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?
- Textiles: basics for beginners
Course start date: Mon 17 Mar 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Renata MinoldoGet started with the basics of textiles by painting, printing and stitching fabric. Combine simple practical techniques with design work in colour, texture, pattern and composition.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Global finance: a brief introduction Course start date: Mon 17 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Caglar EzikogluExplore the essentials of global finance, learning about international markets, exchange rates, and financial instruments. Gain a foundational understanding of global economic dynamics.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Developing watercolour painting Course start date: Tue 18 Mar 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sisetta ZapponeExplore the specific qualities of watercolour and the opportunities this adaptable medium offers to create dynamic painting compositions. Develop a fluency with brush work and layering of colour to develop compositional possibilities.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 3/4: celebraciones en España: la Semana Santa en Andalucía Course start date: Tue 18 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elisabet RodriguezVive la pasión de Andalucía con este emocionante curso sobre ‘La Semana Santa en Andalucía’ y descubre el entusiasmo, la historia y la cultura que rodean a esta tradición única.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio y avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered face to face in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Tue 18 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kim ScoullerThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Creative image editing with Photoshop and Lightroom Course start date: Tue 18 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use and apply the key features of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to develop your image editing skills.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Tuesday talks: Helen Chadwick – woman in revolt Course start date: Tue 18 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chantal CondronDiscover the work of British artist, Helen Chadwick (1953-1996) whose ground-breaking practice in sculpture, photography and installation art challenged media and public perceptions of women in society; and the female body. Exploring ideas of gender, identity and sexuality, Chadwick was significantly influential on a following generation of artists in Britain.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - London's smaller galleries: Leighton House Course start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowA Palace of Art built for the Olympian Giant of the Victorian art world but also a place to live and work. This short course provides a fascinating exploration of Leighton’s world. - Working with adults who stammer: a course for speech and language therapists Course start date: Wed 19 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolyn Cheasman, Vivien Grant-Jones, Jenny YeatmanDesigned for speech and language therapists, this four-day interactive workshop will cover assessment and selection, stammering modification, interiorised stammering, cluttering, acquired stammering and an introduction to mindfulness. Opportunity to practise teaching techniques to clients included.
Note: this course runs in person on these days: March 19-21; and a final online follow-up day on October 6.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £549.00 Concession £549.00 - Portraits and people photography Course start date: Thu 20 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Sara Leigh LewisDiscover the secrets of successful portraiture, from the studio-lit portrait to street and documentary photography, or those special moments for the family album. Gain confidence in photographing people through practical work indoors and out, teaching you invaluable skills in lighting, composition and poses, to produce a beautiful portrait portfolio.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - How to write a novel Course start date: Thu 20 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Thomas McMullanThis course deals with all aspects of novel writing technique and prose style. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with a novel at early draft stage.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00 - Drawing: colour pastel techniques Course start date: Thu 20 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterExplore the versatility and rich colours of this beautiful drawing and painting medium. Through practical exercises, discover its potential to create a variety of surface effects and its suitability for sketching and outdoor colour work.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Yoga: Intermediate Course start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieDeepen and explore your yoga practice with this practical and clear approach to working with the body, breath and mind.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Iyengar yoga: mixed level Course start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieLearn yoga postures focusing on alignment to achieve maximum benefit from your practice. Improve your posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension. This course is suitable for those who are new to Iyengar yoga and to those who want to learn more.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00 - Japanese: the wonders of onomatopoeiaCourse start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Noriko InagakiJapanese language is rich in onomatopoeia or sounds associated with words. These are used in daily conversation, manga, anime and literature. In this fun evening session, you will discover a whole world of sounds that will help you depict scenes, atmosphere and feelings more intuitively. A genuine Japanese experience!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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