Textile design and software
From drafting designs for new textile prints to experimenting with sketchbook ideas, playing with vectors for laser cutting samples or surfaces, our courses cover it all. We offer a chance for leaners to experiment with new ideas in a safe environment under the watchful eye of our expert tutors and technicians.
Digital technologies play a huge part in contemporary textile design and our digital courses are aimed at learners wishing to take their skills from pencil to pixel. Taught in our new design studios, we offer seamless access from studio to workshop so you can see your designs come to life before your eyes.
We teach on iMacs or Apple Mac laptops and our courses use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Our classes start with sketching and experimentation, before honing in on a final idea which can be realised on cloth using our sublimation printer, or simply live as a sketchbook full of ideas ready for the next step.
Timid about taking the first step? Join one of our short taster courses to give it a go.
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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Introduction to fashion styling
Course Date: Tue 1 Dec 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 -
Designing textiles using Photoshop II
Course Date: Thu 28 Jan 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Mixed Mode (Online and Onsite)Learn intermediate Photoshop and design techniques in order to develop your textile design work. Expand your portfolio developing a collection of designs. This creative textile design course is an ideal progression for those who have completed ' Designing textiles using Photoshop: stage 1' as well for established textile artists wishing to expand their knowledge or anyone interested in print pattern design.
This course will be delivered online and onsite. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £263.00Concession: £165.00 -
Designing textiles using Photoshop I
Course Date: Tue 9 Feb 2021
Location on this date: Mixed Mode (Online and Onsite)Create motifs and designs for printed textiles which may then be printed onto cloth. This course is ideal for beginners in Photoshop who are textile artists, designers, or for anyone interested in exploring pattern, colour and texture.
This course will be delivered online and onsite. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £152.00 -
Collage sketchbook
Course Date: Thu 4 Mar 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore and develop creative methods with collage for use in Textiles and Fine art. Create surfaces using drawing, mark making and mixed media. Collect visual research and develop ideas in a personal sketchbook.
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: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Textiles and surface pattern: understanding repeats
Course Date: Sun 14 Mar 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the basics skills of repeat patterns including straight repeats, drop repeats and complex repeats in this fun and hands on course. Build repeats using drawing and printing, then move onto creating hand printed textile samples. Suitable for all levels.
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: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £91.00 -
Textile and surface pattern: from drawing to digital print
Course Date: Sun 14 Mar 2021
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 -
Textiles and surface pattern: drawing and design development
Course Date: Fri 30 Apr 2021
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: £329.00Senior fee: £263.00Concession: £165.00 -
Colour and abstract design for textiles and surface pattern
Course Date: Sat 15 May 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA creative exploration of colour and abstract design for textiles. Explore and develop your understanding of colour using using paper dyes to create your own abstract imagery.
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 -
Textile sketchbook: developing ideas and projects
Course Date: Sat 5 Jun 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop a creative and experimental sketchbook. Explore the surface qualities of drawing and mark-making with the layered possibilities of mixed-media and hand stitch. You'll have the chance to generate visual research and ideas towards a personal 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: £167.00Concession: £127.00 -
Illustrative embroidery for textiles
Course Date: Wed 16 Jun 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your embroidery skills in both hand and machine stitching. Create a range of samples, learn how to transfer designs to cloth, explore design ideas, experiment with fabrics and threads.
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: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £140.00 -
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
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