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Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Classical singing: advanced workshop
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hakan Vramsmo
    Explore the rich repertoire of classical song and develop expressive and communicative skills. This workshop is for experienced classical singers (at least five years' tuition). Click the pink Start Your Interview button, and the Music Department will contact you to arrange authorisation to enrol. Break weeks 5th And 26th May.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  2. Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  3. Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £194.00
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  4. Stanislavski workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Juliet Prague
    Drawing on Stanislavski’s system you will gain skills to extend your physical, vocal and emotional expression. Suitable for students who wish to work with greater authenticity and depth in their acting. Explore the principles of psychological realism pioneered by Stanislavski and developed by the Method practitioners to enrich and enhance your performances and characterisations in this supportive and expressive environment.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  5. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  6. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  7. Developing graphic design
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Andrew McCarten
    Our 'Developing' courses help you take your next step in your chosen creative field.







    Graphic Design is everywhere; in our books, magazines, and newspapers. Emblazoning packaging at the corner shop to the mall. On our screens- phones, TVs, computers and tablets. To say it’s important would be an understatement.







    Don’t just consume. Learn how to use image and type to communicate your messages, emotions, and ideas. Beyond this, learn about the movements and styles which have shaped the field of Graphic Design over the years, and how to find your place there.¿.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  8. Screen acting: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephen Rahman-Hughes
    This is a practical and intensive screen acting course, designed for students to learn how to create characters and be at their best when working within difficult and pressurised circumstances. Ideal for those who have previously studied screen acting and are planning to make the leap into finding work. Also for those who have already broken into the industry but want to make sure they’re at their best when on set.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
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  9. Digital textile design with Adobe Photoshop: botanical forms
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Suk Han Lee
    Continue to learn Photoshop and design techniques in order to develop your textile design work. Expand your portfolio developing a collection of designs. This creative textile design course is an ideal progression for those who have completed ' Designing textiles using Photoshop I', as well as for established textile designers wishing to expand their knowledge or students who are interested in print pattern design.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  10. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  11. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  12. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  13. Introduction to casting and mould making
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Merlo
    Break the mould - try your hand at the techniques of mould making and casting as practised by sculptors, prop makers and designers. Under the guidance of highly experienced industry professional in our fully equipped sculpture studio, explore making plaster and rubber moulds. Then learn how to cast from them in plaster of Paris and cement.
    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00
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  14. Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00
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  15. Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £289.00 Concession £202.00
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