Fashion & Textiles Courses in London
Our wide range of fashion and textiles courses offer students both practical guides and bags of creative motivation, providing opportunities for learners to explore the traditional and contemporary. We offer beginner courses for learners who want an introduction to sewing through to intermediate classes that focus on specific techniques such as shibori and creative machine embroidery. Our classes support experimental approaches as well as more traditional skills.
Our team of experienced artists and expert tutors work with learners, supporting you to overcome barriers and realise personal ambitions. Our purpose built studio provides access to industry standard equipment, height adjustable tables and chairs and good natural light. Just down the hall learners can combine their hand making with digital design by joining one of our textile design courses.
The textiles community at City Lit is very strong, don’t be surprised if you join a class with someone who has attended that class before. We value all our learners and welcome new students to contribute and diversify our burgeoning community.
All of our courses have basic materials provided but please read the full course outline before you book as the tutor will list anything you need to bring along.
Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on visual.arts@citylit.ac.uk or call us on 020 7492 2700, Monday to Friday between 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm.
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Designing textiles using Illustrator: expanding personal projects
Course Date: Tue 3 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThis intermediate online course will improve on your Adobe Illustrator drawing skills while learning new tile and pattern structures using vectors. We will build on improving on repeat pattern techniques creating narratives for print design using multiple motifs and storytelling. Not suitable for beginners. You will need access the Adobe creative suite on your mac or PC before class.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £115.00 -
Introduction to fashion styling
Course Date: Tue 17 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineWhat is a fashion stylist? What does a fashion stylist do? This short online course will introduce you to role of a fashion stylist and cover practical exercises to try on a client or your own wardrobe.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Illustrator for textile design I
Course Date: Thu 19 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlinePractise basic drawing using Adobe Illustrator tools to turn simple lines, shapes and colours into design elements for textile design. Learn vector-based skills using digital software developing ideas. Turn simple lines, shapes and colours into design elements for textile design. Suitable for beginners although basic computer skills are required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £125.00 -
Experimental dye with food and garden waste
Course Date: Sat 21 Nov 2020
Location on this date: OnlineExplore, experiment and develop a variety of natural dyes from common food waste to use in natural fabrics. Learn bundle dye and botanical print. Create your own exciting natural colour palette and make your dye swatch book. Learn to record your natural dyeing results for further use.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £75.00 -
Develop a textile sketchbook
Course Date: Sun 22 Nov 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore colour, texture, pattern and composition in a working sketchbook using a variety of creative mixed media and design processes. Generate imagery from original sources, discover their potential and work toward developed textile designs.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £100.00 -
Textile and surface pattern: from drawing to digital print
Course Date: Sat 28 Nov 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInvestigate mark making, layering and juxtaposing ideas through experimental drawings. Explore the importance of imaginative research and how to record it in a sketchbook. Develop versatile design ideas for textiles: interiors, fashion, stationery or text.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £100.00 -
Clothes making II
Course Date: Mon 11 Jan 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetPractice working with a jersey / stretch fabric and sew a comfortable and wearable top from a pattern which can be adapted into a dress. Learn how to cut, sew and work neatly. Suitable for those with some sewing experience.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £125.00 -
City Lit textiles: surface, structure, stitch
Course Date: Tue 12 Jan 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInvestigate textile structures and surfaces through this project based course. Develop an experimental portfolio of 2 and 3D stitched samples, sketchbook research and aim towards a finished piece.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £399.00Senior fee: £399.00Concession: £200.00 -
Introduction to Shibori dyeing
Course Date: Thu 14 Jan 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetShibori is an exciting way of using traditional resist techniques to create unique patterns and shapes whilst dyeing fabric. We will explore folding, tieing, and stitching materials, before immersing them in synthetic and natural dyes.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Introduction to clothes making
Course Date: Fri 15 Jan 2021 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to make your own clothes. This beginner's course will teach you how to use the sewing machine, as well as basic sewing techniques and processes. Start by sampling, then construct a simple garment.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £125.00 -
Crochet for beginners
Course Date: Sat 16 Jan 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn basic crochet techniques, make simple samples and learn how to follow patterns. Basic materials provided.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Introduction to printing with natural dyes
Course Date: Sun 17 Jan 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover contemporary techniques of printing onto fabric with natural dyes. Through demonstrations, personal exploration, and individual tuition you will learn how to use mordents and natural dye colours, and transform your textile designs into prints.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £127.00 -
Hand stitched textiles: Indian influence
Course Date: Sun 17 Jan 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInspired by the richly embroidered textiles of India (Punjab and Rajasthan), examine traditional methods such as mirror work, embroidery and appliqué. Experiment and play with these techniques to create contemporary samples.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Introduction to digitally printed textiles
Course Date: Sun 17 Jan 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetRefine print techniques and knowledge in this intermediate surface course. Expand skills experimenting with layering techniques for fashion art or interior applications. Work to a brief or explore personal themes and concepts to develop your creative practice or project.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £209.00Concession: £127.00 -
Clothes making I
Course Date: Wed 20 Jan 2021 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £499.00Senior fee: £499.00Concession: £250.00
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