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.
Some of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
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.
- Beginning miniature bookbinding
Course start date: Sat 28 May 2022Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Royston HawardExplore the charm of tiny books in this introduction to miniature bookbinding. You will discover the history and appeal of this unique style and make three adorable miniature books to take home. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £109.00 - Textile sketchbook: developing ideas and projectsCourse start date: Sat 28 May 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonDevelop a creative and experimental sketchbook. Explore the surface qualities of drawing and mark-making with the layered possibilities of mixed-media and hand stitch. You'll have the chance to generate visual research and ideas towards a personal project.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £127.00 - Introduction to digitally printed textilesCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sukhan LeeA short course for beginners.Learn how to use simple collage to develop a design for a womens or menswear scarf. Scan your design before using Photoshop to refine and sharpen your image.Print your image using the sublimation printer and transfer onto your chosen fabric. All materials provided.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £127.00 - Introduction to stone setting: raised grain settingCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rae DuncanGrain setting, sometimes referred to as bead setting, is a technique where small faceted stones are held in place by small prongs called beads. These are raised from the metal in the band using an engraving tool. This specialist technique builds on the basic stone setting methods, introducing the use of a new set of tools and skills and is perfect for those wishing to take their stone-setting to a higher level.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £109.00 - A short introduction to stop motion animationCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsLearn how to do traditional model armature puppet animation and plasticine animation. On this practical course you will learn the principles of animation and apply them to the puppet sequences produced during the sessions. You will be introduced to some examples of professional puppets used on broadcast TV and, using professional equipment you will learn how to use timing and performance to create dynamic animations.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - Essential business skills for photography and photographersCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Michael HardingOn this course you will learn key business skills, from finance to marketing, to help you establish your own successful photographic practice.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Documentary filmmaking: everything you need to know about B-rollCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczIt’s B roll, the footage you cut away to from your interviews, that adds dimension to your story. Find out more about how to find, shoot and use good B-roll, including sound.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £103.00 - Bookbinding: experiments in paper foldingCourse start date: Sat 18 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Penny StanfordExplore the potential of paper in the construction of books and three-dimensional forms. Bring together folding techniques used in bookbinding, Origami and paper engineering to create your own unique books.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £79.00 - Contemporary collage in graphic designCourse start date: Sat 25 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pam WilliamsWorking with collage is a direct communication from eye to hand that generates the unexpected. This short course will take you on a creative journey using hands-on collage methods relevant today in contemporary design. Discover your own unique style and take creative control exploring principles used in graphic design; contrast, balance, hierarchy, repetition and alignment.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - A short introduction to free editing softwareCourse start date: Sat 2 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczYou don’t have to spend money to get editing. This is a short introduction to video editing using DaVinci Resolve, a free but highly professional editing package comparable to Final Cut X, Avid and Premiere Pro.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £60.00 - Adobe Photoshop: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Sat 2 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrea MarzanoThis course is a solid introduction to Adobe Photoshop and has been designed for students who want to learn the professional and most effective way to use Photoshop from the ground up.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £100.00 - Interior design on a SaturdayCourse start date: Sat 2 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alya RizviIf you have creative flair and would like to learn the skills necessary to design the interior of your home or make a step towards a new career, then this is the course for you.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £195.00 - Developing screenprinting: experimental techniquesCourse start date: Sat 9 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Claire HyndsEnjoy being guided through inspirational and experimental screenprinting methods. You'll try a variety of mixed media techniques that will energise and enliven your artwork - a great way to expand your image making practice and your portfolio.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £146.00 - A short introduction to drawn animationCourse start date: Sat 9 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsDue to its versatility, Drawn animation is one of the most exciting animated forms favoured by artists and animators alike. Whether your interest is in traditional or experimental animation, whether you’re confident with drawing or not, you will enjoy developing your skills on this practical user friendly course.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - A short introduction to laser cuttingCourse start date: Sat 16 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sukhan LeeExplore digital manufacturing using laser cutting techniques producing surface decoration for accessory and fashion garments. Test and sample using fashion templates before cutting onto fabrics developing for a collection. Suitable for learners new to laser cutting.
Some experience on Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator is required.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £60.00
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