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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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- Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Thu 2 Feb 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sheila KnowlesDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a fully-fledged podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronLearn 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 £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Paola NorthImprove your lower intermediate Italian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed Italian 2 upper: module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Classical Greek 5Course start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jordan DyckIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by ancient Greek authors to deepen your appreciation of their work.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Get Fit for SummerCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
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 spirit.
.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Watercolour painting for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterAn introduction to the radiant qualities of watercolour painting. Through simple exercises, we'll explore watercolour techniques and mediums. The perfect way to start using watercolour.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Feldenkrais: awareness through movementCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
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.
This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Autobiographical writing: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 21 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Julie GartonThis short course explores the basic elements of writing autobiography drawing on memories, diaries, photos, dreams and fantasies with a focus on the forms of autobiography, memoir and the personal essay.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Standing Pilates: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersStanding Pilates delivers a Pilates workout in standing, using a chair to assist stability and alignment.
Practising Pilates in standing offers all of the benefits of mat based Pilates in terms of conditioning core strength and training body alignment. Additionally, the weight bearing element of standing Pilates carries benefits for bone health and facilitates participation in Pilates by people who find it difficult to get up and down off the floor.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Meditation and mindfulnessCourse start date: Tue 7 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Bram WilliamsLearn meditation and mindfulness techniques to help develop resilience and enhance mental health and well-being. Discover ways to live life with more curiosity, equanimity and empathy. This course is online.
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 - Ideals, principles and myths: Making sense of political ideologyCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian SchneeWant to make sense of ideology in what is a confusing – or at times even bewildering-- arena of political discourse? If so, this course with Dr Christian Schneeis the right course for you.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £70.00 - Life drawing after workCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
A 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 models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Dance 60+Course start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolJoin our weekly dance and movement classes to improve mobility, posture, balance and coordination. Our aim is to inspire older men and women to get creative with dance and movement.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Voiceovers: improversCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John EastmanDevelop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. Open to those who have completed an introductory or beginners' course or have previous industry experience. This course will be delivered in our media studio.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Tap dance: improversCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Benjamin BaileyPractice and improve your basic Tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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