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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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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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- Learning to use your iPhoneCourse start date: Wed 7 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Is your iPhone confusing you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? This short course will help you understand your phone, troubleshoot problems and use some of its most popular features and apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00 - Yoga Nidra: deep relaxationCourse start date: Wed 21 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah ScottCelebrate International Yoga Day with the experience of Yoga Nidra (deep yogic relaxation). This practice is deeply restful and will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. It can also provide support and guidance at times of change or uncertainty. Expect some simple gentle movement before lying down and easing into stillness. Everyone is welcome.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Engaging your transferable skills and talentsCourse start date: Wed 21 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lila VeltzeIdentifying your transferable skills can help you discover a new career path, a new business or a new found confidence in what you have to offer the world!Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Iyengar yoga: Alignment of body and mindCourse start date: Wed 21 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieExplore the importance of aligning the body for safe yoga practice. Alignment helps us understand the shape of asanas (yoga poses) and keeps our mind focused, centred, and eventually aligned as well. This class is suitable for beginners as well as general yoga practitioners.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - Meditation demystifiedCourse start date: Wed 21 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sally PageStart your day off with guided meditation and learning a mantra meditation technique. Meditation is simple, but the mind complicates it, and we’ve learnt to listen to the mind. Find out how to make meditation easy! Suitable for everyone.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00 - A short introduction to Apple PhotosCourse start date: Wed 28 Feb 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use Apple’s built in Photos programme to improve your skills in repairing, improving and organising your photographs.Full fee £49.00 - Italian film nightCourse start date: Tue 27 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francesco BucciolTo coincide with Pride in London, the Italian film night is an opportunity to watch a well known LGBTQ-themed movie and share your impressions with other students. We will be watching "Le fate ignoranti" (2001), directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, winner of several cinema awards in Italy and abroad.Full fee £9.00 - Snapshot Queers: Nan Goldin and Wolfgang TillmansCourse start date: Wed 28 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henry MartinThis course explores how photographers Nan Goldin (b. 1953) and Wolfgang Tillmans (b. 1968) employ the aesthetic of the snapshot to document queer communities, with a focus on their early careers and unique installation and photographic practices.
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 £7.00 - Ancient Beauty – Modern Stories: Helen from Homer to Modern Film and LiteratureCourse start date: Wed 28 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiCome and discover how Helen has been represented in both books and films.
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 - A culture of luxury: ancient China and modern fantasiesCourse start date: Wed 28 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Meitao QuExplore the material culture of imperial China and its influence on modern and contemporary visual cultures.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Using hashtags effectivelyCourse start date: Wed 7 Aug 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeHashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Twitter and Instagram. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.Full fee £49.00 - Art history taster
Course start date: Fri 7 Jul 2023 (and 17 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayEver wondered what art history is but don’t want to commit to a whole course? This taster explores some of the ways art historians come to their interpretion art. Build your confidence in looking at art by learning what art and art history really are.Full fee £10.00 - Is self-employment for me?Course start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lila VeltzeAn introductory course for anyone considering self-employment or starting their own business. Find out whether you're ready to take those daunting but exciting first steps.Full fee £49.00 - Using Apple Mac OS: short introductionCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn about Apple Mac computers: the desktop, layout and environment, how to open, save and close files, and navigate the operating system.Full fee £49.00 - Classical guitar tasterCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenEnjoy this introduction to playing classical guitar. Please bring a nylon-strung guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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