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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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- Craft focus: dialogue in fiction
Course start date: Sun 12 Feb 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieWhen your characters speak, what are they really saying? Develop that all-important ‘ear for dialogue’ through writing exercises and analysis of proven techniques.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Art and creative thinking with Rod JudkinsCourse start date: Sun 12 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rod JudkinsArt is fundamentally about communicating ideas. If the idea is strong, the work of art is memorable.
This exciting, one day workshop, led by Rod Judkins (artist, tutor and author of ‘The art of Creative thinking’ and ‘Ideas are your only currency’) will explore methods to create ideas and concepts and combine them with the process of making.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - 50 drawings in a dayCourse start date: Mon 13 Feb 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Charles ChambersA high energy programme of directed and self-directed drawing projects, with rapid shifts in materials, scale, subject and focus. Strictly no discards - come ready to play, risk, invent and discuss! For those with some drawing experience.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Picture book writingCourse start date: Sun 22 Jan 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Lou KuenzlerWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Yoga for Immune SupportCourse start date: Sun 19 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicThis specially designed sequence of restorative poses aims to strengthen the immune system. It is also beneficial for people who recovered from a virus, as it works on the respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems.
Enjoy 3hrs of an 'active relaxation' and nourisment for the whole body and mind.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Craft focus: voice in fictionCourse start date: Sun 19 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghAll fiction must speak to us as readers. It must communicate atmosphere and plot, character and layers of meaning with a unique 'voice'. In this one-day course learn what 'voice' really means in fiction and how to develop this complex identity for your story.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Screenprinting: experimental techniquesCourse start date: Sun 19 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rolina Elsje BlokEnjoy being guided through inspirational and experimental screenprinting methods. You'll try a variety of mixed media techniques that will energise and enliven your artwork - a great way to expand your image making practice and your portfolio.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Communicate with confidence through voice and body languageCourse start date: Sat 21 Jan 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie LunnDiscover how to enhance your vocal impact and physical presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills on this intensive Saturday course include communicating with confidence, establishing rapport, learning assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy and projecting an effective personal style.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Public speaking: intensiveCourse start date: Thu 19 Jan 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Allis MossWhatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Focus on: British printmaking in the late 19th and early 20th centuryCourse start date: Sun 26 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julia MusgraveDiscover the work of the significant artist-printmakers who worked in Britain from the late 19th century through to the Interwar period: the printmaking processes they used, and the ways they variously responded to tradition and modernity.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunityCourse start date: Sun 26 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jenny BardwellIf you are not sure how to find your ideal volunteering role, but want to pass on some of your hard-won skills, experience and knowledge, this course will give you some ideas and contacts for further exploration.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Developing personal printmaking projectsCourse start date: Sun 5 Mar 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue Baker KentonExplore and develop personal work in intaglio and relief printmaking. Techniques covered include drypoint, etching, linocut, collagraphy and photo etching. All levels of experience welcome.Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Cutting it fine: collage in modern & contemporary artCourse start date: Sun 5 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chantal CondronImmerse yourself in an exploration of the history of collage going as far back as ancient China to international contemporary art today. This engaging study day will enhance your knowledge of the roots of this fascinating media, and illustrate how collage techniques have been pivotal to major modern and contemporary art movements, from Cubism, Dada and Surrealism to photomontage and digital art.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Textiles and surface pattern: drawing and digital printCourse start date: Wed 8 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeExplore drawing and printing in the studio, before digitising and manipulating your designs using Photoshop. Suitable for students with a creative background. Photoshop experience would be beneficial but not essential.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Oil painting: focus on portraitureCourse start date: Sun 12 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersLearn to draw and paint portraits using traditional methods of observation, composition and mark making. Working from a variety of professional portrait models you will start with pencil and charcoal and progress on to oil painting.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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