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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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- Latin inscriptions: the basicsCourse start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean GabbLatin inscriptions can be found almost everywhere, but can you work out what they mean? Learn how to interpret some of these inscriptions. A visit to the British Museum is included. - 19th century fashion: colour, design and revolution
Course start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SandersExplore the relationship between nineteenth-century society, from the Napoleonic era to the suffrage movement, and men’s and women’s fashions which witnessed constant change, restrictions, extremes and the start of the dress reform movement.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Write your screenplay: from idea to first draft Course start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clive FordA good screenplay starts with a good story but it also needs structure, good characters and interesting twists. This is a course for writers who have an idea they think is ready to go. We’ll look at the best ways to grab the viewers’ attention from the off, and at the end of the course you’ll get a chance to pitch your ideas.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Given or Taken: African Heritage in European and American MuseumsCourse start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sunday Abraham OgunodeThe course explores the historical, cultural, ethical, and political dimensions of African artifacts housed in Western institutions.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Masters of cinema: Paolo Sorrentino Course start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul SuttonPaolo Sorrentino has been described as ‘the most promising Italian director of his generation’. This one-day course will explore the cinema of this Neapolitan filmmaker renowned for his ‘commitment to style’. We will look at a number of his films as well as his television work, and examine some of the themes that he has returned to throughout his career, for example, power, nostalgia and solitude. We will also consider his Sorrentino’s relationship with figures such as the cinematographer Luca Bigazzi and the actor Toni Servillo, both of whom have collaborated frequently with the director. So, join us in City Lit’s Cultureplex screening space for day-long immersion into the beautifully stylish cinematic world of Paolo Sorrentino.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Chinese philosophers: how does Zhuangzi help us live? Course start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Louis TsangJoin this one-day course to discover insights and wisdom from Chuang Tzu, one of the great founders of Taoism.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Retirement for beginners: volunteering - a world of opportunity Course start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jenny BardwellIf you are not sure how to find your ideal volunteering role, but want to pass on some of your hard-won skills, experience and knowledge, this course will give you some ideas and contacts for further exploration.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Ways into playwriting: getting started Course start date: Sun 30 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henry MartinExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory online course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Managing files on Apple maciOS and iCloud Course start date: Wed 2 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingEver wonder how to get to grips with your iPhone, iPad and iCloud file storage? This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their iCloud storage.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - 20th century fashion: from Chanel to McQueen Course start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SandersExplore the ever-changing statement of identity that was twentieth-century fashion through the study of key designers and significant social and political events that shaped the clothes we wore.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Classics Day Course start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: The British Museum
City Lit and the British Museum present our long-running annual event, Classics Day. This year's title is "How Ancient Greece changed the world". Anyone with an interest in classics and history will enjoy this stimulating day of lectures. - 'Your neighbour has flown': The Cambridge spy ringCourse start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterOn this weekend workshop we will explore the significance of the Cambridge Spy Ring for British Cold War history. What prompted men like Kim Philby, Guy Burgess, Donald MacLean and the Queen’s art historian Anthony Blunt to betray their country’s secrets to the USSR and what were the repercussions for Britain and the British intelligence services?Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Writing for television: getting started Course start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jim HillDo you want to write for an ongoing TV drama or pitch your own idea for a television series? Start your screenwriting journey on this practical short course. Examine the structure of an episodic TV drama, and explore approaches to the genre in a fun, supportive environment.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Iyengar Yoga workshop Course start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieReclaim balance and serenity by treating yourself to an Iyengar yoga workshop with a focus on lower back tension relief and relaxation.
Dive into a sanctuary of peace and restoration with the Iyengar Yoga Workshop crafted to dissolve tension in the lower back and invite tranquillity into your life.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Massage: workshop Course start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Discover how massage can relieve stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn techniques to perform on family and friends. Suitable for those with a general interest or wishing to progress to more advanced courses.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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