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Whether you want to try something new, revive your passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
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.
Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Nutrition to improve mood, energy and mental health: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ellie HollyEating for a happy mind: how food can influence your mood and energy levels, which foods will enhance brain function, energy levels and positive thought and which will do the opposite!Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Hula Hoop: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina Codina LlavinaHula Hoop workout, a new body toning class in which you will learn to hoop on your torso. This workout
uses over 30 core muscles, improves the functions of your cardio-vascular system and balance your pelvis in a
natural healthy way.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Restorative Yoga: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWould you like to relax your mind and body, improve wellbeing and develop a calm and focused awareness? Learn the relaxing practice of restorative yoga combined with gentle breath work and mindfulness meditation.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Aromatherapy: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanPut your sense of smell to test with this experiential aromatherapy taster workshop! An introduction to nature's very own pharmacy.This workshop is about an introduction to nature's very own pharmacy and harnessing the power of essential oils for everyday health and well-being! You’ll be taken on a journey to explore essential oils that uplift and those that heal.
Learn the Art of Aromatherapy and put your sense of smell to test!Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Mixed Level Yoga: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWhether you are you are new to Yoga or have done Yoga before, this course is for you to unwind and relax after work. Learn postures and breathing exercises, improve your body and breath awareness, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Healing with Nature: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary LyonsNature connection is a natural approach to well-being that brings a sense of calm, creativity, clarity and good health. Explore ways to relate with the natural world through your senses, your emotions and by bringing nature to you.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Iyengar yoga: taster workshopCourse start date: Sun 8 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieLearn yoga postures focusing on alignment to achieve maximum benefit from your practice. Improve your posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension. This course is suitable for those who are new to Iyengar yoga and to those who want to learn more.Full fee £0.00 - Film studies taster
Course start date: Sat 14 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paul SuttonLearn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (September - December 2024).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - The holistic voiceCourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueYour voice should be an extension of your character. This Saturday workshop offers accessible and empowering mind-body techniques to deepen your awareness and connection to your voice so that the message you give out is true to your intention.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Ikigai: the Japanese secret to a long and happy lifeCourse start date: Fri 11 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsThe people of Japan believe that everyone has an Ikigai or a reason for being. Finding it can lead to a hap-pier, more fulfilled life. Explore your existing talents and future potential within a framework of purpose, vo-cation and passion. - The meaning of light: symbolism and religious objects in world faiths Course start date: Sun 3 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Marilyn GreeneJoin this museum tour to explore world religions and the objects associated with light, from different faiths and festivals. NB: This course will take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The meeting point is the V&A grand entrance. - Faith and the female image Course start date: Sun 9 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Marilyn GreeneExplore the V&A’s collections and see how Biblical figures, the Virgin Mary, female saints and Hindu and Buddhist deities have been depicted in various periods and cultures and learn about their importance and symbolism.
NB: This course will take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 3 lower: focus on listening Course start date: Sun 9 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
This skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of Spanish and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken Spanish in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of pronunciation to give you a better idea of how Spanish is spoken.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Mews, monuments and museumsCourse start date: Sun 27 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Marilyn GreeneThis circular walk explores the alleys lanes, squares and delightful mews houses and passes a disused tube station in the mainly in the Knightsbridge conservation area and contrasts with the grand museums, institutions and monuments built in South Kensington (Albertopolis) developed with profits of the Great Exhibition held in Hyde Park in 1851. Meets outside the main entrance to the V&A ends outside the Natural History Museum. Meets outside the main entrance to the V&A ends outside the Natural History Museum.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Writing inspiration jam
Course start date: Sun 11 May 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claire CollisonThis fun, inspiring day workshop explores the many sources of inspiration available to writers in their everyday lives.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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