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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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- Drawing from plants and flowers
Course start date: Mon 27 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary RosenExplore a variety of artists’ approaches for painting flowers from observation. Discover the rich history of this genre while getting inspiration from contemporary artists who use flowers as their starting point in painting.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £140.00 - Introduction to printmaking techniquesCourse start date: Mon 27 Jun 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire HyndsThis fast-paced course reveals the main processes used to make fine art prints. You will learn both relief and intaglio methods. For beginners and those with limited experience who want to discover how printmaking techniques actually work. An ideal way to start printmaking.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £146.00 - Colour theory for artists and designersCourse start date: Mon 27 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenCombining theory and practice, experimentation and intuition, this introductory course for Artists and Makers, is designed to improve your sensitivity to colour. Through structured exercises develop confidence and skill in mixing, imagining, organising and applying colour.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - Using Apple Mac OS: short introductionCourse start date: Tue 28 Jun 2022 (and 3 other dates)
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 £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Introduction to BSLCourse start date: Tue 26 Apr 2022 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £129.00 - Making sense of Windows 10Course start date: Tue 28 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you using all the features of Windows 10? Do you know how to navigate your way round it? Are you unsure about Edge and Cortana? This course will help you get to grips with this new operating system. It will open doors to the main elements of the software, as well as some of its less accessible applications and tools.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Illustrative embroidery for textilesCourse start date: Wed 29 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosie JamesDevelop your embroidery skills in both hand and machine stitching. Create a range of samples, learn how to transfer designs to cloth, explore design ideas, experiment with fabrics and threads.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £134.00 - Get skills in: colour pastel drawing techniquesCourse start date: Wed 29 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kim ScoullerExplore 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 £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - Developing exhibition and event proposalsCourse start date: Wed 29 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughThis professional practice module, delivered by the former Head of City Lit's longstanding and prestigious Fine Art course, takes you through the steps of working with a gallery to put on an exhibition, from first proposals through to installation and opening. While questions of curatorial perspectives and agendas are important, and will be considered, alongside the 'fit' of your work and your exhibition proposal to the venue and their audience, the main focus of the workshop is the practical and pragmatic aspects of working with galleries to organise and present exhibitions of your own work, or that of your group. Within the broad framework of the ‘conventional’ gallery system, discussion will cover developing your proposal, or identifying opportunities for exhibition, negotiating with galleries, building support, programming activities, generating interest and promotion. Although not the major focus of this workshop, the tie-in exhibition website and afterlife online will also be considered.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Get skills in: brush techniques for paintingCourse start date: Wed 29 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenThe fundamentals of painting are as important for the beginner as they are for the more experienced artist. This course will be an in depth focus on brushwork, how to improve your mark making and develop fluency in the mediums of acrylic and oil paint.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - Introduction to email marketing with MailChimpCourse start date: Thu 30 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeLearn to use the power of email to communicate with your customers and prospects, with this popular email platform.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Managing files on Apple maciOS and iCloudCourse start date: Thu 30 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingEver wonder how to get to grips with your iPhone, iPad and iCloud file storage? This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their iCloud storage.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Oil painting: focus on light and shadeCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesThis oil painting course takes inspiration from the moody and luminous imagery of classic Film Noir such as ‘The Third Man’. Students will explore composition, tonal transition and contrast to enhance their pleasure in oil painting and create strong and powerful paintings.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £115.00 - Introduction to music productionCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaCome and learn the basics of recording and editing using a free or cheap digital audio program that can run on either Mac or PC. Turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 - Japanese Film Night: Nabbie's LoveCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaExplore alternative cinema that captures the spirit and culture of Japan, whilst expanding your knowledge of Japanese life and art. Introduction by Chikako Nakagawa, Japanese tutor at Citylit.The film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles.Full fee £9.00 Senior fee £9.00 Concession £5.00
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