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.
Get in touch on 020 7492 2700 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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City Lit gift vouchers- the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.From: £10.00 -
City Lit ceramics diploma: two-year course
Course Date: Thu 12 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTerm 1 :12 Sept 2019 – 06 Dec 2019
Term 2 : 09 Jan 2020 – 03 April 2020
Term 3 :30 April 2020 – 03 July 2020
Designed for people with previous experience in ceramics or other art related practice, this course encourages your development in a broad-based programme of ceramic study. You will have the opportunity to exhibit at the New Designers show at the Business Design Centre in Islington and an external venue for your final exhibition. Please note, advertised fees and course dates are subject to change. Fees quoted are inclusive of two years of study. Payment plans will be available, details of which are to be confirmed.
Interviews for this course will take place on the below dates:
Thursday the 21st of March
Friday the 29th of March
Thursday the 4th of April
Friday the 12th of April
You will need to bring a portfolio of 2D and 3D/clay work alongside your sketchbooks. During the interview you will be asked write a short paragraph to demonstrate your writing skills and to show your understanding of the use of numbers.Once you have submitted an application for the course, you will be contacted by the department to arrange your interview slot.Full fee: £8,999.00Senior fee: £8,999.00Concession: £5,489.00 -
City Lit basketry course: advanced
Course Date: Fri 13 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor learners experienced in a wide range of basketry techniques, this is a new course to build develop your skills. You will be introduced to some new techniques and emphasis will be placed on self directed study and developing a personal portfolio of work. This course is suitable for those experienced in a wide range of basketry techniques and who have completed the City Lit basketry course or have equivalent skills. These will be discussed at a pre-enrolment interview.Full fee: £999.00Senior fee: £799.00Concession: £609.00 -
Try it out: jewellery making weekend
Course Date: Sat 14 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake a pendant and silver ring in a weekend. During this action packed course, you will gain the fundamental skills needed to make simple jewellery in metal.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £149.00 -
Glazing your work
Course Date: Sun 15 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor students who have attended our ceramics courses, this is an opportunity to return and glaze your fired work. Basic glazing techniques will be taught, with advice on which glazes to use.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Try it out: oil painting
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperience painting in oils. Through simple exercises, learn to mix and apply oil colours and explore oil painting techniques and materials. The perfect way to start oil painting.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £79.00 -
Drawing the moving figure
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to respond quickly to the moving figure via a range of exciting quick sketching techniques. You will explore expressive mark-making to produce dynamic intuitive drawings from life.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £95.00Concession: £73.00 -
Mindfulness sketchbook walks
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetReflect on the process of seeing and truly being in the present moment by taking a curious walk with your sketchbook to explore the unexpected richness of the outdoor environment.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £91.00 -
Start graphic design: improve your layout skills
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019
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: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00 -
Try it out: drawing
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperience the joy of drawing. Explore a selection of different drawing materials and try out innovative and experimental drawing exercises. The perfect way to start drawing.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £79.00 -
Experimental screenprinting
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnjoy being guided through inspirational and experimental screenprinting methods. You'll try a variety of mixed media techniques that will energise and enliven your artwork - a great way to expand your image making practice and your portfolio.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Children's book illustration for beginners
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to character design, layout and story development, giving you a solid understanding of the industry. Develop your own style while exploring a variety of media and learn to research and develop ideas in response to a given brief. Basic materials provided.See what you could create –
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view a selection of work made on our children’s book illustration coursesFull fee: £379.00Senior fee: £303.00Concession: £231.00 -
Drawing from plants and flowers
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake wonderful drawings in colour and black and white from a range of flowers and plants. Taking the rich and varied history of drawing plants and flowers in different traditions for inspiration.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Watercolour for beginners
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn a range of watercolour techniques such as layering, masking out and creating textures, to gain basic skills and an insight into the possibilities of this exciting medium. Includes some work from still life observation.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
Clay sculpture: life and portrait
Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFollow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and Rodin and learn how to capture the human figure, both physically and emotionally, on this fascinating practical sculpting course. You'll work from a life model to develop your own clay sculpture of the human form.Full fee: £379.00Senior fee: £379.00Concession: £231.00
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