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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
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- Charleston: general levelCourse start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaGain more confidence in solo dancing as we focus on improving your basic body movements, transitioning fluidly between moves and improvising. This course is suitable for beginners and improvers with some previous dance experience.Full fee £69.00 - The physics of time
Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickExplore the various different conceptions of time within modern physics - from the absolute time of Newtonian mechanics to the relativistic time of Einsteinian gravity. The possibility that time is quantized, made up of discrete moments, is seen to emerge in some of the most cutting edge theories of physics, such as loop quantum gravity and string theory. Consider the emergence of time in the big bang, the direction of time, and the possibility of time travel.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 - Turkish beginners: holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cavidan SeyitcemalogluMake the most of your holidays in Turkey with this short, intensive course. This holiday kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!
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 £79.00 Concession £64.00 - The gritty studio: The rise of Warner Bros.Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ann-Marie FlemingIn the Golden Age of Hollywood there was one studio that promised grit over glamour. That studio was Warner Bros. In this course, we will examine how the studio felt the need to educate their audience and opt for stories that were both edgy and rooted in headlines of the time. The course will explore Warner Bros. style, narrative and stars.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Local history writing Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Allis MossOn this inspiring short course you will learn how to write local history books, booklets and features; covering a wide range of topics such as family, home towns, old buildings, parks, markets and beyond.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 - Introduction to programmingCourse start date: Sat 13 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Raymond SnareThis is a beginner's course designed for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the exciting world of programming and see what all the fuss is about. Perfect if you want to make your first step in learning any of the programming languages at City Lit.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 - Blogging: build your own blog using WordPressCourse start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditLearn to create your own blog with this beginners course and raise your online profile.Full fee £99.00 - Writing the family Course start date: Sat 18 Nov 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayA thought-provoking workshop designed to tackle the challenges of writing about family life and offer guidance on shaping personal stories into coherent, engaging narratives.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 - Nutrition: an introductionCourse start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellie HollyWould you like to explore the relationship between diet and wellbeing? This is an introductory course aimed at giving you a good overview of healthy nutrition and current nutritional trends. You will discover the impact of food on your health and wellbeing, and explore ways to improve your general nutrition.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 - Developing and managing your brandCourse start date: Sat 8 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoA brand defines how people see, relate and interact to your business, products and services; it’s what distinguish your business from your competitors. A well-developed brand strategy and identity makes your brand recognizable, relatable and your business more successful and valuable. In this intensive course you will have a hands on overview on how professionals develop a brand identity and what is needed to navigate your brand through a crowded market without getting lost in the mist.Full fee £159.00 - Dry Cupping: A CPD WorkshopCourse start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Nadege LouvetWant to add a new effective therapeutic skill to your practice? Why not try dry cupping therapy- very effective on muscles that are non-responsive to massage and pressure. This two day CPD course will enable you to safely and effectively integrate dry cupping therapy into your treatments.Full fee £199.00 - Writing for children: a taster
Course start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeDevelop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 - Alexander technique: workshopCourse start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina Codina LlavinaDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn to become mindful of muscular and mental tension in two Saturday sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 - Jazz repertoireCourse start date: Sat 15 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cerys HoggEnjoy playing and improvising on familiar and new jazz repertoire in a mixed ensemble. For players with substantial experience of jazz playing, ear training techniques and harmony study. Tunes will be announced in advance of the course. Rhythm section places are limited, guitar places are now filled, so please check vacancies with the music department.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Pentatonics and beyond: improvising in popular musicCourse start date: Sat 15 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonStudy how to improvise in popular music. These practical sessions are for competent players of any instrument. Get to grips with improvisation in this exploration of common scales and approaches to improv in pop, rock, blues, folk and jazz. We’ll look at blues scales, pentatonics, extensions and more to help you get the most out of your improvisation.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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