Explore your creativity

ByCity Lit

Drawing

Beginner

A beginner-level introduction to drawing, painting and mixed-media processes, taught through demonstrations, set exercises, discussion and individual support.

About this course

The course introduces drawing, painting and a range of two-dimensional processes, including collage, mixed media, pastel mark-making, photography, monoprint, stencilling and texture. Learners will investigate subjects and themes, study techniques used by other artists, and make their own visual responses. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, structured creative exercises, group discussion and one-to-one support. Reflection on personal work and progress forms part of the learning process, alongside developing and recording individual ideas.

What you'll learn

  • Apply a range of two-dimensional techniques across different media
  • Record and develop individual creative ideas
  • Respond visually to subjects, themes and artists’ work
  • Identify ways to extend creative practice

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners and does not require previous experience. The learning combines demonstrations, guided exercises, group discussion and individual support, with learners encouraged to reflect on their own work and development.

  • Suitable for learners starting to explore art-making
  • Includes both group discussion and individual tutor support
  • Reflection on personal work is part of the learning process

Before you go

  • All basic materials are provided.

Class teacher

  • Ro Sylvester

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

City Lit

London's largest adult education provider

45 drawing courses on Learn.London

Upcoming classes

2 classes

Selected date

Tue 23 Feb 2027

14:00 – 17:00 • 5 weeks

£259

Keeley Street, Covent Garden

Ro SylvesterClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Tue 20 Apr 2027

    10:00 – 13:00 • 5 weeks

    Keeley Street, Covent Garden

    Ro Sylvester

    £259

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
20 Apr 2027
Tuesdays
10:00 - 13:00
Short course5 weeks
RoSylvester
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£259.00
  • Tue 23 Feb, 14:00 - 17:00

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    5 weeks
    Keeley Street
    5 weeksTue 14:00£259
    RoSylvesterKeeley Street
    RoSylvester
    £259
  • Tue 20 Apr, 10:00 - 13:00

    5 weeks
    Keeley Street
    5 weeksTue 10:00£259
    RoSylvesterKeeley Street
    RoSylvester
    £259

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