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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?
- Sketching at the museum: Tate ModernCourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Steve WrightExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from an exciting range of artworks in Tate modern.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Fashion and editorial photographyCourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryThis course will help you to develop your skills in editorial fashion photography.
The course is project driven and will take you from the creation of a basic story board through to a photo shoot. By the end of the course you will understand the workflow, the tools and thinking / planning required to run a successful shoot for yourself. The course also provides advice on getting material published.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Makers not muses: Claude Cahun, Eileen Agar and Isabel Rawsthorne
Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chantal CondronExplore the work of three radical artists whose work and practice defied convention in modern art from the 1920s to 1960s. Discover how each artist challenged and transcended society’s expectations of being a ‘muse’ by living freely and making art in a variety of media, from painting and sculpture to collage, photography and performance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Piano/keyboards 5CCourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David FrankelFor pianists with around four years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Introduction to pattern cutting III Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyThis is a chance to work on your own project of your own choice creating a pattern of a garment you have designed or, a style you have always wanted to recreate from your favored garment.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Piano/keyboards 1C Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David FrankelThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 3ACourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Polly HewettThis fourth year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of grade 2 standard with the goal of working towards grade 3. Improve your hand co-ordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.
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 - Adobe Photoshop: stage 1Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George StickneyLearn about the potential and possibilities available to you when using Adobe Photoshop,and develop some practical skill and knowledge.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Old English level 1Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonWhat was the English language like before the Norman Conquest? How easy is it to translate their diverse literature? Can we write our own Old English? Come along and see.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Old English literatureCourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonRead and analyse the language of some works in the Old English literature. This course is suitable for those students who have completed the level 1 and level 2 courses.
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 - Drawing 1
Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyExplore the creative possibilities of drawing, gain confidence and broaden your expectations and understanding. Learn and develop key drawing concepts: function of line, tone, texture, form, composition and mark making through a carefully structured approach. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00 - Dance 60+ improversCourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolOur improvers class is an exciting new dance class for people over 60 who would like to engage their body in a more challenging and dynamic manner, to further develop their skill and knowledge of dance cultures.
We aim to improve stamina, coordination, balance, confidence and musicality. The class will consist of a mixture of exercises and dance sequences set to great music.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Singing workshop (contemporary)Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Colette MeuryContinue your study of singing and learn songs in popular music styles of folk, jazz, pop, rock, musical theatre. Live sessions online. Develop your musicianship, and add new songs to your repertoire. New students with experience of singing and some formal training are welcome.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Pilates: mixed levels (online)Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnImprove your Pilates practice, increasing core strength and flexibility and improving posture. Learn a series of interconnected movements, and develop your breathing patterns. Ideal for those who have attended the beginners course and wish to progress to the next step.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 - French 4: conversationCourse start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronDébats et conversations sur des sujets d'actualité avec l'aide de journaux et de la télévision.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00
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