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All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.
We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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- Oil painting: focus on light and shadeCourse start date: Fri 8 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lindsay PickettThis oil painting course takes inspiration from the moody and luminous imagery of classic Film Noir such as ‘The Third Man’. Students will explore composition, tonal transition and contrast to enhance their pleasure in oil painting and create strong and powerful paintings.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 4 at a gentle pace: module 2Course start date: Fri 10 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronWant to learn (continue learning) French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? French 4 at a gentle pace: module 2 is designed to cover the same material as our standard French 4: module 2 course, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Continue improving your lower intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 3 upper: module 2Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 upper: module 1' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 4, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners: module 2Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners. The course will be taught in French with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Screenprinting workshopCourse start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HolahThis course is a creative and practical introduction to the screen-printing process, aimed at beginners and the curious. You will learn step by step how to make your own series of silk screen prints using a variety of techniques.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 14 Jan 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyContinue to improve your lower intermediate French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course. The course will help you consolidate and further develop your speaking and listening skills. You will also discover more about the French speaking world .The course is suitable if you have recently completed a 'French 2 upper: module 2' course or equivalent.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Piano/keyboards 4ACourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesFor pianists with around three years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence. - Welsh advancedCourse start date: Fri 2 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Wyn GriffithsSuitable if you have completed Welsh advanced in Term 2. Cwrs Cymraeg, yn Gymraeg, i ddysgwyr profiadol. Cewch gyfle i ddatblygu'ch sgiliau cyfathrebol; i drafod materion cyfoes; i gael cyflwyniad i'r iaith lenyddol; i roi sglein ar eich Cymraeg ac i wneud ffrindiau newydd. Hyn oll mewn awyrgylch gyfeillgar a chroesawgar. Bydd o fantais cael llyfr gramadeg a geiriadur. Bydaf yn cyfeirio o dro i dro at Cymraeg Da gan y Lolfa (086243503X). No class on 29 May.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: advancedCourse start date: Wed 26 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonSeeking work in Radio Drama? Explore microphone techniques and acting skills for radio at a higher level. For those who have completed Acting for Radio Beginners and/or Improvers courses or have previous relevant industry experience. This course will be taught in our media studio. - Spanish 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 upper: module 2' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 4, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French 3 lower: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your lower intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French 4 at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinWant to learn (continue learning) French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? French 4 at a gentle pace: module 2 is designed to cover the same material as our standard French 4: module 3 course, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Introduction to beaded jewelleryCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellExplore traditional and contemporary beaded jewellery techniques such as stringing and knotting and learn about which beaded jewellery materials and tools to use to create a professional finish.
You will take inspiration from current fashion accessories seen on the catwalk to create your own beaded jewellery and a striking final piece.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Drawing: a contemporary approachCourse start date: Fri 13 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughTake your drawing in exciting new directions – build on existing skills and discover new ways of working. A chance to extend your own drawing projects guided by our expert tutor and practising artist, with reference to the work of artists using drawing in the wider art world today.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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