Life drawing St Albans

*Please read description* THIS IS EASEL allocation This is now where to book for easels (x8). If you book here you will be booking an easel.

Sunday October 18th 2026. Life drawing St Albans @ Trestle arts! Our model for the Afternoon will be announced when info is available. Please do book early to avoid disappointment. There is a slight change to the running time with a slightly shorter session, starting at 15:00 and fisnish at 17:45.

This booking is for easels, please note that you may have to stand throughout the session as you will be working over the top of seated artists.

If you want to buy extra paper I can recommend
Turner Graphic arts and Jacksons art:
https://www.turnersart.co.uk & https://www.jacksonsart.com/

Trestle is one of the best venues you'll find for life drawing. Lots of space and good views. The session will be in the theatre space at Trestle theatre, on your left as you walk in the main entrance. There are basic supplies available but its best to use your own equipment and make the most of the time with supplies you are comfortable with. An A2 drawing board with paper is supplied with smooth newsprint along with Charcoal and pencils. Newsprint is great with Charcoal so if you're a graphite pencil artist its best to bring a pad of good graphite sketching paper. ***From now on Cartridge will be available to purchase seperately, so bring some change if you want to buy some @ 50p a sheet. 2 sheet supplied on the day. ***

The session will comprise of roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of drawing, with multiple poses of varied timings (2, 5, 10, 15, 20 & max 30 mins). There will be a short break for the model halfway through the session.

All experience levels are welcome, However this is a standard drop in life drawing session. I am on hand to help and give advice but it isn't a structured class. For absolute beginners I would advice seeking a structured course to start with before using these sessions to build on your studies.

Personally I really like Stand Prokopenko's Human figure drawing fundamentals. This will set you back £110 but I think its really worth the money you would spend at a night class and you get to keep the lessons to refer back to. 'Love life drawing' have plenty of free and paid learning options and is a great resource for starting your life drawing journey. However there are plenty of free resources available on You Tube, so don't go spending money until you know your commited to putting in the time.

Plenty of free parking in the Trestle car park, accessed via Soverign park via Princess Diana drive.

Age limit is 16+

Please feel free to contact me if your queries are not mentioned in the event description.

** Meetup have added a booking fee on top of the event cost. I can't afford to cover all of the charge but will absorb £1 of the fee by reducing event fee. £20.50 + 2.25 total £22.75

Online Booking
Please note: You do not need a Paypal account to pay and reserve your space. Choose Pay with debit card. Please note you can book an additional 1 guests with your booking added at Checkout.
*Please note that I cannot refund same day cancelations, your booking effects the amount of space available to others: you may prevent someone from booking or groups of people booking. Please do drop me a message if you have booked and wish to cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the session and I will be happy to give your money back or arrange credit for a future session.

Thanks

Bob

*Please read description* THIS IS SEATED allocation (Especially if you've not booked before) If you book here this is for seated drawing. Please find the other event listing marked easel for easel allocation.

Sunday October 18th 2026. Life drawing St Albans @ Trestle arts! Our model for the Afternoon will be announced when information is available. Please do book early to avoid disappointment. There is a slight change to the running time with a slightly shorter session, starting at 15:00 and fisnish at 17:45.

If you want to buy extra paper I can recommend
Turner Graphic arts and Jacksons art:
https://www.turnersart.co.uk & https://www.jacksonsart.com/

Trestle is one of the best venues you'll find for life drawing. Lots of space and good views. The session will be in the theatre space at Trestle theatre, on your left as you walk in the main entrance. There are basic supplies available but its best to use your own equipment and make the most of the time with supplies you are comfortable with. An A2 drawing board with paper is supplied with smooth newsprint along with Charcoal and pencils. Newsprint is great with Charcoal so if you're a graphite pencil artist its best to bring a pad of good graphite sketching paper. ***From now on Cartridge will be available to purchase seperately, so bring some change if you want to buy some @ 50p a sheet. 2 sheet supplied on the day. ***

The session will comprise of roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of drawing, with multiple poses of varied timings (2, 5, 10, 15, 20 & max 30 mins). There will be a break for the model halfway through the session

All experience levels are welcome, However this is a standard drop in life drawing session. I am on hand to help and give advice but it isn't a structured class. For absolute beginners I would advice seeking a structured course to start with before using these sessions to build on your studies.

Personally I really like Stand Prokopenko's Human figure drawing fundamentals. This will set you back £110 but I think its really worth the money you would spend at a night class and you get to keep the lessons to refer back to. 'Love life drawing' have plenty of free and paid learning options and is a great resource for starting your life drawing journey. However there are plenty of free resources available on You Tube, so don't go spending money until you know your commited to putting in the time.

Plenty of free parking in the Trestle car park, accessed via Soverign park via Princess Diana drive.

Age limit is 16+

Please feel free to contact me if your queries are not mentioned in the event description.

** Meetup have added a booking fee on top of the event cost. I can't afford to cover all of the charge but will absorb £1 of the fee by reducing event fee. £17.75 + £1.91 total £19.66

Online Booking
Please note: You do not need a Paypal account to pay and reserve your space. Choose Pay with debit card. Please note you can book an additional 2 guests with your booking added at Checkout.
*Please note that I cannot refund same day cancelations, your booking effects the amount of space available to others: you may prevent someone from booking or groups of people booking. Please do drop me a message if you have booked and wish to cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the session and I will be happy to give your money back or arrange credit for a future session.

Thanks
Bob