Explore History, Culture & Writing
Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.
Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators; many have published, teach in universities or share their expertise in the media. Tutors share their knowledge and passion through presentations, readings, interactive discussion and exercises, analysis, and other activities.
Many students return to take more courses, telling us they enjoy being part of our City Lit Learning community.
Our popular courses often sell out quickly, so we invite you to browse and book your place now.
- Screenwriting: a taster
Course start date: Sat 16 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alan NixonGive screenwriting a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.
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 - Ways into art history: close lookingCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023
Location 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 £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Haiku for wellbeing at the National GalleryCourse start date: Mon 9 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Pearl MayWriting Haiku poems can provide a peaceful distraction from challenges to wellbeing through focusing on creative writing and bringing awareness to our surroundings. Working in Haiku form can support us to get in touch with ourselves and the world around us, help show our place within it, as well as generate a feeling of achievement. This workshop will take place in the National Gallery as part of the Mental Wealth Festival 2023.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
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