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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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Thousands of online and classroom-based adult courses at your fingertips!
Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Introduction to drawing cartoonsCourse start date: Fri 2 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephen MarchantEnter the world of cartoons and bring your ideas to life working through a series of fun exercises with a professional cartoonist and tutor. You will learn how to create cartoon characters, draw simple but effective backgrounds, and even create your own comic strip story. Suitable for beginners wishing to study cartooning and for those who have already made tentative steps toward becoming a comic strip artist.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Voiceovers: advancedCourse start date: Fri 2 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David ThorpeExpanding on the skills mastered in the Improvers course, you will gain deeper experience in microphone and voiceover techniques, working towards a higher professional standard. This more challenging course will provide you with a focused range of audio/voiceover materials.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00 - Calligraphy for beginners and improvers
Course start date: Fri 2 Jun 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawLearn and develop calligraphy skills on this beginners and improvers course. You will practice with a range of pens and papers, and create a finished example using a favourite quotation. Advice will be given on tools and materials. Suitable for left or right-handers.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeCome and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse start date: Fri 9 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka Bunting, Kiyomi UntenJoin this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - SketchUp Pro for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 16 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicholas WilliamsonLearn to visualise and model interior spaces and 3D forms with this easy-to-use and intuitive program. It is a perfect addition and complement to our interior and/or garden design courses. The software is very affordable and available for home use on a PC or Mac.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Introduction to jewellery making Course start date: Fri 16 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mona HadinejadLearn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.Full fee £219.00 - PC maintenance: an introductionCourse start date: Fri 23 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Terry MyersLearn how to troubleshoot and solve common computer hardware problems. Discover what is inside a computer, how it works and how to upgrade computer components.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Textiles: creative machine embroidery Course start date: Fri 23 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Renata MinoldoDiscover creative machine embroidery by making a range of experimental samples based on a theme. Explore and develop the effects created with different machine feet, thick and thin threads, tensions, free embroidery and appliqué.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gemma KerrExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £199.00 - Personal printmaking projects: open studio accessCourse start date: Fri 30 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gareth BerwynThese studio access sessions are tutor led workshops, designed to offer a more flexible way for you to learn using the facilities of the printmaking- studio. You will have access to tutor guidance when needed, but these sessions are specifically aimed at students who want to pursue personal projects and independent working.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Drawing: a contemporary approach Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony HullTake 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 - Cut, stab and etch: printmaking with linocuts Course start date: Fri 21 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lisa CradduckCut, stab and etch your way to dynamic blocks and exciting prints. Practical instruction in both traditional and inventive linocut printmaking techniques, including the reduction method developed by Picasso, multiple block printing and Polish dot linocut.Full fee £209.00 - Voiceovers: improversCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David ThorpeDevelop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. Open to those who have completed an introductory or beginners' course or have previous industry experience. This course will be delivered in our media studio.Full fee £239.00 - Art history taster
Course start date: Fri 7 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayEver wondered what art history is but don’t want to commit to a whole course? This taster explores some of the ways art historians come to their interpretion art. Build your confidence in looking at art by learning what art and art history really are.Full fee £10.00
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