Creative courses
Creativity has the power to open your mind and allow you to express yourself in a way you find most enjoyable. There are many different ways to explore your creativity – through words, visuals, movements or sounds.
Whether you’re looking to get your ideas down on paper, create some art or tap into your musical side, we have the course for you.
Browse our selection of creative courses, have some fun and let your imagination run wild.
- Screen printing in a day
Course start date: Tue 14 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rolina Elsje BlokIn this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Flamenco intensive (beginners) Course start date: Wed 15 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanImmerse yourself in the passionate world of Flamenco with this exhilarating intensive. Featuring a live guitarist you will learn basic Flamenco steps and rhythms to the enchanting sound of Flamenco music. No previous dance experience is necessary, making this perfect for anyone looking to experience the vibrant art of Flamenco.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Try it out: calligraphy Course start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawFancy having a go at this beautiful art form? This short weekend course will introduce you to two different calligraphy pens: a broad edge nib used for scripts such as gothic and italic and a flexible nib used for modern calligraphy and Copperplate.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - Charleston intensive Course start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaBuild a foundation of basic dance skills on this fun intensive which will have you dancing the energetic Charleston. You will be dancing to original jazz music from the 1920s and 30s as well different music styles to show that you can dance the Charleston to almost any beat.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Ways into playwriting: getting started Course start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Dawn KingExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory short course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Try it out: jewellery making weekend Course start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rae DuncanAimed at beginners or those wanting a refresher. Join this action packed weekend to make a pendant and silver ring. Implementing fundamental jewellery making techniques, you will gain the basic skills you need to make simple jewellery in metal.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - How to write a novel Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
This course deals with all aspects of novel writing technique and prose style. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with a novel at early draft stage.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00 - Actor summer school: beginners Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean Croft, Juliet PragueThis is a five day intensive encounter with the acting process. Designed for beginners to explore the fundamentals in a safe and supportive enviroment. Also suitable for those with some prior experience wanting to refresh and focus their skills.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00 - Introduction to clothes making Course start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvia SacrestanoLearn how to make your own clothes. This beginner's course will teach you how to use the sewing machine, as well as basic sewing techniques and processes. Start by sampling, then you will construct a simple garment.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £303.00 Concession £246.00 - Burlesque Course start date: Sat 25 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gwendoline LamourBurlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous and fun one day workshop. We will explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Writing about food: getting started Course start date: Sat 25 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura SilvermanWhether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Tap intensive (beginners) Course start date: Mon 27 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertWe will focus on the fundamentals of tap dance. You'll learn basic techniques and short dance sequences in a fun and relaxed environment. Our intensive course is suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Writing for podcasts Course start date: Sat 1 Aug 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor PennyPodcasts are growing rapidly in popularity, and more and more people are making their own. Find out about the different kinds of writing involved in producing a podcast, hone your skills and, with support from your tutor, develop your own ideas for audio.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Argentine Tango: introduction Course start date: Sun 2 Aug 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana PegorerAn introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary. These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00 - Introduction to sculpture Course start date: Mon 3 Aug 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda Edwards, David Field, Andrew Revell, Ro SylvesterThe ultimate introduction to sculpture at City Lit. In each class of this five-day hands-on course you will be introduced to a different sculptural technique and material, by a tutor who is a specialist in that area. This will provide you with a showcase of our sculpture facilities and teaching talent at City Lit. This course is perfect for beginners who want to try out a range of sculptural processes, perhaps to find your area of interest for further study.
Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00
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