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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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- Artists eye: painting portraitsCourse start date: Mon 3 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kate HardyPaint a series of portraits inspired by the work of contemporary and historical artists. Learn from their individual ideas and techniques to introduce new ways of painting to your practice. The course can be used to progress from beginner level, or for experienced painters interested in portraiture. This is a live online course.
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 £169.00 - Piano/keyboards 5CCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simon AtkinsFor pianists with around four years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence. Break weeks: 6 May & 27 May 2024.
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 £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Handel: the late oratoriosCourse start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward BreenExplore Handel’s late oratorios from Samson (1743) to The Triumph of Time and Truth (1757). Discover the stories and the histories behind these great works and learn about the later years of Handel’s own life. Break weeks: 5 & 26 May 2025. - Biblical Hebrew 2: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguContinue learning to translate the Bible from Hebrew with confidence, understanding what translations are unable to convey.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Japanese 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFurther develop your intermediate listening and speaking skills in Japanese.Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for 2 years recently.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Arabic 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingSuitable if you have completed 'Arabic 2 upper: module 2', studied Arabic for more than two years or have a fairly good command of the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria FontanaThis is the final module of year 3 Italian (Italian 2 upper), so you will be strengthening your grasp of grammar and increasing your vocabulary. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - German 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandCome and improve your upper-intermediate German. Suitable if you have studied the language for four years (1.5 hours per week) or 2 years (3 hours per week). Based on Aspekte NEU B1+, 1. Teil.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàSuitable if you have completed Italian 2 lower: module 2. Improve your Italian on this communicative course for year 2 learners, or those who have an equivalent level. The emphasis is on developing your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Violin and viola 1CCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least two terms. Break weeks: 6 May & 27 May 2024.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 - Violin and viola 2CCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyA course for those who have been playing violin/viola for about a year, know the D major scale finger pattern and basic music notation. Learn classical and jazzy music in a friendly class. Continues with Violin and viola 3A next term. Break weeks 6 May & 27 May 2024.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Aural training (solfa) intermediate 3Course start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selena KayThis practical course focuses on sight-singing, putting the musical experience at the heart of learning. Gain a better understanding of musical concepts and develop your musicianship. Based on the famous Kodály method. Break week 6 & 27 May 2024.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Clarinet 2CCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least a year. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire. Break weeks on 6th and 27th of May 2024.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Clarinet 1CCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeLearn the basics of playing clarinet in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who've been learning for at least 2 terms. Break weeks 6th and 27th May 2024.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Ukulele 3Course start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jake RodriguesFor ukulele players who have completed terms 1 and 2. Refine your technique, get a better understanding of fretboard navigation, and learn to play a range of new songs.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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