What we’re about
Come along to this lovely, lively Life Drawing class taught by Adrian Dutton (http://www.adriandutton.com) in 4 different venues in Central East London - Bethnal Green E2, Hoxton E2 and Earls Court SW5.
We have been getting together for serious drawing work (and the odd drink afterwards!) for 15 years. Newcomers always welcome! This class suits people of all levels of experience. Adrian, Mark and Tom are all professional artists and their teaching style is hands-on, affirming and very warm and friendly. But it is the atmosphere of the group itself that really makes this drawing class so special. Come along to check us out, or email Adrian at info@adriandutton.com to find out more.
We now run different life drawing groups every weekday evening from 4 different venues across Central & East London:
• Mondays: London N1, Dalston: St Peter's Crypt, Northchurch terrace, N1 4DA
• Tuesdays: London E9, Hackney Wick: The Hackney Sauna Baths, 80 Eastway, E9 5JH
• Wednesdays: London E2, Bethnal Green: Garrett Centre, 117 Mansford St , Bethnal Green, E2 6LX
• Thursdays: London W1, Fitzrovia: Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley St, W1W 6DL
• Fridays: London E2, Bethnal Green: Garrett Centre, 117 Mansford St , Bethnal Green, E2 6LX
We have great details on each individual session, maps, directions & photos of the venues etc. inside each individual meetup description. So click on one that interests you and all the details will be displayed! And if in any doubt or you cannot find us, phone 07966 925 723, or email adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com
Materials: Don't worry if you have come out without any materials - all materials you need are available at the class or bring your own! We have charcoal, pencils, inks and lots of other bits and bobs. Materials cost £1 per session including good cartridge paper
Cost per class is £10 per evening or you can buy a block of 5 sessions for £42.50 - (these don't have to be taken consecutively, you can take them ANYTIME and they are valid at ANY of our classes!)
Times: Our classes all start at 7pm but don't worry if you're late, just come along! We usually have a 15-20mins break halfway through, then we continue until 9.30pm.
Here are some photos taken at some of our classes:
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Life Drawing - E2 - The Studio Class (Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced)The Garrett Centre, London£13.00
7-9pm
MIXED SHORT & MEDIUM POSES
Model:TO SEE OUR SCHEDULED MODEL FOR THIS EVENING VISIT www.instagram.com/adriandutton_life_drawing
IN PERSON & ONLINE
The Garrett Centre
117 Mansford St
E2 6LXJoin us at our main studio for the Wednesday class, equipped with easels and all the equipment you might want, this is our principal teaching space. Following our mixed length pose formula this is an ideal class to develop your practice and get support with any issues you are trying to resolve in your practice. We serve hot vegan food in the break too, so don't worry if you are hungry after work. Expect a warm atmosphere and a wide variety of skill levels, equipment, easels and a vibrant, welcoming community artists.
Every Wednesday Real Life Drawing, 7 - 9pm:
Tube: Bethnal Green***
Dear Friends
This is our regular Wednesday class at the Garrett Centre, Bethnal Green Just drop in, or if you prefer you can book to draw the session online.
£ COST - BOOKING TICKETS & DROPPING IN: JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE
IN PERSON: £13
This is a drop in class, but buying a ticket means you can simply drop in without needing to worry about paying on the night, use the link bellow to book:https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
ONLINE: £8
These sessions are streamed via Zoom making it possible for you to join us where ever you are. You can book to join online by using the same link and selecting Zoom Online Tickethttps://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
SCHEDULE & POSE LENGTH:
6.45 pm > arrival
7.00pm > We start drawing at 7pm with poses of mixed short and medium length:> > 15 min pose
> > 5 x 1 min pose
> > 5 min pose
> > 10 min pose
> > 20 min pose
> > 15 min break
> > 20 min pose
> > 25 min pose
> > 9.00pm session endsDRAW MORE PASS:
If you have a Draw More Pass - HOWEVER OLD - please select that ticket option in Bookwhen - this will give you a free booking confirmation - bring a print out or screen shot of the booking to the session along with your Draw More Pass - if you have any difficulties please call Adrian on 07966925723BUYING A DRAW MORE PASS :
The Draw More Pass makes our classes the most affordable in London and it's incredibly versatile. The Pass enables you to drop into our classes in person or online, any time you want to. You don't have to come back every week, instead choose your times and just turn up, they never expire - you can buy a Draw More Pass in any class or via our website:
https://www.adriandutton.com/shop
When you buy a pass online you will receive a PDF, simply screen shot this or print it out and bring it to any session and we will exchange this for a PASS, also, as soon as the transaction is made you will be listed to receive our link emails for online sessions:
5 sessions: £42.50
10 sessions: £80
20 sessions: £150
50 Sessions: £300SHARE YOUR WORK
> You are invited to share your work on IG, please hashtag #adriandutton_life_drawing so we can re-post and share. For those who do not use IG please email adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com with your photos
About the venue. The venue opens at 6.30pm our classes take place in the Lower Ground Floor The Garrett Centre - This is fully wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the space and has wheelchair accessible doors and amenities
Nearest tube: Bethnal Green (central line).Directions (see map below):
Tube/train: approx. 8 minutes walk from Bethnal Green Tube (Central Line) and 12 mins. walk from Hoxton & Shoreditch overground stations.
Buses:Nrs. 8, 388, D3 - stop Pollard Row.
Nrs. 26, 48, 55 - stop Hackney Road.
Nrs. 106, 254 - stop Old Ford Road.
Nr. 309 - stop York Road.When walking/cycling, there is a footpath behind the Tesco's on Bethnal Green Road that will get you there faster (see highlight on map above). If driving you will need to go via Hackney Road and turn left on Mansford St, follow to the end of the Street where you will see the Garrett Centre on your left. Parking is free after 6.30 in the surrounding streets and directly in front of the centre, however, you should note that the thick white lines denote no parking areas, only use actual parking bays.
Bikes: please bring your bikes down to the basement, we are currently able to offer secure space in one of the rooms of the centre.
To view a BBC film taken at the Bethnal Green Life drawing class, see below: You can watch the BBC film of Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience' made at our life drawing class here: https://vimeo.com/120288888 (http://vimeo.com/ziplinecreative/review/78714935/a64159a7bb)
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- Life Drawing - SE1, Topolski Studio Class (Skill level beginner to advanced)Topolski Studio, London£13.00
Join us at this historic studio under the arches of Hungerford Bridge on the South Bank of the Thames, where the renowned painter and reportage artist Felix Topolski RA worked from 1951 until 1989 for an evening hosted by his grandson Lucian Topolski. If you would like to find out more about Topolski Studio, please visit the website and join the mailing list at https://www.topolski.org.
Mark Lovelace will lead the drawing, Mark is an artist, with a special interest in drawing, who has been running classes at the Barbican Art Society, and at London Life Drawing, for many years.
The studio has easels and all the equipment you might want, including a variety of drawing materials. Sketchbooks with reproductions of work by Felix Topolski are also available to purchase.
Lucien will be around after the class to socialise, and you are welcome to bring your own drinks. There is also the Topolski Bar nearby.
Mark will explain some approaches to drawing which reflect the artistic concerns of Felix Topolski. Individual feedback is available if desired. Mark can either help you to develop your drawing in similar directions, or he can support you as you pursue your own path. We will have a mixture of pose lengths.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available during the break. We aim to foster a warm atmosphere for a wide variety of skill levels, and to support a vibrant, and welcoming community of artists.
BOOKING TICKETS & DROPPING IN:
£13 Drop-In Tickets, but you can pay less with a Draw More Pass (click on link or see details bellow)
The class at the Topolski Studio runs every Wednesday .
In Person only.
Doors open, 6.30 pm.
Life drawing, 7 - 9 pm.
Socialising 9 - 9.30 pm.Just drop in, or if you prefer you can book in advance. Buying a ticket means you can simply drop in without needing to worry about paying on the night. Please use the link bellow to book:
https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestreamSCHEDULE & POSE LENGTH:
6.45 pm, arrival
7.00 pm, We start drawing at 7pm with poses of mixed short and medium length:
15 min pose
5 x 1 min pose
5 min pose
10 min pose
20 min pose
15 min break
20 min pose
25 min pose
9.00pm drawing session endsDRAW MORE PASS:
If you have a Draw More Pass - HOWEVER OLD - please select that ticket option in Bookwhen - this will give you a free booking confirmation - bring a print out or screen shot of the booking to the session along with your Draw More Pass - if you have any difficulties please call Adrian on 07966925723BUYING A DRAW MORE PASS :
The Draw More Pass makes our classes the most affordable in London and it's incredibly versatile. The Pass enables you to drop into our classes in person or online, any time you want to. You don't have to come back every week, instead choose your times and just turn up, they never expire - you can buy a Draw More Pass in any class or via our website:
https://www.adriandutton.com/shop
When you buy a pass online you will receive a PDF, simply screen shot this or print it out and bring it to any session and we will exchange this for a PASS, also, as soon as the transaction is made you will be listed to receive our link emails for online sessions:
5 sessions: £52.50
10 sessions: £100
20 sessions: £190
50 Sessions: £450SHARE YOUR WORK
You are invited to share your work on IG, please hashtag #adriandutton_life_drawing so we can re-post and share. For those who do not use IG please email adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com with your photosTHE VENUE
About the venue. The venue opens at 6.30pm. It is wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the space. It has been an education and teaching space for many years, as well as housing the archive of the artist. If you would like to take a guided tour of the studio, you can book a place on Eventbrite.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/topolski-studio-64310090343
TRANSPORT
Tube:
Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines).
Embankment (District and Circle lines).Bus:
Routes 1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, N1, N68, N171, N343 and X68 stop on Waterloo Bridge.Routes 76, 77, 211, 381, 507 and N381 stop on York Road.
We look forward to seeing you!
- Life Drawing - E2 - The Long Pose Class NO CLASS - GOOD FRIDAYThe Garrett Centre, London£13.00
Friday E2
7-9pm
IN PERSON & ONLINE
The Garrett Centre
117 Mansford St
E2 6LX
Model: TO SEE OUR SCHEDULED MODEL FOR THIS EVENING VISIT www.instagram.com/adriandutton_life_drawing
One of London's only drop-in Long Pose classes, set in our main studio space, providing all the equipment you might need, the format for this class is a single pose for the evening, with three short warm up poses to get you started. We also serve hot vegan food in the break, just as we do on Wednesday, so perfect if you arrive hungry. Expect a calm and relaxing atmosphere, lots of time to explore your drawing practice and tutored support.Real Life Drawing - Long Pose - Every Friday - 7pm:
Dear Friends
This is our legendary Friday Long Pose class - Each week we work with London's best models, providing you with tuition if you want it, and leaving you in peace if you prefer that. There is food and great company, this is the class for you if you would like to connect with a community of like minded artists. We will make you feel welcome and always have a good word to say about your work, even if you don't. That is what this group is all about, community, friendship and art, come and join us.
£ COST - BOOKING TICKETS & DROPPING IN: JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE
IN PERSON: £13
This is a drop in class, but buying a ticket means you can simply drop in without needing to worry about paying on the night, use the link bellow to book:https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
ONLINE: £8
These sessions are streamed via Zoom making it possible for you to join us where ever you are. You can book to join online by using the same link and selecting Zoom Online Tickethttps://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
SCHEDULE & POSE LENGTH:
6.45 pm > arrival
7.00pm > We start drawing at 7pm with 3 poses of 5mins each and follow this with a single pose for the rest of the evening We have a 15 min break at 8pm and the session ends at 9pm:> > 7pm start
> > 3 x 5 min pose
> > Long Pose
> > 8pm break (15 min)
> > Long Pose
> > 9.00pm session endsDRAW MORE PASS:
If you have a Draw More Pass - HOWEVER OLD - please select that ticket option in Bookwhen - this will give you a free booking confirmation - bring a print out or screen shot of the booking to the session along with your Draw More Pass - if you have any difficulties please call Adrian on 07966925723BUYING A DRAW MORE PASS :
The Draw More Pass makes our classes the most affordable in London and it's incredibly versatile. The Pass enables you to drop into our classes in person or online, any time you want to. You don't have to come back every week, instead choose your times and just turn up, they never expire - you can buy a Draw More Pass in any class or via our website:
https://www.adriandutton.com/shop
When you buy a pass online you will receive a PDF, simply screen shot this or print it out and bring it to any session and we will exchange this for a PASS, also, as soon as the transaction is made you will be listed to receive our link emails for online sessions:
5 sessions: £42.50
10 sessions: £80
20 sessions: £150
50 Sessions: £300About the venue. The venue opens at 6.30pm our classes take place in the Lower Ground Floor The Garrett Centre - This is fully wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the space and has wheelchair accessible doors and amenities
Nearest tube: Bethnal Green (central line).Directions (see map below):
Tube/train: approx. 8 minutes walk from Bethnal Green Tube (Central Line) and 12 mins. walk from Hoxton & Shoreditch overground stations.
Buses:Nrs. 8, 388, D3 - stop Pollard Row.
Nrs. 26, 48, 55 - stop Hackney Road.
Nrs. 106, 254 - stop Old Ford Road.
Nr. 309 - stop York Road.When walking/cycling, there is a footpath behind the Tesco's on Bethnal Green Road that will get you there faster (see highlight on map above). If driving you will need to go via Hackney Road and turn left on Mansford St, follow to the end of the Street where you will see the Garrett Centre on your left. Parking is free after 6.30 in the surrounding streets and directly in front of the centre, however, you should note that the thick white lines denote no parking areas, only use actual parking bays.
Bikes: please bring your bikes down to the basement, we are currently able to offer secure space in one of the rooms of the centre.
To view a BBC film taken at the Bethnal Green Life drawing class, see below: You can watch the BBC film of Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience' made at our life drawing class here: https://vimeo.com/120288888 (http://vimeo.com/ziplinecreative/review/78714935/a64159a7bb)
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- Life Drawing - E2 - The Long Pose Class (Skill Level Beginner - Advanced)The Garrett Centre, London
Friday 21st
Friday E2
7-9pm
IN PERSON & ONLINE
The Garrett Centre
117 Mansford St
E2 6LX
Model: Emily
One of London's only drop-in Long Pose classes, set in our main studio space, providing all the equipment you might need, the format for this class is a single pose for the evening, with three short warm up poses to get you started. We also serve hot vegan food in the break, just as we do on Wednesday, so perfect if you arrive hungry. Expect a calm and relaxing atmosphere, lots of time to explore your drawing practice and tutored support.Real Life Drawing - Long Pose - Every Friday - 7pm:
Dear Friends
This is our legendary Friday Long Pose class - Each week we work with London's best models, providing you with tuition if you want it, and leaving you in peace if you prefer that. There is food and great company, this is the class for you if you would like to connect with a community of like minded artists. We will make you feel welcome and always have a good word to say about your work, even if you don't. That is what this group is all about, community, friendship and art, come and join us.
£ COST - BOOKING TICKETS & DROPPING IN: JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE
IN PERSON: £11
This is a drop in class, but buying a ticket means you can simply drop in without needing to worry about paying on the night, use the link bellow to book:https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
ONLINE: £8
These sessions are streamed via Zoom making it possible for you to join us where ever you are, we have a warm online community and this is the perfect way to keep drawing throughout the week even if you cant make it to a class. You can book to join online by using the same link and selecting Zoom Online Tickethttps://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream
SCHEDULE & POSE LENGTH:
6.45 pm > arrival
7.00pm > We start drawing at 7pm with 3 poses of 5mins each and follow this with a single pose for the rest of the evening We have a 15 min break at 8pm and the session ends at 9pm:> > 7pm start
> > 3 x 5 min pose
> > Long Pose
> > 8pm break (15 min)
> > Long Pose
> > 9.00pm session endsDRAW MORE PASS:
If you have a Draw More Pass - HOWEVER OLD - please select that ticket option in Bookwhen - this will give you a free booking confirmation - bring a print out or screen shot of the booking to the session along with your Draw More Pass - if you have any difficulties please call Adrian on 07966925723BUYING A DRAW MORE PASS :
The Draw More Pass makes our classes the most affordable in London and it's incredibly versatile. The Pass enables you to drop into our classes in person or online, any time you want to. You don't have to come back every week, instead choose your times and just turn up, they never expire - you can buy a Draw More Pass in any class or via our website:
https://www.adriandutton.com/shop
When you buy a pass online you will receive a PDF, simply screen shot this or print it out and bring it to any session and we will exchange this for a PASS, also, as soon as the transaction is made you will be listed to receive our link emails for online sessions:
5 sessions: £42.50
10 sessions: £80
20 sessions: £150
50 Sessions: £300About the venue. The venue opens at 6.30pm our classes take place in the Lower Ground Floor The Garrett Centre - This is fully wheelchair accessible via a ramp to the space and has wheelchair accessible doors and amenities
Nearest tube: Bethnal Green (central line).Directions (see map below):
Tube/train: approx. 8 minutes walk from Bethnal Green Tube (Central Line) and 12 mins. walk from Hoxton & Shoreditch overground stations.
Buses:Nrs. 8, 388, D3 - stop Pollard Row.
Nrs. 26, 48, 55 - stop Hackney Road.
Nrs. 106, 254 - stop Old Ford Road.
Nr. 309 - stop York Road.When walking/cycling, there is a footpath behind the Tesco's on Bethnal Green Road that will get you there faster (see highlight on map above). If driving you will need to go via Hackney Road and turn left on Mansford St, follow to the end of the Street where you will see the Garrett Centre on your left. Parking is free after 6.30 in the surrounding streets and directly in front of the centre, however, you should note that the thick white lines denote no parking areas, only use actual parking bays.
Bikes: please bring your bikes down to the basement, we are currently able to offer secure space in one of the rooms of the centre.
To view a BBC film taken at the Bethnal Green Life drawing class, see below: You can watch the BBC film of Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience' made at our life drawing class here: https://vimeo.com/120288888 (http://vimeo.com/ziplinecreative/review/78714935/a64159a7bb)
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