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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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- Flash photography with speedlightCourse start date: Thu 28 Mar 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryLighten things up: join this practical course to learn the basics of using portable flash (speedlights) to enhance your images. Experiment creatively indoors and outdoors with different flash techniques, with a professional photographer on hand to guide you throughout.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Ways into playwriting: getting startedCourse start date: Sat 6 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henry MartinExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory online course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Before the election: Understanding the different political systems across the United KingdomCourse start date: Thu 11 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ian McGarvieWant to understand how the different political systems across the United Kingdom works? Join our tutor Ian McGarvie to explore!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Yoga: beginnersCourse start date: Fri 12 Jan 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolina SanchezEnergise your body and release your mind ahead of the weekend in this gentle, structured Yoga class for beginners. Explore the benefits of Yoga through mobilising your spine, stretching muscles, and freeing your joints. Then let's go and relax! For those with little or no experience of Yoga.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - The future of democracyCourse start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christian SchneeWant to think about and discuss what makes and breaks a democracy? Join Dr. Christian Schnee to engage in this vital discussion.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Exercise to MusicCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersThis total body conditioning course aims to boost your stamina, shape your body and energise your fitness levels, whilst working to music.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Tai Chi Chuan: mixed levelsCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonContinue to refine and develop the gentle, graceful movements of T'ai Chi in classes designed to help you develop clear, powerful and effective practice. Build on your experience with more advanced sequences.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - An introduction to European decorative arts at the V&ACourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Andreas PetzoldThe Victoria and Albert Museum has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of European decorative arts in the world. This course aims to provide an introduction to these rich collections. It will focus on the period 1500 to 1900, but references later developments. The main media will be explored including textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and silver.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Restorative YogaCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWould you like to relax your mind and body, improve wellbeing and develop a calm and focused awareness? Learn the relaxing practice of restorative yoga combined with gentle breath work and mindfulness meditation.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Tai Chi One Day WorkshopCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenWe will be working on Tai Chi Yang Style Short Form, Tian Xiao, Ba Duan Jin and Sitting/Walking Meditation. We will explore martial applications of some of the Tai Chi moves and practice them with others.
This workshop is ideal for anyone who has some experience of Tai Chi Yang Style who would like to deepen their understanding of the Form, to feel calmer and at ease, to become aware of and improve breathing, move with ease and grace, and meet others who are interested in Tai Chi and meditation.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - How to write an undergraduate dissertationCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne WilsonAre you approaching your dissertation year at undergraduate level? On this workshop you will receive expert guidance on how to structure and write your dissertation project to a high academic standard.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - South Asia after independenceCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mirza Jaffer AbidThe course surveys the political, social and cultural history of South Asia since 1947, paying proportionate attention to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolThis Contemporary dance class is a dynamic and fun experience based on the principles of Release-technique and some playful explorations. Simple movement phrases and tasks are built upon to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Craft focus: grammar, syntax and style for creative writers - getting startedCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William BradyGreat poetry and prose begin when the writer puts the right words in the right places. Learn how and why the rules and conventions of language matter in this new course, which combines creative writing with a review of essential points of grammar.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing and rewriting fairytalesCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Helen CoxOnce upon a time there was a City Lit workshop all about writing fairytales. The quest: to inspire writers to pen stories of love, fear, forests, revenge, dragons, witches, kings, queens, frogs and magic.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00
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