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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Build a website with WordPressCourse start date: Sun 12 May 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, one-day course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website. - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
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 - Introduction to actingCourse start date: Fri 24 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cara JenningsA 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 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - 50 drawings in a dayCourse start date: Fri 31 May 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaA 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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Self defence and personal safety for womenCourse start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonExplore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Sanctuary in the city – public art by refugees and immigrantsCourse start date: Tue 4 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Marilyn GreeneCome on a walking tour of public art through the City of London created by Refugees and Immigrants. We will explore artworks such as the 17th century carvings on the Monument and a Victorian plaques relocated on to the post Modern Number One Poultry by economic immigrants to the country as well as looking at mainly works by 20th century artists from refugee backgrounds who were either commissioned to make art works for site specific places or their works have been bought or moved to their locations.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Learning to use your iPhoneCourse start date: Wed 5 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Is your iPhone confusing you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? This short course will help you understand your phone, troubleshoot problems and use some of its most popular features and apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here - Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
- Shinrin-yoku: nature therapyCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Hilary LyonsConnect with nature for health and wellbeing. This scientifically backed Japanese tradition of forest bathing has been shown to improve physical and mental health. A slow, guided, mindful walk near trees reduces stress levels and boosts your immune system. We will meet in Richmond Park. We will NOT meet at the City Lit.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Become more lipreadableCourse start date: Fri 7 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lorraine BragginsDo you know a hard of hearing or deaf person who needs to lipread you? Find out how lipreading works and how you can make some small adjustments in order to become more 'lipreadable'.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language. - Cyanotype printmaking in a dayCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthCyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Making sense of Windows 11Course start date: Wed 12 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Windows 11? Do you know how to navigate your way round it and take advantage of its many features. Knowing how to use Windows 11 is essential for your digital skills work. This course will help you get to grips with this new operating system so you can use it efficiently and effectively.. 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 you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click hereFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Staying safe online with your Apple MacCourse start date: Mon 17 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingCybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. Find out how to protect yourself, your Apple Mac and your most sensitive data in this short course.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - London's smaller galleries: Apsley HouseCourse start date: Wed 12 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowExplore the home and art collection of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Mindfulness sketchbook walkCourse start date: Thu 20 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Joe RichardsonJoin us for a sketchbook walk around Central London to observe, record and engage with the busyness of urban life. Using mindfulness techniques combined with drawing we will be examining our experience and opening up to the magic and surprises that the city has to offer.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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