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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?
- Create your first poetry collection
Course start date: Sat 4 May 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie IrigarayYou've written and workshopped your poetry, and now you're ready to create your first collection. But where do you begin with that process? This workshop offers instruction and advice on putting together your first poetry collection.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Alexander Technique: WorkshopCourse start date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenDiscover 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 this session.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00 - Build a website with WordPressCourse start date: Sun 12 May 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Swati PanditWordPress is the world's most popular content management system, and it's free! On this intensive, one-day course you'll learn how to use it to build your own website.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Autobiography into fiction: getting started Course start date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun short course for fiction writing beginners and experienced writers. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into strong narratives.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Creative writing: getting started Course start date: Sat 9 Nov 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deborah MartinGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive short course. Ideal if you want to express yourself but need help in getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - 50 drawings in a day Course start date: Sat 23 Nov 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaA high energy programme of directed and self-directed drawing projects, with rapid shifts in materials, scale, subject and focus. Strictly no discards - come ready to play, risk, invent and discuss. For those with some drawing experience.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Charleston: general levelCourse start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaThe Charleston is a fun, easy and uplifting dance and this solo dancing course will have you moving with speed, vitality, and expression. With toe tapping Jazz music from the 1920s and beyond you will learn original Charleston dance steps and moves, improve your musicality and improvisation. A great way to get fit whilst learning a unique and impressive new skill.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Contemporary African danceCourse start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolA dynamic and vibrant class that combines West African dance and music with some Contemporary dance influences. The movements, energy and music will leave you energised and rejuvenated.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Writing the family Course start date: Sat 16 Nov 2024 (and 2 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 £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Postgraduate academic writingCourse start date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne WilsonExplore the building blocks and strategies for good academic writing at postgraduate level. Ideal for those studying or contemplating academic writing beyond undergraduate studies.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Understanding Ethics in AICourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouThis is a short introduction to Ethics in AI for non-technical beginners who aspire to drive responsible AI design and use. This course will enable you to strike a balance between the potential benefits and risks of AI technology.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - French 2: revision courseCourse start date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronCome and join this lively short revision course on Saturdays, either to consolidate what you have just learnt or to revisit some of what you have learnt some time ago.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Repair your jewellery Course start date: Sat 23 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emilia NettoGot a favourite silver necklace that needs repairing, or a precious ring with loose stones? Why not learn to repair them yourself rather than handing them over to someone else? Pick up some of the skills needed for jewellery repair and maintenance on this popular course, mending damaged items and learning how to best clean and store jewellery to extend the life of your favourite pieces.
Please note that this course does not cover re-stringing/beading as this course is aimed at repairing jewellery made of base and precious metals.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 20 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaMake the most of your holidays in a Spanish speaking country 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 is ideal for complete beginners.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Jump start your play
Course start date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Brian MullinHave you got a script idea but not yet put pen to paper, or a script you started but never finished? This intensive short course will help you inject new energy into your idea – and get started writing. Only suitable for those with playwriting experience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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