London College of Fashion
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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Featured courses
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
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 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
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
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Online short courses
Explore online short courses, with live online classes and on-demand learning available
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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
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Customised training solutions
For individuals, brands and organisations seeking career development courses or bespoke training solutions