Children's Book Illustration Courses in London
Release the inner child in yourself and bring those creative and imaginative ideas to life as you delve into the magical world of children’s book illustration. Work with professional writers and illustrators in the creative field to support drawing skills, character design and how to develop a visual narrative, working towards your very own children’s picture book.
Move designs from thumbnail sketches onto the computer using the latest Adobe CC software and even learn how to draw with a Wacom tablet. Work on creative briefs, sharing ideas and collaborating with other students. Gain confidence in how to pitch ideas, what’s needed for commercial commissions and how to successfully move into the industry as a freelance children’s book illustrator.
For more information about courses available, please contact our Visual Arts team at visualarts@citylit.ac.uk
- Developing children's book illustration
Course start date: Thu 8 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim Ellis, Ciara FloodThis course is an intermediate and developing course, for learners to develop their practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of Children’s Book Illustration.
Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Children's book illustration studio Course start date: Fri 30 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim EllisThis course will provide time and space each week for you to commit to working on a personal project or portfolio, alongside your peers. A tutor will be on-hand to provide support and guidance, as and when you need it.
Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Introduction to children's book illustration Course start date: Thu 12 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim Ellis, Ciara FloodThis course is an introduction to the practical, as well as conceptual skills integral to the discipline of Children’s Book Illustration.
Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00 - Children's book illustration: portfolio preparation Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-OwenThis course is for experienced Children’s Book Illustration learners who wish to put together a portfolio of their illustration work for applications to City Lit Advanced courses, higher education, or agents and publishers. Some learners may also wish to create a ‘dummy’ picture book.
Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00 - Children's book illustration: Summer School IntensiveCourse start date: Mon 3 Aug 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim Ellis, Ciara Flood, Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-OwenExplore the world of children's book illustration on this intensive practical four-day course. Learn techniques for developing ideas and creating exciting images, whilst learning about the wider context of the current children's book market.
Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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