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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Generative AI: a short introduction
Course start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 6 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 - German year 1 + 2 revisionCourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vera MessariusThis is a revision course of years one and two. Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have studied German for two years. Based on the tutor's own materials.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - German beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim MatschakLearn German in the heart of London.This course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations.The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).
We offer one hour online or in person tasters in German on Monday 9th or Tuesday 10th September. Please check the details by using the following course codes in Search on the top of this page: LGT1, LGT2, LGT6 or LGT7.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - How to get an agent Course start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieThis intensive workshop offers students insider, need-to-know information on securing a literary agent.
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 - Start bookbinding Course start date: Thu 3 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ina BaumeisterDiscover the art of handmade books! Progressive projects will guide you through core techniques and prepare you to experiment, design and craft your own unique books.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training (NVC)Course start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tracy SeedNonviolent Communication Skills (NVC) helps people communicate with respect, compassion and honesty. It leads to people being heard and understood, finding increased clarity in communication, and feeling connected to self and others.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Writing for children: getting started Course start date: Tue 22 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseyDevelop your ideas for children's stories in a practical interactive session. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.
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 - UI design for websites using Figma Course start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex GregoryIn this course you will be creating your own mini website prototype. You will be learning how to structure, brand, and create a visually compelling UI design using Figma, an industry standard design tool.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Massage: workshop Course start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsDiscover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £209.00 - Nutrition to prevent or slow dementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseCourse start date: Sat 9 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellie HollyDo you want to feel more energised and motivated? Find out how diet and nutrition can support clear thought, concentration and memory. Discover how you can reduce apathy and protect your brain cells.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Writing the family Course start date: Sat 16 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayA thought-provoking workshop designed to tackle the challenges of writing about family life and offer guidance on shaping personal stories into coherent, engaging narratives.
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 - The ghost story on the television and the big screenCourse start date: Sat 23 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyExplore and enjoy the ghost story through big screen classics such as The Uninvited (1944), The Innocents (1961) and The Haunting (1963), and small screen dramas such as The Stone Tape (1972) and the BBC's Ghost Story for Christmas tradition - for example, The Signalman (1976). We will also consider the genre's key themes and storytelling styles along with its relationship with horror generally.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Anatomy and physiology: workshopCourse start date: Sun 24 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Ever wondered what your insides look like? This fascinating class offers an understanding of our body and the amazing way it works. Ideal for anyone with a general interest as well as those hoping to progress to higher level courses.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £209.00 - Nutrition to prevent or slow down dementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseCourse start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellie HollyDo you want to feel more energised and motivated? Find out how diet and nutrition can support clear thought, concentration and memory. Discover how you can reduce apathy and protect your brain cells.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - From late Silent to early Sound cinema
Course start date: Sat 25 Jan 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyWith films such as Metropolis (1927) and Sunrise (1927) many critics felt that silent cinema had attained a level of sophistication that could not be surpassed by the 'talkies', but the imaginative use of sound and dialogue, in, for example, Blackmail (1929) and M (1931), could not be denied. Explore this exciting, transitional moment in cinema through these and other key films of the period.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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