Courses - Online & in London
Thousands of online and in-person courses available to book online now!
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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Introduction to BSLCourse start date: Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Samuel GeorgesInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Sat 7 Oct 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeImprove the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college. - Communicate with confidence through voice and body languageCourse start date: Sat 23 Sep 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonny BlackDiscover how to enhance your vocal impact and physical presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills on this intensive Saturday course include communicating with confidence, establishing rapport, learning assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy and projecting an effective personal style. - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Tue 12 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sheila KnowlesDo 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 - Picture framing and mounting for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 12 Sep 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Esther HeyhoeLearn picture framing and mounting skills for the home or workplace. Using professional framing tools and equipment you'll be taught all the skills you need to work in a busy studio or alternatively how to set up your own small scale practice from home.Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £201.00 - Developing watercolour paintingCourse start date: Mon 16 Oct 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockExplore the specific qualities of watercolour and the opportunities this adaptable medium offers to create dynamic painting compositions. Develop a fluency with brush work and layering of colour to develop compositional possibilities.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Learning to use your smartphone (Android)Course start date: Wed 18 Oct 2023 (and 3 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 - Drawing for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 12 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, we will introduce key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Painting for beginnersCourse start date: Mon 11 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony HullExperience the joy of painting. Through simple exercises you'll explore colour, painting techniques and the expressive qualities of painting using acrylic paints. The perfect way to start painting.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Return to French (elementary)Course start date: Tue 12 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Come and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course later in September.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Introduction to screenprintingCourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterThis course is a creative and practical introduction to the screen-printing process, aimed at beginners and the curious. You will learn step by step how to make your own series of silk screen prints using a variety of techniques.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Hula hoop workoutCourse start date: Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Cristina Codina LlavinaGet ready for the Summer body! In this fun workout class you will work out all muscles, but mainly the core muscles. Hula hooping is way more fun than what you might have remembered as a child.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - The holistic voiceCourse start date: Sat 23 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueYour voice should be an extension of your character. This Saturday workshop offers accessible and empowering mind-body techniques to deepen your awareness and connection to your voice so that the message you give out is true to your intention.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 - Introduction to watercolour paintingCourse start date: Mon 11 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul DixonGain a grounding in the rich possibilities available when working with watercolour paint. Through a series of practical studies, you will investigate the potential of this versatile medium.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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