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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.

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  1. Blogging: build your own blog using WordPress
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 2 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Swati Pandit
    Learn to create your own blog with this beginner’s course using WordPress and raise your online profile.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
  2. Massage: workshop
    Massage: workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 4 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Hilary Lyons
    Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  3. Drawing: ink and wash techniques
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lisa Ivory
    The immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
  4. LinkedIn: a detailed introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online (other locations are available)

    Tutors:  Manideepa Paul
    In this longer, in-depth course, we will look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  5. Watercolour painting for beginners
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 29 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anne-Marie Foster
    An introduction to the radiant qualities of watercolour painting. Through simple exercises, we'll explore watercolour techniques and mediums. The perfect way to start using watercolour.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
  6. Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Apr 2023

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Janet Whitehead
    Expand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00
  7. Introduction to printmaking techniques
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Simon Burder
    This fast-paced course reveals some of the processes used to make fine art prints. You will try both relief and intaglio printmaking methods. This course is for beginners and those with limited experience who want to discover how printmaking techniques actually work. An ideal way to start printmaking.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
  8. Video blogging with YouTube: introduction
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolanda De Los Bueis Unanua
    Learn how to create a video blog (vlog) in your own YouTube channel. Use YouTube full capabilities as social network, video editor and publisher. Edit and enhance your videos with effects and music using open source software Shotcut. Share and connect your channel with other channels and social networks.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
  9. Stretching and priming a canvas
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Apr 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stuart Jones
    This course is a must for painters wishing to stretch and prime their own canvases and paper. Learn about the properties of different types of painting supports, and the best materials for preparing surfaces and glazes for painting.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
  10. Feldenkrais: awareness through movement
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Charlotte Seirberg
    Learn how to reduce tension and move with more ease, and notice improvements in your mobility, posture, breathing, balance, coordination and quality of life.



    This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  11. Ways into creative writing: an introduction
    Woman holding pen and notebook and looking thoughtfully into the distance
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 20 Feb 2023 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online (other locations are available)

    Tutors:  Yvonne Singh
    Not sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
    26  Reviews Add Your Review
  12. Painting: colour mixing
    Course start date:  Fri 21 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amanda Bracken
    A concise study of colour usage. Investigate colour perception and how colour interacts. Explore a range of observational and expressive painting projects, relate colour theory to practice and develop confidence using colour.  An emphasis on colour mixing using acrylics and oil paint.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
  13. Introduction to Python
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 12 Mar 2023 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Manisha Maniar
    Want to learn more about how computers work or what computer programmers do? Get started in computer programming using the most popular and easy-to-use computer programming language Python.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
    15  Reviews Add Your Review
  14. Contemporary dance: beginners
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    This Contemporary dance class is a dynamic and fun experience based on the principles of Release-technique and some playful explorations. Simple movement phrases and tasks are built upon to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
    12  Reviews Add Your Review
  15. Instagram for business: introduction
    Course start date:  Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street (other locations are available)

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Learn how to use Instagram, the visual social media site, to market your business and communicate with your customers.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00

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