Courses - Online & in London
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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?
- French beginners: module 1
Course start date: Fri 10 May 2024 (and 11 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Japanese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Fri 11 Oct 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Noriko InagakiGet a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Painting 1 Course start date: Fri 13 Sep 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Begona Morea RoyPainting 1 offers an introduction to the basic principles and skills associated with painting. Focus on differing approaches to observational and imaginative work, whilst learning how to organise a palette, mix colours and create different textures.Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00 - BSL level 1Course start date: Fri 3 May 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter Brown, Antony RabinHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £503.00 Concession £454.00 - LinkedIn: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Fri 3 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn this longer, in-depth course, take a look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn. - Italian beginners: module 2Course start date: Fri 3 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Evi CampetellaContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Instagram for business: introductionCourse start date: Fri 3 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeLearn how to use Instagram, the visual social media site, to market your business and communicate with your customers.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Jewellery making: all levels Course start date: Mon 8 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kevin StevensonEver wanted to turn your hand to metal jewellery making and introduce texture to your work? Or have you done it before and would like to hone your skills with a professional tutor? Perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced students,come and practise making jewellery to your own designs, whether you arre picking up the basics of cutting,forming and texturing, or taking your designs to the next level with more complex approaches like granulation, stone setting, etching, patination and oxidation.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - The 60 minute writer Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RichardsFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00 - Painting: colour mixing Course start date: Tue 7 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
A concise study of colour usage. Investigate colour perception and how colour interacts. Explore a range of observational and expressive painting projects, relate colour theory to practice and develop confidence using colour. An emphasis on colour mixing using acrylics and oil paint.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Fri 15 Nov 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Fri 27 Sep 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on Units 1-4 of "Nos vemos Hoy 1", publisher: "Campus Difusión" (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
PLEASE DON'T BUY THE BOOK UNTIL AFTER TH EFIRST SESSION.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Vectorworks for beginners
Course start date: Fri 10 May 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicholas WilliamsonOn this fast paced course learn how to create engaging digital 2D and 3D images of your design ideas using the professional application Vectorworks. Vectorworks is very user-friendly, industry standard software that is ideal for architectural planning, interior design projects, 3D modeling and landscaping.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Acting for funCourse start date: Fri 10 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyAn acting class purely for the joy of it! This course is suitable for complete beginners, those with a little experience, and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Gain confidence, make friends, develop new skills and have fun.
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