About us
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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TUESDAY STUDIO: COVENT GARDEN DROP IN LIFE DRAWING
Quaker Meeting House Covent Garden, 52 St. Martin’s Lane, Hop Gardens entrance, Greater London, al, GBIts so great to welcome you back into the studio for our weekly drop in life drawing sessions
Our Covent Garden space is beautifully spacious and airy – with lovely high ceilings and light- a fantastic venue to add to our portfolio which we hope you will love
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
We also have drop in places available- cash or PayPal on the door
INFO AND TICKETSEasels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own-
Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stickTuesday Studio
Every Tuesday
7-9pm
£15 / £10 students and under 25's
Tickets in advance – or cash / PayPal on the doorVenue:
52 St. Martin’s Lane
Charing Cross,
London
WC2N 4EA
https://westminsterquakers.org.uk/1 attendee
WEDNESDAY STUDIO– TUTORED DROP IN LIFE DRAWING: WATERLOO
Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road, London, GBWe are really excited to welcome you into the studio for our weekly drop in life drawing sessions!
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.
Easels and drawing boards provided
Materials available to buy, or bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stickWednesday Studio
Every Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm
£15 / £10 students and under 25's
advance tickets or cash/ paypal on the doorVenue:
The Waterloo Action Centre
14 Baylis Road, London SE1 7AA
BOOK YOUR CLASS HERETo keep up to date with classes, its helpful for us if you register your interest – email us at info@londondrawing.com
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THURSDAY Studio: Drop in Life Drawing
The Church Hall, St Pancras Church House, Lancing Street, NW1 1NA, London, GBIts so great to welcome you into the studio for our weekly drop in life drawing sessions!
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 card or cash on the door –
– there is plenty of room- just arrive on time if you can!
7 – 9 pm, Thursday
£16.50 / £17.50 with materials
£12 / £13 with materials- Concessions under 25/ full time students
TICKETS AND INFO HEREVenue
St Pancras Church House, 1 Lancing Street, London NW1 1NA
Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own-Please don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com
Please note- any participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult – it is participants responsibility to ensure this – we are not responsible for monitoring participants age.1 attendee
COLOURED PASTEL PORTRAIT WITH FRANK GAMBINO – SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
Location not specified yetOctober is PORTRAIT MONTH at London Drawing! We are excited to present 5 Saturdays of portrait with 5 different artist using a range of mediums and approaches with a program of inspiring models:
Colour, mark making and exciting dynamism- inject electric colour confidence into your life drawing – a great class for all abilities!
Join us for a great material based workshop with the brilliant figurative artist and London Drawing tutor Frank GambinoCreate strong and impactful portrait drawings in colour using chalk pastels and conte. Build your confidence in rendering a likeness in your drawing and really make the most of your materials- working with layering, application and lush colour combinations.
Frank has so much experience to offer with regard to using pastels- and he will be sharing his techniques and insights in this new workshop full of demonstrations, tips, advice and one to one tuition.
A great class not to be missed!Materials:
All basic materials will be provided as part of the class- so you can test it out and see if the medium is for you before investing in materials which can be expensive.
However- if you have your own pastels/ conte or would like to buy a set we have a materials list we can recommend- and we encourage you to bring your materials along! Pastels vary wildly in quality and temperament so this is a great class to get a sense of how materials work and how to get the best out of them.Saturday 31 October 2026
10-4pm
£110
All basic materials included –
Bringing your own materials is encouraged- materials list info below
Suitable for all levels of ability
£70 concessions available for this class- low income/ under 25/ full time students- please email info@londondrawing.com
More info and booking here
COLOURED PASTEL PORTRAIT WITH FRANK GAMBINO – SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026 – LONDON DRAWINGVenue: Artizan St Library,
1 Artizan St
London
E1 7AFMaterials we provide:
Chalk pastels/ tonal conte/ coloured sugar paper/ erasers
If you are bringing your own materials:
Any chalk pastels and pencils/ conte/ putty rubber/ coloured pastel paper/ * Daler Rowney fixative-
* please note due to ventilation issues in the space and security issues with access to the studio we wont be able to use fixative during the class
Materials frank uses and recommends if you are investing in materials:
Rembrandt chalk pastels.
Stabilo chalk pastel pencils
Daler Rowney (kneadable) putty eraser1 attendee
Past events
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