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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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- Spanish 2 lower: module 1
Course start date: Tue 8 Oct 2024 (and 8 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoImprove your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent.
Based on Units 9-11 of "Nos vemos Hoy 1", publisher: "Campus Difusión" (please see the relevant section for the ISBN).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
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 - Design with Adobe Photoshop and IllustratorCourse start date: Fri 18 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnA thorough, step-by-step introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator – programs widely used by designers and illustrators in the creative industries. Learn and experiment with a range of techniques that integrate vector and pixel-based images for design and illustration. - Introduction to beaded jewellery Course start date: Fri 18 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellFancy trying your hand at beaded jewellery making? Learn how to work with beads, wire, thread and findings to create beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and tiara designs. Join our introductory course for all levels to discover where to find the best beads, how to knot with thread, manipulate and twist wire and learn how to finish your work using clasps.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Musicianship for singers Course start date: Fri 18 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BeckmannImprove your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to the singing. This course is for any singer who would like more understanding of the music they sing. Break week 1st November 2024.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Acting for fun Course start date: Fri 18 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyAn acting class purely for the joy of it! This course is suitable for complete beginners and those with a little experience. Come and enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a low-pressure environment. Gain confidence, make friends, develop new skills and have fun. - PC maintenance: an introductionCourse start date: Fri 18 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Terry MyersLearn how to troubleshoot and solve common computer hardware problems. Discover what is inside a computer, how it works and how to upgrade computer components.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners: module 1 Course start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Ways into abstract painting Course start date: Tue 22 Oct 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor BedlowEncounter different approaches to making abstract paintings while developing your skills in using a range of painting materials. With reference to the work of a variety of abstract artists explore the visual language common to both representation and abstraction, eg. colour, composition, tone and paint application.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Sat 19 Oct 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giles AbbottImprove the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This Saturday course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Drawing 2 Course start date: Thu 24 Oct 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyBuild your confidence in tackling more personal, complex drawings. Further explore observational drawing and visual language. Develop your drawing skills by working with different approaches and exploring a range of artists' drawing process.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Contemporary sketchbook: mixed media projectsCourse start date: Fri 25 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonDevelop a creative and experimental sketchbook. Explore materials and techniques with confidence, including mark making, drawing and mixed media within a contemporary context. Produce a collection of work or ideas for composition. Drawing experience is an advantage but not essential.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Children's book illustration studio Course start date: Fri 25 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim EllisCity Lit Studios provide time each week for you to commit to working on a personal project or portfolio, alongside your peers. A tutor will be on-hand to provide insights and guidance, as and when you need it.
Studios are for experienced learners with a burgeoning creative practice they wish to hone, in a supportive environment. For example, those who have completed a Beginners and Developing course in a relevant subject, or have equivalent industry experience.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - French 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Sat 12 Oct 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanImprove your elementary French on this lively interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on the developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Spanish beginners intensive: module 1 Course start date: Sat 26 Oct 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensive Course start date: Tue 29 Oct 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire CollisonNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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