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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.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Writing fiction
Course start date: Wed 22 Jan 2025 (and 9 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nick BarlayDevelop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Contemporary painting studio Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth Brison, Amanda KnightDevelop your own ideas in painting with reference to the work of contemporary artists and experimental processes on this higher level course. Ideal for students who have completed ‘Painting 1’, ‘Painting 2’ or equivalent painting courses.Full fee £899.00 Senior fee £719.00 Concession £584.00 - Short story writing Course start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annabel BanksA hands-on introduction to the art of writing short stories. You will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - French 5: langue et cultureCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Henriette HarlallVenez découvrir et débattre de l'actualité politique, sociale et culturelle française et francophone, tout en développant vos connaissances linguistiques.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Developing your novel Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerHave you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - French 5: littérature française contemporaineCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Henriette HarlallLecture et discussions sur des oeuvres françaises à travers les siècles, ainsi qu'un aperçu historique et biographique d'écrivains français et francophones.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 5: lingua e letteraturaCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiQuesto corso si propone di migliorare le tue capacità espressive tramite lo studio approfondito di un testo letterario. Alla lettura e la discussione letteraria saranno abbinate la riflessione scritta e l'esercitazione grammaticale e sintattica.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Developing your screenwriting Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clive FordContinue your screenwriting journey in this practical intermediate course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Ways into creative writing Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire CollisonWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Italian 5: Italia oggiCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaCorsi avanzati per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Develop your jewellery design and making Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth BoneFancy honing your jewellery-making skills in a professional workshop with an expert tutor? If you're an intermediate to advanced jewellery-maker and would like to improve your designs and push your technical skills to a higher standard, this hands-on, expert-led course is for you. Perfect your skills, try different techniques, and discover new design approaches.Full fee £639.00 Senior fee £511.00 Concession £415.00 - BSL level 1Course start date: Tue 31 Oct 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter BrownHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £699.00 Concession £524.00 - Advanced fiction writing workshop Course start date: Wed 22 Jan 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Livia FranchiniFor experienced writers, this supportive but rigorous workshop offers the perfect opportunity to develop your novel or short story. Receive in-depth feedback and benefit from detailed group discussions on the art of fiction.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Developing your creative writing
Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina DunhillThis supportive intermediate course for writers with some experience will provide inspiration, technical guidance and feedback on your work, as well as helping you to sustain your writing practice. You will be working with other aspiring writers and benefit from the support and encouragement that working with a group over a whole term can bring.
This course supports several kinds of creative writing, including prose fiction, poetry, reflective writing and memoir, whether they are finished pieces or works-in-progress.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Singing 1Course start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Penelope HomerStart singing and explore your voice in this fun, confidence-building course. These classes will introduce you to healthy use of your singing voice and basic musicianship through a selection of songs from a variety of genres.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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