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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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- Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Biblical Hebrew 3: module 1Course start date: Tue 13 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguFurther your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and develop your ability to translate from the Bible. Suitable for those who have completed Level 2 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - City of words: London's literary landscapeCourse start date: Thu 15 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Mixed Mode (Online and In Person)
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonLondon has been muse, magnet and mecca to writers for 400 years, home to Shakespeare's successes, Dickens' dramas and Wilde's witticisms. After an introductory lecture we walk a different London neighbourhood each week exploring its literary connections. Initial lecture is on zoom . This is followed by 8 guided walks.
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 £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £85.00 - The men who built LondonCourse start date: Thu 15 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Mixed Mode (Online and In Person)
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonLondon was shaped by its architects, engineers, bricklayers, navies etc. Our lecture and walks examine London’s buildings and the men (and women) who worked throughout history to create this eclectic and wonderful city.
London guide: Eleanor Jackson
First lecture will be delivered via zoom followed by 8 guided walks.
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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £95.00 - Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Thu 15 Sep 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Rich CochraneWant to learn more about how computers work and what computer programmers do? Get started using Python, the most popular and easy-to-use programming language in the world.
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 £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Painting: oil techniques and mediumsCourse start date: Thu 15 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Desmond HaughtonOil paint is a uniquely luscious medium, capable of heavy impasto effects and also the most delicate transparent colour films. Explore the different effects that can be created when different oil painting mediums are added to the oil paint. Learn to use a range of these mediums to create excitng and varied surfaces in your painting, expanding your use of texture and glazing.
This course is for all levels – both beginners and more experienced painters.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Painting: colour mixing for skin tonesCourse start date: Fri 16 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Desmond HaughtonThis course will teach you the skills you need to paint naturalistic skin tones when working from life which will make your figure and portrait paintings more convincing.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Thu 29 Sep 2022 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deirdre Strath ClydeExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 2ACourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonThis third year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythm patterns.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Drawing: colour pastel techniquesCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterExplore the versatility and rich colours of this beautiful drawing and painting medium. Through practical exercises, discover its potential to create a variety of surface effects and its suitability for sketching and outdoor colour work.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Tap dance: improversCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertPractise and improve your basic Tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 4ACourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Simon AtkinsFor pianists with around three years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 - Piano/keyboards 5ACourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Simon AtkinsFor pianists with around four years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Creative image editing with Photoshop and LightroomCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingLearn how to use and apply the key features of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to develop your image editing skills.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Ukulele 2Course start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jake RodriguesFor ukulele players who have completed a beginners' course or have played for a while. Refine your technique, get a better understanding of fretboard navigation, and learn to play new songs.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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