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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Superpowers with elephants: the battle of Raphia, 217 BCECourse start date: Sat 8 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael BloomfieldThe decisive battle fought at Raphia in 217 B.C. between the two Hellenistic kings Ptolemy IV of Egypt and Antiochus III of Syria saw the clash of armies drawn from across the ancient world, with elephants and cavalry, transforming the world order.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - French 1/2: sing to improve your FrenchCourse start date: Sat 8 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousSummer and the holidays are coming! Let’s sing in French to celebrate.
Sing your way to better French pronunciation, grammar and cultural knowledge with this fun workshop based on simple songs that French speakers learn as children. Suitable if you have recently started studying French or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Pilates: Foam Roller WorkshopCourse start date: Sat 8 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersThe foam roller is a convenient and versatile piece of equipment for mobilising and toning the whole body. By the end of this workshop, you will have the basic skills to exercise effectively using a foam roller.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunityCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jenny BardwellIf you are not sure how to find your ideal volunteering role, but want to pass on some of your hard-won skills, experience and knowledge, this course will give you some ideas and contacts for further exploration.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - French 1/2: le 14 juillet en chansonsCourse start date: Sat 13 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousCome to celebrate 14th July with songs. From La Marseillaise to La Carmagnole, enjoy singing and learning famous revolutionary French songs. Any level welcome.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - A taste of philosophyCourse start date: Sat 20 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: John GoffHave you ever wondered what philosophy is? What do philosophers talk about? Can they tell you the meaning of life or is it just jargon and navel gazing? Come along and find out.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Discover WelshCourse start date: Sat 20 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and get some pronunciations tips and guidance. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further. - French tasterCourse start date: Thu 25 Jul 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyGet a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Saxophone tasterCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreDiscover how a saxophone class works, and learn about embouchure, breathing, and fingering. Bring your tenor or alto saxophone to this session. - Yoga retreat afternoonCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesTreat yourself to an afternoon of yoga to move, restore, and deeply relax and create more ease in the body and the mind. Practice asanas, meditation, mindfulness, breathing practices, and Yoga Nidra. Everyone is welcome.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Drum kit tasterCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark HuggettSpend time with our drumming tutor, meet the drum kit, and - if you have sticks and a practice pad - come and play.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Folk and pop guitar tasterCourse start date: Sat 3 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jeff RodriguesLearn the essential chords that will begin your guitar career, and develop the motor skill to strum pop songs. Please bring an acoustic guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Classical guitar tasterCourse start date: Sat 3 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jeff RodriguesEnjoy this introduction to playing classical guitar. Please bring a nylon-strung guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Film studies tasterCourse start date: Sat 14 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paul SuttonLearn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (September - December 2024).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Literature tasterCourse start date: Sat 14 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Patricia SweeneyDo you want to explore how to go about understanding a poem? How to do a close reading of a work of fiction? Come and find out what makes a literature class at City Lit so special.
The course also presents an overview of our literature offering for term one in fiction, poetry, drama and literary non-fiction (September- December 2024).Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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