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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?
- Jewellery making: all levelsCourse start date: Sat 4 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kevin StevensonEver wanted to turn your hand to making your own jewellery? Or done it before and would like to hone your skills with a professional tutor? From beginners to experienced jewellers, come and practise making metal jewellery to your own designs, whether you're picking up the basics of cutting, forming and texturing, or taking your designs to the next level with complex approaches such as chain-making.Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - The 60 minute writerCourse start date: Sat 4 May 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RichardsFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00 - Explore BrazilCourse start date: Sat 4 May 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia Cerbino
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
- An introduction to art history: interpreting theoryCourse start date: Sat 4 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SandersExplore a variety of art movements, from Romanticism to American Social Realism through an introductory study of the writing of art theorists and commentators who have made a significant contribution to the Art History discipline.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - City Lit fine art studioCourse start date: Sat 4 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
An opportunity for students on years 1 and 2 of the City Lit fine art course for increased access to studio time, for further development of their work in progress, and to work alongside students from all 3 years of the course, on alternate Saturdays throughout the term.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £279.00 - Create your first poetry collectionCourse 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 - Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024 (and 18 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Sara Leigh LewisAlways wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniquesCourse start date: Sat 8 Jun 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonWatercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - French 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Come and join this lively interactive intermediate French course. The course will give you a greater understand understing of French and of the French speaking world. Suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower course or if you have recently studied French for 2 years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Italian beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simona CecchiniWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Sing jazz: advancedCourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare FosterFor jazz vocalists with a sound technique and experience of jazz and Latin styles. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire in this further edition of our advanced class. Some repertoire and vocalese will be taught, and you will be invited to perform repertoire of your choice.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Developing photography skillsCourse start date: Sat 16 Nov 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Rachel WeghAlready know the basics of photography but want to take things further? Refresh your knowledge, learn more advanced skills and develop your creative ideas, with an established professional photographer on hand for technical guidance and creative inspiration.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Turkish beginners: holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 11 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cavidan SeyitcemalogluJoin this lively course to learn basic Turkish. Ideal if you are going on holiday to Turkey.
Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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