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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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- French beginners: module 1
Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 11 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - String ensembleCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyCome and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least two years, playing at Grade 3 standard or above. Please click the 'start interview' button to apply. This is to make sure we have a balanced array of instruments for our ensemble. Break week 28 May 2024.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Drawing and mindfulness Course start date: Tue 30 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyExplore how mindfulness can enrich drawing and lead to new ways of relating to it. A practical drawing course from observation, and the imagination. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing or a way for you to further integrate mindfulness into your drawing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - French beginners: module 2 Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners. The course will be taught in French with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Starting your novel Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maame BlueGot a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoContinue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent. Based on units 11-15 of 'Ele Actual A2 (libro del alumno)' and exercise book (SM Publishers).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - The 60 minute writer Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RichardsFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00 - Sketchbooks: creating visual journeys Course start date: Tue 7 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Create a 'visual journey' of discovery through an experimental sketchbook. Explore materials and techniques with confidence, including mark making, drawing and mixed media to produce a collection of work or personal ideas for further development. Suitable for all, including those with basic drawing experience.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques Course start date: Tue 9 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonWatercolour 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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Picture framing and mounting for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 9 Apr 2024 (and 11 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 £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - German beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 13 May 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Friederike SchroederThe emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). 1.5 hours per week over 7 weeks.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Ways into abstract painting Course start date: Fri 12 Apr 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rebecca AllenEncounter different approaches to making abstract paintings while developing your skills in using a variety of painting materials. With reference to the work of a variety of abstract artists explore the visual language common to both representation and abstraction, eg. colour, composition, tone and paint application.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Writing for magazines Course start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Laura SilvermanGet inspired to write on this practical course for freelance journalists and bloggers. Learn to carry out research, interview people, pitch and publish stories, and build your presence on social media.
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 £70.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensive
Course start date: Wed 15 May 2024 (and 9 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor PennyNot 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 £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00
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