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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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- Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Wed 27 Jul 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a fully-fledged podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Pilates beginners with Eleanor ShearnCourse start date: Mon 18 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnDiscover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £97.00 - Zumba goldCourse start date: Mon 18 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnLearn dance fitness moves and enjoy a fun workout to help with cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning, flexibility, co-ordination and balance. Suitable for beginners, active older adults and those who prefer easier to follow routines.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £97.00 - Fitness PilatesCourse start date: Mon 18 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eveltos PagdadesFitness Pilates is a fresh approach to classic Pilates that works with all those 600 muscles in the human body. Try it, get stronger and leaner!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £97.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 13 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanExplore music theatre singing and grow your knowledge of the repertoire in a supportive group workshop. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 - Introduction to music productionCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaCome and learn the basics of recording and editing using a free or cheap digital audio program that can run on either Mac or PC. Turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00 - Emergency First Aid at Work: QA Level 3 Award (RQF)Course start date: Sat 30 Jul 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Steven FaerberDo you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.
Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.
Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00 - Italian beginners: module 1
Course start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022 (and 8 other dates)Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Mariangela PilloniLearn to speak Italian on this communicative course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version). Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.
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 - Russian beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 26 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Dina TaylorLearn to speak Russian on this intensive, week-long course. We will focus on the practical use of the language and the development of speaking and listening skills.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Creative non-fiction: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Claire CollisonThis short introductory course explores the core elements of creative non-fiction across genres such as travel writing, the personal essay and life writing. On this course you will start to produce your own works of creative non-fiction.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Communicating effectively at workCourse start date: Thu 21 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinHow skilfully do you manage the impression you give with the words you use and the statements you make? Develop your speaking and meeting skills in the workplace in this intensive online course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00 - Fine art photography: digital printing with Adobe PhotoshopCourse start date: Tue 26 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Photography Studio
Tutors: Dominic HarrisWant to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Appraising jewellery and gemstonesCourse start date: Sat 23 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Judith Crowe, Derek JhinnooWish you knew more about the jewellery you were buying, or could value the heirlooms in your drawer? Join this fascinating two-day course to learn how to appraise gem set jewellery and stones. Explore precious metals, hallmarking, common gemstones found in jewellery and how to identify antique pieces, and bring your own jewellery for assessment by the tutor.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Ways into Islamic artCourse start date: Wed 6 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita ChowdryAn introductory art history course providing an overview of the development of the visual language of Islamic cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - Symbols and stories: saints in artCourse start date: Tue 21 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Elizabeth EyresSaints are represented in masterpieces of Christian art from 1200 to the present – learn how to recognise them, decode their meanings and iconography and enhance your understanding of this aspect of art history.
NB.The first class is online due to the rail and tube strike on Tuesday 21 June. The rest of the course will take place in person at City Lit, Keeley Street.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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