Illustrator

UK Salary range £20,000 - £40,000

Illustrators create visual representations of ideas, concepts, or stories using various artistic techniques, mediums, and digital tools.

They collaborate with designers and clients to deliver engaging artwork. Creativity, drawing skills, and knowledge of drawing software are essential.

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Illustrator

UK Salary range £20,000 - £40,000

Key Skills For Illustrators

Courses For Illustrators

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Adobe Firefly Intro

From £299 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Feed your creative vision and integrate AI tools into your design workflow. Learn how to generate artwork, transform images, and achieve realistic results with AI.

Integrate AI into your design process within Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Generate stunning AI images or vector graphics using a text prompt, and learn how to achieve realistic results when combining AI generated elements with existing photographs.

Ideal for existing users of Adobe Creative Cloud who want to gain AI skills.

  •  AI image generation
  •  Practical uses for Adobe's AI tools
  •  AI within Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
  •  Transform existing images with AI
  •  Editing techniques for realistic results

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    "Really great course, well explained, demonstrated and made to feel exciting. excellent tutuor"

    National Education Union

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    "Detailed explanations and took us through everything thoroughly ensuring everyone was up to speed and keeping up. Great at answering questions. Kept it fun and light hearted. Great food!"

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    "Great communication from all the staff, very friendly too. Tutor was excellent at explaining all the process and was patient with everyone."

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    "Everything from searching for the course online, booking and invoicing through to the course itself it has been an invaluable and enjoyable experience! The class space, accessibility and ability to save and take away files to help refresh what i have learnt is great too."

    Godalming College

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    "Engaging and informative while happy to explain when I got lost. My second time with Simon as a tutor and he is brilliant. Thank you."

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Affinity Designer Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create your own graphics and digital artwork from scratch. Learn freehand drawing and vector design tools on our beginner friendly course.

Learn how to use Affinity’s powerful freehand drawing tools, and how to create your own graphics from scratch by combining shapes, text and images.

Ideal for beginners, you’ll gain confidence and efficient design skills on our two day course.

Through hands-on projects our expert trainers will teach you how to create graphics for a wide variety of purposes.

  •  Create vector graphics using shapes and lines
  •  Freehand drawing with the Pencil tool
  •  Work with colour, gradients, and brushes
  •  Creative typography options
  •  Incorporate images and make simple edits
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Affinity Photo Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to edit, retouch, and enhance images with this pro editing tool. Discover the creative possibilities with our beginners course.

Explore the creative possibilities of Affinity Photo with our two day introduction course.

Ideal for beginners, you’ll learn the essentials of image editing through hands-on exercises.

Learn how to remove backgrounds, colour correct, retouch, and experiment with creative filters and effects.

Get started with Affinity Photo today.

  •  Enhance and colour correct images
  •  Remove backgrounds with selection tools
  •  Retouch blemishes and remove unwanted objects
  •  Transform your images with creative effects
  •  Combine elements to create graphics and artwork
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Affinity Publisher Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Gain the skills to create print ready layouts for books, magazines, flyers and more. Learn to work efficiently and explore creative options that enhance your designs.

Our two day course is ideal for beginners.

Through hands-on projects you’ll learn how to design layouts for a wide variety of purposes.

Whether you’re looking to create books and magazines, or marketing materials, you’ll learn the basics and how to work efficiently in the software.

Get started with Affinity Publisher today.

  •  Style text with typography options
  •  Work with images and tables
  •  Use Master Pages to create templates
  •  Work with colour and creative effects
  •  Check for errors and export for print
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Illustrator Adv

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course will enable you to harness the full power and productivity of Adobe Illustrator. Become a master user and improve your productivity and efficiency.

This Advanced Adobe Illustrator course will push the boundaries of your design abilities, expand your skill set, and unlock the full potential of Adobe Illustrator.

Our Illustrator experts will help you uncover hidden features and explore advanced techniques that can elevate your design skills.

  •  Adv colour manipulation techniques
  •  Creating intricate and textured artwork
  •  Mastering type control and styles
  •  Drawing in perspective with precision
  •  Seamless integration with other applications

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    "Really knowledgable trainer, and delivered 1-2-1. Can't fault it."

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    "Great at explaining the methods and easy to follow"

    Lloyds Banking Group

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    "Covering topics that I asked about and making sure I understood."

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    "The setup, tasks, direction and planning of the day."

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    "Great trainer, training, venue, and lunch"

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Illustrator Intermediate

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course is designed to boost your existing Adobe Illustrator skills. Take your design skills to the next level and work more efficiently in Illustrator.

This intermediate level course will help you delve deeper into Illustrator's features and tools, unlock new possibilities and help you work faster and more efficiently.

Master more advanced techniques, create more complex designs, enhance productivity, and collaborate effectively.

  •  Mastering the Pen Tool
  •  The versatility of brushes
  •  Creating intricate patterns
  •  Tracing and editing images
  •  Technical drawing skills

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    "Very organised and clear."

    Claritas

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    "Great and welcoming environment with a great trainer and refreshments."

    Formula 1

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    "Welcome friendly environment. Excellent facilities. Excellent friendly tutor. Flexible teaching to accommodate learners."

    Flicimage

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    "Everything! I really enjoyed it. Matt was an excellent teacher and i felt like i could stop the class and understand what he was saying and write my notes. He was very approachable."

    Freelance

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    "Really good examples relevant for learning everything if needed or tailoring examples to professional lives of attendees"

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Illustrator Intro

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Create beautiful artwork, illustrations and graphics using the power of Adobe Illustrator. Learn with practical, hands-on exercises led by expert designers.

Master the creative power and versatility of Adobe Illustrator.

Learn to create beautiful vector-based designs, including logos, artwork, illustrations, and icons.

This course delivers the essential Adobe Illustrator skills you need to bring your ideas to life.

  •  Creating vector-based artwork
  •  Explore painting and drawing tools
  •  Design eye-catching typography
  •  Generate original artwork with AI
  •  How to speed up your workflow

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    "Really great introduction to illustrator - definitely feel more confident using it. Sessions were well organised and covered the basics."

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    "Really kind and easy to approach people"

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    "Very informative, trainer helped at the end with specific personal examples, which was extremely useful."

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    "Really clear instructions and guidance from Simon. I felt like I could ask any questions or ask for more help in certain areas without any worry"

    The Tank Museum

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    "Lovely environment and great pacing on the course"

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InDesign Adv

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the full power and potential of Adobe InDesign. Take your design skills to the max by working smarter and faster.

Dive deeper into InDesign's typographical controls and advanced text formatting features.

Use grids, objects styles and liquid layouts to create beautiful and polished layouts and documents.

This Advanced course is designed to expand your skillset and help you maximise the potential of Adobe InDesign.

  •  Mastering GREP for text manipulation
  •  Streamlining copy formatting
  •  Combining text and graphics seamlessly
  •  Harnessing the power of grids
  •  Automating object formatting

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    "Ian was great, today was so informative. I've learnt so much thats going to help me with my projects and work and personal projects. Cant wait to play with some of the tools that he showed me."

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    "Ian was flexible enough to tailor some of the course to what I do everyday and he taught me new tips and tricks that I know I'll be using a lot going forward! He was great at going through everything in detail and explaining the why and not just the how."

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    "Matt was amazing at talking through the topics on Indesign I wanted to know. Loveley offices and great lunch!"

    Chapel & York

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    "Matt is very knowledgeable and all the examples are easy to follow and understand. Great insights on how to use the software."

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    "Engaging the whole group and covering all our questions and requirements for the course."

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InDesign Interactive

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Expand your Adobe InDesign skills by creating interactive eBooks and magazines. Create interactive publications that work across a range of digital platforms.

Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to design and publish interactive content like e-books, magazines, and interactive PDFs.

Gain the skills to create user-friendly interactive elements that provide a seamless and enjoyable reading experience for your audience.

  •  Designing interactive PDF and e-magazines
  •  Creating document navigation
  •  Creating interactive forms
  •  Adding animations and multimedia elements
  •  Publishing online and sharing content

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    "Simon was so engaging and knowledgeable and was happy to explain things again when I got in a muddle. This course will be so helpful to my current employment and I think my managers will be blown away! Of all the courses I have done Simon has been the best teacher so far. The two days flew by and I feel I have a good grasp of what was taught. I also like that the group was small so it felt like one on one training which is so valuable. Thank you."

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    "Everything - super clear, very informative and plenty of real life examples of how to use the course."

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    "Vicki Loader was really great!"

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    "Great studio environment and friendly and helpful members of staff."

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    "The course instructor Simon was brilliant, knowledgeable and very patient. I would gladly take courses run by him again."

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InDesign Intermediate

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Build on your existing InDesign skills to create more sophisticated documents. Master workflow strategies that will help you work more efficiently.

Deepen your understanding of InDesign's features and functionality, allowing you to create more professional and complex layouts.

Take your InDesign skills to the next level, master shortcuts and workflow strategies that will help you work faster and more efficiently.

  •  Effortlessly manage and style text
  •  Design professional tables with ease
  •  Organise and reuse design assets
  •  Take complete control over page layout
  •  Produce high-quality, print-ready PDFs

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    "Charlotte was very knowledgeable and patient, providing in depth demonstrations and was more than happy to go over any missing gaps that I had."

    JS Group

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    "Great communication, great explanations"

    Capcom Entertainment Europe

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    "Everyone was really friendly and approachable, lovely location!"

    UCL

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    "Matt was a great trainer and learnt lots"

    RF

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    "Keeping us engaged and covering all areas."

    TALA

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InDesign Intro

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to create beautiful layouts and documents in Adobe InDesign. Design professional layouts for magazines, brochures, reports, and books.

Learn to create visually appealing layouts and documents using Adobe InDesign.

Our experts will teach you how to create beautiful print layouts for brochures, magazines, reports and books.

This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to learn how to create professional layouts using Adobe InDesign.

  •  InDesign's interface and workflow
  •  Text and typography
  •  Working with Styles
  •  Working with images
  •  Creating complex layouts

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    "Welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful."

    Focus FM

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    "Really good communication and lots of opportunities to ask questions and tailor the training to our needs. Matt was very friendly and made the training very easy to follow and engaging."

    The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

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    "Visual demonstrations, adapting the learning to the audience."

    People's Partnership

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    "Friendly and knowledgable"

    DPAM

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    "Accessible and inclusive"

    Age International

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Motion Graphics Intermediate

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Take your motion graphics further with complex animation techniques. Unlock new creative possibilities and explore 3D animation on this After Effects course.

Build on your animation skills with our intermediate motion graphics course.

Learn how to elevate your designs with advanced techniques, and add dimension to your animations with 3D shapes.

Ideal for graphic designers who want to explore the creative possibilities of Adobe After Effects and create more complex animations.

  •  Adv keyframe control
  •  3D animation techniques
  •  Create bespoke text animators
  •  Explore text distortion effects
  •  Optimise renders for different platforms

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    "Great knowledge of AfterEffects from the tutor. The facilities were really clean and tidy, and the food and drinks were great! Staff are all really friendly!"

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Motion Graphics Intro

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Elevate your design projects with eye-catching 2D animations. Get started in the world of Motion Graphics with this After Effects course.

Dive into the world of motion graphics with our hands-on course.

Suitable for complete beginners, this class will introduce you to motion graphics creation with Adobe After Effects.

Discover how to transform static text and graphics into dynamic 2D animations.

Ideal for Graphic Designers who want to add motion to their designs.

  •  Animate text and graphics
  •  Use keyframes effectively
  •  Import elements from Illustrator and Photoshop
  •  Animate multi layered graphics
  •  Render and export projects

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    "Loved all of it, Tom is extremely prepared, knowledgeable and approachable. The centre is in a great location and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I'll be looking to take the Intermediate course with him when possible."

    CBRE UK

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Photoshop Adv

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Become a super-user and harness the full power and potential of Photoshop. Learn insights and techniques from experts to produce stunning images.

Expand your skillset and push the boundaries when using Adobe Photoshop.

This course is designed to expand your creative horizons giving you the skills to produce a wide range of beautiful digital imagery.

You'll also cover valuable advanced workflows and time-saving techniques from industry professionals.

  •  Efficient shortcuts and task automation
  •  Mastering advanced colour adjustments
  •  Adv layer manipulation and blending
  •  Utilising Camera Raw for optimal results
  •  Creative possibilities with filters

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    "The course was very comprehensive and I feel I have gained enough knowledge of Canva and I am going away with some great ideas for the projects I am working on. I really appreciated the theory sections on design."

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    "Taking the time to help people if they got a little lost and demonstrating techniques with relevant examples."

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    "Very organised, well set up and prepared. Simo was lovely and friendly, explained clearly and effectively, made sure we were caught up with what was done and also answered all our questions and made sure to tailor the examples to our work and needs. Food was fresh and healthy and great portion, room was comfortable and everywhere was clean!"

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    "Great at answering any questions as well as asking at the beginning of the course what we would most find useful day to day and catering the examples to help."

    BrandMe

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    "Lots of really helpful info and advanced techniques. Very well planned. We were able to tailor the afternoon to specific processes and techniques relevant to out role as museum photographers - using examples of our photography."

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Photoshop Intermediate

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Work smarter in Photoshop, master new techniques and realise your creative potential. This is the ideal course for building on your existing Adobe Photoshop skills.

Expand your Photoshop skills!

This Adobe Authorised course will delve deeper into Photoshop's features, tools and techniques taking your image editing skills to the next level.

Our experts will also teach you efficient workflows, shortcuts, and automation techniques enabling you to work faster and more effectively.

  •  Creating precise colour adjustments
  •  Mastering selections and masks
  •  Creative possibilities with layers
  •  Custom brush techniques
  •  Streamlined workflow and efficiency

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    "Lovely small class, great friendly tutor"

    PA Media Assignments

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    "Organisation was amazing, the whole course was incredibly well thought through and sorted. Everyone was super helpful and lovely. My trainer was amazing and super knowledgable."

    Silverdoor Agency

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    "Matt was so engaging, knowledgable, and helpful. I was nervous that it'd be too much for me. But I had a fabulous time!"

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    "Tutor has incredible knowledge, is approachable friendly, supportive and patient. I feel loaded with new idea's and having the resources to refer back to is great, as there is no way I could note it all down as we go through everything in class. Having the notes already done is brilliant."

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    "Simon was amazing, his knowledge is impeccable. I have learnt so much and will be using all he's taught straight away. It was really easy to follow."

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Photoshop Intro

From £379 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This is the Adobe Authorised course for new users of Adobe Photoshop. Produce and edit images to meet professional industry standards.

Learn the fundamental tools and techniques of Photoshop on this Adobe Authorised course.

Our experts will give you the skills to edit and transform your images with precision and creativity.

Photoshop is the worldwide industry standard for working with digital images.

This course will give you the perfect start to working with Photoshop.

  •  Customising Photoshop to suit you
  •  Master selection tools for precise edits
  •  Techniques for enhancing tone and colour
  •  Transform images with generative AI
  •  Acquire retouching skills for flawless images

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    "Small groups. Friendly atmosphere. Knowledgeable staff"

    Puzzler Media

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    "Great staff. Trainer pace and knowledge was good."

    QA

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    "It was really easy to find the building and there was a warm welcome from the team. The days were well structured with various workshops and breaks throughout. Our teacher was very knowledgable and patient. Learned a lot!"

    St. Pancras International

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    "Really well structured course that covered a lot of material at a good pace. Good group size and great venue, everyone has been super friendly. It's been a great couple of days. Appreciate all the vegan food and drinks!"

    Freelance

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    "Good to have small groups in training rooms with equipment. Good, knowledgeable trainers who are helpful and keep an eye on how students are progressing."

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