Weekend courses
Do you enjoy feeling that you’ve made the most of your weekend? City Lit’s short weekend courses are increasingly popular and a great way to spend time exploring a new or favourite subject, from jewellery-making and screenwriting to singing and aromatherapy. And being based in Covent Garden means that you can follow your course with some shopping, dinner or a show. Your weekend starts here.
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An introduction to using this industry-standard 3D and animation software.
» Save to wishlistDate: 30 May 10 - 6 Jun 10
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You will learn about shutter speed, aperture controls and more. Explore photo composition, lighting and indoor/outdoor work. The application Photoshop Elements will help take your pictures further.
» Save to wishlistDate: 13 Jun 10 - 20 Jun 10
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Ideal if you thought you might like to learn about photography but do not want to make a commitment to a longer course. It will help you make decisions about buying equipment and guide you to taking better photographs.
» Save to wishlistDate: 18 Apr 10 - 25 Apr 10
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Radicalism in the countries liberated by Simon Bolivar (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia) has caught the collective imagination. What is today's 'Boliviarian revolution': threatening or a source of hope? Are there links with Britain?
» Save to wishlistDate: 5 Jun 10
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What is anthropology all about? At this introductory session you will look at the aspects different societies have in common and focus on some particular cultures and customs.
» Save to wishlistDate: 19 Jun 10
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An opportunity to find out what creative writing is all about. If you sometimes want to express yourself on paper, but need help in getting started, why not come along and give this a try?
» Save to wishlistDate: 17 Apr 10
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Hawkes, Capra (director of the New Deal), John Ford and others created formulae so good that we study them as the confident 'auteurs' of cinema's classical period. We will differentiate between their styles and genres.
» Save to wishlistDate: 15 May 10
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Love food and want to write about it? This beginners’ course explores the opportunities out there - in newspapers and magazines,TV and radio,as well as online - with advice on how to approach editors.
» Save to wishlistDate: 24 Apr 10
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Have you ever wondered what philosophy is? What philosophers talk about? Can they tell you the meaning of life or is it just jargon and navel-gazing? Why not come along and find out?
» Save to wishlistDate: 19 Jun 10
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Dip your fingers into bookbinding at this one-day taster session. Come and learn a little about the history, materials and craft of bookbinding. Make a simple binding and discover what more City Lit offers. Basic materials included.
» Save to wishlistDate: 6 Jun 10
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