Summer at City Lit
Summer is finally here and we're excited to share what we've got coming up over the next few weeks.
Whether you are looking to take up a new hobby, get out and about in the city or meet new people, we have the course for you. From summer workshops to holiday kits, we'll help you make the most of your summer.
- Stop motion animation weekendCourse start date: Sat 19 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsThrow yourself into the world of stop motion animation on this introductory practical course. Enjoy exploring a range of materials and techniques to produce innovative drawn, cut out and 3D animation sequences. An invaluable introduction for anyone interested in developing their animation practice.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - Philosophy of Artificial IntelligenceCourse start date: Sat 19 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edgar Ter-DanielyanThis course is an interactive introduction to philosophy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) focusing on ontological (‘what is AI?’) and epistemic (‘how do we know?’) aspects of recent revolutionary advances in AI from both philosophical and computer science perspectives. We will not focus on ethical aspects of AI in this course which are covered in a separate course.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Stage combat: unarmedCourse start date: Sun 20 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftExplore unarmed combat and develop a selection of moves to combine in to a choreographed sequence!
A well-executed fight scene can make stage combat look easy but, much like dancing, it must be intricately choreographed and extensively rehearsed, to provide that authentic feel while remaining safe. Suitable for everyone.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - String Summer SchoolCourse start date: Sun 20 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn technique, repertoire and ensemble skills for all orchestral strings. Develop your confidence and make new string friends. For players at grade 3 or above.
Sunday 20th July
Friday 25th July
Sunday 27th July. - Drawing: old master techniquesCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon EnglishLook back at the drawing techniques and materials used by the Old Masters of the Renaissance period. Working to set exercises, practise and develop drawing skills and explore drawing materials used by some of the artists of this time.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Baroque instrumental ensembleCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Layil BarrLove early music and want to play it with more awareness of style? Explore how to achieve a more 'authentic' sound, covering interpretation of rhythm and ornaments, tone, embellishment and more.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Classical actingCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyBroaden your skills and discover the freedom to act with classical text in a safe and fun environment, playing with a range of texts from Ibsen to Oscar Wilde. Gain the confidence to tackle different styles of language and performance through practical exercises and scene work. - Summer choirCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley-WilsonSinging with others is great fun, and has been proven to be good for your health. Join us for this short course and get started over the summer to see how it can benefit you. Suitable for all levels, no audition required. - Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00
- How to get publishedCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseySo you've finished your manuscript. What's next? This short course provides guidance in submitting novels and non-fiction books to agents and publishers, and helps you to tailor your work to maximise its potential in the marketplace.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00 - English pronunciation: stage 1 (intensive)Course start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David John GwillimImprove your pronunciation of standard English on this intensive course, running each day in the same week, which includes detailed study of vowel and consonant sounds. This course is for speakers of other languages who are fluent in English. Some homework required.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
- Classical music: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline GreeneAre you interested in finding out more about classical music but not sure where to start? This taster course will introduce you to the history of music through a careful choice of works. - Brush up your upper intermediate LatinCourse start date: Tue 22 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your forgotten intermediate Latin and enhance your pleasure in understanding the language.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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