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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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- Japanese beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana (IF). Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Ways into creative writing: an introductionCourse start date: Wed 25 May 2022 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghNot sure whether creative writing is for you? Give it a try on one of these fun and supportive short courses covering the basics of fiction and poetry. Increase your confidence and produce work through guided exercises and discussion.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £36.00 - Communicating effectively at workCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinHow skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £127.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £77.00 - Develop your jewellery design and makingCourse start date: Thu 12 May 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth BoneFancy honing your jewellery making skills in a professional workshop with an expert tutor? If you're an intermediate to advanced jewellery maker and would like to improve your designs and push your technical skills to a higher standard, this hands on, expert led course is for you. Perfect your skills, try different techniques and discover new design approaches.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00 - Piano/keyboards 1ECourse start date: Thu 28 Apr 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the second year of our beginners piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and finger technique. This course has a break week on 2 June 2022
- please buy your own copy of: Piano adventures 3A Technique and Artistry [external website].
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Piano/keyboards 1DCourse start date: Thu 28 Apr 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Chryssa KasmaThis is the second year of our beginners piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and finger technique. This course has a break week on 2 June 2022
- please buy your own copies of this course repertoire book: Piano mix 1 from the ABRSM.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Piano/keyboards 1ACourse start date: Tue 26 Apr 2022 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarha MooreThis is the beginning of our piano programme: suitable for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Piano: advanced workshopCourse start date: Thu 28 Apr 2022 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Petros MoschosIf you are an advanced pianist, whether a performer or specialist teacher, continue to develop your skills, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing in this online course. Please contact the Music department to enquire about joining (music@citylit.ac.uk). Break week 2nd of June 2022
- Repertoire for this term: free choice.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Piano workshop 5Course start date: Thu 28 Apr 2022 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesIf you play piano at around grade 5 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with focus on technique, practice and performance skills. Break week 2nd of June 2022
- please buy your own copies of: Grade by grade piano, grade 5 by Boosey and Hawkes.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Piano/keyboards 1FCourse start date: Thu 28 Apr 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music. This course has a break week on 2 June 2022
- please buy your own copy of: Piano adventures 3A Technique and Artistry [external website].
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Writing a memoir: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 16 Jun 2022 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Julie GartonSome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Italian 4/5: cultura e attualita'Course start date: Fri 27 May 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiAttraverso attività basate su articoli, servizi di programmi, interviste ecc., questa classe ti offre la possibilità di dibattere e approfondire argomenti riguardanti l’attualità italiana e la cultura del Paese in generale. Praticherai e perfezionerai diversi punti grammaticali e accrescerai il tuo vocabolario. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 4 o 5 oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua.
Attenzione: le lezioni si svolgeranno nelle seguenti date: 27/05, 10/06, 24/06, 08/07 and 22/07.
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 £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Drawing and mindfulnessCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clare Barton-HarveyAn opportunity to explore the beauty and simplicity of the ancient practice of mindfulness in the context of drawing. Through a range of traditional and experimental approaches to drawing, be inspired by new ways of seeing and approaching drawing. This course offers a great introduction to mindful drawing or a way for you to further integrate mindfulness into your drawing.
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 £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Voice technique: improversCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueThis course will support your extended vocal development with a focus on resonance, tonality and pitch. Open to those who have completed at least one voice course previously as well as professionals looking to refresh their skills.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Writing romanceCourse start date: Thu 9 Jun 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of a single pen can compose an unforgettable romance novel. This six-week course will guide students through the plotting of modern romance stories.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
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