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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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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Dickens' London
Course start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Molly Rumbelow'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.' Enjoy this introduction to Dickens' work and the London of his time. Morning lecture at City Lit followed by a walk in the area of the city connected to his work.Full fee £59.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques Course start date: Wed 14 Jun 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonWatercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.Full fee £169.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Evi CampetellaLearn to speak Italian on this communicative course for 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). Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.Full fee £199.00 - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Wed 7 Jun 2023 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 - Learn to laser cut Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeA short introductory course in laser cutting, ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to add innovation to his or her own creative projects. You will learn simple software techniques using Adobe Illustrator to convert your design ideas into a variety of laser cut samples and small personal projects.Full fee £189.00 - Introduction to BSL Course start date: Tue 16 May 2023 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Antony RabinInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £219.00 - Social media for business: intermediateCourse start date: Tue 20 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sheila KnowlesThis practical advanced course is aimed at people who want to enhance their social media skills to get the best return on investment (ROI) from social media.Full fee £199.00 - Introduction to programmingCourse start date: Tue 20 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Raymond SnareYou will learn the underlying concepts used in all programming. This is an ideal preparation for learners wanting to have their first adventure 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 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetLearn 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 £189.00 - Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditLearn to create your own blog with this beginners course and raise your online profile.Full fee £99.00 - Counselling as a careerCourse start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Delrose BowesThinking of becoming a counsellor? Wondering about gaining a counselling qualification? In this short workshop, you will find out more about the career paths and whether counselling training is for you.Full fee £99.00 - Life drawing into life painting
Course start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony HullLearn or develop skills and approaches for painting the nude figure. Including use of tone and colour selection, composition and paint handling to develop solidity, atmosphere and expression. Some experience of drawing is recommended.Full fee £359.00 - Developing and managing your brandCourse start date: Wed 28 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoA brand defines how people see, relate and interact to your business, products and services; it’s what distinguish your business from your competitors. A well-developed brand strategy and identity makes your brand recognizable, relatable and your business more successful and valuable. In this intensive course you will have a hands on overview on how professionals develop a brand identity and what is needed to navigate your brand through a crowded market without getting lost in the mist.
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 £89.00 - Communicate with confidence through voice and body languageCourse start date: Sun 14 May 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeDiscover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills include establishing rapport, assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy, projecting an effective personal style, sensitive listening and communicating with care and conviction. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £139.00 - Introduction to actingCourse start date: Sat 1 Jul 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gemma KerrA fun one day intensive encounter with the acting process. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £69.00
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