Drawing Courses in London
At City Lit, we have a variety of drawing courses, delivered in our bright, modern studios for students to create and develop a body of drawing work. Supported by our team of experienced and expert tutors, we offer students both a practical guide and an informative insight, providing an opportunity for all levels to explore traditional and contemporary styles of drawing.
We have classes for everyone, whether you’re a complete beginner and you want an introduction to drawing; or you’re at an intermediate or higher level and you want classes that focus on developing advanced drawing skills such as mark making techniques, experimental approaches and use of colour, tone and shade within these disciplines.
Our courses are specially designed to offer you support in overcoming any frustrations, learning new skills and helping you achieve your personal creative goals.
We host exhibitions throughout the year at City Lit Gallery where our students showcase their amazing work.
To arrange a conversation with our drawing coordinator about your interests, options and courses available, please contact our Visual Arts team at visualarts@citylit.ac.uk
- Latin 5
Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - The Twelve Caesars, Emperors of RomeCourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael DuiganDiscover the extraordinary lives of the first rulers of Imperial Rome. Ancient historians have given us vivid accounts of the sometimes amusing, often scandalous, but always fascinating events in their lives. Can we distinguish between 'fact’ and vicious propaganda? A visit to the British Museum is included.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Lymphatic drainage massage Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadLearn how to provide a Lymphatic Drainage Massage using the classical lymphatic drainage techniques, including and the extraordinary benefits of this treatment. Prior experience: you must have completed the ITEC massage diploma or equivalent.Full fee £539.00 Senior fee £539.00 Concession £539.00 - Writing and photography: text and image workshop Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina Dunhill, Shirley ReadWhether you are a photographer or a writer, this short course will give you ideas for combining words and images to discover new approaches and create new work.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Latin 4 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin Murray.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 4 lower: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa Kamini. - German advanced: Konversation und GrammatikCourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletPractise your German in the heart of London. This is an advanced fortnightly in person German course.
Dieser Kurs bietet von allem etwas: Lesetexte zu aktuellen Themen,Videoausschnitte, Deutschland heute, andere deutschsprachige Länder, Diskussion, und etwas Grammatik zur Auffrischung!Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Masterclass: fiction (a year-long workshop) Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Thomas McMullanThis intensive three-term fiction workshop is open by selective application and interview to a maximum of ten fiction writers working at the advanced and professional levels. The deadline for applications is 25th August 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Zoom on Wednesday 10th September. - Storytelling for business and pleasure 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ariella EshedAll cultures respect the world of Story. The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence both in the workplace and in contemporary performance. Gain greater confidence in your communication skills and apply this to your wider experience. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00 - German advanced: small group conversation Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vera MessariusDieser Kurs bietet von allem etwas: Lesetexte zu aktuellen Themen sowie aus der modernen Literatur, Videoausschnitte, Deutschland heute, andere deutschsprachige Länder und Diskussion. Grammatik nur nach Bedarf! This course is at C2 level.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Introduction to Herbal MedicineCourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ellie HollyHerbal medicine has lot to offer when it comes to improving mood, reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function and increasing energy levels. Herbal medicine is the use of whole plant extracts to treat illness and to prevent disease. When used correctly, herbal medicines offer a safe and effective way to improve mental health. Many herbs can be used safely alongside orthodox medicines. This course is all about giving you the knowledge you need to feel confident buying and trying herbal medicines to support your own health.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Medieval and Renaissance art at the V&ACourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Andreas PetzoldExplore the one of the finest and most diverse collections of medieval and Renaissance art and material culture in the world at the V&A Museum.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Masterclass: poetry (a year-long workshop) Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Fran LockThis year-long poetry masterclass is open by selective application to a maximum of ten students. You will receive inspiring tutor instruction and rigorous constructive feedback on your poems as you prepare them for publication and performance.Full fee £949.00 Senior fee £949.00 Concession £949.00 - Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+) Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Is your grammar holding you back? Learn how to communicate more effectively by analysing, discussing and experimenting with English grammar. This course will help you realise that grammar is really about meaning: understanding better the meaning of what someone is saying and expressing yourself more meaningfully.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). The course runs over three terms (though you may start any term, places allowing).
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £90.00 - Medieval Latin: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mary RuskinImprove your fluency in reading Medieval Latin by translating original literary, religious, historical, and philosophical passages. Knowledge of classical Latin grammar is required.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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