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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.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Drawing from plants and flowers
Course start date: Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterExplore 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 - Return to French (elementary) Course start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michel WillameCome and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting later in September.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Painting 2 Course start date: Thu 12 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenBuilding on techniques and approaches covered in the Painting 1, this course enables you to work with more depth and a stronger emphasis on experimentation. This is suitable if you already have some experience in painting.Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00 - Drawing into painting Course start date: Thu 12 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony HullGain 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 - Developing graphic design Course start date: Thu 12 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pam WilliamsGraphic Design is everywhere; in our books, magazines, and newspapers. Emblazoning packaging at the corner shop to the mall. On our screens- phones, TVs, computers and tablets. To say it’s important would be an understatement.
Don’t just consume. Learn how to use image and type to communicate your messages, emotions, and ideas. Beyond this, learn about the movements and styles which have shaped the field of Graphic Design over the years, and how to find your place there.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Ways into abstract painting Course start date: Fri 13 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaEncounter 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 - Botanical illustration workshop Course start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison BarrattLearn how Botanical Illustrators accurately depict flowers, leaves, stems and seeds - for the purpose of genus and species identification by Botanists and Biologists.
Work from both primary and secondary source material to create an array of illustrative work, including anatomical and/or decorative.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - SketchUp Pro for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicholas WilliamsonLearn to visualise and model interior spaces and 3D forms with this easy-to-use and intuitive program. It is a perfect addition to our interior and/or garden design courses. The software is very affordable and available for home use on a PC or Mac.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensive Course start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Pilates: mixed levelsCourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jayde DujonLearn unique Pilates exercises to improve your core strength, muscular strength, balance, posture and relaxation. Develop your technique, use small equipment, and progress your practise. Include these enjoyable exercises into your daily routine for improved health.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Alexander Technique: introductionCourse start date: Thu 19 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginners' guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £83.00 - Acting: scenework Course start date: Fri 20 Sep 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertConsolidate your techniques as you rehearse and perform in a duologue and/or a monologue from a published play text in this intensive practical course.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Acting: improvers Course start date: Sun 22 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: James JarrettExplore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes in this improvers class. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - Return to Spanish (lower intermediate)
Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your lower intermediate Spanish. You wil review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 2 upper course in January.
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 - Gentle YogaCourse start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnStretch, relax and feel good! This course is suitable for those who wish to enjoy the benefits of yoga at a gentle pace. Alternatives are offered if a student finds any particular postures (asanas) uncomfortable.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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