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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Explore basic techniques in relief carving, letter cutting, and sculpture in the round. Research your ideas and develop them through drawing. Ideal if you are a beginner or have some sculptural experience. Materials included. Course includes one Sunday session each term.
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Develop your piano playing. Ideal if you have completed 'Introduction to piano playing' or if you've had about three months' tuition.
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Explore physical and non-physical techniques for self-defence, body language, assertiveness and much more. Build on your life skills and develop your confidence and personal power. Construct and practice a simple reliable toolkit of skills to prevent and protect from a wide range of violence. Men of any age or fitness level are welcome.
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Increase your client base by learning the elements of an effective business plan including determining your client market and effective advertising. Ideal for both professional therapists and movement instructors.
» Save to wishlistDate: 1 Jul 12
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Focusing on ideas and content, explore writing practices alongside the sequential possibilities of simple book structures. Experiment with various source material, altered books and appropriated texts using low tech collage, rubber stamp, and structural techniques.
» Save to wishlistDate: 19 May 12 - 23 Jun 12
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Wondering if this is the way forward? Here’s an opportunity to explore the practical, emotional, financial, legal and ethical aspects of private practice and increase your knowledge and confidence. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.
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Starting with a good voice workout in each session and progressing to your choice of audition pieces from Shakespeare, you will receive advice and help on acting and finding unusual material.
» Save to wishlistDate: 6 May 12 - 13 May 12
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This Japanese healing art, similar to massage, is carried out on a mat on the floor, fully clothed. Learn a basic Shiatsu routine to practise on friends and family. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Not suitable for those with knee problems.
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Ideal if you are an absolute beginner at singing and would prefer not to sing solo. We will introduce you to basic vocal technique and musicianship in a friendly environment. This is an introductory level course.
» Save to wishlistDate: 19 Feb 12 - 1 Jul 12
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This continuation course will develop singers who are no longer absolute beginners. Learn more technique, repertoire and musicianship. This is an introductory level course.
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