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- Modern calligraphyCourse start date: Sat 11 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to write elegant stylish letterforms using a flexible pointed nib with ink. Once you have 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 £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Design with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesignCourse start date: Sun 12 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gita HahnA fun and challenging introduction to these three programs, regularly used together for everything from infographics to packaging and magazine work. Learn how to integrate vector graphics, photographic images and page layout and design.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £549.00 Concession £357.00 - Experimental animation for fine art practiceCourse start date: Tue 21 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsDiscover the exciting innovative work of internationally renowned artists and enjoy exploring the potential of experimental animation to develop your fine art practice. On this practical course you will create your own short experimental animated film using a range of stop motion and digital techniques.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Mosaics introductoryCourse start date: Wed 22 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonDevelop your creative skills in this classic art form, adhering your materials to a temporary surface before applying the completed section to a flat base or casting it into concrete. Please bring ideas, basic materials provided. All levels welcome.Full fee £559.00 Senior fee £447.00 Concession £363.00 - Introduction to carving in woodCourse start date: Sun 2 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra HarleyHave you ever wanted to try sculpting in wood? Or perhaps you're experienced at it but would like expert guidance to develop your ideas? This comprehensive course encourages wood carvers of all levels to bring along their ideas and see how they can be developed. You will make models of your designs, upscale and transpose these, and use professional carving tools to produce beautiful pieces in wood.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00 - Experimental filmmaking: stage 1Course start date: Sun 30 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLearn about the differences between experimental film and conventional narrative. Begin to create digital films that challenge rather than cater to conventional expectations. Explore how to create original material in both form and content.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Introduction to prop making for film, TV, theatre and displayCourse start date: Sat 13 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterAre you interested in prop making for the film, TV, theatre, window display and live event industries? Get to grips with some of the challenges you might encounter as a prop maker, from creatively interpreting a client's brief, working to a budget and meeting deadlines. Learn to problem solve and apply a range of techniques to bring a 3D design concept to fruition, getting a real insight into the prop making industry and its challenges.Full fee £659.00 Senior fee £527.00 Concession £428.00 - Introduction to sculptureCourse start date: Mon 5 Aug 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra Harley, Andrew Revell, Ro Sylvester, Shelley WilsonThe ultimate introduction to sculpture at City Lit. In each class of this five-day hands-on course you will be introduced to a different sculptural technique and material, by a tutor who is a specialist in that area. This will provide you with a showcase of our sculpture facilities and teaching talent at City Lit. This course is perfect for beginners who want to try out a range of sculptural processes, perhaps to find your area of interest for further study.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Drawing 1Course start date: Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Brian SayersExplore the creative possibilities of drawing, gain confidence and broaden your expectations and understanding. Learn and develop key drawing concepts: function of line, tone, texture, form, composition and mark making through a carefully structured approach. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £409.00 Senior fee £327.00 Concession £266.00 - Mosaics introductory: direct methodCourse start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanessa BensonDevelop creative expression and confidence in this classic art form. Explore manufactured/recycled materials and surface qualities by applying them directly onto a base. Please bring ideas/sketchbooks. Basic materials provided. All levels welcome.Full fee £459.00 Senior fee £367.00 Concession £298.00 - Narrative filmmakingCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLearn to produce your own short fiction film, from storyboards and pre-production to shooting and editing. Explore how to construct an exciting narrative, experiment with different shots and camera movements, and get to grips with recording and editing technology, producing your own professional-looking short movie.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00 - Ceramics on SundayCourse start date: Sun 22 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Josie WarshawDo you want to get your hands on clay and make finished ceramics work? Familiarise yourself with the properties and processes of clay by shaping your ideas and working with techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building on this introductory course. - Pottery for beginnersCourse start date: Sat 26 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate StarkeyExplore the exciting possibilities of pottery using the main pottery techniques of hand-building and throwing. Simple surface decoration, glazing and firing will also be taught. - Beginners' jewellery ICourse start date: Sun 3 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elizabeth BoneLearn all the basics of metal jewellery work by making a range of sample pieces in copper and a finished jewellery piece of your own design. You will be shown how to buy silver so you can take home at least one wearable piece.
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