Children's book illustration

Children's Book Illustration Courses Online & 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 

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Children's book illustration: summer school intensive
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tim Ellis, Dee Shulman
    Explore 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 £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
  2. Children's book illustration: image, text and writing workshop
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tim Ellis, Ciara Flood
    Explore your creative writing and illustration skills and work towards developing your own children’s picture book!
    Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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