Art & design

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.

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

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.

 

Join us for the City Lit Visual Arts open day on Saturday 18 May. Throughout the day, at our campus in Covent Garden, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the full range and variety of our art and design subjects on offer.  Find out more >

 

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  1. Cyanotype printmaking in a day
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    Cyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
  2. Screenprinting in a day
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 28 Apr 2024 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adam Hogarth
    In this fun, 1-day workshop you will be taught how to print and register a two colour screenprint using monoprint, colour blends and pre-made photographic screens. You will be taught some basic screen making process and insight into making digital artwork. This will set you up for longer and more advanced screenprinting classes.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
  3. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  4. Drawing and mindfulness: the art of seeing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 7 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    Explore drawing and mindfulness and how the two combined can support new ways of seeing and relating to drawing. ‘The true journey of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having fresh eyes’ Marcel Proust.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
  5. Create a short film in a day
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 22 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Kline
    Learn how to shoot, edit and export a short film in this fun, informative and fast paced introduction to film making.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
  6. Artists sketchbook walk
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Heidi Wigmore
    Take a sketchbook walk in Central London to observe, record and engage with the urban environment, both historic architecture, modern skylines, the river and parks. Quick sketching, supported by discussion and reflection along the way, will open up new ways of seeing and responding to your surroundings. Meet at City Lit main entrance.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
  7. Repair your jewellery
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Emilia Netto
    Have you got a favourite silver necklace that needs repairing? A sentimental pair of silver ring or pair of earrings that have a few too many scratches and/or lost a stone? Why not learn to repair them yourself rather than handing them over to someone else? Pick up some of the skills needed for jewellery repair and maintenance on this popular course, mending damaged items and learning how to best clean jewellery to extend the life of your favourite pieces. Please note this course is aimed at repairing jewellery made of precious metals. This course does not cover re-stringing, knotting or beading.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  8. Nature and wildlife photography: London location
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Oct 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Rachel Wegh
    This is an opportunity to enjoy the surroundings, flora and fauna of some of London’s finest parks, canals and squares, whilst learning photography skills long the way. Suitable for all levels.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
  9. An introduction to drawing and the art of mindfulness
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 3 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Barton-Harvey
    An introduction to drawing and mindfulness and how mindfulness can support greater confidence, creativity, and a sense of freedom when drawing. The workshop is suitable for beginners to mindful drawing including those with experience in one or other discipline.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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