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We can show you how to produce artwork like this – even if you think that you cannot draw. Call now to book a course
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You can create any shape you want with Illustrator's vast array of tools and features. Let us show how to become an Illustrator expert.
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We created these cherries using Illustrator’s amazing gradient mesh tool. Let us show you how to create realistic art with amazing ease.
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We used Illustrator’s 3D tools to wrap this logo around this bottle. It’s easy when you know how. Call us for more information.
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Illustrator’s powerful graphic styles and appearances helped us to create this decorative wrapping paper design in minutes.
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Two Days – usual price £469 +VAT special discount price £299 +VAT
If there is one program that is guaranteed to confuse and mystify even the best of us it is Adobe Illustrator. This is because Illustrator is a little too good at concealing its vast embarrassment of riches.
Many of you come to us complaining that the Illustrator Pen tool is just too difficult to use. Let us prove to you that this is not true. During the course of our renowned Illustrator intro course let us show you that there is a lot more to the program than meets the eye. Let us show you how to create dazzling artwork using powerful features such as Live Paint, symbols, brushes and the amazing Appearance palette. You will discover that Illustrator is not so much about being able to draw but about being able to think.
This Illustrator training course is one of the most popular that we run. We've trained artists, illustrators, architects, fashion designers and shop-keepers. All of them have left us chomping at the bit to create their own masterpieces. We think you will, too. In our capable hands you'll soon discover that Illustrator is easy once you know how.
If you’re interested in a first-hand view of this Illustrator course, please click on the banner below and read what our clients have to say .
We usually conduct our Illustrator training in our comfortable London offices but we’re happy to come to you if this is what you prefer. (If there is more than one of you wishing to attend this course, we also offer substantial discounts for bulk bookings.)
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"The small class size and informal atmosphere made the course really enjoyable as well as educational. The trainer was totally competent and very experienced in the program he taught and was therefore able to tailor the projects to my ability level and design discipline. This made the course feel very thorough and relative even though it was only 2 days long. I would definitely return to Europa Training for any further training and recommend it to friends and colleagues."
Jo Westwood
Textile Designer
Vanderhurd
"I have used the Adobe suite for years to produce illustration and imagery and thought I was pretty good, despite having not been through any formal training. After a couple of attempts at creating some particular artwork I booked myself on an Adobe Illustrator course with Europa Training, as I knew there were hidden depths in the programme that I was not tapping into.
The course was amazing, the trainer knew the programme inside out, and changed my whole mindset around the way in which I approach illustrations. Prior to attending the course the standard jobs I created took a whole day. I can now produce the same imagery within an hour. Would definitely recommend Europa Training to anyone, who is starting out or wants to brush up their skills"
Simon Bryant, Director
Capstone International
"Thanks for your patience during the course; I was concerned about how much I would remember, but started drawing as soon as I got home, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I'd retained. I think I'm going to enjoy playing with the possibilities that Illustrator has opened to me!"
Fiona Scully,
Habitat
"I was a little apprehensive before doing the course but I was quickly put at ease with the very friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Europa.
"The first course I did was an Introduction to Illustrator, which was so helpful and enjoyable, that the fact I had to travel down from Manchester didn’t stop me from booking 3 more courses, covering Quark, Photoshop and In Design, which were all superb.
"I’ve added another valuable skill to my CV and have landed a fantastic job because of it. A fantastic experience, thank you!”
Jordan Makin,
Training For Travel
"I have nothing but good things to say about the Introduction to Illustrator training I did with Europa. I learned a lot about Illustrator, but also about features that it shares with other programmes in the CS4 suite. In particular, the exercises were inventive and engaging, and helped me remember how to use the various features. I was taught how to use basic methods to create amazingly complicated looking illustrations.
Moreover, I was shown a new way of thinking about problem solving, which has demystified the process of computer aided design. Difficult illustrations now seem much more approachable. I felt that I came away having gained much more than just a introductory level knowledge of the programme.
The lunch was pretty good too!"
Lucie Cooper
Publications Officer
Jo Westwood
Textile Designer
Vanderhurd
"I have used the Adobe suite for years to produce illustration and imagery and thought I was pretty good, despite having not been through any formal training. After a couple of attempts at creating some particular artwork I booked myself on an Adobe Illustrator course with Europa Training, as I knew there were hidden depths in the programme that I was not tapping into.
The course was amazing, the trainer knew the programme inside out, and changed my whole mindset around the way in which I approach illustrations. Prior to attending the course the standard jobs I created took a whole day. I can now produce the same imagery within an hour. Would definitely recommend Europa Training to anyone, who is starting out or wants to brush up their skills"
Simon Bryant, Director
Capstone International
"Thanks for your patience during the course; I was concerned about how much I would remember, but started drawing as soon as I got home, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I'd retained. I think I'm going to enjoy playing with the possibilities that Illustrator has opened to me!"
Fiona Scully,
Habitat
"I was a little apprehensive before doing the course but I was quickly put at ease with the very friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Europa.
"The first course I did was an Introduction to Illustrator, which was so helpful and enjoyable, that the fact I had to travel down from Manchester didn’t stop me from booking 3 more courses, covering Quark, Photoshop and In Design, which were all superb.
"I’ve added another valuable skill to my CV and have landed a fantastic job because of it. A fantastic experience, thank you!”
Jordan Makin,
Training For Travel
"I have nothing but good things to say about the Introduction to Illustrator training I did with Europa. I learned a lot about Illustrator, but also about features that it shares with other programmes in the CS4 suite. In particular, the exercises were inventive and engaging, and helped me remember how to use the various features. I was taught how to use basic methods to create amazingly complicated looking illustrations.
Moreover, I was shown a new way of thinking about problem solving, which has demystified the process of computer aided design. Difficult illustrations now seem much more approachable. I felt that I came away having gained much more than just a introductory level knowledge of the programme.
The lunch was pretty good too!"
Lucie Cooper
Publications Officer
The Illustrator workspace
Navigating around the workspace
Saving custom workspaces
The tool palette
The control palette
Basic drawing techniques
Drawing rectangles and circles
About fill and stroke
Moving objects
Using modifier keys
Intermediate drawing
Using the pen tool
Using Bezier curves
Manipulating anchor points and control handles
Adding and removing anchor points
Colour
Applying colour to objects
Editing colours
Opening swatch libraries
Creating process colours
Creating spot colours
About global colours
Symbols
Using symbols
Creating new symbols
Editing symbols
The symbol sprayer tool
Using the brush tool
Applying brush strokes to objects
Creating art brushes
Creating calligraphic brushes
Creating pattern brushes
Creating scatter brushes
Artistic uses of brushes
Advanced drawing and editing
Using the selection and direct selection tools
Using ‘spaz’ mode
Layers and groups
Using layers
Creating and rearranging layers
About grouped objects and layers
The group selection tool
Special tools and effects
Using the polar grid tool
Using the twist tool
Creating blends
Editing blends
Gradient meshes
Creating and editing gradient meshes
Applying colour to gradient meshes
Creating naturalistic illustrations
Transparency
Using transparency
Using blend modes
Using opacity masks
Creating and editing text
Wrapping text around objects
Turning text into outlines
The appearance palette
Using appearances
Creating multiple stokes and fills
Saving as graphic styles
Using graphic styles libraries
Working in 3D
Extruding and bevelling objects
Rotating objects in 3D space
Revolving objects in 3D space
Mapping artwork to objects
Lighting 3D objects
Creating 3D text
Navigating around the workspace
Saving custom workspaces
The tool palette
The control palette
Basic drawing techniques
Drawing rectangles and circles
About fill and stroke
Moving objects
Using modifier keys
Intermediate drawing
Using the pen tool
Using Bezier curves
Manipulating anchor points and control handles
Adding and removing anchor points
Colour
Applying colour to objects
Editing colours
Opening swatch libraries
Creating process colours
Creating spot colours
About global colours
Symbols
Using symbols
Creating new symbols
Editing symbols
The symbol sprayer tool
Using the brush tool
Applying brush strokes to objects
Creating art brushes
Creating calligraphic brushes
Creating pattern brushes
Creating scatter brushes
Artistic uses of brushes
Advanced drawing and editing
Using the selection and direct selection tools
Using ‘spaz’ mode
Layers and groups
Using layers
Creating and rearranging layers
About grouped objects and layers
The group selection tool
Special tools and effects
Using the polar grid tool
Using the twist tool
Creating blends
Editing blends
Gradient meshes
Creating and editing gradient meshes
Applying colour to gradient meshes
Creating naturalistic illustrations
Transparency
Using transparency
Using blend modes
Using opacity masks
Creating and editing text
Wrapping text around objects
Turning text into outlines
The appearance palette
Using appearances
Creating multiple stokes and fills
Saving as graphic styles
Using graphic styles libraries
Working in 3D
Extruding and bevelling objects
Rotating objects in 3D space
Revolving objects in 3D space
Mapping artwork to objects
Lighting 3D objects
Creating 3D text
*If you cancel a course without at least five full working days warning there may be a cancellation fee.