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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Troubleshooting your Apple Mac: tips and tricksCourse start date: Thu 8 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to stay safe online, tame the clutter and keep your Mac running smoothly.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Staying safe online with your Apple MacCourse start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingCybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. Find out how to protect yourself, your Apple Mac and your most sensitive data in this short course.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Mindfulness sketchbook walkCourse start date: Thu 22 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Helen BurgessJoin us for a sketchbook walk in Central London to observe, record and engage with the busyness of urban life. Using mindfulness techniques combined with drawing we will be examining our experience and opening up to the magic and surprises that an evening in the city has to offer. It can be difficult to keep grounded and aware in urban environments but drawing offers a helpful way to direct our minds to the here and now, keeping a sense of purpose and deepening our attention.
Meeting place: by the statue of Queen Anne outside St Pauls Cathedral.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Excel: analysing your spreadsheet with pivot tablesCourse start date: Thu 22 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaLearn how to create and edit pivot tables to analyse large lists of data with multiple views and calculated fields using drag and drop. You should have a good understanding of Excel.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Bathing and washing in ancient RomeCourse start date: Thu 29 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbFind out more about the washing and toilet habits that were common in ancient Rome.
This session accompanies the forthcoming Classics Day (RCD61) organised by City Lit in partnership with the British Museum and University College London. This year’s inspiration is the major British Museum exhibition “Luxury and power: Persia to Greece”.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Disastrous wealth: resources waste and sustainability in ancient Greek DramaCourse start date: Thu 29 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiHow would ancient Greece fare if we were to compare it to today's standards? Come and find out in this fascinating session.
This session accompanies the forthcoming Classics Day (RCD61) organised by City Lit in partnership with the British Museum and University College London. This year’s inspiration is the major British Museum exhibition “Luxury and power: Persia to Greece”.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Looking at artists: drawing and markmakingCourse start date: Thu 6 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lara MantellA beginners chance to explore artists use of mark-making and texture to convey ideas, place and emotions. Experiment with techniques using black ink, pencil and charcoal, and create a unique collection of drawing references.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - German 3/4: Eine DeutschlandreiseCourse start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletDo you really know Germany? Yes, you might have seen the ‘Brandenburger Tor’ or taken a picture in front of ‘Neuschwanstein’ , tucked into some ‘Käsespätzle’ and even followed the ‘Romantische Strasse’ in your BMW, but there is more to Germany than the obvious. Your tutor will take you on a journey through Germany to discover some more suprising aspects of Germany.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Gentle YogaCourse start date: Thu 20 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesStretch, relax and feel good! This class offers both an introduction to yoga and a gentle way of practice. Beginners are welcome and posture adaptations are provided for lesser able students.Full fee £149.00 - The Patsy Rodenburg approach to voiceCourse start date: Thu 20 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeA highly popular online worshop looking at the great Patsy Rodenburg's celebrated work in voice and speech.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £0.00 - Tai Chi Chuan: introductionCourse start date: Thu 20 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonLearn the Yang-style Tai Chi form. This flowing movement sequence contains the basic movements of Tai Chi which will help you to develop and practice smooth movement, good alignment and improved balance. Develop good personal practice that will enable you to fully realise the benefits of this absorbing Taoist art.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Great artists: castratiCourse start date: Thu 20 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Edward BreenExplore the history of these famous singers and the music that was written for some of the most famous castrati of the 18th century.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Flute tasterCourse start date: Thu 3 Aug 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pamela Pecko SmithThe course introduces you to the basic techniques of playing the flute and gives you an insight into what is involved in learning the instrument. tutor: Pam Pecko Smith.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Manage your files on Apple MacCourse start date: Thu 10 Aug 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingThis course will equip you with the skills to become fully confident on how to save, manage, organize and search for files on your Apple Mac. This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their Apple Mac folders and files.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Piano taster
Course start date: Thu 10 Aug 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesA fun introduction to the piano: learn the names of the notes and where they are, and how to play some simple tunes. Find out whether piano is for you!Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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