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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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- 20th Century Britain: politics, culture and society 1939-1960
Course start date: Mon 8 Jan 2024Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David FowlerExolring politics, culture and society from 1939 to 1960, the course is the 2nd in a new cycle of modern British history courses.
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 £97.00 - Picture book writing: advanced Course start date: Mon 8 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to workshop, edit and polish your picture book texts for young children? This course is designed for advanced picture book writers wishing to hone their skills and improve their own stories.
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 - An introduction to medieval art and architecture Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard PlantAn introduction to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Study the art of the era and the architecture of the prominent Gothic cathedrals and medieval buildings of the continent and England.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Exploring the music of Fanny MendelssohnCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Katy HamiltonThe elder of two brilliant composer siblings, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel was a child prodigy and prolific composer who was unable to pursue a glittering public career as her brother did. We explore her life and her work, her aspirations, her relationship with her family, and her artistic output. ** This course has a scheduled break week: 30 Jan 2024.
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 £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Life drawing after work Course start date: Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor BedlowA fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Ancient Rome: art & architecture Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard PlantThe ancient Rome Empire has provided a model for artistic and particularly architectural production in nearly all the centuries since its fall. We will study the development of Roman architecture and explore works of art in the best-preserved media; sculpture, painting and mosaics.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Pilates Barre: Mixed LevelCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersPilates Barre brings a dynamic standing element to the regular core muscle work of Pilates. Pilates sequences at the barre improve upright posture, build core strength, strengthen and shape the muscles of the hips and legs, and develop co-ordination skills.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Get Fit for 2024Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersThis total body conditioning course aims to boost your stamina, shape your body and energise your fitness levels, whilst working to music.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Pilates: intermediateCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Monica WillettChallenge your Pilates practise by increasing your core strength and muscle tone, extending your flexibility and balance. Deepen your understanding by learning interconnected movements and new breathing patterns. Ideal for those with experience.
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 £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Getting away with murder: how to write crime fiction Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieWant to write a murder mystery that will knock readers dead? On this course you'll learn how to plot a murder most horrid and develop your writing to create maximum suspense.
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 - Feldenkrais: awareness through movementCourse start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charlotte SeirbergLearn how to reduce tension and move with more ease, and notice improvements in your mobility, posture, breathing, balance, coordination and quality of life.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Poetry workshop: intensive
Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie IrigarayWant to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.
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 - Yoga Pilates FusionCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersEnhance your sense of wellbeing by stretching and strengthening your body on this course which introduces students to both Yoga and Pilates.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Introduction to experimental filmCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gillian McIverExperimental film is often non-narrative and avant-garde. It is made to explore the boundaries of film and push the limits of what is considered so-called normal filmmaking. Experimental films often use unconventional techniques such as animation, found footage and non-linear narrative structures to create unique visual experiences. The class will look at early experimental films by Georges Méliès, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Maya Deren, alongside recent digital works.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Light weights for everyday strengthCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesEnjoy a fun and friendly workout. Improve your strength and muscle tone so that everyday activities including carrying shopping, walking, and climbing stairs become easier. Everyone is welcome for an inclusive class!
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 £119.00 Concession £104.00
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