Taster courses

Experience the best of City Lit with our range of taster courses.

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 art history, creative writing or singing, 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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  1. Spanish taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 3 Jul 2024 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Get 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.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  2. Clarinet taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme
    Learn the basics of clarinet playing and discover what is involved in learning the instrument: embouchure, breathing, articulation and fingering. Please bring your own Bb clarinet.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  3. French taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Get a flavour of French 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 £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  4. Cello taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Aug 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Polly Hewett
    Learn how to hold the cello and bow, how the instrument works, and play some simple tunes by the end of the session. Please bring your own instrument. The music department have a few cellos available to borrow. These are distributed on a first come-first served basis. Please contact music@citylit.ac.uk to check availability.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  5. Creative non-fiction: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 4 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Have you had experiences that will move, delight or entertain readers? This taster session in creative-non fiction explores approaches to capturing your most poignant moments and crafting them into inspiring pieces of literature.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  6. Welsh beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 4 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Come and discover Welsh in this lively taster.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  7. Irish Gaelic beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Brady
    Come and discover Irish Gaelic in this lively taster.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  8. Russian beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Altannavch Murray
    Come and discover Russian in this lively taster.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  9. French 3 upper: taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 18 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Come and discover what an upper intermediate French class feels like.



    This course is suitable if you have studied French for 4-5 years recently or have done an A-level some time ago.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
  10. Musical theatre dance: taster
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Dec 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clinton Goldsmith
    Our fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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