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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Have you a good English GCSE and want to progress? Do you enjoy reading, discussion and writing about literature? This stimulating course leads to the AQA A/S level examination. Writers include Charlotte Bronte, Ibsen, Emily Dickinson, Hardy and Pinter. N.B. There will be half term breaks in the first two terms. This course also includes two Sundays. Term 1 finishes on 16 Dec; term 2 starts on 13 Jan and finishes on 24 March; term 3 starts 14 April.
» Save to wishlistDate: 23 Sep 09 - 2 Jun 10
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To be assertive is to develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others. Join our practical workshops to enable you to gain the self-esteem and confidence to express yourself.
» Save to wishlistDate: 5 Jun 10 - 6 Jun 10
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Lack of communication and misunderstandings are key factors in poor working relationships. Asserting yourself can help you reduce anxiety and stress, increase motivation and develop positive relationships with your boss, staff and colleagues.
» Save to wishlistDate: 25 Apr 10 - 2 May 10
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A leisurely walk through back garden astronomy, learning how to find your way around the constellations, whether to buy a telescope, how to find planets and look safely at the sun. Find out why astronomy is good for you.
» Save to wishlistDate: 16 May 10
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Explore techniques for transforming personal experience into fiction, realistic or fantastical. We will also discuss some of the issues around using autobiographical material in fiction.
» Save to wishlistDate: 24 Apr 10
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Examine the fundamentals of choral and orchestral conducting technique, including posture, upbeats, cues, cut-offs, tempo, dynamics, nuances and rehearsal techniques. For students at any level of conducting.
» Save to wishlistDate: 16 May 10
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A basic, hands-on taster outlining what is possible in digital editing. You will use FinalCut to edit supplied clips.
» Save to wishlistDate: 4 Jul 10 - 11 Jul 10
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Explore how to create positive change in your life, including increased energy/wellness. Through a range of activities and useful life coaching tools, design a path towards your objectives and start to take action!
» Save to wishlistDate: 10 Jul 10 - 17 Jul 10
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Experiment with drawn and photographic images – combine them, introduce or change colour, create montages and use type. Learn about the potential and possibilities available to you when using Photoshop, and develop some practical skill and knowledge.
» Save to wishlistDate: 10 Jul 10 - 31 Jul 10
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Learn the Dance of Life, stimulated by music, rhythm and emotion, using natural gestures to awaken your sensitivity and conscious harmony with others. Experience living in the present moment.
» Save to wishlistDate: 17 Jul 10
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