Courses - Online & in London
Thousands of online and in-person courses available to book online now!
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?
- Design thinking: creative problem solvingCourse start date: Mon 3 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrew McCartenThe term ‘design thinking’ describes an adaptive and reflective approach to problem-solving that is, in many ways, the same as the kinds of processes that underpin creative practice generally, and is fundamental to the development of many of the systems on which the world’s current production, logistics, communications and supply depend. Although generally considered largely in relation to system design, information and interaction design, and product design, it is a way of thinking through and deconstructing creative and/or technical challenges that is equally valuable as a lens through which to examine creative processes and problems in any discipline. In this professional practice workshop, we examine the 5 classic stages of Design Thinking, and look at how we can use them to refine our thinking processes, apply our insight and focus our imagination, to solve both creative and practical problems.
For this workshop, you will need to have access to A3 or A4 plain paper, and a range of coloured marker pens, as well as a notebook. Basic materials will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own as well.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Explore life drawingCourse start date: Mon 3 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stuart JonesDiscover new ways of drawing the human body in a fun, fast paced day that combines practical exercises with basic theory and techniques.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Build a website in a day with WordPressCourse start date: Mon 27 Mar 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenWordPress 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 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - The artist's statementCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Marcus RichardsBuilding on the ability to reflect on one’s own practice, and the identification of interests, themes and relevant contexts, this professional practice module is designed to help visual arts practitioners to develop the ability to talk or write about their own work in coherent ways, and to articulate their intention, meaning or reflection in declarative or discursive statements. All artists are required to make statements at certain times, whether for exhibition, application for funding or study. In this session, we examine and discuss approaches to constructing a statement, based on specific requirements, and how to write or speak about one's work in terms of target audience, level of knowledge, and the length and depth required to articulate what work means and how it relates to ideas, themes and contexts. Although open to anyone on a standalone basis, this workshop will be of particular value to those who have completed 'Reflecting on practice' (VPP4100).
For this workshop, please select an image that you feel illustrates your 'subject'. This needn't necessarily be heavy on content, or meaning, you should just be able to make a connection between the work, and what you intend it to communicate.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Cyanotype printmaking in a dayCourse start date: Mon 20 Mar 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthCyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - London photography: bridges in the city
Course start date: Mon 24 Apr 2023Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Michael HardingExplore london and capture the beauty of the capitals bridges that span the Thames. This off-site photographic course will have you down to the river with your camera, exploring the diverse architectural designs and structures of bridges on the Thames that connect London. Learn about their history whilst learning the secrets to successful architectural and location photography.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Creative arts for bookbinding I: decorative paper techniquesCourse start date: Mon 24 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue DoggettTry out a range of decorative techniques for paper including paste papers, dip dyed papers, rubber stamps and Japanese marbling for bookbinding use or as individual pieces. All levels welcome.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Developing a marketing strategyCourse start date: Mon 17 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoFrom what is behind the thinking through to effective communicating your brand offline or online, this course will give the foundations to create a marketing strategy to suit your business and budget.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Book arts drop-inCourse start date: Mon 27 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sue DoggettA one-day, tutor supported book arts workshop. This short course is ideal for students who would like some technical or conceptual advice in order to develop a personal project.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
Can't see a course you want?
Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.
Add me to waiting list