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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?
- Sculpture: inspired by GiacomettiCourse start date: Sun 29 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin HansonA bronze by Swiss sculptor Giacometti recently sold at auction for £65,000,000. Create your own by researching
materials, building an armature, sculpting directly in plaster and colour your sculpture to a realistic bronze finish. All
abilities welcome.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - WordPress: introductionCourse start date: Sun 29 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julian HoldenLearn the essential skills required to create a website and/or blog using the world's most popular content management system - WordPress.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Developing photography skillsCourse start date: Sun 12 Mar 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingAlready 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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - AssertivenessCourse start date: Sun 15 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Debora CollisterWould you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Anatomy and physiology: workshopCourse start date: Sun 28 May 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Doe WarnesEver wondered what your insides look like? This fascinating class offers an understanding of our body and the amazing way it works. Ideal for anyone with a general interest as well as those hoping to progress to higher level courses.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00 - Reiki 1 CertificateCourse start date: Sun 5 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Oge OkohLearn how to channel the gentle healing energy of Reiki, Japanese for 'universal energy'. Ground, centre and protect yourself, and learn a variety of treatments to practise on friends and family.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £179.00 - Group FacilitationCourse start date: Sun 5 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dennis CarneyLearn how to lead groups and develop your facilitation skills through an exploration of group roles, hidden dynamics, facilitator styles, methods of intervention and stages of group development. This course is both experiential and theory based. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Screenprinting: experimental techniquesCourse start date: Sun 19 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rolina Elsje BlokEnjoy 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 £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training (NVC)Course start date: Sun 5 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tracy SeedNonviolent Communication Skills (NVC) helps people communicate with respect, compassion and honesty. It leads to people being heard and understood, finding increased clarity in communication, and feeling connected to self and others.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Oil painting: focus on portraiture
Course start date: Sun 12 Mar 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersLearn to draw and paint portraits using traditional methods of observation, composition and mark making. Working from a variety of professional portrait models you will start with pencil and charcoal and progress on to oil painting.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Sculpture: personal projectCourse start date: Sun 19 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annie AttridgeRealise your personal project in 3D. Come with an idea and you will be supported through your making to a final
piece. Learn how to structure your idea from inspiration to reality. Ideal for students with previous experience or
students who may need extra workshop time and guidance to complete a project.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Craft focus: introduction to novel plottingCourse start date: Sun 15 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesIf you've made a start on your novel, but need help getting it into shape, this course provides a flexible template that will help you to overcome the obstacles ahead.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £100.00 - Nutrition for your neurons: brain foodCourse start date: Sun 7 May 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellie HollyDo you want to feel more energised and motivated? Find out how diet and nutrition can support clear thought, concentration and memory. Discover how you can reduce apathy and protect your brain cells.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00 - Experimental sculpture in plaster and clayCourse start date: Sun 7 May 2023
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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Introduction to painting still-lifeCourse start date: Sun 7 May 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn the essentials of Still-life painting from paint handling and colour theory to composition.
Dedicate some time to developing your painting in a series of controlled steps. Learn to select and prepare surfaces and materials, build a composition around a still-life and make supplementary studies to guide your colour application. For absolute beginners.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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