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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.
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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- London photography: wildlife in the city
Course start date: Thu 7 Jul 2022Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghWidllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest parks whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.
Meet at the Albert memorial Kiosk in Kensington Gardens. Meeting point.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Drawing and painting landscapesCourse start date: Sat 9 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Luke JonesHave you always wanted to draw landscapes in a sketchbook?
On this course, you’ll learn basic techniques for landscape studies, in two different locations near to the City Lit.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £79.00 - The Wyldes of Hampstead: Exploring Hampstead’s Northern SlopesCourse start date: Sun 10 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Marilyn GreeneDiscover the rural north side of Hampstead by walking across the Heath Extension to the hamlet of Northend learning about its famous residents, its hostelry and the 17th- century Wyldes farmhouse. We return via the enchanting Hill Garden and Golders Hill Park.
Meet on the green behind the newsagent at Golders Green Station. Circular walk starts and ends outside the main entrance to Golders Green and involves walking across parts of the Heath..Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £10.00 - Poetry and nature workshop at Keats House, HampsteadCourse start date: Sat 23 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Eleanor PennyA two-day writing workshop on poetry and nature, set in the former residence of the Romantic poet, John Keats, as well as nearby Hampstead Heath.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £48.00 - Sketching at the museum: National GalleryCourse start date: Thu 28 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Diane MartinExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks, learn and improve your drawing skills through expert guidance in different methods, working from some of the iconic paintings in the National Gallery.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Sketching at the museum: British MuseumCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and
understanding, working from an exciting range of objects and artifacts in The British Museum.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Wildlife photography: London locationCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghWidllife in the city is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on flora and fauna. Travel to some of some of London’s finest open spaces whilst learning the photography skills required in focusing on details, landscape and capturing natures beauty. Ideal for beginners, those who want to broaden their photography skills and those wishing to continue building their photography portfolio.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Introduction to the Wallace CollectionCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowEach week, we'll explore a different aspect of the Wallace Collection looking at its fine and decorative art objects, including paintings, furniture, porcelain and even arms and armour.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - The history of Western art in 100 paintingsCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julia MusgraveA chronological introduction to Western art from c.1250 to the present day, taught by looking at artworks in London’s galleries, and related materials.Full fee £559.00 Senior fee £447.00 Concession £363.00 - Looking at paintingsCourse start date: Fri 23 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julia MusgraveLook at masterpieces in major London galleries in this introduction to European painting. Explore different painting techniques and genres (landscape, portrait and history painting) for a basic understanding and increased enjoyment of Western art.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - The art and culture of 17th century LondonCourse start date: Fri 23 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowDiscover the 17th century: a time of upheaval in Europe, intercontinental trade, religious schisms and a wide range of artistic styles. See its art, architecture and design in London’s galleries and museums. #arthistory #explorelondon #walkingtour.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Introduction to tree identificationCourse start date: Sat 24 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Letta JonesThis practical course is ideal for those new to trees and provides a good introduction to the enthusiast. Get to know
the clues to look for when identifying trees, plus which books and guide sheets are helpful.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - Nature photography: London locationCourse start date: Mon 26 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Rachel WeghThis is an opportunity to enjoy the surroundings, flora and fauna of some of London’s finest parks, canals and squares, whilst learning photography skills long the way. Suitable for all levels.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - London churchesCourse start date: Tue 27 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Richard PlantLondon has many fascinating churches to explore. See them on a series of guided visits and discover beautiful stained glass, surprising interiors and architecturally important structures by notable architects.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - The many sides of London's West EndCourse start date: Tue 27 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Off Site
This is a new series of guided walks which will explore the West End (Soho, Covent Garden, St Giles etc) through history and up to the 1960s and the eras legacy for contemporary West End.
Fuller details of the course and London guide will be posted by the end of June.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £70.00
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