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 the role of aromatherapy in the home, hospice and hospital. Discover ways to adapt massage techniques, use essential oils safely and learn about the benefits of aromatherapy for cancer patients.
» Save to wishlistDate: 24 Jun 12
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Gain inspiration for designing a carving, and learn about historical and contemporary carving. Learn the techniques to realise your design in a choice of limestone or wood. Basic materials included. All levels welcome.
» Save to wishlistDate: Various dates
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Actors do not usually get to see their recorded audition, receive feedback from the director/casting agent, or see the script in advance in time to be 'off the book'. Here's your chance to learn various techniques for improving your chances at castings.
» Save to wishlistDate: 13 May 12
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Teaching adults 3 - 5 hours a week in further, adult or community education? This is a two year national qualification (DTLLS), and is awarded through the University of Westminster. It enables you to apply for fully qualified teacher status with the Institute for Learning. On TD507 (year 1 eve) you will attend Wed eves and 3 Saturdays a term. Places still available on this course for late entries.
» Save to wishlistDate: 10 Sep 11 - 20 Jun 12
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Weekly sessions run from 17:30 – 21:30 each Thur, plus occasional weekend sessions (approximately once per term). ENTRY FOR SEPTEMBER 2012: Application information for the course starting in September 2012 will go live on our website in April 2012. You can check for up-to-date application information via the following link: www.bit.ly/counsellinglevel3.
» Save to wishlistDate: Various dates
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Reiki means 'universal energy'. You will be attuned to channel this energy and learn how to treat yourself and others with this gentle system of healing, according to the tradition of Dr Usui.
» Save to wishlistDate: 11 Feb 12 - 18 Feb 12
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A continuation from 'Certificate in Reiki healing: stage 1'. Learn how to use Reiki symbols for distance healing and empowering goals.
» Save to wishlistDate: 25 Feb 12 - 3 Mar 12
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Considering a change of job, career or life direction? You will review your life pattern, understand the blocks to success, explore your goals and increase your motivation, confidence and ability to make changes.
» Save to wishlistDate: 14 Jul 12 - 21 Jul 12
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Practise this slow meditative form of Chi Kung. These walks have many benefits including strengthening, balancing and calming the body as well as improving co-ordination and flexibility.
» Save to wishlistDate: 29 Apr 12
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Continue learning to speak Chinese, with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. You will also learn to read and write Chinese characters. Suitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on the tutor's own materials.
» Save to wishlistDate: 14 Jan 12 - 24 Mar 12
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