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.
- Life drawing after work
Course start date: Mon 21 Nov 2022 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Joe RichardsonA fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Drawing for beginnersCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea VoiseyStart drawing and learn traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, we will introduce key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Learn RhinoCourse start date: Mon 26 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Emilia NettoLearn the basic steps to 3D model on Rhino software. Send your file to be 3D printed and leave with a 3D print of your own design. All materials included.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Digital skills for artists and designersCourse start date: Mon 3 Oct 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew McCartenThe course shows how key digital software can be used for creating self-promotional images and communications, as a personal representation of your work, either as an artist or as a designer. The skills learnt will enable you to build a digital platform for your work and assist your self-confidence in creating digital adverts and communications about yourself.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Looking at photography: colour and compositionCourse start date: Mon 13 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Michael HardingWant to learn the secrets of composing beautiful photographs? Join this inspiring workshop to explore composition and colour controls, making the most of shapes, lines, colours, framing, the rule of thirds and simple camera controls for professional-looking results.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Loungewear: make a robeCourse start date: Mon 20 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeJoin this intermediate sewing class and make your own kimono inspired robe either as loungewear or, a statement piece.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00
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