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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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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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- All that Jazz: American Beat writingCourse start date: Thu 1 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Woody RiverThis course explores the excitement and innovation of the Beat Generation writers who emerged in the 1950s. We will examine their sources of inspiration while exploring their lives and the culture in which they lived. We will also consider their legacy and how their work and lifestyles shaped what was to come.
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 - Build a website in a day with WordPressCourse start date: Thu 25 May 2023 (and 3 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 - Becoming confident on Word 365 (beginner)Course start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Word and word processing? Do you want to learn how to create and organise digital letters and short documents? Then this course is ideal for you. Learn all the basic functions of creating documents: adding, copying, moving and formatting text, inserting pictures and creating tables, checking spelling and grammar, changing the page layout and printing different documents accurately. All you need is enthusiasm, and confidence using a mouse and basic keyboard functions.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Aromatherapy workshopCourse start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Put your sense of smell to test with this experiential aromatherapy taster workshop! An introduction to nature's very own pharmacy.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ENROL NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE, OTHERWISE WE MIGHT CANCEL THE COURSE DUE TO LOW ENROLMENTS!!!Full fee £99.00 - Italian history through its songsCourse start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francesco BucciolItaly is a country with no shortage of cultural riches. In this short course, delivered in Italian, you'll explore the history of Italy through some its most famous and important songs, songs which reflect a time and a place and that have lived on for their beauty and significance.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Being and beauty: the philosophy of Japanese aestheticsCourse start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John GoffNot something apart from everyday life but intrinsic to it, beauty in Japanese thought does not entail perfection but the surprise of imperfect and transient being.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Alexander Technique: introductionCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.Full fee £89.00 - Beginners BSLCourse start date: Thu 29 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alison Wherry-AlimoAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.
This course will be taught online.
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 £69.00 - French 1: revisit your elementary FrenchCourse start date: Thu 25 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michel WillameCome and join this lively interactive course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course in September.Full fee £139.00 - The Odyssey reading group (in translation)
Course start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurrayHomer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War may now be over 2,500 years old but it still has much to tell us about the Ancient Greek world that is still relevant today. Explore this great work in translation.
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 - Restorative YogaCourse start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWould you like to relax your mind and body, improve wellbeing and develop a calm and focused awareness? Learn the relaxing practice of restorative yoga combined with gentle breath work and mindfulness meditation.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Tai Chi Chuang: SwardCourse start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonThis is an introduction to the Tai Chi straight sword form and practice for students with experience
of the 'empty hand' Tai Chi form. This is a traditional Tai Chi weapon.
This is also an exploration of the more martial aspects of Tai Chi.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Drumming: introductionCourse start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark HuggettFor beginners to learn the practical skills required to play drum kit in contemporary music, including stick technique, four-way coordination, listening and music reading. You will play acoustic and practice kits in class.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Sketching at the museum: National Gallery Course start date: Thu 27 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Diane MartinExplore the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks: practice and improve your drawing skills and ‘ways of seeing’ and understanding by working from some of the iconic paintings in the National Gallery.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Travel writing: a taster
Course start date: Thu 25 May 2023Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Susan GrossmanYou love travelling and taking photos but how do you decide what to write about and which pictures will sell? This course will help you focus, and give you the skills you need to approach editors with confidence.
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
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