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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.
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?
- Japanese through OrigamiCourse start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rie Tsuruta-BarrattCome and learn origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into a sculpture without using glue or scissors.
Origami allows you to create your own piece of art anytime, anywhere even in a busy schedule. Ideal if you want to create personalised cards for Christmas.
This is a relaxing Satruday morning course, so time to be hands on! The instructions will be given in Japanese and English.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Sat 25 Nov 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Spanish TasterCourse start date: Mon 27 Nov 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gracia ChinchillaGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - BSL Taster SessionCourse start date: Wed 29 Nov 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma IliffeThis is a one-off session to give you a taste of what happens in a British Sign Language class. The class will be a fun and relaxed group where you will learn some basic signs in BSL. If you enjoy the class, you can discuss course options with the tutor at the end.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Art history taster
Course start date: Wed 6 Dec 2023 (and 11 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayCurious about art history? Join us for this taster session where we explore different ways into visual art and its histories from the ancient to the contemporary.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Introduction to using the sewing machine Course start date: Tue 5 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyIdeal for beginners, you will learn how to use a sewing machine, its different components, how to troubleshoot and look after your machine. You will also learn different basic sewing techniques to start your journey into the world of sewing.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Social media content strategyCourse start date: Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn order to successfully use social media for business, it is essential to have a clear strategy and create good content to encourage audience engagement. You'll learn both in this class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Aromatherapy: taster workshopCourse start date: Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Antonello BrunettiPut your sense of smell to test with this experiential aromatherapy taster workshop! An introduction to nature's very own pharmacy.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - 50 drawings in a day Course start date: Sat 25 Nov 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charles ChambersA high energy programme of directed and self-directed drawing projects, with rapid shifts in materials, scale, subject and focus. Strictly no discards - come ready to play, risk, invent and discuss! For those with some drawing experience.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Foundation Open Day Course start date: Wed 29 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Join us for our art and design Foundation open day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and students on our Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, and view our workshops, facilities and gallery. We're also offering portfolio surgery sessions, application advice and interviews.Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00 - Learning to use your smartphone (Android)Course start date: Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Does your smartphone confuse you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? Understanding and navigating your way round a smartphone is now as important as being able to use a regular computer. This short course will help you understand your Android smartphone, troubleshoot problems and use some of the most popular apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00 - French 1/2: sing to improve your FrenchCourse start date: Sat 9 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista Selous’Tis the season to be jolly, so let’s sing some Christmas songs in French!
Sing your way to better French pronunciation and cultural knowledge with this fun workshop based on simple songs that French speakers learn as children. Suitable if you have recently started studying French or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Creative non-fiction: a taster
Course start date: Tue 5 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie GartonHave you had experiences that will move, delight or entertain readers? This taster session in creative-non fiction explores approaches to capturing your most poignant moments and crafting them into inspiring pieces of literature.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Pioneering women at the National Portrait GalleryCourse start date: Mon 29 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowMeet some of history's most inspiring women, not only well-known pioneers but also women over the past five hundred years whose stories have been forgotten. Discover and celebrate their achievements.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Sketching at the museum: V&ACourse start date: Thu 23 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Heidi WigmoreExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from a fascinating range of objects and artifacts in The Victoria and Albert Museum.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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