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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Japanese woodcut printmaking techniquesCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 4 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 £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - 3D animation with BlenderCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Benjamin AustinIf you are new to 3d animation, you’ve had a go at teaching yourself but are not making progress, or perhaps you are transferring to Blender from a different 3D program, this course is for you.
It will take you through a professional approach to creating characters and environments in 3D from scratch, as well as introducing workflows and techniques to help produce polished 3D animations of your own.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Sculpture workshopCourse start date: Wed 19 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annie AttridgeFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Experimental filmmaking: stage 2Course start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Monika KitaThis practical course is designed for those who have some previous experience in film in a fine art context or for those who have attended an experimental filmmaking course before.
During the course, you will push the boundaries of mainstream cinema and experiment with various techniques to express your artistic vision.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: George StickneyHTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!
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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Cut, stab and etch: printmaking with linocuts
Course start date: Fri 21 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lisa CradduckCut, stab and etch your way to dynamic blocks and exciting prints. Practical instruction in both traditional and inventive linocut printmaking techniques, including the reduction method developed by Picasso, multiple block printing and Polish dot linocut.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Drawing for beginners: intensiveCourse start date: Mon 3 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesLearn and develop basic drawing skills on this thorough and intensive course. Each day will focus on an aspect of drawing, covering key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Writing fictionCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesDevelop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - French 3 lower at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie RicciDo you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Developing your novelCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesHave you started work on your novel? This course is suitable for experienced creative writers who want to make progress with a novel draft. Learn more about the art of novel writing and move your project forward in a supportive workshop environment.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Ways into playwritingCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Dawn KingExplore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Ways into poetryCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Relatively new to writing poetry? This inspiring course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices alongside fellow emerging poets. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Introduction to visual storytelling: intensiveCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Manda ComisariThis introduction to visual storytelling is designed to kick start those creative ideas in writing and/or illustrating your very own artwork and picture books. This course will provide you with an opportunity to get hands-on professional input, whilst exploring your ideas ni various directions.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Developing your creative writingCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Rebecca FerrierThis supportive intermediate course for writers with some experience will provide inspiration, technical guidance and feedback on your work, as well as helping you to sustain your writing practice. For those interested in writing poetry and prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Italian 4: lingua e letteraturaCourse start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Roberto MinardiMigliorerai la tua capacità espressiva attraverso la lettura e la discussione di un testo letterario e l'esercitazione grammaticale.
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
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