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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Precious metal clay: setting stones
Course start date: Thu 20 Mar 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth PearsonEver fancied experimenting with metal clay and exploring how to set stones in your jewellery? Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced jeweller, this fascinating course will guide you through setting stones using handmade settings. You will develop your own ideas and designs, and practise a range of techniques to create your own striking metal clay work.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Portraits and people photography Course start date: Thu 20 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Sara Leigh LewisDiscover the secrets of successful portraiture, from the studio-lit portrait to street and documentary photography, or those special moments for the family album. Gain confidence in photographing people through practical work indoors and out, teaching you invaluable skills in lighting, composition and poses, to produce a beautiful portrait portfolio.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Drawing: colour pastel techniques Course start date: Thu 20 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterExplore the versatility and rich colours of this beautiful drawing and painting medium. Through practical exercises, discover its potential to create a variety of surface effects and its suitability for sketching and outdoor colour work.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - In conversation with Jenny Lewis Course start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Join us as Jenny gives an outline of her career, from editorial photographer, to working on personal projects, publishing three monographs , turning portraiture into large scale permanent public art installations and getting her work into institutional collections.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Yoga: Intermediate Course start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieDeepen and explore your yoga practice with this practical and clear approach to working with the body, breath and mind.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Iyengar yoga: mixed level Course start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieLearn yoga postures focusing on alignment to achieve maximum benefit from your practice. Improve your posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension. This course is suitable for those who are new to Iyengar yoga and to those who want to learn more.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00 - Introduction to Python Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Marc CohenWant to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Introduction to business accounting Course start date: Sat 22 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tariq HassanEvery business needs to know if it is making a profit or loss and the worth of the business.This course provides a solid introduction of accounting for small business owners or any individuals who would like to gain knowledge on accounting topics and principles for business.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sun 23 Mar 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Portrait drawing: expression in the face Course start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersThis short course will develop your existing knowledge and skills in drawing portraits to meet the challenge of creating expression. Bring your portrat drawing to life by exploring character, personality and emotion in the face of your subject, working from the life model.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HennesseyThe 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 - Using Apple Mac OS: short introduction Course start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Painting: colour mixing for artists Course start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenA 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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Basketry: weaving in willow Course start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mollie McMillenExplore basic willow basketry structures and weaves. This course will guide beginners through a simple project to make a small, round, functional basket.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Yoga: beginners Course start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicAre you new to yoga? This beginner's class offers a chance to improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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