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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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- Reiki: taster workshopCourse start date: Mon 29 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohReiki means 'universal energy'. Learn the basic philosophy of this gentle system of healing, according to the tradition of Dr Usui.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Group facilitationCourse start date: Sun 5 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma WinkleyDevelop your skills in leading groups through this exploration of facilitator styles, group roles, interventions, stages of group development and hidden dynamics. Experiential and theory based.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to Level 3)Course start date: Mon 6 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Transference - Impact on Relationships in the 21st CenturyCourse start date: Fri 17 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Adrian ScottA short course on working on the theory of Transference and its impact on work, personal and social relationships. We will study the emergence of transference, how it was recorded and theorised; then move onto person experiences / lifestyles / family / childhood.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 18 May 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Steven FaerberDo you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.
Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.
Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - ITEC Level 3 Award in Indian Head MassageCourse start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanIndian Head Massage is an ancient tradition that provides many therapeutic benefits. Learn the theory and practice of Indian Head massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £399.00 - Holistic massage: taster workshopCourse start date: Thu 20 Jun 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadInterested in massage but don't know where to begin? Why not try this general introduction to massage! Learn about the many benefits of massage, as well as basic massage techniques to use on friends and family.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Essenian Healing: workshopCourse start date: Sat 29 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Antonello BrunettiDiscover this ancient form of Spiritual-Energy Healing. Learn Auric Reading techniques using the Anatomy of physical and subtle bodies. Identify the emotional reasons behind illnesses, promoting a deeper understanding of the root causes. Perform Energy Healing therapies using Vibrational Sound, Acupressure and Essential Oils.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Reflexology: taster workshopCourse start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadExperience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress using basic reflexology techniques.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) NCFE
Course start date: Tue 3 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Itai Bercovier, Alex GregoryThe application process is now open.
This Level 3 course is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills of traditional practices used in UX/UI design industry sectors. On completion of the certificate, you would have the opportunity to join UX/UI design companies as an entry level UX/UI designer with some website creation/design experience or progress onto higher education.
This course is part of the government’s Free courses for Jobs initiative, providing the skills employers need and focusing on qualifications with good job opportunities and pay.
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here
The course fee is £941, plus an upfront fee of £558 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
If you are unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (telephone temporarily unavailable) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Business & Technology on (telephone temporarily unavailable).
This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £1,499.00 Senior fee £1,499.00 Concession £1,499.00 - City Lit expanded experimental filmCourse start date: Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Monika KitaCurious about contemporary approaches to filmmaking?
Whether you have previously attended film or art related courses or simply have an interest in exploring a variety of experimental methods, this course will transform your practice.
With an emphasis on interdisciplinary fields including animation, performance, installation and sound, the course will examine multiple applications within expanded experimental film practice.
Through discussions, workshops, and personal projects, and by utilising a wide range of techniques, participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to create innovative and challenging artworks.
This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £2,179.00 Senior fee £1,743.00 Concession £1,416.00 - Manual lymphatic drainage: detox for face and neckCourse start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadWould you like to learn how to give a detox facial massage? Based on the lymphatic system, this technique is designed to eliminate toxins and improve the skin's appearance by boosting the immune system.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - VTCT level 3 Award in crystal therapy
Course start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohCrystals are much more than just pretty stones; they have been used for their healing properties and as protective amulets and talismans in many different cultures around the world for centuries. Learn how to practice crystal therapy to a professional level on this exciting course. - City Lit fine art: year 1Course start date: Tue 17 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Year 1 of the City Lit Fine Art course will enable you to refine and build upon your previous experience in Fine Art by exploring approaches to drawing, painting, sculpture, print, digital media and contextual studies, across a series of structured projects in studio and online sessions. As part of a small cohort of like-minded students you will be taught by experienced tutors who are also practicing artists in a range different media.
The course will enable you to develop an overview of media processes relevant to current art practice, introduce ideas and debate relevant to contemporary art, and help you identify your own personal creative responses. Group discussions and tutorials will support the development of your thinking and help you adopt an independent and open-minded approach to your own work. This course can be taken for personal creative development, to prepare you for application to undergraduate or postgraduate Fine Art courses, or to serve as an alternative to the conventional degree route.
Some basic materials will be provided, and you will need to supplement these with specific items; a list is provided in the CLFA course handbook. 10am – 12pm online Zoom sessions on alternate Mondays (15 in total)
10am – 5pm in City Lit studios. On alternate Tuesdays (16 in total)
6pm – 9pm in City Lit digital media suite. On 4 or 5 alternate Tuesday evenings per term (12 in total).
This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £2,179.00 Senior fee £1,743.00 Concession £1,525.00 - Contemporary practice: personal projectCourse start date: Tue 10 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
This advanced course in contemporary creative practice will support you in developing a personal project through research, experimentation, development and exhibition in a supportive studio environment. The course is facilitated by practising artists, theorists and curators.
This course requires an application prior to enrolment. Please contact Visual Arts for more information.
This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £2,179.00 Senior fee £1,743.00 Concession £1,525.00
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