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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.
Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Try it out: jewellery makingCourse start date: Mon 8 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Noon MitchelhillAn introduction to jewellery techniques and skills to enable you to make a simple pendant. A starter course for beginners.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00 - French TasterCourse start date: Mon 25 Mar 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelGet a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Spanish tasterCourse start date: Wed 3 Jul 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elisabet RodriguezGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Introduction to programmingCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Roden DerveniThis is a beginner's course designed for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the exciting world of programming and see what all the fuss is about. Perfect if you want to make your first step in learning any of the programming languages at City Lit.
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 £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Instagram for business: introductionCourse start date: Wed 20 Mar 2024 (and 4 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 - Piano tasterCourse start date: Wed 24 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cheslav SinghA fun introduction to the piano: learn the basics about the instrument, names of the notes and where they are, and how to play some simple tunes. Find out whether piano is the instrument for you!Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Clarinet tasterCourse start date: Wed 24 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeLearn the basics of clarinet playing and discover what is involved in learning the instrument: embouchure, breathing, articulation and fingering. Please bring your own Bb clarinet. - Social media content strategyCourse start date: Mon 25 Mar 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeIn order to successfully use social media for business, it is essential to have a clear strategy and create good content to encourage audience engagement. You'll learn both in this class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Cello tasterCourse start date: Wed 7 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettLearn how to hold the cello and bow, how the instrument works, and play some simple tunes by the end of the session. Please bring your own instrument. The music department have a few cellos available to borrow. These are distributed on a first come-first served basis. Please contact music@citylit.ac.uk to check availability. - Using hashtags effectivelyCourse start date: Wed 7 Aug 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeHashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Threads. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Creative non-fiction: a tasterCourse start date: Tue 26 Mar 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julie GartonHave you had experiences that will move, delight or entertain readers? This taster session in creative-non fiction explores approaches to capturing your most poignant moments and crafting them into inspiring pieces of literature.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - German intermediate tasterCourse start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tatjana PisarskiCome and enjoy this taster of German language and culture.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Russian beginners tasterCourse start date: Wed 11 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayCome and discover Russian in this lively taster.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Contemporary dance: tasterCourse start date: Wed 11 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.
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