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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Crochet for improvers
Course start date: Sat 22 Jun 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire MontgomerieThis course is ideal if you know how to crochet and want to progress from the basic stitches. Learn advanced techniques such as shaping, working in the round, cluster stitches and reading patterns. - User experience and interface (UX/UI) : introductionCourse start date: Sat 22 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Itai BercovierAn introduction to the fundamentals of user experience (UX). Learn about the theory and tools used in the industry to analyse a website/app interface and its interaction.
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 £162.00 - Experimental sculpture in plaster and clayCourse start date: Sat 22 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie MerloExplore the possibilities of modelling in clay and plaster. Taking inspiration from contemporary sculpture, work from found objects to develop your imagination, explore techniques of modelling, casting and transform forms according to your imagination. All levels of experience welcome.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 3Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenContinue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners module 2 or equivalent.
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 £209.00 Concession £136.00 - UI design for websites using Figma Course start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex GregoryIn this course you will be creating your own mini website prototype. You will be learning how to structure, brand, and create a visually compelling UI design using Figma, an industry standard design tool.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Finance Innovation: The Power of Blockchain and Financial TechnologyCourse start date: Sat 20 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouUnlock the future of finance! Join our 6-hour course to explore blockchain technology, fintech and Insurtech. Understand core features, discover real-world applications and navigate regulatory challenges. By the end, you will confidently discuss the impact of innovation on financial services.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Introduction to watercolour paintingCourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterGain a grounding in the rich possibilities available when working with watercolour paint. Through a series of practical studies, you will investigate the potential of this versatile medium.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Piano/keyboards 2B Course start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonCan you play grade 1 standard pieces? Work on technique, fluency of reading and explore more complex rhythm patterns.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Screenprinting workshop Course start date: Sat 2 Nov 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Enjoy being guided through inspirational and experimental screenprinting methods. You'll try a variety of mixed media techniques that will energise and enliven your artwork - a great way to expand your image making practice and your portfolio.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Piano/keyboards 1F Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon AtkinsThis is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Drumming 1A
Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark HuggettCome and learn the practical skills you need to play drumkit in contemporary music: stick technique, four-way coordination, listening and music reading. You will play acoustic and practice kits in class. Please bring your own sticks.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Drumming 3ACourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark HuggettWelcome to the third year of drum class: work to improve your coordinated independence and application of rudiments to the kit. Includes reading drum notation.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Drumming 1BCourse start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul ChiversFor graduates of drumming 1A and drum students with equivalent (10 lessons) experience. We will play and analyse classic grooves, and work to improve co-ordinated independence in application of rudiments to the drum kit.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Return to German (lower intermediate)Course start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletThis course is suitable if you have done GCSE or O Level German some time ago or have studied German for 2 , 3 years recently or would like to revise your lower intermediate German.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners.
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 £229.00 Concession £149.00
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