and engaging art and design courses at City Lit. Our range of part-time, weekend and evening art and design classes are taught by successful artists and practitioners to ensure you get the skills, knowledge and experience you want and deserve. From experimental painting and drawing to contemporary jewellery making, there is sure to be a course for you. Study from 1 day to 2 years, whether you are a complete beginner or a practising artist preparing for an MA. Our courses are designed with you in mind, so you get to spend more time doing what you love. Set a new goal, start your next creative adventure with City Lit and let us support you to realise your ambitions. We host exhibitions throughout the year at City Lit Gallery where our students showcase their amazing work. Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on visual.arts@citylit.ac.ukRead less
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- Wildlife Photography: Red & Fallow Deer in Bushy Park
This is an opportunity to enjoy the surroundings, flora and fauna of London's green spaces that have roaming deer. You will learn and practise wildlife photography skills along the way. Suitable for all levels.
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Sat 10 Oct 2026Rachel WeghFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 
Sketching at Tate ModernExploring 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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00- Sketching at Tate Britain
Explore the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks: learn and improve your drawing skills and ‘ways of seeing’ and understanding by working from some of the iconic artworks at Tate Britain.
MEETING PLACE: Manton Entrance ramp on Atterbury Street by the benches next to the CLOAKROOM on the lower floor.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Sketching at the British Museum
Exploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from an exciting range of objects and artifacts in The British Museum.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Urban nature and landscape photography: Regent's Park and the Queen Elizabeth Garden
This is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on urban green spaces. Enjoy the landscape of Regent's Park, Queen Elizabeth II Garden and a secret garden! Get valuable photography tips required to capture the pockets of natural beauty in London. Ideal for those who want to practise and hone their photography skills and those wishing to build their photography portfolio with expert guidance on hand.
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Fri 6 Nov 2026Rachel WeghFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Sketching at the V&AExploring the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks; learn and improve your drawing skills and 'ways of seeing' and understanding, working from a fascinating range of objects and artifacts in The Victoria and Albert Museum.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
- London nature and wildlife photography in winter: St James's Park
This is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy London’s green spaces in a peaceful winter setting, noticing the nature and wildlife that lives side by side with us in our city. Enjoy the beautiful St James’ Park while gaining the skills required to photograph animals and birds in London. Ideal for any level, those wishing to practise and hone their photography skills or build their photography portfolio with expert guidance on hand.
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Sat 6 Feb 2027Rachel WeghFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - London photography walk: River Thames
Explore and discover London through these photography walks, moving through locations rich in photographic potential.
The walks centre around photographing views along the River Thames, from the Aldwych area eastwards to the City, from London Bridge to the Southbank and from Westminster to the newly developed Nine Elms area. Bring your own camera and comfortable walking shoes as you capture places, spaces, objects and people.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - London photography walk: bridges in the cityExplore london and capture the beauty of the capitals bridges that span the Thames. This off-site photographic course will have you down to the river with your camera, exploring the diverse architectural designs and structures of bridges on the Thames that connect London. Learn about their history whilst learning the secrets to successful architectural and location photography.
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Sat 15 May 2027Michael HardingFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Urban nature and landscape photography: the hidden delights of Regent's Canal
This is an exciting opportunity to work off-site and enjoy various surroundings focusing on urban green spaces. Enjoy the landscape of the Regent's canal and surrounding areas. Get valuable photography tips required to capture the pockets of natural beauty in London. Ideal for those who want to practise and hone their photography skills and those wishing to build their photography portfolio with expert guidance on hand.
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Sun 13 Jun 2027Rachel WeghFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Artists sketchbook walkTake a sketchbook walk in Central London to observe, record and engage with the urban environment, both historic architecture, modern skylines, the river and parks. Quick sketching, supported by discussion and reflection along the way, will open up new ways of seeing and responding to your surroundings. Meet at City Lit main entrance.
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Sat 3 Jul 2027Heidi WigmoreFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Sketching at the National GalleryExplore the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks: learn and improve your drawing skills and ‘ways of seeing’ and understanding by working from some of the iconic paintings in the National Gallery.
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Thu 22 Jul 2027Diane MartinFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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