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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- City Lit ceramicsCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex SimpsonLearn a wide variety of techniques including throwing, handbuilding, decoration and glazing. Ideal for beginners to pottery or for those with some experience.
NOTE: Applications will be reviewed in May 2024.Full fee £2,499.00 Senior fee £1,999.00 Concession £1,624.00 - Tap dance: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential. Break week 25 May (Bank holiday).Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Ukulele: intermediateCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyIf you already play ukulele, perhaps you have followed uke 1 and 2, come and learn new songs, chord theory, picking and split strokes, and apply these to popular and vintage tunes. Enjoy learning in a group. Classes will include singing along. - Ways into screenwritingCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clive FordLearn to write for the screen on this practical, introductory course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.
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 £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Piano/keyboards 2ACourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonThis third year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythm patterns. Break weeks: no lesssons on bank holiday mondays (6, 27 May 2024).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 2BCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonCan you play grade 1 standard pieces? Work on technique, fluency of reading and explore more complex rhythm patterns.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Violin and viola 3ACourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyThis course is for players who have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at Grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control. This course continues with Violin and viola 3B next term. - Violin and viola 2ACourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyA course for those who have been playing violin/viola for about a year, know the G/D/A major scale finger pattern and basic music notation. Learn to play a variety of musical styles in a friendly class. Continues to Violin and viola 2B next term. Break weeks: 6 & 27 May 2024.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Clarinet 2ACourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least a year. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire. Continues to Clarinet 2B next term. - Ukulele ensembleCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyAn ensemble ukulele class with individual parts. For experienced players who read chord symbols and tablature, although tab reading is not a mandatory requirement. Challenging and fun - the music/repertoire will be tailored to your various abilities.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Piano/keyboards 1CCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cheslav SinghThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Sing with confidenceCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonIf you are nervous of singing in public, scared to open your mouth or just want to know how your voice works, this course is for you. Classes are fun and cover a wide range of musical styles, so there is something for everyone. Break weeks 6 & 27 May 2024.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Classical ballet: improversCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giovanna LambogliaWe will focus on developing ballet technique using barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have completed at least one year of our beginner's ballet classes or equivalent and have a good grasp of the basic techniques and terminology.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Tap dance: improversCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertPractice and improve your basic Tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Developing your novelCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerHave you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00
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