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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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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!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Sun 5 May 2024 (and 16 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Sara EpsteinAlways 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 £339.00 - Jewellery making: carving, casting and finishing
Course start date: Sun 25 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Louise Seijen Ten HoornCarve, model and experiment with jewellers wax; learn about the lost wax casting process, outsourcing, and how components and multiples are made, relevant to jewellery making and production. There will also be an introduction to low-fi casting methods: Delft-Clay (sand casting) and cuttlefish bone.Full fee £319.00 - Experimental filmmaking: stage 1Course start date: Sun 2 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLearn about the differences between experimental film and conventional narrative. Begin to create digital films that challenge rather than cater to conventional expectations. Explore how to create original material in both form and content.Full fee £319.00 - Introduction to sculpture
Course start date: Sun 17 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra Harley, Andrew Revell, Ro Sylvester, Shelley WilsonThe ultimate introduction to sculpture at City Lit. In each class of this five-day hands-on course you will be introduced to a different sculptural technique and material, by a tutor who is a specialist in that area. This will provide you with a showcase of our sculpture facilities and teaching talent at City Lit. This course is perfect for beginners who want to try out a range of sculptural processes, perhaps to find your area of interest for further study.Full fee £369.00 - Counselling: an introductionCourse start date: Sun 17 Sep 2023 (and 26 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Enhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling. There are 12 Counselling: an introduction courses available, with courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you! See 'Please choose a course date' in the toolbar to select your preferred dates.
This course is exempt from our usual refund and transfer policy, therefore if you change your mind and would like a refund you must request this at least 3 weeks before the course is due to start. We charge an admin fee of 20% (minimum £10) per refund processed. We will not give you a refund for this course if we receive your request less than 3 weeks before the course starts or once the course has started.Full fee £329.00 - Digital home textiles: make a statement cushionCourse start date: Sun 5 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeAdd some distinction to your home interiors and design a statement digital print, which forms the basis for your own printed cushion. Suitable for students with a creative background and basic sewing skills. Photoshop experience would be beneficial but not essential.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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