What we’re about
Join the London Drawing Meet Up Group to hear about some of the best life drawing sessions in London. Join us for drop in sessions, Saturday workshops, courses, summer schools and very special life drawing events across the capital. Expect professional tutors and models in interesting spaces for conventional life drawing sessions, as well as completely unique creative life drawing events in significant venues across the city such as the Museum Of London, Battersea Arts Centre, The V&A and Design Museum. All our sessions welcome all levels of ability.
We hope to meet you in a class soon!
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Upcoming events
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THURSDAY Studio: Tutored Drop in Life Drawing: Euston
Saint Pancras Church House, 1 Lancing Street, London, GBWe are delighted to welcome you to our Euston studio – with plenty of space, lots of natural light and in a fantastic accessible location right next to Euston station with Kings Cross just a short walk away!
As with all our drop in classes – expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour – there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach.
A great space, excellent models & helpful tuition if you need it – a friendly welcoming crowd right next to Euston station – all welcome!
Its not essential to book ahead- you can pay using cash (preferred) or paypal on the door –
– there is plenty of room- just arrive on time if you can!
Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own-
Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
7 – 9 pm, Thursday
MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE
St Pancras Church House, 1 Lancing Street, London NW1 1NA1 attendee
LIFE PAINTING MATISSE STYLE WITH ARTIST LAURA SMITH – 22 NOVEMBER 2025
Artizan Street Library & Community Centre 1 Artizan Street, E1 7AF, London, GBIts all about lush colour and vibrant pattern!
We are delighted to be working with Artist Laura Smith for this life painting workshop of texture and colour-
Laura will be leading us through gestural painting, using markmaking and layering of paint to create confident compositions. We will be using techniques to build your confidence in drawing with paint, working on the fleshy-ness of the model and how to handle pattern so that both complement each other
We will be working from the model in a Matisse inspired set, with plenty of inspiration to help us channel the vibrancy and energy of Mattise.
With plenty of demonstrations and lots of individual tuition – you can take this class to your own level and really improve your confidence in painting.
A great day of creativity – perfect for beginners and ideal for those wanting to brush up on skills and learn more.
About Laura Smith
Laura studied at the Slade school of Art for her BA and MA, and has exhibited extensively across London and the UK as well as Europe. Her painting is mainly still life and life- with a strong focus on colour, working in oils and watercolour. She currently tutors at Prince’s Foundation and has tutored at the Slade and the Royal Drawing School.
22 November 2025
10-4.30
£85 Limited Early bird tickets SOLD OUT
£95 All materials included
MORE INFO AN BOOKING
Artizan Street Library
1 Artizan St
London
E1 7AF1 attendee
Saturday Secret Sketch Life Drawing Salons
Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London, GBA gem of a life drawing session in our secret hideaway - a good vibes intimate sit down drawing session with wonderful models and lighting
Vaulty Towers really is a very special venue with a wonderful atmosphere- walk through the main bar with its glittery décor and down the little staircase into the twinkly hideaway downstairs where the life drawing magic happens!
As with all our drop in classes – expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour – there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach.
Please don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com
Classes can be booked ahead via tickets below
Secret Sketch is a sit down sketch class- drawing boards provided
Materials available to buy, or bring your own-
Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
Every Saturday
11-1pm
£15/ £10 students and under 25's
Or you can drop in and pay cash or paypal on the door
PayPal link:
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Or buy tickets here:
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Past events
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