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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Developing photography skillsCourse start date: Tue 9 Apr 2024 (and 16 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingAlready know the basics of photography but want to take things further? Refresh your knowledge, learn more advanced skills and develop your creative ideas, with an established professional photographer on hand for technical guidance and creative inspiration.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Colour theory for artists and designersCourse start date: Tue 9 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenCombining theory and practice, experimentation and intuition, this introductory course for Artists and Makers, is designed to improve your sensitivity to colour. Through structured exercises develop confidence and skill in mixing, imagining, organising and applying colour.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Portraits and people photographyCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Lorenzo BerniDiscover the secrets of successful portraiture, from the studio-lit portrait to street and documentary photography, or those special moments for the family album. Gain confidence in photographing people through practical work indoors and out, teaching you invaluable skills in lighting, composition and poses, to produce a beautiful portrait portfolio.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - London street photographyCourse start date: Tue 4 Jun 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Jad OakesWish you could capture those spontaneous moments of urban life like a pro? Learn the tricks of the skilful trade of street photography and build your confidence in snapping candid, unobtrusive photographs on the street, shooting in some of the most dynamic and vibrant areas of London to tell powerful stories in single images.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Writing fictionCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cecilia KnappDevelop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Italian 4: lingua e letteraturaCourse start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiMigliorerai la tua capacità espressiva attraverso la lettura e la discussione di un testo letterario e l'esercitazione grammaticale.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Ways into playwritingCourse start date: Tue 21 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dawn KingExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - Starting your novelCourse start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rene PerezGot a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - Ways into creative writingCourse start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 20 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Introduction to printmakingCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon BurderThis fast-paced course reveals some of the processes used to make fine art prints. You will try both relief and intaglio printmaking methods. This course is for beginners and those with limited experience who want to discover how printmaking techniques actually work. An ideal way to start printmaking.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Advanced autobiographical writingCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayA supportive workshop for more experienced writers of autobiography who are ready to push their practice, explore new techniques and further develop their authorial voice.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £115.00 - Spanish 3 lower at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto GallegoWant to continue learning Spanish but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Spanish 3 lower at a gentle pace is designed to cover the same material as our standard Spanish 3 lower course, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 - Writing for childrenCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeAlways wanted to write a children's book? This practical course will develop your ability to write for different age groups and genres of contemporary children's fiction.
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 £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Spanish 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elisabet RodriguezWant to continue learning Spanish but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Spanish 2 lower at a gentle pace is designed to cover the same material as our standard Spanish 2 lower course, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Developing your poetryCourse start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina DunhillFor those familiar with the basics of poetic form, this intermediate course explores craft and content through reading exercises, writing exercises and constructive feedback. Ideal if you have already attended 'Ways into poetry'.
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 £219.00 Concession £110.00
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