Courses in London & Online
Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!
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?
- Calligraphy for beginners and improversCourse start date: Fri 14 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawLearn and develop calligraphy skills on this beginners and improvers course. You will practice with a range of pens and papers, and create a finished example using a favourite quotation. Advice will be given on tools and materials. Suitable for left or right handers.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)Course start date: Mon 17 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £289.00 Concession £202.00 - Introduction to jewellery makingCourse start date: Tue 18 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn the basic processes and techniques for working in metal so that you can make simple items of jewellery. For beginners or students with some experience as a refresher.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Drawing from plants and flowersCourse start date: Thu 20 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Steve WrightExplore the delicacy and beauty of plants and flowers through the medium of drawing. Respond to their structural qualities and colours, using a range of media and taking inspiration from a rich and varied history of the subject. Suitable for all levels of experience.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Project management: introduction to Agile methodologiesCourse start date: Sat 22 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottA practical introduction to Agile project management methodologies.
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 £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Introduction to watercolour paintingCourse start date: Tue 4 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lindsay PickettGain 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 - Drawing into paintingCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sisetta ZapponeGain an understanding of the creative journey from a drawing to finished painting. Explore the creative potential when drawing and painting activities are combined.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - The City Lit 7-day intensive course for adults who stammerCourse start date: Mon 10 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vivien Grant-Jones, Anita McKiernan, Jenny YeatmanLearn strategies to help you speak more easily, work on becoming less sensitive and worried about stammering (also known as stuttering), reduce avoidance strategies and work towards saying what you want to say when you want to say it. This intensive course will enable you to make maximum progress in minimum time and will give you a solid foundation to continue to make positive changes following the course. It runs for five days Monday to Friday 10-14 March, then two follow-up days on April 14-15. We will also provide videoconferencing (Zoom) group support sessions on 24 March and 12 May, both 6-8pm.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £195.00 Concession £56.00 - Design your own gardenCourse start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison WorsterTransform your garden and learn design and plant selection techniques tailored to your space. On this course you will discover how to understand your site and explore practical design solutions and tips on choosing the right materials and plants for your garden. - Digital surface design in 3 daysCourse start date: Mon 7 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeA short course for beginners. Learn how to use simple collage to develop a digital textile design for a printed scarf. Scan your design before using Photoshop to refine and sharpen your image. Print your image using the sublimation printer and transfer onto your chosen fabric. All materials provided.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Drawing for beginners: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesLearn and develop basic drawing skills on this thorough and intensive course. Each day will focus on an aspect of drawing, covering key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Watercolour painting studio: urban landscapesCourse start date: Tue 15 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary RosenBuild your confidence and skills in outdoor watercolour painting in a variety of central London locations. You will be introduced to watercolour mixing and mark making in relation to painting the urban landscape. This course can be seen as a refresher or for students who have had a minimum amount of watercolour experience.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Calligraphy and illuminationCourse start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emiko HashiguchiLearn how to write beautifully with a dip pen and design and produce a piece of work with illuminated letters using colour and gold leaf. All levels.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Spanish 1 fast-track: module 1Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina CasadoLearn Spanish on this intensive course for beginners, with the emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Based on units 1-6 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 (Campus Difusión Publishing). - Introduction to still life in pastelsCourse start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterExplore a variety of techniques and approaches to making a still-life in pastels. Learn how to mix pastels on paper, choose suitable materials and supports to allow you to create a finished pastel drawing.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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