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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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- Stage combat: workshopCourse start date: Sun 21 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftExplore unarmed combat and develop a selection of moves to combine in to a choreographed sequence!
A well-executed fight scene can make stage combat look easy but, much like dancing, it must be intricately choreographed and extensively rehearsed, to provide that authentic feel while remaining safe. Suitable for everyone.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Learn Pandas: introductionCourse start date: Sun 21 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Arda BalkirIn this introductory course on Pandas you will learn Python's most powerful library for managing and manipulating data. Crafted for beginners, this course aims to build a robust foundation for those wish to step into the arena of data science or anyone interested in analysing data.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Mime: workshopCourse start date: Sun 28 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftThere’s so much more to Mime than the striped jumper, beret and box!
The course will cover basic techniques in Mime towards developing and creating worlds alongside opening your body up to expressionistic styles. Through technique and improvisational based classes we will play and explore some of the most renowned exercises in Mime and build on them. Engaging your imagination and developing your awareness of your body as a tool for theatre craft.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £38.00 - Writing the city
Course start date: Sun 28 Jul 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rowan Hisayo BuchananThrough a combination of close observation and texts both old and new, you'll explore the depiction of inner city life in fiction, and write your own fiction inspired by the urban landscape in this short course. - Creative nature writing Course start date: Sun 4 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jennifer WongDo you enjoy being in nature and want to capture that on the page? Learn how to write about the natural world in this fun course, which encourages you to step outside into the urban 'wild' to seek inspiration for your poetry or prose. - Introduction to using the sewing machine Course start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyIdeal for beginners, you will learn how to use a sewing machine, its different components, how to troubleshoot and look after your machine. You will also learn different sewing techniques to complement your journey into the world of sewing.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - LinkedIn: a short introductionCourse start date: Sun 15 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeGet started with LinkedIn with this short introductory course through learning the basics of this important business platform. - Glazing your workCourse start date: Sun 15 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Josie WarshawFor students who have attended our ceramics courses, this is an opportunity to return and glaze your bisquit fired work. Basic glazing techniques will be taught, with advice on which glazes to use.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Introduction to programmingCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Roden DerveniThis is a beginner's course designed for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the exciting world of programming and see what all the fuss is about. Perfect if you want to make your first step in learning any of the programming languages at City Lit.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Mask technique and performance (level 2)Course start date: Sun 22 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftA creative, high energy and inspiring workshop in mask characterisation and mask physicality. If you are interested in learning about performing in full mask this one day workshop will introduce techniques helping to build confidence and understanding of mask performance. Masks provided.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Ascension MeditationCourse start date: Sun 27 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sally PageAscension is a system which allows you to rise beyond the limiting structure of your mind. Here you discover the magic and power of life beyond those limits. It reconnects you with your natural state of love and harmony so that you can discover inner peace, freedom, and a living experience of oneness.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Nature and landscape photography: London locationCourse start date: Fri 8 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghWidllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: the art of beingCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyExplore a range of mindfulness approaches to connect with drawing in refreshing ways. Discover the difference between ‘doing’ and ‘being’ and identify how this can support a more enriched experience of drawing.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - London photography: bridges in the city
Course start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Michael HardingExplore london and capture the beauty of the capitals bridges that span the Thames. This off-site photographic course will have you down to the river with your camera, exploring the diverse architectural designs and structures of bridges on the Thames that connect London. Learn about their history whilst learning the secrets to successful architectural and location photography.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Drawing and the art of mindfulness: toneCourse start date: Sun 1 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyInvestigate a range of ways to make tonal drawings, whilst exploring the benefits of mindfulness practice in relation to drawing. The workshop will focus on supporting you to develop new skills in handling materials, as well as a variety of creative expression.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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