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Writing Courses & Workshops Online & in London

Be inspired to write, and learn how to get published at the college where Andrea Levy, Malorie Blackman, Anna Burns, and other celebrated authors studied. Read our success stories to see what's possible for you as a writer.

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Whether you're just starting out or ready to publish your first book, the benefits of our writing courses include expert tuition from a published author and feedback on your work as you develop your writing skills. There will also be opportunities to participate in group discussions and activities with fellow students.

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City Lit’s Malorie Blackman Scholarships for 'Unheard Voices' provide three annual awards to fund one year’s study within the Creative Writing department at City Lit. Learn more >

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

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Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

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  1. Great works: Mendelssohn's Octet
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katy Hamilton
    Study the history and form of this famous work in a short, enjoyable music history class.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  2. Great musicians: Berio and Berberian
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Trish Shaw
    Composer Luciano Berio and singer-composer Cathy Berberian were the power couple of contemporary music in the 1950s and 1960s, collaborating to discover new sounds and musical techniques and structures in works from Tema: Omaggio a Joyce and Sequenza III to Stripsody.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  3. Welsh singing Christmas carols
    Course start date:  Wed 3 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Whitehead
    Love singing at Christmas? Join this workshop to learn and sing Welsh Christmas carols.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00
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  4. Una stagione con Dante: introduzione
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 3 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Francesco Bucciol
    This session - conducted entirely in Italian - is the first part of an introduction to the Divine Comedy. The first session introduces you to Dante's life, his political and philosophical views and gives an overview of the structure of the poem. We will devote the following three sessions (from January onwards) to reading, analysing and commenting on a selection of cantos. Please note that the selection of the cantos read in the following sessions will be different from that of previous years, so you are welcome to re-enrol even if you have attended before.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  5. Spanish Quiz/game night: level B1-B2
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen
    Come and join us in this fun Spanish night! Do you like pub quizzes? Do you want to put into practice your knowledge of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, culture, and music while having fun in the process? Then you are in the right place!
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  6. German Christmas carols
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gisela Meyer
    Do you love singing at Christmas? Join this workshop to learn and sing German Christmas carols.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00
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  8. Interactions between the Mediterranean world and Anglo-Saxon England
    Course start date:  Fri 5 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Stephen Pollington
    This talk will explore some of the connections which maintained the Anglo-Saxons' feeling that Rome was part of their heritage.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  9. Demystifying Tate Modern
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Sarah Jaffray
    Get an overview of Tate Modern with this straightforward and lively insight into the gallery’s current displays and the role of the gallery in the contemporary art world. #arthistory #tatemodern.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  10. What are Greek myths?
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Myth permeated all aspects of ancient society and much the same can be said today. Investigate the relevance and perseverance of the Greek myth and why these tales continue to fascinate.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  11. Whispering ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Montague
    A one-off workshop on this worldwide phenomenon, delivered in the college. How can the impact of what we hear and feel enhance our connection to our voices? Through body-mind connection and the use of vocal sounds, gestures, rhythms and touch, you can not only reset your nervous systems, and better manage stress, but also find a deeper connection to your voice.
    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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  12. Explore: zine making
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 7 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pam Williams
    Zines (short for magazine) are low-cost, self-made publications that offer an opportunity to be playful and creative. Use just about any topic as a starting point and explore various approaches and techniques to bring your zine to life.







    An ideal workshop for any artists, illustrators or designers who wishes to explore self-made work.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  13. Study day: Rembrandt and 17th century printmaking
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 7 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Caroline Rae
    Rembrandt, one of the most famous painters of the Dutch Republic, was also an innovative printmaker. He produced a large oeuvre of printed works, which in their expressive effect and astounding use of light can be considered artworks which rival his paintings. This course will offer a deep dive into Rembrandt’s practice and the seventeenth century Netherlands to explore how he experimented with the medium. Rembrandt as a collector of prints will also be discussed.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  14. Great works: Bach's Christmas Oratorio
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    Discover Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Learn about the forms of this work and the history behind the first performances.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  15. Spanish 3 upper taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Come and discover what an intermediate Spanish class feels like.



    This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for about 4/5 years recently.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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