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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?
- Develop a collage sketchbook for textilesCourse start date: Sat 19 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonExplore the creative possibilities of collage, developed into a sketchbook for textiles. Produce surfaces using mark making and mixed media including the use of fabric and simple print. Collect visual research and develop ideas towards your own personal projects.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Sculpture: inspired by GiacomettiCourse start date: Sun 20 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
A bronze by Swiss sculptor Giacometti recently sold at auction for £65,000,000. Create your own by researching materials, building an armature, sculpting directly in plaster and colour your sculpture to a realistic bronze finish. All abilities welcome.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Sampling, beat-making and synth programming
Course start date: Fri 25 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLearn to create your own more original tracks by recording and manipulating samples, beats and synth sounds to individualise your sound.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Mon 11 Nov 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
The 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 - Home voice recordingCourse start date: Sun 17 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaAre you working, or aiming to work, in voiceovers, podcasts or recording audio books or talking newspapers? Learn the basics of how to record and edit yourself using your home digital audio equipment.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - Screen acting: beginners (intensive)Course start date: Sat 23 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantThis is a practical and intensive weekend course. Working in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, you'll explore the fundamental skills required for working on camera.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Painting: colour mixing for artistsCourse start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenA concise study of colour usage. Investigate colour perception and how colour interacts. Explore a range of observational and expressive painting projects, relate colour theory to practice and develop confidence using colour. An emphasis on colour mixing using acrylics and oil paint.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Appraising jewellery and gemstones Course start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Judith Crowe, Derek JhinnooWish you knew more about the jewellery you were buying, or could value the heirlooms in your drawer? Join this fascinating two-day course to learn how to appraise gem set jewellery and stones. Explore precious metals, hallmarking, common gemstones found in jewellery and how to identify antique pieces, and bring your own jewellery for assessment by the tutor.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00 - Start planting design for your garden Course start date: Fri 31 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison WorsterExplore the principles of planting design using form, line and texture to create dynamic planting schemes. In weekly workshops, improve the breadth of your plant knowledge whilst developing the skills and techniques of garden designers.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Printmaking weekend: handmade prints Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosey PrinceLearn some exciting, low tech printmaking techniques to equip you with skills so you can easily make prints at home without the use of specialist equipment.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00 - Create a short film in a weekend Course start date: Sat 15 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David KlineLearn how to script, storyboard, shoot, edit and export a short film in this fun and fast paced introduction to film making.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00 - Bookbinding: leather paring and knife sharpening Course start date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Royston HawardParing and sharpening are skills essential for advanced bookbinding. Learn the first principles of these specialised skills in a simple to understand way that builds confidence. - Beaded jewellery: multi strand knotting and stringing for beads and semi-precious stones Course start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellLearn to make multi stranded beaded pieces and progress your beaded jewellery making techniques on this course for intermediate learners.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Start bookbinding Course start date: Sat 22 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ina BaumeisterDiscover the art of handmade books! Progressive projects will guide you through core techniques and prepare you to experiment, design and craft your own unique books.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Textiles: sustainable bundle dyeingCourse start date: Mon 24 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Renata MinoldoUse flowers, leaves, food waste and natural dyeing extracts to make exciting and unpredictable patterns on fabrics adopting sustainable techniques.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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