Writing Courses & Workshops Online & in London
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Learn from published authors
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.
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 >
- Refresh revise stammering therapyCourse start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vivien Grant-JonesIn a supportive group you will work on desensitisation and practise your stammering management strategies. Become more confident by learning how to problem solve and extend your comfort zone.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £20.00 - Mosaics introductoryCourse start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonDevelop your creative skills in this classic art form, adhering your materials to a temporary surface before applying the completed section to a flat base or casting it into concrete. Please bring ideas, basic materials provided. All levels welcome.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Large format camera workshopCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael Harding, Matthew WardThis hands-on practical photography workshop will enable you to discover the beauty of testing, experimenting and shooting with large-format photography. This is a skilled art form with often spectacular results and offers great potential in how we capture and showcase photographic images. Explore large format camera techniques and equipment from film loading to focus and perspective control using camera movements, with expert guidance, demonstrations, and practical exercises.
Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Flamenco choreographyCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanDevelop your technique and creative understanding as you discover how Flamenco choreography is crafted, with its distinct sections and corresponding steps and moves. You will collaborate in creating a new dance piece, understanding its close connection to the complex rhythmic patterns (the ‘compás’) as well as a more personal relationship to the choreography. Designed for improvers and intermediate level students. If you are unsure about your level please do not hesitate to contact us.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £83.00 - Life drawing after workCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Joe RichardsonA fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Symbols and stories: saints in artCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth EyresSaints are represented in masterpieces of Christian art from 1200 to the present – learn how to recognise them, decode their meanings and iconography and enhance your understanding of this aspect of art history. This course includes a gallery visit. - Introduction to children's book illustrationCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dee ShulmanOur Introductory courses provide a perfect way-in to a creative field.
The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, Children’s Book creators are in demand.
Our tutors will teach you the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), to sequencing and pacing visual narratives.
You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Communicating effectively at workCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonny BlackHow skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Procreate for illustrationCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lucia VintiProcreate is an innovative digital drawing software taking the illustration world by storm! In this workshop you will explore a number of different techniques to create striking illustrations on Procreate.
Please note* you will need your own iPad with Procreate installed, and a stylus such as an Apple Pencil.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Restorative YogaCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWould you like to relax your mind and body, improve wellbeing and develop a calm and focused awareness? Learn the relaxing practice of restorative yoga combined with gentle breath work and mindfulness meditation.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Thu 15 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeCome and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence in your communication skills. This is a practical course based in the college.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Friday evening potteryCourse start date: Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tessa EastmanSuitable for students who want to learn basic design, handbuilding, decoration and glazing techniques or for students who want to refresh or develop existing ceramics skills. Everyone will be encouraged to explore and experiment with different skills and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Create promotional materials using CanvaCourse start date: Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 6-hour hands-on course, you’ll learn to create visually appealing promotional materials using Canva, a versatile and user-friendly graphic design tool. Whether you’re a small business owner, marketer, or simply interested in building your design skills, this course will guide you through the essentials of designing engaging content for various platforms. From posters to social media graphics and brochures, you’ll gain the confidence to create professional-quality materials that represent your brand effectively.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Portrait painting: two session poseCourse start date: Sat 7 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesDevelop a portrait from life: a structured course to build skills towards making a convincing portrait where the model keeps the same pose over 2 sessions to enable a sustained piece of work.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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