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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.
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- French beginners: module 2
Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stefano D’EgidioLearn 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 - Contemporary art in London Course start date: Fri 26 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Chantal CondronExplore and discuss contemporary art on show in London. Each week we’ll visit 1-2 commercial galleries or a public gallery and examine specific exhibitions of contemporary art across a range of media including painting, works on paper, photography, new media and sculpture. - Counselling introduction: advancedCourse start date: Wed 1 May 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Delrose BowesExtend your use of counselling skills and personal development in this highly experiential course. You will need to have completed a 30-hour counselling introduction (with a minimum of 70% attendance) within the last three years. Prior to enrolling, contact the department on 020 4582 0403 for authorisation.
This course is exempt from our usual refund and transfer policy, therefore if you change your mind and would like a refund you must request this at least 3 weeks before the course is due to start. We charge an admin fee of 20% (minimum £10) per refund processed. We will not give you a refund for this course if we receive your request less than 3 weeks before the course starts or once the course has started. - Massage: an introduction (access to Level 3)Course start date: Mon 6 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - VTCT (ITEC) level 4 award in Dry NeedlingCourse start date: Fri 31 May 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Trevor EnglandAdd dry needling into your therapy toolkit to effectively treat myofascial trigger points. This five day accredited training will enable you to safely and effectively integrate dry needling into your current treatment.Full fee £509.00 Senior fee £509.00 Concession £509.00 - ITEC Level 3 Award in Indian Head MassageCourse start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanIndian Head Massage is an ancient tradition that provides many therapeutic benefits. Learn the theory and practice of Indian Head massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £399.00 - London's smaller art collections Course start date: Wed 5 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowDiscover some of London’s fascinating smaller art collections and hidden art treasures on this gallery-based art history course. - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage - blended bridging courseCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Trevor EnglandGain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide sports massage therapy. Recommended for practitioners who would like to work in sports and active leisure. You must have completed the ‘ITEC massage diploma’ or equivalent and be confident working independently.
Students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan of £699.
If you have any other queries regarding this course please email health@citylit.ac.uk.Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £699.00 Concession £699.00 - VTCT level 3 Award in crystal therapy Course start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohCrystals are much more than just pretty stones; they have been used for their healing properties and as protective amulets and talismans in many different cultures around the world for centuries. Learn how to practice crystal therapy to a professional level on this exciting course. - ITEC Level 2 Award in providing Facial Skincare (adults 21+)Course start date: Wed 23 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Stacey ShimAre you looking to gain a qualification that will enable you to provide Facial Skincare treatments, either as an add-on to your current therapist practise, or as a stand-alone offering? Our Level 2 Award in Facial Skincare will give you a recognised qualification that will allow you to provide and develop bespoke Luxury Facial Skincare treatments to your client base, both within a salon setting and as a mobile therapist. - Natural facelift: a CPD workshopCourse start date: Thu 24 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Mark WoollardThis highly effective and popular massage can delay the visible signs of ageing, without the need for invasive surgery.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00 - National Portrait GalleryCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Leslie PrimoDiscover portraiture and the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Different periods and styles are discussed each week in front of the portraits. Includes visits to the current temporary exhibitions. - A history of modern art in 50 worksCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayExplore the history of modern art through objects and artworks in London galleries. Build a greater understanding of modern art, its experiments and the cultural rebellions that mark the period. - London's hidden art and architecture Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowUncover a whole new side of London, from Roman times to the present day through a series of walks and visits to art galleries and historic sites. - The art and culture of the Victorians
Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowDiscover the fascinating world of the Victorians and their legacy, exploring fine art, design, architecture, and literature through gallery visits.
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