Courses - Online & in London
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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?
- Try it out: jewellery making
Course start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth BoneIdeal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Life drawing after work Course start date: Fri 13 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyA fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Drawing for beginnersCourse start date: Thu 12 Sep 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Steve WrightExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, you will be introduced to key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Introduction to printmaking techniques Course start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon BurderThis fast-paced course reveals some of the processes used to make fine art prints. You will try both relief and intaglio printmaking methods. This course is for beginners and those with limited experience who want to discover how printmaking techniques actually work. An ideal way to start printmaking.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Social media for business: introductionCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenThis practical course is aimed at people who would like to use social media marketing to promote their business. This class is ideal for those with some familiarity with social media. You will learn how social media can be used to communicate with your target audience.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensive Course start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claire CollisonNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Affinity photo: introductionCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingAffinity Photo is a British engineered and fully featured cross-platform editing alternative to Adobe Photoshop. For photographers at all levels. We’ll show you how to use it effectively to process and edit your images to the highest standard.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Introduction to watercolour paintingCourse start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughGain a grounding in the rich possibilities available when working with watercolour paint. Through a series of practical studies, you will investigate the potential of this versatile medium.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Beginners BSLCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolina Delgado EspejoAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Introduction to BSL Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Susan WhalleyInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification. - Draw, paint, print Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mary WintourOn this experimental course, you will draw, paint and print in often unfamiliar ways in order to catch the unexpected. Through experimentation and reflection, you will collate a personal collection of work. .Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Understanding the different political systems of the UKCourse start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ian McGarvieWant to understand how the different political systems across the United Kingdom works? Join our tutor Ian McGarvie to explore!Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Ways into art history: close looking
Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayDevelop an understanding of art history by looking closely at artworks in museums and in the classroom. Through active discussion and guided activities this course builds a foundation for future art historical study.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Finance Innovation: The Power of Blockchain and Financial TechnologyCourse start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouUnlock the future of finance! Join our 6-hour course to explore blockchain technology, fintech and Insurtech. Understand core features, discover real-world applications and navigate regulatory challenges. By the end, you will confidently discuss the impact of innovation on financial services.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - City Lit Pro: Cybersecurity for BusinessCourse start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouThis is an introductory course to cybersecurity for business. Covering essential topics, it will enable you to understand and identify cyber threats, as well as outline mitigation strategies.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £449.00 Concession £449.00
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