/in-conversation-with-anna-ray-textile-artist

Proud to celebrate the final day of #CollegesWeek2026 by shining a light on the incredible tutors who make City Lit such a special place to learn. #LoveOurColleges #CityLit @aoc-info.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=770a...

Join us on Tuesday 24 March for our Art and Design Foundation Open Day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors on our Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, and view our workshops, facilities, and gallery. Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/foun...

Have you ever been so obsessed with someone that you start to lose yourself? THE LAST THING YOU'LL HEAR, a YA thriller by @citylit.bsky.social alumna Jan Dunning, was published in 2024 by Scholastic. "A stylish summer thriller. Fast paced, compulsive reading... A fabulous five stars."

Join us in March for LATE LINES, our regular spoken word night for City Lit writing students, featuring special guest, poet Oluwaseun Olayiwola! 📅 Friday 13 March 🕒 18:30-20:15 🌃 City Lit, Covent Garden 🎟️ £3 Book your place or register to read your work on the night: www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines

Augusto's journey highlights how a supportive learning environment can unlock potential. Starting as a waiter, he found new direction with City Lit’s ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage and winning the UCLH Excellence Award in 2025. #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @aoc-info.bsky.social

Simba always loved music, and City Lit’s Percussion Orchestra helped him take that passion further. Through our collaboration with Royal Academy of Music, he’s grown as a musician and performed for packed audiences. #CollegesWeek2026 #LoveOurColleges @aoc-info.bsky.social

It’s #CollegesWeek2026. City Lit proudly supports colleges nationwide in celebrating the life‑changing power of adult education. We empower adults from all backgrounds with essentials skills and a supportive community. 👉 www.aoc.co.uk/news-campaig... #LoveOurColleges @aoc-info.bsky.social

Day 1 of Foraged and found materials for ceramics course is off to a good start…some friendly workmen helped us gather some materials from a hole in the road! @citylit.bsky.social