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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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- The City Lit 7-day intensive course for adults who stammerCourse start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cathinka GuldbergLearn strategies to help you speak more easily, work on becoming less sensitive and worried about stammering (also known as stuttering), reduce avoidance strategies and work towards saying what you want to say when you want to say it. This intensive course will enable you to make maximum progress in minimum time and will give you a solid foundation to continue to make positive changes following the course. It runs for five days Monday to Friday 8-12 July, then two follow-up days on 16-17 September. We will also provide videoconferencing (Zoom) group support sessions on 22/7/24 6-8pm and 7/10/24 6-8pm.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £174.00 Concession £50.00 - How to write a short story
Course start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutThrough a series of inspiring and practical exercises, you'll be encouraged to tap into your imagination and draft a short story from beginning to end in this supportive short course.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Watercolour painting: summer school intensiveCourse start date: Mon 15 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary RosenCondense your learning on this intensive course. Working from still life explore a variety of application techniques such as layering, masking-out and creating textures to gain a grounding in the rich possibilities of the watercolour medium.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Introduction to clothes making Course start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvia SacrestanoLearn how to make your own clothes. This beginner's course will teach you how to use the sewing machine, as well as basic sewing techniques and processes. We start by sampling, then construct a simple garment.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Classic albums 1966–1973: The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie and Pink FloydCourse start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Toby ManningExplore the making and meanings of four classic albums released 1966–1973 that reflect and define their era: The Beatles’ Revolver, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Contemporary collage: summer school intensiveCourse start date: Mon 29 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon EnglishA short experimental course to explore and combine a variety of collage techniques using found images, drawing, painting and paper to create unexpectedly beautiful or powerful images. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - What the poem wants: drafting and editing workshop
Course start date: Mon 29 Jul 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christina DunhillWrite fast and edit fast in this poem-blitzing workshop. Learn to step back, look at your poem and think about the different directions it might take. Practise ruthlessness as well as care in the poem’s service. - Illustrated Maps: summer school intensiveCourse start date: Mon 5 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lucia VintiLearn to create unique illustrated maps using a combination of analogue and digital techniques. We’ll create illustrations of local attractions, landmarks and people; learn how to create a cohesive colour palette; and combine text and image to create a balanced composition. You’ll end this intensive and fun course with an illustrated map that captures the character of your favourite place.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Sketchup Pro: fast trackCourse start date: Mon 5 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicholas WilliamsonLearn to visualise and model interior spaces and 3D forms on this fast track course. Skills in this user friendly and affordable software is invaluable for Interior designers, Garden designers and Set designers who wish to improve their presentations. The software works on both PC or Mac.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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