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
- Painting 1
Course start date: Mon 7 Oct 2024 (and 9 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Begona Morea RoyPainting 1 offers an introduction to the basic principles and skills associated with painting. Focus on differing approaches to observational and imaginative work, whilst learning how to organise a palette, mix colours and create different textures.Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00 - Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 8 Oct 2024 (and 18 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Sara Leigh LewisAlways wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Massage: an introduction (access to Level 3)Course start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £289.00 Concession £202.00 - Vectorworks for beginners Course start date: Fri 25 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nicholas WilliamsonLearn how to visualise your 2D and 3D design ideas using the professional application Vectorworks. Vectorworks is very user-friendly, industry standard software that is ideal for architectural planning, interior design projects, 3D modelling and landscaping.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Sewing on Sundays III Course start date: Sun 20 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachel SelormeyBring your own sewing project and be guided by an industry professional. Skills you can develop include, altering
patterns, couture sewing techniques, or guidance with completing a complicated garment from a pattern.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Ways into abstract painting Course start date: Tue 22 Oct 2024 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rebecca AllenEncounter different approaches to making abstract paintings while developing your skills in using a range of painting materials. With reference to the work of a variety of abstract artists explore the visual language common to both representation and abstraction, eg. colour, composition, tone and paint application.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Advance your life drawingCourse start date: Wed 16 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyA weekly, concentrated life-drawing session for learners studying on any of City Lit's advanced visual arts courses.Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £314.00 - Anatomical life and portrait drawing Course start date: Tue 22 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyDiscover the extraordinary construction of the human body. Through direct observation of the model you will examine the fundamental anatomical structures that underlie both portrait and life drawing. For those with some drawing experience.Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Textiles: frame loom weaving Course start date: Sat 19 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Renata MinoldoWould you like to learn how to create inspiring and beautiful hand woven artworks? Join this exciting 4-week course to explore a range of creative approaches to frame loom weaving.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Introduction to graphic design Course start date: Wed 23 Oct 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pam WilliamsOur 'Introduction' courses provide a perfect way-in to a creative field.
Graphic Design is everywhere; in our books, magazines, and newspapers. Emblazoning packaging at the corner shop to the mall. On our screens- phones, TVs, computers and tablets. To say it’s important would be an understatement.
Don’t just consume. Learn how to use image and type to communicate your messages, emotions and ideas. Beyond this, learn about the movements and styles which have shaped the field of Graphic Design over the years, and how to find your place there.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - ITEC Level 3 Award in Indian Head MassageCourse start date: Sat 12 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ameena RahmanIndian Head Massage is an ancient tradition that provides many therapeutic benefits. Learn the theory and practice of Indian Head massage at a professional level. City Lit is a leading training provider in London for Massage and Complementary Therapies, providing outstanding achievement at high industry standards. Our courses are taught by experienced and practising industry professionals who have current knowledge of the massage sector.Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £449.00 Concession £449.00 - City Lit Pro: AI tools and applications for marketingCourse start date: Sun 6 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Kate ScottBoost your marketing with AI. Learn how to use tools such as Google Analytics, Buffer, Hemingway App, and HubSpot to make your marketing more effective and more efficient.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £269.00 - Screen acting: auditioning and self-taping for TV and filmCourse start date: Mon 28 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantExpert advice and guidance on how to prepare for auditions. This practical course covering techniques and tips on how to prepare for auditions with opportunity to practice in putting those into action.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Life drawing into life painting Course start date: Thu 17 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: susan kentonLearn or develop life drawing skills and approaches to painting the nude figure. Including use of tone and colour selection, composition and paint handling to develop solidity, atmosphere and expression. Some experience of drawing is recommended.Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Drawing 2
Course start date: Thu 3 Oct 2024 (and 10 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyBuild your confidence in tackling more personal, complex drawings. Further explore observational drawing and visual language. Develop your drawing skills by working with different approaches and exploring a range of artists' drawing process.Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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