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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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- Spanish: El Quijote desde el siglo XXI: El primer libro de carreteraCourse start date: Thu 13 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezEn este curso vamos a conocer algunas de las obras más importantes de Cervantes así como leer y analizar extractos de su obra más famosa “Don Quijote de la Mancha”. Ideal para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado al menos durante 4/5 años).
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 £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Beginners BSLCourse start date: Thu 20 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Carolina Delgado EspejoAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniquesCourse start date: Sat 22 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockWatercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Excel: advancedCourse start date: Wed 8 Mar 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaLearn advanced features of Excel: linking, advanced sorting, filtering, advanced formulae, scenarios, data validation and audit spreadsheet, pivot tables and macros to create and work with complex spreadsheets.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Thu 2 Feb 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a fully-fledged podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)Course start date: Thu 2 Mar 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: George StickneyHTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Greek and Roman archaeology: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anke MarshIntroduce yourself to the archaeology of the ancient world, from the palaces of the Minoans and Mycenaeans to the Roman Forum.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - European ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Andreas PetzoldThe Victoria and Albert Museum has the finest and most comprehensive collection of ceramics in the world. The course will provide an introduction to the European collections discussing them from a variety of standpoints, including technique, style, imagery, function, types and designers.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Drawing: a contemporary approachCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughTake your drawing into exciting new directions – build on your existing skills and discover new ways of working. For intermediate students with some drawing experience who would like to explore experimental drawing techniques and develop their own ideas in drawing. A chance to extend your own drawing projects guided by our expert tutor and practising artist, with reference to the work of artists using drawing in the wider art world today.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Public speaking: intensiveCourse start date: Wed 22 Feb 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Allis MossWhatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Bookbinding: simple leather binding
Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ina BaumeisterDiscover how leather, combined with simple sewing and cutting techniques can create a wonderfully flexible and stylish bindings. Create books with folded and crossed structure covers, and include some decorative elements to personalise your work.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Italian 4/5: cultura e attualita'Course start date: Thu 26 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiAttraverso attività basate su articoli, servizi di programmi, interviste ecc., questa classe ti offre la possibilità di dibattere e approfondire argomenti riguardanti l’attualità italiana e la cultura del Paese in generale. Praticherai e perfezionerai diversi punti grammaticali e accrescerai il tuo vocabolario. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 4 o 5 oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua.
Please note that this course will take place on alternate weeks.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Japanese beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 2 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Noriko InagakiLearn Japanese with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills on this intensive course. You can also learn to read and write Japanese characters.
Please note the dates: 2nd, 4th, 9th & 11th May.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Magazine and editorial layout designCourse start date: Thu 4 May 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gillian FieldenOn this course you will explore grids, layouts and the relationship between text and image in the context of magazine design. You will be examine current magazine layouts, trends and various ways of generating visual ideas and design work.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Textiles: printing with natural dyesCourse start date: Thu 4 May 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lara MantellDiscover contemporary techniques for printing onto fabric with natural dyes. Through demonstrations, personal exploration, and individual tuition you will learn how to use mordents and natural dye colours, and transform your textile designs into prints.
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 £119.00 Concession £97.00
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