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 - N1 - The Animator Class (Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced)St Peter's Church, De Beauvoir Town, London, London£13.00
Monday
7-9pm
IN PERSON ONLY
St Peter's De Beauvoir
Northchurch terrace
N1 4DA
Model:TO SEE OUR SCHEDULED MODEL FOR THIS EVENING VISIT www.instagram.com/adriandutton_life_drawing
developed for animation company THE LINE
this is a fun class - with a mix of poses - ideal for all levels and abilities - get lots done and learn through multiple drawings - this is an ideal way to develop your skills and also keep them sharp, expect pace and dynamic poses, a fun atmosphere.### Beautiful, bright, spacious Venue - 7-9pm
### Snacks & refreshments served in break as usual
- No need to book - use your draw-more pass, or pay on the night
- All materials provided at no extra cost - just come as you are!
- Variety pose class - poses varying in length from 20mins to 1min
- Venue: St Peter De Beauvoir, Northchurch Terrace, London N1 4DA
- Tube: Dalston Junction (7min) or Haggerston (5min)
- every Monday 7-9pm. Latecomers welcome!
- www.LondonLifeDrawing.com or email: adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com
You are welcome to pay online in advance of the class by visiting Bookwhen at this link:
https://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:> > 5 mins pose
> > 15 x 1min poses
> > 10 min pose
> > 20 min pose
> > 8pm BREAK: at 8pm we will have a ~15 mins. break during which refreshments will be served
> > 8.15pm > 2nd Half
> > 20 min pose
> > 25 min pose
> > 9.00pm session endsSHARE YOUR WORK
> You are invited to share your work on IG , please hashtag #adriandutton #londonlifedrawing #adriandutton_life_drawing so we can re-post and share on our IG. For those who do not use IG you could adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com with your photos
- Life Drawing - E9 - The Baths (Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced)Hackney Wick Sauna Baths, London£13.00
IN PERSON ONLY
80 Eastway, Hackney Wick
E9 5JH
Model:TO SEE OUR SCHEDULED MODEL FOR THIS EVENING VISIT www.instagram.com/adriandutton_life_drawing
MIXED SHORT & MEDIUM POSESSet in an extraordinary space, this class offers fantastic lighting and room for our model to perform. The venue has a bar so that we can enjoy a drink in the break and this is a really good class to meet friends and connect while developing your drawing practice. Expect a relaxed atmosphere and fun dynamic poses with beautiful light.
### Beautiful, bright, spacious new Venue - 7-9pm
### Snacks & refreshments served in break as usual
- No need to book - use your draw-more pass, or pay on the night
- All materials provided at no extra cost - just come as you are!
- Variety pose class - poses varying in length from 20mins to 1min
- Venue: Hackney Baths, 80 Eastway, London E9 5JH
- Train: Hackney Wick (7min)
- every Tuesday 7-9pm. Latecomers welcome!
- www.LondonLifeDrawing.com or email: adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com
You are welcome to pay online in advance of the class by visiting Bookwhen at this link:
https://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:> > 5 mins pose
> > 15 x 1min poses
> > 10 min pose
> > 20 min pose
> > 8pm BREAK: at 8pm we will have a ~15 mins. break during which refreshments will be served
> > 8.15pm > 2nd Half
> > 20 min pose
> > 25 min pose
> > 9.00pm session endsSHARE YOUR WORK
> You are invited to share your work on IG , please hashtag #adriandutton #londonlifedrawing #adriandutton_life_drawing so we can re-post and share on our IG. For those who do not use IG you could adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com with your photos
- 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!
