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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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- Return to German (intermediate)Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandThis course is suitable if you are studying 2 upper or 3 lower courses at City Lit or have done GCSE, O Level or A level German some time ago and/ or would like to revive your intermediate German.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Life drawing after work
Course start date: Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor BedlowA fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Draw, paint, print Course start date: Mon 20 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
On this experimental course, you will draw, paint and print in often unfamiliar ways in order to catch the unexpected. Through experimentation and reflection, you will collate a personal collection of work. .Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Developing watercolour paintingCourse start date: Tue 14 Nov 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack DuplockExplore 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Advanced PythonCourse start date: Wed 17 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Timothy MarleyObject Oriented programming underpins modern software development. On this course, you will learn both the theory of OO programming and its implementation in Python. We will also explore the functional programming components of this language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Picture book writing
Course start date: Sun 29 Oct 2023 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories, develop their ideas and technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Japanese woodcut printmakingCourse start date: Thu 9 Nov 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carol Justin WilhideAn introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £247.00 Concession £201.00 - Experimental filmmaking: stage 2Course start date: Mon 5 Feb 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Monika KitaThis course is designed for those who have some previous experience in film in a fine art context or for those who have attended an experimental filmmaking course before. During the course, you will push the boundaries of mainstream cinema and experiment with various techniques to express your artistic vision.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Return to French (elementary)Course start date: Mon 4 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana AvramCome and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting in January.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Manual lymphatic drainage: detox for face and neckCourse start date: Thu 23 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadWould you like to learn how to give a detox facial massage? Based on the lymphatic system, this technique is designed to eliminate toxins and improve the skin's appearance by boosting the immune system.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Communicate with confidence through voice and body languageCourse start date: Sat 13 Jan 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie LunnDiscover how to enhance your vocal impact and physical presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills on this intensive Saturday course include communicating with confidence, establishing rapport, learning assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy and projecting an effective personal style.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Spanish 3/4: Colonialismo español y esclavitud en el Caribe: El Caso de CubaCourse start date: Wed 21 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vanesa GuzmanEste fascinante curso explora la historia de la esclavitud y el colonialismo en la Península Ibérica, el Caribe y particularment Cuba, entre el siglo XV y el siglo XX.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio y avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Audition readyCourse start date: Wed 28 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon DarwenLearn how an audition panel sees you in order to maximise your chances of success. Work on your audition speeches in this workshop so your pieces are solid. Ideal if you applying for drama school or preparing for industry castings. - Textiles and surface pattern: drawing and digital printCourse start date: Wed 28 Feb 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeExplore drawing and printing in the studio, before digitising and manipulating your designs using Photoshop. Suitable for students with a creative background. Photoshop experience would be beneficial but not essential.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Mixing and music production techniquesCourse start date: Tue 14 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaIdeal if you know the basics of music production but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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