Spring discovery: taster courses
Experience the best of online learning at City Lit with our range of taster courses from only £10 each.
We understand that finding time to take up a new hobby or learn a new skill can be a challenge. Our taster courses are the perfect way to try something new and find out if a course is right for you. So whether you fancy exploring yoga in German, comedy writing or art history, we have the course for you.
If you've loved our courses this year then why not share the experience with your family and friends. With our online courses you can even learn together wherever you both are in the country!
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A Taste of Spanish
Course Date: Mon 22 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Discover Italian
Course Date: Mon 22 Mar 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineGet a flavour of a new language and begin to understand how it works. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Artist talk: Hilary Rosen - The three fates monoprint
Course Date: Mon 22 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineHilary Rosen trained at the Royal College of Art and is also a recognised prizewinner. Since leaving the Royal College of Art, Hilary has gone on to teach at City Lit and various arts schools around the country. Her subject matter for her work draws from a number of themes, including cityscapes, still -lives and the relationships of people to one another. She explores these themes through the media of oil painting, drawing and printmaking. Hilary is inspired by Greek Mythology, and this talk is based on her own work and that of other visual artists who have explored this subject through their work. Hilary will also discuss the construction of the monoprint and the combining characteristics of lino prints, stencils and layering.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £5.00Senior fee: £5.00Concession: £5.00 -
Mindful singing
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineEngage all your senses to connect mind and body awareness while singing. Explore how the psyche affects how we relate to singing. Live online sessions. tutor : Clare Foster.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
Mixing and music production workshop
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineAn intensive workshop on the stages involved in achieving a professional sounding mix. Ideal for those with some mixing experience who would like to identify existing weaknesses, improve their skills and learn new techniques.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00 -
The grammar of ancient languages
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineBecome familiar with some grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your knowledge of English and the learning of other languages.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
A Taster in French
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
A taste of science
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineWhat is dark matter? How did life come into existence? Are viruses alive? By considering questions like these we will seek to define what science is and why it matters.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Discover Modern Hebrew
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineAre you thinking about studying Modern Hebrew? Enjoy a short introduction- from greetings and personal information to cultural insights- and decide whether you'd like to take the language further.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Pilates: taking your practice to the next level
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineDo you want to take your Pilates practice to the next level through a flowing and dynamic practice? If so, this session is for you.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Meditation in French
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineEnjoy this relaxing meditation taster in French.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Anatomy & Physiology taster
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OnlineBlurb: Our body performs amazing feats every day. Learn how the body systems work with each other to allow us to do the things we take for granted like walking or yawning!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Discover Norwegian
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
Piano online (mixed levels): taster
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineDid you once play the piano? Are you thinking of returning to playing? Wondering how group piano lessons work online? Then this taster course, taught in a friendly and supportive environment, will help you re-kindle your passion for playing and find out which level of our regular piano programme would be suitable for you.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £10.00Senior fee: £10.00Concession: £10.00 -
England and Scotland under James I/VI: ‘twins bred in a single belly’
Course Date: Tue 23 Mar 2021
Location on this date: OnlineThis taster explores the Union of Crowns in 1603 and asks whether it set the course for a closer, ‘more perfect’ Union in 1707.
The taster is an introduction to courses starting in April and May (HBH47 & HBH49).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £5.00Senior fee: £5.00Concession: £5.00
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