Explore techniques to create an impressive illustration of your pet.
Over two days you will explore a range of image-making techniques from drawing and painting to digital image manipulation and collage. At the end of the weekend you will take home a finished and unique illustration of your favourite pet.
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Armed with photos of the pet/s you wish to depict, explore a wide range of media to create compelling illustrations which capture not only their appearance, but also their character, and a sense of your relationship with them. You’ll step onto a of merry-go-round of mediums and techniques, from traditional (drawing and painting) to digital (manipulating photos in Photoshop), and then a mash-up of the two (e.g. collage). Along the way, you’ll be learning to put your aesthetic evaluation skills into first-gear, deciding what to keep, cut-up, or discard – an essential skill for all illustrators.
What will we cover?
Practical skills will include:
• Exploring a variety of techniques for drawing from photographs • Drawing and painting using different materials including paints • Exploring colour palettes • Scanning analogue images to create digital files • Using Adobe Photoshop to explore basic image manipulation • Practice collage and composition skills
• Critical evaluation of your own and others’ work will be facilitated throughout the course. • Examples of relevant works by historical and/or contemporary creatives will be drawn upon at strategic points throughout the course.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Use the specific process, media or tool you have been studying – at least to a competent skill-level.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for intermediate learners; you do not need to have prior experience of illustration specifically, just of visual communications in general.
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Presentations
Demonstrations
Practical work
Individual and group tutoring
Group discussion
Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you. This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website. Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.
To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We recommend looking at our range of workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels to see what’s on offer.
In particular, you may be interested in our ‘Illustrating Animals’ course.
For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.
Soph Wolfson is an illustrator, animator and educator with a love for visual storytelling. They have produced comics, infographics and illustrations for clients like The Guardian, Vice and Yale University Press. They also produce their own zines and graphic novels. Soph has a background in medical art and has frequently collaborated with scientists to tell visual stories about their work. They also run regular life drawing workshops and love to incorporate observational drawing into the process of creating imaginative and expressive artwork.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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At the end of the weekend you will take home a finished and unique illustration of your favourite pet.Practical skills will include:<br/><br/>• Exploring a variety of techniques for drawing from photographs<br/>• Drawing and painting using different materials including paints<br/>• Exploring colour palettes<br/>• Scanning analogue images to create digital files<br/>• Using Adobe Photoshop to explore basic image manipulation<br/>• Practice collage and composition skills<br/><br/><br/>• Critical evaluation of your own and others’ work will be facilitated throughout the course.<br/>• Examples of relevant works by historical and/or contemporary creatives will be drawn upon at strategic points throughout the course.Use the specific process, media or tool you have been studying – at least to a competent skill-level.This course is suitable for intermediate learners; you do not need to have prior experience of illustration specifically, just of visual communications in general.<br/><br/>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<ul><li>Presentations</li><li>Demonstrations</li><li>Practical work</li><li>Individual and group tutoring</li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p><br/>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br/>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br/>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).</p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required. <br/> <br/>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off. <br/> <br/>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.<p>We recommend looking at our range of workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels to see what’s on offer.<br/><br/>In particular, you may be interested in our ‘Illustrating Animals’ course.<br/><br/>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.</p><p><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk">www.citylit.ac.uk</a></p>Graphic design & illustrationIllustrationvirtual143179116VZ160NONESat-Sun20/06/26 - 21/06/2610:30 - 16:3010:3016:302 sessions21 to 4 weeksDaytimeWeekendKSKeeley StreetSophie WolfsonBeginners, Some experienceAvailable courses2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00Jun 2026Art & design179179Pet illustrationpet-illustration/vz160-2526Explore techniques to create an impressive illustration of your pet.<br/><br/>Over two days you will explore a range of image-making techniques from drawing and painting to digital image manipulation and collage. At the end of the weekend you will take home a finished and unique illustration of your favourite pet.0000-Available|2026-06-20 00:00:00Armed with photos of the pet/s you wish to depict, explore a wide range of media to create compelling illustrations which capture not only their appearance, but also their character, and a sense of your relationship with them. You’ll step onto a of merry-go-round of mediums and techniques, from traditional (drawing and painting) to digital (manipulating photos in Photoshop), and then a mash-up of the two (e.g. collage). Along the way, you’ll be learning to put your aesthetic evaluation skills into first-gear, deciding what to keep, cut-up, or discard – an essential skill for all illustrators.Explore techniques to create an impressive illustration of your pet.<br/><br/>Over two days you will explore a range of image-making techniques from drawing and painting to digital image manipulation and collage. At the end of the weekend you will take home a finished and unique illustration of your favourite pet.Practical skills will include:<br/><br/>• Exploring a variety of techniques for drawing from photographs<br/>• Drawing and painting using different materials including paints<br/>• Exploring colour palettes<br/>• Scanning analogue images to create digital files<br/>• Using Adobe Photoshop to explore basic image manipulation<br/>• Practice collage and composition skills<br/><br/><br/>• Critical evaluation of your own and others’ work will be facilitated throughout the course.<br/>• Examples of relevant works by historical and/or contemporary creatives will be drawn upon at strategic points throughout the course.Use the specific process, media or tool you have been studying – at least to a competent skill-level.This course is suitable for intermediate learners; you do not need to have prior experience of illustration specifically, just of visual communications in general.<br/><br/>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<ul><li>Presentations</li><li>Demonstrations</li><li>Practical work</li><li>Individual and group tutoring</li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p><br/>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br/>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br/>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).</p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required. <br/> <br/>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off. <br/> <br/>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.<p>We recommend looking at our range of workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels to see what’s on offer.<br/><br/>In particular, you may be interested in our ‘Illustrating Animals’ course.<br/><br/>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.</p><p><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk">www.citylit.ac.uk</a></p>Graphic design & illustrationIllustrationconfigurable
