Art & Design Courses - Online & in London
Explore new and exciting subjects within a range of art and design disciplines, develop your skill set, get the support required to change career or launch yourself as a freelance artist or designer. All this and more delivered through our practical and engaging art and design courses at City Lit.
Our range of part-time, weekend and evening art and design classes are taught by successful artists and practitioners to ensure you get the skills, knowledge and experience you want and deserve. From experimental painting and drawing to contemporary jewellery making, there is sure to be a course for you. Study from 1 day to 2 years, whether you are a complete beginner or a practising artist preparing for an MA. Our courses are designed with you in mind, so you get to spend more time doing what you love.
Set a new goal, start your next creative adventure with City Lit and let us support you to realise your ambitions.
Courses available both in-person and online
We offer a range of courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, you’ll receive the same great City Lit experience. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.
We host exhibitions throughout the year at City Lit Gallery where our students showcase their amazing work.
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.
- Introduction to painting still-lifeCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amanda BrackenLearn the essentials of Still-life painting from paint handling and colour theory to composition.
Dedicate some time to developing your painting in a series of controlled steps. Learn to select and prepare surfaces and materials, build a composition around a still-life and make supplementary studies to guide your colour application. For absolute beginners.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Digital illustration with ProcreateCourse start date: Wed 28 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate RolfeDesigned for beginners and those relatively inexperienced with Procreate, this course will guide you through processes of creating a complete illustration in Procreate on the iPad.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Commercial illustration: mixed media techniquesCourse start date: Wed 28 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison BarrattOn this course you will explore the role of illustration within the commercial field looking at both traditional and digital techniques. The Illustration industry has grown exponentially during the past few decades and the possibilities opened up by digital techniques has been explosive. Work with a range of set-briefs within illustration that continues to serve all areas of graphic design including publishing, editorial, fashion, packaging, branding, advertising, medicine, web, corporate and much more.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Modern calligraphy
Course start date: Sat 12 Nov 2022 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to write elegant stylish letterforms using a flexible pointed nib with ink. Once you’ve learnt how to write a basic alphabet we’ll begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own. The course is suitable for beginners as well as improvers.Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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