Courses - Online & in London
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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.
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?
- How to get an agent
Course start date: Tue 14 May 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseyThis workshop, designed for authors who have finished their manuscript, offers practical advice on finding and approaching a literary agent.
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 - Sketching at the museum: British Museum Course start date: Thu 23 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Diane MartinExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from an exciting range of objects and artifacts in The British Museum.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Charleston: general levelCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaThe Charleston is a fun, easy and uplifting dance and this solo dancing course will have you moving with speed, vitality, and expression. With toe tapping Jazz music from the 1920s and beyond you will learn original Charleston dance steps and moves, improve your musicality and improvisation. A great way to get fit whilst learning a unique and impressive new skill.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Tai Chi Chuan: BeginnersCourse start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonLearn the Yang-style Tai Chi form. This flowing movement sequence contains the basic movements of Tai Chi which will help you to develop and practice smooth movement, good alignment and improved balance. Develop good personal practice that will enable you to fully realise the benefits of this absorbing Taoist art.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00 - Reflexology: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadExperience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress using basic reflexology techniques.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Introduction to using the sewing machine
Course start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyIdeal for beginners, you will learn how to use a sewing machine, its different components, how to troubleshoot and look after your machine. You will also learn different sewing techniques to complement your journey into the world of sewing.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Crystal Healing: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohLearn how to start sensing energy in yourself and in others. Explore the chakras and practice using crystals to balance your energy centres.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - BSL 1:1 coachingCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
These sessions can be taught at any level and are designed to help you improve your BSL. You can ask your teacher to give guidance on specific areas of BSL. This can also be used to ‘brush up’ and practise before assessments and exams. If you are on one of our BSL courses and wish to undertake further practice in your own time then this course is for you! Please contact the department for further details and to discuss your requirements. You will then be assigned one of our BSL teachers to work with you.
Sessions can be face-to-face or via Zoom.
This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickThis Contemporary dance class is a dynamic and fun experience based on the principles of Release-technique and some playful explorations. Simple movement phrases and tasks are built upon to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Italian 3 conversationCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana VistolaThis skills-based course is for intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Chair massage: taster workshopCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Learn a simple, safe and effective chair-based massage that will de-stress and relax you. This introductory routine includes shiatsu techniques and massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and back. On-Site massage is performed through clothes and is suitable for working on a chair at home.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Try it out: garden designCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alison WorsterGet a taste of how you can improve your outside spaces. In this online workshop you will learn how to assess an outside space and complete a short exercise in garden design planning. A great preparation for our range of beginners garden design courses.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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