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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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- Drawing 1Course start date: Sun 19 Jun 2022 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersExplore the creative possibilities of drawing, gain confidence and broaden your expectations and understanding. Learn and develop key drawing concepts: function of line, tone, texture, form, composition and mark making through a carefully structured approach.Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathwayCourse start date: Wed 15 Sep 2021 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Edna Ogundare, Vyvian Shaw, Ana WellbrookThe application process for this course is now closed.
You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course (minimum 145GLH) within the last three years to be eligible to apply. This two-year course awarded by ABC Awards qualifies you to practise as a counsellor.
The course fee is £2225, plus an upfront fee of £2374 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans
If you are unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on 020 7492 2500 or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Psychology, Counselling & Personal Development on 020 7492 2530.Full fee £4,599.00 Senior fee £4,599.00 Concession £4,599.00 - Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 17 Jun 2022 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryAlways 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 £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Develop your jewellery design and makingCourse start date: Thu 12 May 2022 (and 4 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 - Introduction to printmaking techniquesCourse start date: Mon 27 Jun 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterThis fast-paced course reveals the main processes used to make fine art prints. You will learn both relief and intaglio methods. For beginners and those with limited experience who want to discover how printmaking techniques actually work. An ideal way to start printmaking.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Tue 19 Jul 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Rich CochraneWant to learn more about how computers work or what computer programmers do? Get started in computer programming using the most popular and easy-to-use computer programming language Python.
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 £175.00 Concession £142.00 - BSL level 1Course start date: Tue 22 Feb 2022 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Marios CostiHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £503.00 Concession £454.00 - Lipreading and managing hearing loss: advancedCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Anita ThorntonDevelop your lipreading skills and strategies for face-to-face communication and keep up-to-date with relevant equipment and services. This course is suitable if you have completed a lipreading class at improvers' level.
This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £233.00 Concession £180.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 13 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanExplore music theatre singing and grow your knowledge of the repertoire in a supportive group workshop. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 - Piano: advanced workshopCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yekaterina LebedevaIf 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. Please contact the Music department to enquire about joining this class. Break week: 26 Oct 2022.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Contemporary painting studioCourse start date: Wed 28 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth Brison, Amanda Knight, Lucinda OestreicherDevelop your own ideas in painting with reference to the work of contemporary artists and experimental processes on this higher level course. Ideal for students who have completed ‘Painting 1’, ‘Painting 2’ or equivalent painting courses.Full fee £869.00 Senior fee £695.00 Concession £565.00 - Introduction to clothes makingCourse start date: Mon 25 Jul 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvia SacrestanoLearn how to make your own clothes. This beginner's course will teach you how to use the sewing machine, as well as basic sewing techniques and processes. Start by sampling, then construct a simple garment.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 - Piano repertoireCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandIf you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice. Break week: 26th October 2022.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £181.00 - Pottery intermediateCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mimi JoungFor those with previous experience who want to work towards personal goals. Throwing and hand-building processes will be taught alongside glazing and surface decoration.
Term dates :
Term 1 21st September - 7th December 2022
Term 2 11th January - 29th March 2023
Term 3 19th April - 05th July 2023.Full fee £1,329.00 Senior fee £1,063.00 Concession £864.00 - Italian 3/4: module 1Course start date: Wed 28 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiQuesta classe ti offre la possibilità di consolidare il tuo livello intermedio/avanzato di Italiano. Pratica e perfeziona i punti grammaticali studiati al livello 3 upper. Perfetta per chi non si sente ancora pronto per un livello 4 e vuole continuare ad approfondire la grammatica.
Please note that this course takes place at our college in Covent Garden.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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