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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Focus on: Art and Medicine
Course Date: Sun 18 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFrom the Classical World to the Contemporary what might the sick body in art tell us about cultural beliefs and what it means to be human?Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Experimental etching
Course Date: Sun 18 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the possibilities of experimental mark-making using etching techniques. Take a playful approach to printing your etching plate by layering colour and texture and discover the complex and beautiful images that can develop. For all levels.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £249.00 -
Oil painting for beginners
Course Date: Sun 18 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to the rich and historical process of oil painting. Learn how to start a painting, organise a palette, mix colours and create texture using a range of techniques and exercises inspired by artists.Full fee: £269.00Senior fee: £269.00Concession: £269.00 -
Drawing 1
Course Date: Sun 18 Nov 2018 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore 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.Full fee: £269.00Senior fee: £269.00Concession: £269.00 -
Capture One software workshop
Course Date: Mon 19 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: PS - Photography StudioThinking about shooting and processing raw images? Want to try out the software used by many of the world's best photographers? Capture One Pro is a professional-grade image capture and raw file processing software; learn how to use the program, tethered with your digital SLR camera, for working in professional environments.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
Green screen filming and composition: an introduction
Course Date: Thu 22 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCompositing, or seamlessly layering images, is a visual effect used in all film making. Learn some tips on effective green screen filming and how to composite images on this practical introductory course.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Bookbinding for beginners: simple leather binding
Course Date: Thu 22 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover how leather, combined with simple sewing and cutting techniques can create a wonderfully flexible and stylish binding. Create books with folded and crossed structure covers, and include tabs some decorative elements to personalise your work.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00