Procreate for illustration
Please note* you will need your own iPad with Procreate installed, and a stylus such as an Apple Pencil.
Choose a starting date
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 04 Jul 2025End Date: 01 Aug 2025Fri (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00In PersonFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
- Start Date: 09 Oct 2025End Date: 13 Nov 2025Thu (Daytime): 10:00 - 13:00In PersonFull fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
This course is ideal for those who are new to using Procreate as well as those who have previous experience and want to further enhance their skills.
You will be guided through the initial set-up and feature of Procreate and work through a series of practical tasks, exploring line, colour, texture and composition.
From brush marks and colours to textures and lighting effects, really get to grips with how digital illustration is being used in industry.
What will we cover?
• Creating and managing files
• Drawing in Procreate
• ‘Painting’ with brushes in Procreate
• Building a colour palette
• Exploring texture
• Using layer masks
• Using layers
• Editing images.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Open, create, edit and save working files
• Confidently use and apply a variety of drawing techniques and brush marks
• Build colour palettes and apply them directly to your artwork
• Use layer masks
• Understand how layers work and apply the to your artwork.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for learners who are both new to working with Procreate and those with some experience. Prior knowledge and basic skills in illustration are desirable.
You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may be encouraged 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?
The course will be delivered through:
- 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 during each session.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need your own iPad with Procreate installed, and ideally a stylus such as an Apple Pencil. Please note that City Lit is unable to provide any learners with iPads.
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 you enrol on a course at the City Lit, you will be able to apply for a student discount on¿Adobe¿Creative Cloud. Simply create an¿Adobe¿account using your City Lit email address (which includes your student number) and indicate that you are a student. Please note that Adobe accounts must be set up by students independently, your tutor or other staff cannot support you with this.
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.
For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.
Lucia Vinti is an illustrator and creative who makes work about people, places, food and culture. She has created illustrations for the National Portrait Gallery, Gail's, TATE Britain and the Washington Post. She also illustrates and writes non fiction childrens books and is the illustrator of Chews Your Own Tasty Adventure, published by Faber and the author/illustrator of The Looking Book. Lucia's illustrations are playful and expressive and she combines digital and physical techniques to create her artwork. As well as teaching at City Lit, Lucia runs creative workshops for all ages and has worked at the Young V&A, University of Brighton and Design Museum as well as running her own workshops and drawing classes.
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.