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.ukRead less
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Introduction to photographyDiscover the basics of photography to improve your photographs and impress your friends. Learn about shutter speed, aperture, composition, light and taking pictures in different environments. This course is perfect for complete beginners or for adding new skills. Please take this course before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00- Mastering night and low light photography
Discover how to capture the bright lights and buzz of London’s West End after dark, conveying the energy of the city. This course will lead you through Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye and Waterloo Bridge and provide feedback on your images in the classroom.
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Thu 15 Oct 2026Jad OakesFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - SketchUp Pro: intermediateThis intensive course is designed for people who have either completed the SketchUp Pro for beginners course or have previous experience of the software. A great opportunity to review your skills and take them to a more advanced level. There will be the opportunity for you to consider your own projects during the course.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
- Try it out: precious metal clay jewellery
Want to experience working with one of the most versatile and effective materials in jewellery making? Come and get to grips with precious metal clay, which handles like clay but turns into pure silver when fired.
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Sally LeesFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Narrative filmmakingLearn to produce your own short fiction film, from storyboards and pre-production to shooting and editing. Explore how to construct an exciting narrative, experiment with different shots and camera movements, and get to grips with recording and editing technology, producing your own professional-looking short movie.
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Peter GomesFull fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Print, design and bind
Explore simple printmaking and bookbinding techniques to create handmade artists’ books. This practical four-day course encourages playful and creative approaches to print, paper and folded book forms. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Oct 2026Lorenzo DavittiFull fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00 - Introduction to bezel setting
This course will introduce you to the the basics of jewellery making by making a silver ring or pendant with a bezel set semi-precious stone. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some previous experience..
Keeley Street
Sun 18 Oct 2026Linda Connelly, Rae DuncanFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Introduction to bias cutting
Learn introductory skills and techniques in pattern cutting and clothes making to understand the principles of the bias-cut garment and how it fits the body. This course is suitable for learners with some pattern making or clothes making experience.
Keeley Street
Sun 18 Oct 2026Rachel SelormeyFull fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Explore: creative collage
Explore the practical and creative skills involved in collaging for graphic design projects. Discover the ways in which the juxtaposition of found materials along with the practical elements of cutting, sticking and pasting them together can create exciting designs.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - T-shirt screen printing in a day
In this one day workshop you will be taught how to print onto t-shirts, tote bags and other fabrics. Students will learn basic screen printing techniques, including how to put your own designs onto screens, correct inks and printing methods and how to clean and prepare screens.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Textiles: experimental hand stitchA contemporary approach to hand stitching and embroidery exploring a variety of traditional stitches and techniques. Create experimental and expressive samples using traditional and non-traditional materials.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
- Contemporary art photography
This course is part theory and part practical. You will become an expert in the fine art world of contemporary photography. Learn about the history, concepts and theories behind the art form, and the technology and techniques now influencing it. Develop practical skills to realise your own creative ideas, discuss your photography portfolio with others, and learn about platforms to showcase your work on the commercial fine art market.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Textiles: frame loom weavingWould you like to learn how to create inspiring and beautiful hand woven artworks? Join this exciting 4-week course to explore a range of creative approaches to frame loom weaving.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00
- Children's book illustration studio
This 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 £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - How to scan photography negatives, transparencies and prints
Perhaps you have a collection of old prints, negatives or transparencies that you'd love to have digitised or perhaps you shoot film and want to reduce the cost by learning how to scan your film yourself? Learn how to do both using different methods from flatbed/film scanners to a digital camera.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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