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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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- Svenska bokklubben: Swedish book club level 1/2Course start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Esmeralda Valencia-LindströmA supportive, friendly reading group for beginner/level 2 learners of Swedish.
This is a continuation of our Term 3 reading group.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Cyanotype printmaking in a dayCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthCyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Japanese woodcut printmakingCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 5 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 £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - American Hitchcock double bill: Shadow of a Doubt and NotoriousCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyDuring the 1940s Hitchcock found himself working with a range of Hollywood studios and producers on projects suited to his particular storytelling interests, with perhaps the two most successful and striking of these being the focus of this course. We will explore their production, structure and critical reception, while also noting significant differences between the two in terms of their tone.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Ways into poetry: intensiveCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lawrence BradbyAre you just starting to write poetry? This shorter version of our introductory Ways into poetry course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00 - City Lit Pro: start a career in digital marketingCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yana LapitskayaLearn the key skills you need to launch your digital marketing career - this intensive course covers SEO, social media, paid ads, email, and more to set you up for success.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £499.00 Concession £324.00 - America in the 60s - City Lit Silver SundayCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark MalcomsonThe 1960s was the decade that profoundly changed American culture. We explore the trajectory of a decade, including the presidential terms of Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon, Vietnam, the civil rights movement, second wave feminism and radical changes in literature, art, music and film, all reflecting the historical turbulence of 1960s America.
Age UK’s Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people which takes place every year in October. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with other generations in their local communities. This year’s Silver Sunday will be taking place on Sunday 6th October, and City Lit will join in the activities by offering a diverse selection of workshops.
This day is aimed specifically at ‘older people’ but everyone is welcome to join in, as connecting generations forms an important of this event.Full fee £0.00 - Lipreading Taster – City Lit Silver SundayCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daryl JoyceAge UK’s Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people which takes place every year in October. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with other generations in their local communities. This year’s Silver Sunday will be taking place on Sunday 6th October, and City Lit will join in the activities by offering a diverse selection of workshops.Full fee £0.00 - Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training (NVC)Course start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tracy SeedNonviolent Communication Skills (NVC) helps people communicate with respect, compassion and honesty. It leads to people being heard and understood, finding increased clarity in communication, and feeling connected to self and others.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Swedish language taster: City Lit Silver SundayCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterAge UK’s Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people which takes place every year in October. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with other generations in their local communities. This year’s Silver Sunday will be taking place on Sunday 6th October, and City Lit will join in the activities by offering a diverse selection of workshops.Full fee £0.00 - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Fri 11 Oct 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Excel: analysing data (stage 1)Course start date: Sat 12 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Nick BrownDevelop essential skills to tackle complex data sets & create conclusions and recommendations for non-data minded stakeholders in your organisation. Focus on pivot tables, formatting and perfecting your commentary skills. Some familiarity with using Excel is required.
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 £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Introduction to SQL and Microsoft SQL ServerCourse start date: Sun 13 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
An in depth knowledge of an SQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and of Structured Query Language (SQL) are not just vital skills required by Database Developers and Administrators but are also indispensable tools needed by the modern Software Developer, Data Analyst and Data Scientist. On this course you will learn to create, manage and query relational databases using SQL.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - VTCT level 3 Award in crystal therapyCourse start date: Sun 13 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohCrystals are much more than just pretty stones; they have been used for their healing properties and as protective amulets and talismans in many different cultures around the world for centuries. Learn how to practice crystal therapy to a professional level on this exciting course.Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £449.00 Concession £449.00 - Stage combat: armed knifeCourse start date: Sun 13 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftThis one-day workshop leads on from our unarmed stage combat course and examines one of the most exciting weapon sets to explore - knife combat. Used in dynamic settings in both contemporary and classical theatre and film, it is a valuable introduction into learning knife combat and how to use this in performance settings, ensuring you are learning skills and techniques safely and effectively.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00
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