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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Learn to paint different watercolour techniques, and mix colours using primary, secondary and tonal watercolours. You will learn to represent skies, buildings, trees and water. There will be opportunities to paint on location in central London. Basic materials included.
» Save to wishlistDate: 9 Jun 12 - 30 Jun 12
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A short course for singing teachers. You will be introduced to the background and rationale of the accent method of breathing, and will work through the three stages of graduated exercises. Floor work is involved. Please note that the first 3 sessions will take place from 19th Feb - 4th Mar, 14.30-17.30 with a follow up session on 29th Apr.
This course is run in association with the British Voice Association.
Date: 19 Feb 12 - 29 Apr 12
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A fun day to explore your acting potential, working character and physical presence. Ideal for those wishing to continue with fuller training.
» Save to wishlistDate: Various dates
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Covers drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and sculpture. These techniques are approached in a creative and informed way to enable you to discover your potential and the ways it can be developed further. Basic materials included.
» Save to wishlistDate: 28 Apr 12 - 26 May 12
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Learn the basics of beaded jewellery, how to finish your work using clasps, how to manipulate wire to make pendants and earrings and how to coordinate colours. For all abilities. Basic materials included.
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If you have a minimum of five years' playing experience on your instrument, apply for our apprentice band. This is an excellent way to improve your sight-reading and ensemble playing.
» Save to wishlistDate: 24 Sep 11 - 30 Jun 12
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Learn the basics of burlesque in this glamorous introduction to the theatrical entertainment of this expressive art form.
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Learn about how this focused, short-term therapy aims to enable clients to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. You may also gain greater self-awareness.
» Save to wishlistDate: 10 Mar 12
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Combine the skills needed for drama and counselling in order to enlighten your own experience and acquire new skills.
» Save to wishlistDate: 6 May 12
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An introduction to painting from both the nude and clothed model. Develop your confidence and practical skills in painting the figure from observation. Some previous experience of drawing would be helpful but not essential. All materials included.
» Save to wishlistDate: 17 Jun 12 - 1 Jul 12
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