Make Art You're Proud Of
We all have ideas about making art. The difference is in what you do with them. With the right space and guidance, you can turn ideas into finished work that you’re proud to take home with you. City Lit’s expert-led courses are designed to do just that. Learn in specialist studios in the heart of London alongside like-minded people. Explore our courses below.
- Illustrating people and places
Course start date: Sun 20 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sophie WolfsonBe inspired by the people of London and the architecture and environments they inhabit. This course explores drawing people and places, providing you with ample opportunity to observe London life, situations and scenarios that will inspire your work.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Explore your creativity Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ro SylvesterTap into your artistic talents through a series of fun practical exercises that will help you start drawing, painting, looking at art, responding to the world around you and working with your imagination and ideas.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Introduction to photography Course start date: Wed 14 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Dominic HarrisDiscover 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 - Introduction to beaded jewellery Course start date: Fri 6 Nov 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Beverley SellFancy trying your hand at beaded jewellery making? Learn how to work with beads, wire, thread and findings to create beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and tiara designs. Join our introductory course for all levels to discover where to find the best beads, how to knot with thread, manipulate and twist wire and learn how to finish your work using clasps.
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Introduction to casting and mould making Course start date: Fri 6 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie MerloBreak the mould - try your hand at the techniques of mould making and casting as practised by sculptors, prop makers and designers. Under the guidance of highly experienced industry professional in our fully equipped sculpture studio, explore making plaster and rubber moulds. Then learn how to cast from them in plaster of Paris, cement and Jesmonite.
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Bookbinding: simple leather binding Course start date: Thu 30 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ina BaumeisterDiscover how leather, combined with simple sewing and cutting techniques can create a wonderfully flexible and stylish bindings. Create books with folded and crossed structure covers, and include some decorative elements to personalise your work.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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