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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.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- French beginners: module 1
Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 10 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
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 - Italian beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mariangela PilloniContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Textiles: printing with natural dyes Course start date: Sun 19 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lara MantellDiscover contemporary techniques of printing onto fabric with natural dyes.
Through demonstrations, personal exploration, and individual tuition you will learn how to use mordents and natural dye colours, and transform your textile designs into prints.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sun 19 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Six day taster course in ceramics Course start date: Sun 19 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tessa EastmanIdeal if you are a beginner and would like to experience and explore the major ways of making pottery – throwing and hand building. Pots will be decorated, glazed and fired during the course. - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1) Course start date: Thu 23 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: George StickneyHTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!
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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Build a website with WordPress Course start date: Sat 25 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, one-day course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Introduction to Python Course start date: Sun 26 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Marc CohenWant to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Picture book writing Course start date: Sun 26 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
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 - Introduction to carving Course start date: Sun 26 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsHave you ever tried carving in wood? Be guided by an expert tutor to learn the basic techniques, materials and processes of carving, and carve a small piece of sculpture using hand carving tools. For complete beginners.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Think like an artist: in 16th century Venice Course start date: Sun 26 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julia MusgraveFind out how the art of the mercantile republic of 16th century Venice reflects its unique location, trade routes and society. - How to write a book about your expert knowledge Learn to write about your specialist expertise in a way that will appeal to a wider reading audience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Design with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Course start date: Tue 28 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnA fun and challenging introduction to these three programs, regularly used together for everything from infographics to packaging and magazine work. Learn how to integrate vector graphics, photographic images and page layout and design.Full fee £649.00 Senior fee £519.00 Concession £422.00 - Assertiveness Course start date: Fri 31 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Debora CollisterWould you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.
This course takes place in person.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Writing flash fiction: getting started Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Suzannah V. EvansFlash fiction is the art of telling small stories that make a big impact. Learn how to harness the power of economy in this practical short course. Suitable for those with some experience of creative writing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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