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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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- French beginners intensive: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelLearn to speak French on this intensive, self-contained class for complete beginners.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Introduction to BSL
Course start date: Tue 14 May 2024 (and 11 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter BrownInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Acting for fun 2Course start date: Fri 17 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyAn acting class that’s all about having fun! This course is suitable for those with a little experience, confident beginners and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a low pressure environment. Develop your stagecraft skills and meet like-minded people as you work together on scripts and improvisations.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Contemporary women's fictionCourse start date: Wed 22 May 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fiona McCullochDiscuss a selection of novels written by women in contemporary British society. Focusing on the 21st century, we consider the concerns of fiction in grappling with representing the now. We will make links between literary texts and social context to consider how fiction might be influenced by and influencing the real world beyond its covers. Texts include Bernardine Evaristo's Mr. Loverman (2013), Jenni Fagan's The Panopticon (2013) and Ali Smith's Hotel World (2002).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Drama therapyCourse start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dan SkiliInvestigate the role and function of Dramatherapy as a working model on this introductory course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will develop some of the essential skills and use a range of methods to engage with others. Fun and insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - London's smaller art collections Course start date: Wed 5 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julie BarlowDiscover some of London’s fascinating smaller art collections and hidden art treasures on this gallery-based art history course. - Designing websites for visual artists with WordPress: stage 1Course start date: Thu 6 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Gal SapirIf creating a website to showcase your work seems daunting, this gently-paced course is for you. Enjoy creating an effective online presence using WordPress, the accessible and popular website and blogging software.
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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - 'A terrible beauty is born': poetry in revolutionary times Course start date: Mon 10 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laurie SmithIs Auden right that “poetry makes nothing happen”? We look at how poets have helped people to understand, cope with and sometimes resist oppression in revolutionary periods from the late18th century to the present.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Calligraphy: modern copperplate variations
Course start date: Wed 12 Jun 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to use a pointed pen for writing in copperplate hand, which is famous for its fine lines, hand-made quality and romantic overtones.This fun class is an introduction to Spencerian script and its connection to basic strokes and letterforms. You will also learn the history of Spencerian script and it will give you some new knowledge of penmanship. Suitable for both beginners and improvers, left and right handers.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Motion graphics in Adobe After EffectsCourse start date: Thu 20 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: John InchLearn motion graphics using Adobe After Effects to create complex animation sequences, character animation and titles.
Enhance and transform your video projects. Develop key skills in animation and compositing for your professional or personal practice. Build on and develop your previous After Effects knowledge.
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 £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Arabic beginners: module 3Course start date: Thu 4 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Micheline AntonianContinue to learn to speak, understand, read and write Modern Standard Arabic which also refer to other Arabic dialects. This lively class based course takes place in central London, You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A (intensive)Course start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing. Break weeks: 6 & 27 May 2024 (Bank Holidays).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Return to Spanish (elementary)Course start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your elementary Spanish. You wil review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 lower course starting in September or a summer course.
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 £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Use your voice assertivelyCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeDo you want to sound more confident, grounded, self-assured and assertive? Improve your vocal skills through a series of exercises that will support you to become more vocally confident, expressive and dynamic without appearing arrogant.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and creative environment.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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