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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Sun 29 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditLearn to create your own blog with this beginner’s course using WordPress and raise your online profile.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 9 Apr 2024 (and 18 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Sara Leigh LewisAlways wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Ways into poetry: intensiveCourse start date: Sun 29 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alice FrecknallAre 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £60.00 - Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Sun 29 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Timothy MarleyWant to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Picture framing and mounting for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 9 Apr 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Esther HeyhoeLearn picture framing and mounting skills for the home or workplace. Using professional framing tools and equipment you'll be taught all the skills you need to work in a busy studio or alternatively how to set up your own small scale practice from home.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Design with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesignCourse start date: Sun 29 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnA fun and challenging introduction to these three programs, regularly used together for everything from infographics to packaging and magazine work. Learn how to integrate vector graphics, photographic images and page layout and design.Full fee £649.00 Senior fee £519.00 Concession £422.00 - Generative AI: a short introductionCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottThis 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.
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 £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Excel: advancedCourse start date: Wed 22 May 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Aurica JalbaLearn advanced features of Excel: linking, advanced sorting, filtering, advanced formulae, scenarios, data validation and audit spreadsheet, pivot tables and macros to create and work with complex spreadsheets. This course is suitable for anyone who is involved in Data Analysis using 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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Creative writing: getting startedCourse start date: Sat 25 May 2024 (and 9 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 has a 2-hr break from 12:30-14:30.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Cyanotype printmaking in a dayCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthCyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Introduction to collage and mixed mediaCourse start date: Sun 9 Jun 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rod JudkinsCollage is an exciting, accessible and creative medium. Experiment with a rich variety of materials and found images to make vibrant work experimenting with surface, form, colour and pattern, inspired by artists who make effective use of this way of working.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - City Lit Pro: start a career in digital marketingCourse start date: Sun 22 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottLearn the key skills you need to launch your digital marketing career - this intensive course covers SEO, social media, paid ads, email, and more to set you up for success.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £499.00 Concession £324.00 - Acting: improversCourse start date: Sun 22 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftExplore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes in this improvers class. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Sun 22 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and creative environment.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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