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
- French beginners at a gentle pace: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Do you want to start learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Writing for childrenCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseyAlways wanted to write a children's book? This practical course will develop your ability to write for different age groups and genres of contemporary children's fiction.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00 - Korean beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonLearn Korean on this lively online course and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Swedish beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Suitable if you have completed Swedish beginners: module 2 or have equivalent experience.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Pilates: balance and strengthCourse start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnThis is a mixed levels Pilates course focusing on improving posture, mobility, muscle strength and balance. While conferring the benefits of a regular Pilates class, there is a particular emphasis on improving fitness to aid balance. - Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
- Dutch beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francine van den BergSuitable for complete beginners. This communicative class emphasises the practical use of the language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Cornish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickCome to join this complete beginners course to learn Cornish.
Why not also join our lively online Cornish taster session in September? Search using the course code LHT1. - Scottish Gaelic beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Start learning Scottish Gaelic this September! Suitable for complete beginners.
Course LE011: in-person in Central London
Course LE010: live online classes. Learn Gaelic in this communicative course. Suitable for complete beginners, which also provides an introduction to Gaelic culture, poetry and songs.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00 - Danish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantSuitable if you have completed the first three modules of Danish beginners (approximately 1 year of study) or equivalent.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria FontanaThis course for beginners is suitable if you already speak a Romance language such as Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian. It might also be suitable if you would like to learn at a much faster pace. This course, together with Italian rapidamente: module 2 and Italian rapidamente: module 3 covers years one and two (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower) of our Italian programme. Expect more homework than in other courses.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Hungarian beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eva PallaghyLearn to speak Hungarian and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Irish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah O'DonnellSuitable for complete beginners wanting to learn this fascinating Celtic language.
Note that we are running a taster in September if you would like to experience learning Irish, search for "Irish taster".Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Grammar for ancient languages: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurraySuitable for complete beginners of ancient languages. Become familiar with the key grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your learning. Highly recommended if you are starting to learn an ancient or classical language. - Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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