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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Chamber music: advancedCourse start date: Thu 19 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a variety of repertoire. For classical instrumentalists at grade 5/6 or above with good sight-reading skills.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Thu 12 Jan 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Timothy MarleyWant 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 - Life painting: an experimental approachCourse start date: Thu 9 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenExplore imaginative, dynamic approaches to painting the figure using a variety of approaches: be inspired by new ways of seeing and access innovative ways of approaching your life painting.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Calligraphy evening course
Course start date: Thu 16 Feb 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ivo GrantinsLearn the principles and explore the essential steps of calligraphy work using a range of tools and techniques to create an individual piece. Suitable for beginners as well as improvers, left or right handers welcome.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Spanish beginners intensive: module 1Course start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Based on units 1-5 of Ele Actual A1 (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers).Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)Course start date: Fri 18 Nov 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: George StickneyHTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!
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 £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Counselling introduction: advancedCourse start date: Thu 2 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Myriam FerreiraExtend your use of counselling skills and personal development in this highly experiential course. Further explore the person-centred approach and examine issues of ethics, good practice, diversity and difference. You will need to have completed a 30-hour counselling introduction (with a minimum of 70% attendance) within the last three years. Prior to enrolling, contact the department on (telephone temporarily unavailable) for authorisation.
This course is exempt from our usual refund and transfer policy, therefore if you change your mind and would like a refund you must request this at least 3 weeks before the course is due to start. We charge an admin fee of 20% (minimum £10) per refund processed. We will not give you a refund for this course if we receive your request less than 3 weeks before the course starts or once the course has started.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Stop motion capture with DragonframeCourse start date: Thu 2 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John HorabinStop Motion has always been at the heart of the animation industry. On this short practical course you will find out why Dragon Frame is the stop motion application of choice for the major animation studios and professional independent animators alike.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Cut, stab and etch: printmaking with linocutsCourse start date: Fri 13 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
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 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Life painting: a contemporary approachCourse start date: Thu 9 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Steve WrightThis course introduces contemporary contexts for life painting using acrylic paints to explore different creative approaches using the imagination alongside observation of the model. Suitable for all levels but some previous life drawing experience an advantage.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Customising a WordPress websiteCourse start date: Thu 16 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gal SapirThe course will teach you the necessary CSS skills to further customise a WordPress website. You will use this knowledge together with the WordPress post types to create a sleek and modern website.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Japanese woodcut printmaking techniquesCourse start date: Sun 29 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carol Justin WilhideAn introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF)Course start date: Thu 16 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Lydia MutareBecome a certified Mental Health First Aid practitioner through this current and comprehensive course. Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the UK experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any given year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many of us do not know how to take care of our mental health.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Developing your novelCourse start date: Mon 9 Jan 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesHave you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Ways into playwritingCourse start date: Thu 19 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Dawn KingExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00
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