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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?
- Spanish 4: lengua y culturaCourse start date: Thu 18 Jan 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Keylor Murillo MoyaIdeal si has completado 'Spanish 3 upper' o 'Spanish 3 upper consolidation' o has estudiado español unos cinco años y quieres consolidar tu conocimiento de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante antes de continuar al nivel 5. Este curso es para aquellos estudiantes que han estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Modern Greek beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria ContosLearn to speak Greek and develop your speaking and listening skills on this communicative course, which emphasises the practical use of the language.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Watercolour painting studio: nature and colourCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Celebrate the glorious colours found in nature by working from observation of natural forms. You will be encouraged to respond to the subject expressively using paint and other colour media to create a number of studies and one or more finished pieces.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - French 5: mosaïquesCourse start date: Thu 18 Jan 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nicole DalleEtude de la langue à travers la littérature, les chansons, les films, les informations télévisées, les coupures de presse, et diverses activités créatives orales et écrites.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Adobe InDesign: stage 1Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnAdobe InDesign is the key desktop publishing software used to create posters, flyers, brochures, magazines and books. On this stage 1 course you'll learn how to plan and design a publication, construct simple advertisments and lay out a multi-column page. - Introduction to screenprintingCourse start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rolina Elsje BlokThis course is a creative and practical introduction to the screen-printing process, aimed at beginners and the curious. You will learn step by step how to make your own series of silk screen prints using a variety of techniques.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
- Drawing cartoons workshopCourse start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephen MarchantTake a deep dive into a specific process, media or tool, with our Visual Communication Workshops.
Workshops throw the spotlight onto niche areas of the visual communication field, enabling you to hone higher-level skills and gain deeper insights.
Workshops tend to have a practical focus, with little or no conceptual or contextual elements, although this varies by course.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Introduction to clothes makingCourse start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvia SacrestanoLearn how to make your own clothes. This beginner's course will teach you how to use the sewing machine, as well as basic sewing techniques and processes. We start by sampling, then construct a simple garment.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Introduction to papier mâchéCourse start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterWhether working on a stage set, a window display, or just making gifts for friends and family, Paper Mache remains one of the most cost effective and durable modelling materials around. From Venetian masks to decorative Japanese bowls, this medium has stood the test of time. The hardened consistency of Paper Mache makes it an ideal base for a number of exciting finishes and patinas. Replicate the finish of wood, metal, stone and more, to create a lighter and more portable version of sculptures, picture frames and jewellery.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00 - Oil painting: focus on light and shadeCourse start date: Tue 27 Feb 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex HannaThis oil painting course takes inspiration from the moody and luminous imagery of classic Film Noir such as ‘The Third Man’. Students will explore composition, tonal transition and contrast to enhance their pleasure in oil painting and create strong and powerful paintings.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Printmaking into bookbindingCourse start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore the three dimensional possibilities of print. This course will encourage you to develop your initial ideas through experiments with printmaking techniques and bookbinding structures to create an artist’s book. Some printmaking and/or bookbinding experience may be beneficial but not essential.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 1Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. 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 £209.00 - Narrative filmmakingCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter GomesLearn to produce your own short fiction film, from storyboards and pre-production to shooting and editing. Explore how to construct an exciting narrative, experiment with different shots and camera movements, and get to grips with recording and editing technology, producing your own professional-looking short movie.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00 - Five day taster course in ceramicsCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex SimpsonIdeal if you are a beginner and would like to experience and explore the major ways of making pottery - throwing and hand building. Pots will be decorated, glazed and fired during the course.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00
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