Writing Courses & Workshops Online & in London
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Unheard Voices Scholarship
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 >
- The 60 minute writerCourse start date: Sat 24 May 2025 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rosie FioreFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Ways into poetry: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 27 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Toby Campion, Sarah WestcottAre you just starting to write poetry? This shorter version of our introductory Ways into poetry course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensiveCourse start date: Wed 28 May 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lucy PopescuNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 12 May 2025 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina CasadoLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Drawing and mindfulness: morning meditationCourse start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Helen BurgessJoin us and set up your day in a tranquil, reflective way with our 5 day Drawing and mindfulness: morning meditation course. As daily life is full of uncertainty and with our attention getting pulled in many directions why not take some personal time to reset and focus combining meditation with some simple drawing exercises. You will be guiding your mind to settle and to look with care at the world around us and our inner experience. Whether you want to do something nourishing before you go to work or are setting up for a day of creative activity, the practices of drawing and mindfulness will bring a positive start to each morning, helping you begin the days with fresh eyes and mind. Suitable for all levels.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Spanish beginners: tasterCourse start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneGet 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 - The art of negotiatingCourse start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyNegotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. This course will be delivered online.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1ACourse start date: Tue 3 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenLearn to speak Spanish on this short course for complete beginners. You will be able to continue by joining Spanish beginners: module 1B if you want more than just an introduction.
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Beginners BSLCourse start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alesia ParshutsinaAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Creative writing: getting startedCourse start date: Sat 7 Jun 2025 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Deborah MartinGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive online short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination. Please note: this course includes a 1-hr break.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Ways into creative writing: a gentle paceCourse start date: Wed 11 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henry MartinAre you brand new to creative writing? Do you want to build your confidence in a supportive environment alongside other beginners? This gentle short-course guides students taking their first steps on the path to becoming a creative writer.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Speech and language therapy as a careerCourse start date: Thu 12 Jun 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vivien Grant-Jones, Corinne Moffatt-SantosInterested in becoming a speech and language therapist? This workshop covers training courses in the UK, what the job involves, career structure, pay and hints for a successful interview, plus the opportunity to meet clients.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £79.00 - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Fri 13 Jun 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouThis is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Writing a memoirCourse start date: Thu 19 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie GartonSome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Art history tasterCourse start date: Tue 1 Jul 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayCurious about art history? Join us for this taster session where we explore different ways into visual art and its histories from the ancient to the contemporary.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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