
About us
Evening Strokes for Local Art Lovers is a relaxed space for anyone who enjoys sketching and wants to spend time around other people who appreciate art. Whether you are a dedicated illustrator or someone who just likes to doodle in a notebook after work, this is a low-pressure environment to practice your craft and enjoy some creative company. We are not a formal class, so there is no curriculum to follow; we simply gather to draw, chat, and share our process in a supportive atmosphere.
Our meetups are held in quiet, comfortable spots around the neighborhood where we can settle in with our pens and paper for a few hours. The goal is to provide a consistent time and place to disconnect from the busyness of the day and focus on a sketchbook. If you have been looking for a reason to draw more often or just want to meet others in the area who share your interests, please join us. We look forward to having you at the table.
Upcoming events
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London Straight Buildings Sketching for Beginners
17 Melrose Ave, London, GB๐ Learn to Sketch โ Just a Pencil and Paper
An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session.
You'll be drawing in Places: streets and buildings, with perspective made simple.
The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing.
You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour.
Register through the link below to book your place in this class.
### โ๏ธ JOIN THE CLASS โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
- A chat shared with the people booked into your session
- Everyone in the session draws along at the same time
Your first drawing is an hour away. โจ
9 attendees
Croydon Urban Sketching for Absolute Beginners
18A S Park Rd, Croydon, GB๐๏ธ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing
An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session.
You'll be drawing in Places: streets and buildings, with perspective made simple.
Every class ends with personal written feedback: upload a photo of your drawing and get specific tips on how to improve it.
You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour.
RSVP here, then register through the link below to get your place in the session.
### โ๏ธ JOIN THE CLASS โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
- Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
Your first drawing is an hour away. ๐๏ธ
14 attendees

