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?
- Monoprinting: contemporary monotype techniquesCourse start date: Mon 4 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosey PrinceThe monoprint describes a ‘one off’ print, rather than a multiple, similar to a painting however the marks, and
textures achieved from printing layers of ink can produce rich visual effects as they layer and blend. Starting off with the basic monoprinting techniques you will develop these to produce an exciting series of prints to take home.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Introduction to BSL
Course start date: Mon 17 Jun 2024 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolina Delgado EspejoInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Painting: colour mixing Course start date: Mon 10 Jun 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughA concise study of colour usage. Investigate colour perception and how colour interacts. Explore a range of observational and expressive painting projects, relate colour theory to practice and develop confidence using colour. An emphasis on colour mixing using acrylics and oil paint.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques
Course start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonWatercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Drawing: colour pastel techniquesCourse start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 3 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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Watercolour painting: experimental approachesCourse start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary RosenAlways wanted to experiment with watercolour painting? Now's your chance to learn how to make more imaginative use of washes and mark-making; enjoy the colour and fluidity of this beautiful medium and discover if you'd like to take it to the next level.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Video blogging with YouTube: introductionCourse start date: Mon 29 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolanda De Los Bueis UnanuaLearn how to create a video blog (vlog) in your own YouTube channel. Use YouTube full capabilities as social network, video editor and publisher. Edit your videos with music using open source software Shotcut. Share and connect your channel with other channels and social networks.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Adobe Photoshop: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Sun 4 Feb 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoThis course is a solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop and has been designed for students who want to learn the professional and most effective way to use Photoshop from the ground up.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Painting: oil techniques and mediumsCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesThis is a brief introduction to acrylic painting techniques and the use of materials. Explore a practical approach to painting, including colour mixing, layering, glazing and application. For those with little or no painting experience.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Drypoint and intaglio printmaking techniquesCourse start date: Mon 18 Mar 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Drypoint is a way of creating grooves in a solid surface, it produces a rich unique type of drawn line, from which you will make prints using intaglio inking methods, This workshop offers the opportunity to use specialist techniques and tools and gain insight into how these sit within the creative practice of artists using drypoint. For all levels, although some experience of drawing is preferable.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
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