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Whether you want to try something new, revive your passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.
We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Jewellery making: all levelsCourse start date: Thu 27 Jun 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Aurelie DellasantaEver wanted to turn your hand to making your own jewellery? If you have done it before, would like to hone your skills with a professional tutor? Whatever your level, come and practise making jewellery to your own designs, whether you are picking up the basics of cutting, forming and texturing, or taking your designs to the next level with more complex approaches like chain making.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Developing photography skillsCourse start date: Thu 22 Feb 2024 (and 16 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingAlready know the basics of photography but want to take things further? Refresh your knowledge, learn more advanced skills and develop your creative ideas, with an established professional photographer on hand for technical guidance and creative inspiration.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Life drawing: experimental approachesCourse start date: Thu 11 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore imaginative, dynamic approaches to drawing the figure with a variety of media: be inspired by new ways of seeing and access innovative ways of approaching your drawing.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Ways into screenwritingCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alan NixonLearn to write for the screen on this practical, introductory course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Developing your novelCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RichardsHave you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Developing your screenwritingCourse start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Continue your screenwriting journey in this practical intermediate course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Ways into poetryCourse start date: Thu 16 Jan 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Megan BeechRelatively new to writing poetry? This inspiring course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices alongside fellow emerging poets. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - Ways into creative writingCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 20 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Ways into playwritingCourse start date: Thu 26 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dawn KingExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this online introductory course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - Developing your poetryCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christina DunhillFor those familiar with the basics of poetic form, this intermediate course explores craft and content through reading exercises, writing exercises and constructive feedback. Ideal if you have already attended 'Ways into poetry'.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Adobe Illustrator: stage 1Course start date: Thu 31 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnExplore basic design and illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator – the key high-end graphics software used to create logos and icons. Discover what you can achieve using paths, pens, colour, and type as you learn about infographics and designing with vectors.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Writing for televisionCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jim HillDo you want to write a drama script for television? What do you write and where do you start? Through exercises and examples this course will assist you in developing your own projects.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Anatomy and physiology: access to Level 3Course start date: Thu 12 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadDid you know that 80% of your brain is water or that your tongue is the strongest muscle in the body? Gain a basic understanding of the major systems of the body and how they interact with each other. Tutor: Alan Billington.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Creative image editing with Photoshop and LightroomCourse start date: Thu 6 Jun 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use and apply the key features of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to develop your image editing skills.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Preparation for A-level Italian part 3Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiThis course follows the A Level syllabus and is suitable for those who would like to progress in Italian in a structured way. The course does not lead to the exam but you will be able to join the A Level exam course next year. Ideally you should have taken GCSE Italian (A*-B 9 - 6) or equivalent upper intermediate knowledge. This is the last part of the course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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