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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.
Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- AssertivenessCourse start date: Fri 17 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tracy SeedWould you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self-esteem and confidence.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Illustrator for textile design IICourse start date: Mon 20 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Expand your knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, creating intricate and decorative elements for textile design. Use a range of drawing and brush tools, refining your skills, developing colour, contrast, and pattern. Ideal for anyone interested in vector based repeat patterns.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Painting: acrylic techniques and mediums
Course start date: Tue 21 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenThe fundamentals of painting are as important for the beginner as they are for the more experienced artist. This course will be an in depth focus on brushwork, brush techniques and how to improve your mark making to develop fluency in the mediums of acrylic paint.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Jewellery: soldering workshop Course start date: Tue 21 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth BoneDoes your soldering let your jewellery work down? If you would like to practise without worrying about the outcome, get expert help and improve your understanding and technique, then come and join this practical course. Soon you will be soldering with confidence.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Social media introduction: stage 1Course start date: Tue 21 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeThis practical course is aimed at beginners who are looking to develop their social media skills for personal use or to promote their business. Learn how social media can be used to communicate with your target audience. - Contemporary quilts: triangles and geometrics Course start date: Fri 24 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellLearn how to design and make a contemporary quilt from start to finish. You will use a range of construction and embellishment techniques. The emphasis for design is on Triangles and bold Geometric shapes mixed with cotton fabrics to create a personalised quilt. Suitable for beginners. - Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs: an introduction for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 24 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hugo CookThis four-week course delves into the written words and thoughts of the ancient Egyptians. Students will gain a foundation in the iconic writing of hieroglyphs, putting their newfound skills into practice by reading original texts from British Museum artefacts. This is a truly fascinating and intricate language, and it offers its readers the ability to understand the lost voices of one of history’s most remarkable civilisations. The class will be held in Covent Garden, with regular visits to the near-by British Museum.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Textiles: frame loom weaving Course start date: Wed 10 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Renata MinoldoLearn the basics of handweaving on a frame loom. Explore traditional rug making techniques to create raised surface decoration and handweaving in plain weave pattern. Create a series of samples, and design and create your own contemporary weave combining techniques.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Character design workshopCourse start date: Sat 25 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ciara FloodTake a deep dive into a specific process, media or tool, with our Visual Communication Workshops.
In this workshop, learn how to create compelling characters for illustration projects, and beyond.
Workshops throw the spotlight onto niche areas of the visual communication field, enabling you to hone higher-level skills and gain deeper insights.
Workshops tend to have a practical focus, with little or no conceptual or contextual elements, although this varies by course.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Self defence and personal safety for womenCourse start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonExplore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Developing watercolour paintingCourse start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterExplore the specific qualities of watercolour and the opportunities this adaptable medium offers to create dynamic painting compositions. Develop a fluency with brush work and layering of colour to develop compositional possibilities.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Developing and managing your brandCourse start date: Mon 3 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenA brand defines how people see, relate and interact to your business, products and services; it’s what distinguish your business from your competitors. A well-developed brand strategy and identity makes your brand recognizable, relatable and your business more successful and valuable. In this intensive course you will have a hands on overview on how professionals develop a brand identity and what is needed to navigate your brand through a crowded market without getting lost in the mist. - Designing textiles using Photoshop intensive Course start date: Mon 3 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeCreate patterns and designs for textiles which may then be printed onto cloth. This course is ideal for beginners in Photoshop who are textile artist's or designers, or for anyone interested in exploring pattern, colour and texture.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Latin pianoCourse start date: Mon 3 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sara DhillonThis practical online course for pianists (grade 4 ABRSM and above) will introduce you to the dynamic role of the piano in Afro-Cuban and Salsa music. We will focus on harmonic development, rhythm, learning common montuno patterns. Whether your background is classical, jazz or pop music, this short course will teach you classic Cuban styles including Son, Mambo, Bolero, and Cha Cha Cha.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Engraving: curved surfaces and lettering scripts
Course start date: Tue 4 Jun 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rae DuncanHave you tried out engraving and would like to improve your existing skills? Increase your accuracy and consistency by focusing on small images that will be repeated on flat and curved surface. Learn to apply 1-2 types of scripts and the additional usage of tools to elevate your designs. This course is for intermediate and advanced jewellery students.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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