Art & Design Courses in London
City Lit Art & Design offers the most diverse range of part-time, weekend and evening courses in London, taught by successful artists and practitioners. Rated ‘outstanding’ in our last government inspection our art classes include some of the most popular subjects in London; from photography, fashion and textiles, drawing and painting, print, graphic design, interior design and garden design courses, just to name a few. Whether you are a complete beginner or a practising artist, we are sure we have an art course for you!
City Lit Art School - drop-in advice and portfolio reviews
Many of our digital and design students can now take advantage of our state-of-the-art Digital and Design Lab, new for autumn 2018.
Get in touch on 020 7492 2700 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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Portrait photography
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018
Location on this date: PS - Photography StudioExplore creative approaches to photographing people in this practical, four-day course. Learn about simple lighting techniques, composition and formal and informal portraiture, from the street to the studio.Full fee: £259.00Senior fee: £259.00Concession: £158.00 -
Photoshop: stage 2
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn a new specialist topic each week and develop it in detail. Increase your knowledge and experiment with the program's applications and special effects. Prior experience of Photoshop needed.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Design and model making
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to three dimensional model making using a variety of simple materials to support design development. This course has applications for all 3D disciplines: interior design, architecture, model making, product design and photographic/art projects.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Creative collages in Photoshop
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCreate exciting collages in Photoshop and learn how to use a range of tools, layers and filters to select and combine images.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
City Lit interior design course
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn exciting chance to learn from professional practitioners of contemporary interior design and decoration, and to build an informed, creative and individual portfolio. The first term introduces key concepts and specialist skills including taster sessions in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using SketchUp Pro. The core part of the course will be traditional drawing techniques, use of colour, space and material, styles and sustainability. The second term emphasises project development, creative problem solving and presentation techniques. This intensive course is for beginners as well as those with some experience in the subject.See what you could create – view a selection of work made on our interior design courses
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You can pay for your course in instalments at our enrolment counter.Full fee: £1,509.00Senior fee: £1,509.00Concession: £920.00 -
Photographing people
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: PS - Photography StudioDiscover the secrets of successful portraiture, from the studio-lit portrait to street and documentary photography, or those special moments for the family album. Gain confidence in photographing people through practical work indoors and out, teaching you invaluable skills in lighting, composition and poses, to produce a beautiful portrait portfolio.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Graphic design workshop: improve your layout skills
Course Date: Thu 15 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetImprove your layout skills with a creative approach to using Adobe InDesign. The course encourages you to take risks, be playful and explore different ways of working. Suitable for those with an interest in print based design and who have some experience using InDesign.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £97.00 -
London print archive visits: Tate PM
Course Date: Fri 16 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: OS - Off SiteVS110 London print archive visits: Tate PM
16/11/18
13.45- 15.30
cost 18.00
max 10 students
Enrolment by authorisation only.
Full fee: £18.00Senior fee: £18.00Concession: £18.00 -
Collecting contemporary art
Course Date: Fri 16 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEverything you wanted to know about collecting contemporary art but were afraid to ask. Discover how and where to buy art in today’s marketplace and get to know your lithographs from your etchings, auctions from online, and commission from conservation.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £97.00 -
Introduction to stone setting: flush and gypsy setting
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGypsy setting, often called flush setting is a technique to set a small round and brilliant cut faceted stone on a metal surface. On this course you will be introduced to the principles and applications of this versatile technique, including making your own bespoke setting tools.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Adobe Illustrator: stage 1
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore basic graphic design techniques and processes using Adobe Illustrator. Learn about paths, gradients, pen tools, brush patterns, text effects and more.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £152.00 -
Printmaking club
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis new tutor led course is designed to offer a more flexible ‘drop in’ way to learn using the facilities of the print-studio. The class size is capped to enable more space for individual projects than you would expect in a busy class.
You will have access to the print studio and tutor guidance when needed.
Book an individual session at our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/printmaking-club-vs140-tickets-52303276508.
Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Adobe After Effects taster
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOn this short practical course you will not only learn the basics in animating and combining text and image but you will gain an understanding of how Adobe After Effects CC can improve your film and video and animation projects. This course links directs to ‘Adobe After Effects: introduction to film and video effects’ , code VG507.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £24.00 -
Modern calligraphy
Course Date: Sat 17 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to write elegant stylish letterforms using a flexible pointed nib with ink. Once you’ve learnt how to write a basic alphabet we’ll begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00