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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Introduction to Python
Course start date: Tue 15 Oct 2024 (and 11 other dates)Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Roden DerveniWant 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 or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Exploring sculptureCourse start date: Mon 21 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterSculpting in relief and 3D is a lovely way to express your ideas and expand on your creative skills. This course is ideal for beginners to sculpting, giving a taster of several techniques. However, if you have experience in one material and would like to find out more, this course could also be for you. We will cover a range of materials and you will find out how different techniques have developed through time. This short taster course will be good preparation for any of our specialised sculpting courses.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Developing watercolour paintingCourse start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterExplore the specific qualities of watercolour and the opportunities this adaptable medium offers to create dynamic painting compositions. Develop a fluency with brush work and layering of colour to develop compositional possibilities.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Screenprinting workshop Course start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HolahEnjoy being guided through inspirational and experimental screenprinting methods. You'll try a variety of mixed media techniques that will energise and enliven your artwork - a great way to expand your image making practice and your portfolio.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Illustrating people and places workshopCourse start date: Mon 17 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lucia VintiBe inspired by the people of London and the architecture and environments they inhabit. This course all about drawing people and places, providing you with ample opportunity observe London life, situations and scenarios that will inspire your work.
Learn how to document and sketch from life in different locations and then develop artwork into compelling illustrations that are full of life.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Adobe Photoshop: a detailed introduction Course start date: Mon 11 Nov 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Developing photography skills Course start date: Tue 12 Nov 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryAlready 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 £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Textiles: botanical dye techniques Course start date: Mon 25 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Renata MinoldoProduce your own hand dyed fabrics using botanical dye techniques.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Introduction to BSL Course start date: Mon 16 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Antony RabinInterested 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Documentary filmmaking: interviews Course start date: Mon 17 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczGood interviews provide the foundation to most successful documentaries. This class offers essential tips on how to approach your subject, how to shoot great interviews and secret tips to improve your chance of better coverage..Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Introduction to quilting Course start date: Mon 9 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellLearn how to design and make a contemporary quilt using a range of construction and embellishment techniques. Work with simple shapes from recycled fabrics or bring your own fat quarters to create a personalised quilt. Suitable for beginners. - Large-scale printmakingCourse start date: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gareth BerwynLarge scale printmaking enables expressive mark making. Use woodcut and linocut carving techniques to produce big, bold and multi-coloured, multi-layered prints for you to take home.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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