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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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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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- L’era fascista in ItaliaCourse start date: Tue 4 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiNel 1922 Benito Mussolini diventa primo ministro. Nel corso degli anni le opposizioni politiche vengono eliminate. Il Fascismo diventa un regime totalitario che resterà al potere fino al 1943. Analizzeremo le cause e circostanze che portarono alla nascita di questo fenomeno politico e le sue fasi evolutive.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Arte italiana del NovecentoCourse start date: Tue 4 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiIn questo corso percorreremo alcune fasi cruciali dell’arte italiana del secolo scorso. Vedremo alcuni fra i più importanti artisti e movimenti: Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964) e il suo stile meditativo, in contrasto con Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916) e l’arte dei futuristi, passando poi alla pittura realista Renato Guttuso (1911-1987), il movimento dell’Arte Povera (metà anni ’60), per finire con i casi molto singolari di Carol Rama (1918-2015) e Antonio Ligabue (1899-1965).Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Ways into creative writing: an introduction
Course start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghNot 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 - Singing for absolute beginnersCourse start date: Wed 5 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderStart your journey as a singer this summer with this short, enjoyable course. Take your first important steps towards a healthy vocal technique and confidence in your singing.Full fee £69.00 - Chinese 2 revisionCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonConsolidate your elementary/intermediate knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin). Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for two years or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - French 2: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronRevise and consolidate your lower intermediate French speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have recently studied French for two to three years. This course is ideal if you were enrolled on a level 2 course this academic year and would like to consolidate or fill in in some gaps in your learning before moving to the next level up.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - City Lit wind ensemble: summer seasonCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeExplore the wonderful repertoire for mixed wind ensemble in an intensive workshop. You need to play an orchestral wind instrument at grade 5 standard or higher.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Guitar fingerpicking: American folk stylesCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonExplore how to play the acoustic guitar styles and techniques that became the sound of the American folk revival. Learn what makes American folk picking tick, and how the techniques continue to be heard in contemporary guitar. Suitable for guitarists with a basic grasp of picking and preferably able to read guitar tablature.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Etching for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kath CastilloAn exciting introduction to the basic processes and principles of etching. Using zinc plate, create beau-tiful images with line, texture and tone, and experiment with printing your image in both mono-chrome and colour.Full fee £179.00 - Start planting design for your gardenCourse start date: Tue 18 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison WorsterExplore the principles of planting design using form, line and texture to create dynamic planting schemes. In weekly workshops, improve the breadth of your plant knowledge whilst developing the skills and techniques of garden designers.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Feldenkrais: awareness through movementCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charlotte SeirbergLearn how to reduce tension and move with more ease, and notice improvements in your mobility, posture, breathing, balance, coordination and quality of life.Full fee £149.00 - Aesop's fables: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 18 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria ContosAesop’s fables have been used through history to clarify important issues within society. Investigate their perseverance through history and why they continue to be relevant today.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Musicianship for singersCourse start date: Tue 18 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BeckmannImprove your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to the singing. This course is for any singer who would like more understanding about the music they sing.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £48.00 - String ensemble: summer seasonCourse start date: Tue 18 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn how to play in an ensemble in a fun and stimulating environment. For players of violin, viola, cello and double bass who have been learning for at least a year up to those at around grade 3 level.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £41.00 - Knotting and stringing for beads and pearls
Course start date: Tue 18 Jul 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellBy exploring a range of beaded jewellery techniques you will learn how to string precious beads and how to knot between beads and pearls. You will also learn how to attach simple clasps and findings to bracelets, necklaces and earrings.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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