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London College of Fashion

Naila Al-Thani and her 2 fashion design garments without stitches
Naila Al-Thani and her 2 fashion design garments without stitches
Naila Al-Thani and her garments without stitches. Image courtesy of UAL.

Develop your skills to the next level or try something new. Find LCF short courses in fashion design, fashion business, styling and more.

Explore your interest, learn a new skill, and meet like-minded people at the world-renowned London College of Fashion (LCF), located in East London's East Bank cultural quarter.

Our fashion short courses run all year-round and offer maximum flexibility:

  • On-campus and online options (evenings/weekends available).
  • Courses for kids, teenagers, and extended courses for in-depth study

Take a creative break and join us for Summer School, running from June to September 2026. Explore our range of on-campus courses and plan your experience now.

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Curation and culture
History of Fashion and Style Online Short Course

History of Fashion and Style Online Short Course

£380

Journey through 200 years of Western fashion history. Discover key moments, from the French Revolution to the 1990s, and their social and political impact.

  • Dates - 20 August 2026 to 24 September 2026
  • Schedule - Thursdays
Accessories, footwear and jewellery
Footwear Summer School Short Course

Footwear Summer School Short Course

£3080

Discover the art of shoemaking. An in-depth course covering pattern cutting, leather stitching and hand cutting. Use industrial machines and master components to develop essential footwear skills and create your own shoes.

  • Dates - 13 July 2026 to 7 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion communication
Fashion Journalism for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Fashion Journalism for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

£530

Our fashion journalism for teenagers course will introduce you to one of the most coveted jobs in the fashion industry.

  • Dates - 27 July 2026 to 29 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Fashion styling and make up
Editorial Styling and Creative Direction Short Course

Editorial Styling and Creative Direction Short Course

£2880

Launch your fashion creative direction career. Learn editorial styling, media and image creation. Direct shoots and build a digital portfolio. Gain insider industry knowledge.

  • Dates - 27 July 2026 to 14 August 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday

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    Student working on their portfolio, photographed by Sean Hawkey

    On campus short courses  

    Browse upcoming short courses at LCF


  • Online short courses

    Explore online short courses, with live online classes and on-demand learning available

  • Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey

    Short courses for kids and teens

    Fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 18


  • Customised training solutions

    For individuals, brands and organisations seeking career development courses or bespoke training solutions

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