Courses in London & Online
Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!
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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- Study day: Rembrandt and 17th century printmakingCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline RaeRembrandt, one of the most famous painters of the Dutch Republic, was also an innovative printmaker. He produced a large oeuvre of printed works, which in their expressive effect and astounding use of light can be considered artworks which rival his paintings. This course will offer a deep dive into Rembrandt’s practice and the seventeenth century Netherlands to explore how he experimented with the medium. Rembrandt as a collector of prints will also be discussed.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditLearn to create your own blog with this beginner’s course using WordPress and raise your online profile.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Sewing on Sundays IICourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyThis is a follow on from Sewing on Sundays I where you will use what you have learnt to cut and sew a unisex Tunic or Kaftan. This course is also suitable for people with basic sewing skills or, those who wish to refresh their skills.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Adobe Photoshop: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoThis course is a solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop and has been designed for students who want to learn the professional and most effective way to use Photoshop from the ground up.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Screen printing in a dayCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthIn this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: the art of beingCourse start date: Sun 9 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyExplore a range of mindfulness approaches to connect with drawing in refreshing ways. Discover the difference between ‘doing’ and ‘being’ and identify how this can support a more enriched experience of drawing.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Oil painting projectsCourse start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda WalkerOil paint is a uniquely luscious and sensitive medium, which can be used to create expressive and complex images. This course is for oil painters with some experience who want to develop their own individual painting projects, with expert tutor guidance.Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00 - Writing about food: getting startedCourse start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Laura SilvermanLove food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Craft focus: voice and dialogue in fictionCourse start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosie ChardAll fiction must speak to us as readers. It must communicate atmosphere and plot, character and layers of meaning with a unique 'voice'. Characters must also sound like themselves with dialogue that compels and convinces. Learn the fundamentals of voice and dialogue in this one-day course.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
- Art and creative thinking with Rod JudkinsCourse start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rod JudkinsArt is fundamentally about communicating ideas. If the idea is strong, the work of art is memorable.
This exciting, one day workshop, led by Rod Judkins (artist, tutor and author of ‘The art of Creative thinking’ and ‘Ideas are your only currency’) will explore methods to create ideas and concepts and combine them with the process of making. You will receive a signed copy of Art and Creative Thinking when you attend this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - And the Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role doesn't go toCourse start date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Graham RinaldiCome and join us at the Cultureplex during awards season. We will watch a film from three actors who have been nominated on multiple occasions but have never achieved an academy award. Each film will be introduced, placed in both its cinematic, cultural and historic context. After the screening we will devote the rest of the class to a collective exploration of the film, led by the tutor, but involving everyone in a participatory discussion that will allow all to express their responses, their views, their thoughts on the film screened.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Picture book writingCourse start date: Wed 19 Feb 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lou KuenzlerWould 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; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Creative writing: getting startedCourse start date: Sat 22 Feb 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vicky GrutGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive online 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Developing personal printmaking projectsCourse start date: Sun 23 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Margo Van RooyenExplore and develop personal work in intaglio and relief printmaking. Techniques covered include drypoint, etching, linocut, collagraphy and photo etching. All levels of experience welcome.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00
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