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
Get inspired with a week-long short course this winter. Join us for Winter School, running from 14-18 December 2026 and then 4-8 January 2027.
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Featured courses
Consumer Psychology for Fashion Online Short Course
£430
Why do consumers choose one brand over another? Uncover the psychology of fashion and examine how we perceive fashion, its relation to self and society. Learn about consumer behaviour and ethical fashion.
- Dates - 14 December 2026 to 17 December 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Fashion Drawing and Illustration Short Course
£740
Explore fashion drawing styles and techniques. Learn to express designs figuratively and translate ideas onto paper.
- Dates - 7 November 2026 to 28 November 2026
- Schedule - Saturdays
Fashion Jewellery for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
£1330
Design and cast your own jewellery. Learn exciting techniques and cast your own piece from scratch.
- Dates - 14 December 2026 to 18 December 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
The Complete Shoemaking and Footwear Short Course
£3780
Learn the craft and heritage of shoemaking in this in-depth course covering pattern cutting, leather stitching and hand cutting. Use industrial machines develop the essential skills to create your own quality footwear.
- Dates - 16 January 2027 to 3 July 2027
- Schedule - Saturdays (No class on 27 March, 3, 10 April, 1 & 29 May)
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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