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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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Thousands of online and classroom-based adult courses at your fingertips!
Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- The British empire in sub-Saharan AfricaCourse start date: Tue 6 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: James StannardFrom transatlantic slavery to the fall of apartheid, this course examines Britain’s major projects and legacies in sub-Saharan Africa.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 - Build a website in a day with WordPressCourse start date: Thu 25 May 2023 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, short course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website.Full fee £99.00 - Introduction to programmingCourse start date: Tue 20 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Raymond SnareYou will learn the underlying concepts used in all programming. This is an ideal preparation for learners wanting to have their first adventure in learning any of the programming languages at City Lit.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 - Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Tue 16 May 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditLearn to create your own blog with this beginners course and raise your online profile.Full fee £99.00 - Writing and rewriting fairytales
Course start date: Sat 15 Jul 2023 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lucy PopescuOnce upon a time there was a City Lit workshop all about writing fairytales. The quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 - Massage: workshop Course start date: Sat 5 Aug 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Monica ClarkeGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £179.00 - Screenprinting in a dayCourse start date: Sat 3 Jun 2023 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterIn this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.Full fee £99.00 - Introduction to using the sewing machine Course start date: Sun 17 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyAn introduction to using the sewing machine. Learn how to use the sewing machine safely and competently.
We also look at troubleshooting and different sewing techniques.Full fee £99.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (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 £169.00 - The 60 minute writer Course start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £99.00 - How to get an agent Course start date: Sat 30 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieThis intensive workshop offers students insider, need-to-know information on securing 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 - Printmaking editionsCourse start date: Sun 8 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthFull fee £99.00 - Overcoming procrastinationCourse start date: Tue 31 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Debora CollisterDo you constantly put things off? Do you put aside small tasks, like paying a bill, or big life choices, like ending a relationship? Explore why you procrastinate and learn techniques to help make decisions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 - Create your first poetry collection
Course start date: Tue 21 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Megan BeechYou've written and workshopped your poetry, and now you're ready to create your first collection. But where do you begin with that process? This workshop offers instruction and advice on putting together your first poetry collection.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00
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