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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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- Japanese woodcut printmakingCourse start date: Wed 1 May 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carol Justin WilhideAn introduction to the beautiful and delicate printmaking world of Japanese Woodcut. Explore this water based, non-toxic process and build an appreciation for the handmade. You will learn how to design, carve and make a multi-coloured print. Beginners welcome.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - SketchUp Pro: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 23 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicholas WilliamsonThis intensive course is designed for people who have either completed the SketchUp Pro for beginners course or have previous experience of the software. A great opportunity to review your skills and take them to a more advanced level. There will be the opportunity for you to consider your own projects during the course.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Introduction to beaded jewellery
Course start date: Sat 11 May 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellExplore traditional and contemporary beaded jewellery techniques such as stringing and knotting and learn about which beaded jewellery materials and tools to use to create a professional finish.
You will take inspiration from current fashion accessories seen on the catwalk to create your own beaded jewellery and a striking final piece.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Jewellery: soldering workshop Course start date: Tue 21 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth BoneDoes your soldering let your jewellery work down? If you would like to practise without worrying about the outcome, get expert help and improve your understanding and technique, then come and join this practical course. Soon you will be soldering with confidence.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Screen acting: improversCourse start date: Wed 29 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert CavanahBuild your confidence and strengthen your camera technique in this improvers class. Work towards creating more truthful screen performances.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Developing watercolour paintingCourse start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anne-Marie FosterExplore the specific qualities of watercolour and the opportunities this adaptable medium offers to create dynamic painting compositions. Develop a fluency with brush work and layering of colour to develop compositional possibilities.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Contemporary art photographyCourse start date: Mon 3 Jun 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Holly FalconerBecome an expert in the fine art world of contemporary photography. Learn about the history, concepts and theories behind the art form, and the technology and techniques now influencing it. Develop practical skills to realise your own creative ideas, discuss your photography portfolio with others, and learn about platforms to showcase your work on the commercial fine art market.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Collage and mixed media: experimental approachesCourse start date: Tue 4 Jun 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonCollage is an exciting, accessible and creative medium. Experiment with a rich variety of materials and found images to make vibrant work experimenting with surface, form, colour and pattern, inspired by artists who make effective use of this way of working.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Photography, space and architectureCourse start date: Fri 7 Jun 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Michael HardingCapture the architecture of London, from ancient churches to modern buildings in this introduction to architectural photography. Learn about the history and development of this specialist genre then venture onto the streets and spaces of London to put your theory into practice, identifying architectural styles and experimenting with different lenses, composition, processing and editing.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Introduction to SQL and Microsoft SQL ServerCourse start date: Sat 8 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Arda BalkirAn in depth knowledge of an SQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and of Structured Query Language (SQL) are not just vital skills required by Database Developers and Administrators but are also indispensable tools needed by the modern Software Developer, Data Analyst and Data Scientist. On this course you will learn to create, manage and query relational databases using SQL.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Textiles: experimental hand stitch Course start date: Tue 11 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amarjeet NandhraA contemporary approach to hand stitching and embroidery exploring a variety of traditional stitches and techniques.
Create experimental and expressive samples using traditional and non-traditional materials.
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 - Digital video editingCourse start date: Tue 11 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczInterested in editing your own videos? You may have heard of Premiere Pro or Final Cut. DaVinci Resolve is free and arguably better then both. Come and learn how to use it. Hollywood already does.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - WordPress: intermediateCourse start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenTake your basic WordPress skills to the next level by using plugins and widgets to add new functionality, and by editing and creating theme files to customise the look of your site.
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 quilting
Course start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellLearn how to design and make a contemporary quilt using a range of construction and embellishment techniques. Work with simple shapes from recycled fabrics or bring your own fat quarters to create a personalised quilt. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Data Analytics with Python: introductionCourse start date: Wed 16 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Arda BalkirPython is the most popular programming language in the field of data analytics. Building on the skills you have learnt on one of our Introduction to Python courses (or equivalent) you will learn the basics of importing data into Python, analysing it and presenting your findings in a graphical format.
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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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