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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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- Enhance your impact and presenceCourse start date: Sat 9 Dec 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie LunnStrong people skills are essential these days. You must be able to communicate, influence and impress both your colleagues and friends to enhance relationships and to make yourself heard. Discover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back. This weekend course will be delivered in the college. - Creative writing: getting started
Course start date: Sat 9 Dec 2023 (and 8 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Henry MartinGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Portrait painting: two session pose Course start date: Sat 9 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenDevelop a portrait from life: a structured course to build skills towards making a convincing portrait where the model keeps the same pose over 2 sessions to enable a sustained piece of work.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Ways into screenwriting: getting started Course start date: Sat 6 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clive FordWant to write scripts but don't know how to start? Discover the basics of screenwriting - character, conflict and more - on this short online course that will help you shape your ideas and get your story going.
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 £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Advanced massage using sports massage techniquesCourse start date: Sat 13 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Trevor EnglandExpand your understanding of bodywork using deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release and various other techniques. For those with an ITEC Massage qualification who wish to gain a broader range of skills. - Write a short story in a weekend Course start date: Sat 20 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutTurn your great idea into a short story on this fun practical course. You'll be introduced to some key fiction writing techniques and encouraged to draft a short story from beginning to end. Suitable for beginners who are comfortable learning at a fast pace.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Islamic art and architecture in the Mediterranean basinCourse start date: Sat 20 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberta MarinDiscover the artistic production in some of the countries facing the Mediterranean Sea. - Picture book writing Course start date: Sun 29 Oct 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories, develop their ideas and technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Printmaking weekend: handmade printsCourse start date: Sat 3 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosey PrinceLearn some exciting, low tech printmaking techniques to equip you with skills so you can easily make prints at home without the use of specialist equipment.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00 - Deep tissue massage: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Sat 25 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Helen RennieExpand your skills to apply deep tissue massage techniques with confidence. Learn how to relieve fatigue, muscle tension, and improve flexibility.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - Autobiography into fiction: getting started Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun short course for fiction writing beginners and experienced writers. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into strong narratives.
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 £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Create a short film in a weekendCourse start date: Sat 17 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David KlineLearn how to script, storyboard, shoot, edit and export a short film in this fun and fast paced introduction to film making.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Massage: workshop
Course start date: Sat 17 Feb 2024 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Monica ClarkeDiscover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress on to an accredited course.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00 - Mixed-media printmakingCourse start date: Sat 17 Feb 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rolina Elsje BlokThis course introduces you to new ways of combining printmaking with creative thinking by using multiple printmaking techniques and processes, layering them to produce compositions that can be made into artworks to take away with you.Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £201.00 - Introduction to music productionCourse start date: Sun 3 Dec 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaCome and learn the basics of recording and editing so that you can turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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