Courses in London & Online
Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!
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.
Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Yoga: Intermediate
Course start date: Fri 21 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieDeepen and explore your yoga practice with this practical and clear approach to working with the body, breath and mind.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Generative AI: a short introduction Course start date: Sun 23 Mar 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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, Gemini, and Firefly.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HennesseyThe 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 - Yoga: beginners Course start date: Mon 24 Mar 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicAre you new to yoga? This beginner's class offers a chance to improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Design your own garden Course start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison WorsterTransform your garden and learn design and plant selection techniques tailored to your space. On this course you will discover how to understand your site and explore practical design solutions and tips on choosing the right materials and plants for your garden.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Drawing: charcoal techniques Course start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Desmond HaughtonExplore the creative possibilities that this fragile medium affords. Learn and develop the components of drawing with charcoal’s subtle yet dynamic lines. This is a course for beginners. No experience is necessary.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Procreate for illustration Course start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
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 - Business skills for creative businesses Course start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingThis course will equip you with all necessary skills needed in starting, growing and managing a small business in the creative industries.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Digital photography printing with Adobe Photoshop Course start date: Wed 2 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Lorenzo Berni, Scott PerryWant to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00 - Watercolour painting studio: urban landscapes Course start date: Tue 15 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Build your confidence and skills in outdoor watercolour painting in a variety of central London locations. You will be introduced to watercolour mixing and mark making in relation to painting the urban landscape. This course can be seen as a refresher or for students who have had a minimum amount of watercolour experience.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - French beginners: module 3 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanContinue to learn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - German beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandSuitable for complete beginners.The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Drawing for beginners Course start date: Thu 3 Apr 2025 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, you will be introduced to key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Developing photography skills Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 7 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 £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Draw, paint, print Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mary WintourOn this experimental course, you will draw, paint and print in often unfamiliar ways in order to catch the unexpected. Through experimentation and reflection, you will collate a personal collection of work. .Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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