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Life class for painters

Life class for painters

Mon, May 25, 1:30 PM
From Newington Green Life Painting

Life drawing classes tend to involve short poses which seldom allow time for painters to adjust their paintings sufficiently. In this class we will work with a life model who will take a single pose for the two hours each week, giving us more time to adjust and correct our paintings. Artists of all levels are welcome to attend, but this is a self directed class and no tuition will normally be given. Please bring your own water-based painting material such as acrylics, gouache or watercolours as the room is not equipped for oil-based paints. There is a sink in the kitchen adjoining the studio room where water can be obtained. The two hour session will start at 2.30pm and end at 4.30pm with a 15 minute tea break at 3.30pm. Newington Green Meeting House is an historic Unitarian Chapel situated on the North side of Newington Green. Access to the class will be by the side door; please ring the bell when you arrive. The charge for the class is £12

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Life class for painters

Life class for painters

Mon, Jun 1, 1:30 PM
From Newington Green Life Painting

Life drawing classes tend to involve short poses which seldom allow time for painters to adjust their paintings sufficiently. In this class we will work with a life model who will take a single pose for the two hours each week, giving us more time to adjust and correct our paintings. Artists of all levels are welcome to attend, but this is a self directed class and no tuition will normally be given. Please bring your own water-based painting material such as acrylics, gouache or watercolours as the room is not equipped for oil-based paints. There is a sink in the kitchen adjoining the studio room where water can be obtained. The two hour session will start at 2.30pm and end at 4.30pm with a 15 minute tea break at 3.30pm. Newington Green Meeting House is an historic Unitarian Chapel situated on the North side of Newington Green. Access to the class will be by the side door; please ring the bell when you arrive. The charge for the class is £12

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Life class for painters

Life class for painters

Mon, May 18, 1:30 PM
From Newington Green Life Painting

Life drawing classes tend to involve short poses which seldom allow time for painters to adjust their paintings sufficiently. In this class we will work with a life model who will take a single pose for the two hours each week, giving us more time to adjust and correct our paintings. Artists of all levels are welcome to attend, but this is a self directed class and no tuition will normally be given. Please bring your own water-based painting material such as acrylics, gouache or watercolours as the room is not equipped for oil-based paints. There is a sink in the kitchen adjoining the studio room where water can be obtained. The two hour session will start at 2.30pm and end at 4.30pm with a 15 minute tea break at 3.30pm. Newington Green Meeting House is an historic Unitarian Chapel situated on the North side of Newington Green. Access to the class will be by the side door; please ring the bell when you arrive. The charge for the class is £12

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Drypoint (1 day)

Drypoint (1 day)

Sat, May 23, 9:00 AM
From Printmaking and Book Arts

**Drypoint (1 day)** – £85 23 May 2026 10AM-4PM * Explore contemporary printmaking through a series of short, focused workshops led by artist and printmaker [Raquel Amat](https://art-class-london.co.uk/team/raquel-amat-parra/). Each workshop introduces a specific printmaking technique and can be booked individually. * Workshops take place in our North London studio, a short distance from Crouch End, Finsbury Park, Archway, and Highgate. * Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. * All basic materials provided.

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Monthly Watercolour Class - Waterloo

Monthly Watercolour Class - Waterloo

Mon, Jun 1, 6:00 PM
From London Arts & Entertainment Meetup Group
4.8

## **🎨 Watercolour Art Class – Your New Favourite Creative Habit** Want to enjoy more creativity and finally learn how to paint with watercolours? Welcome to the **last art club you’ll ever join.** A warm, supportive, welcoming space where you’ll build real skills, meet lovely people and make artwork you’re genuinely proud of. Every month we meet at **The Mulberry Bush,** where you’ll be greeted by your host and artist, **China Jordan**. You’ll get a **free drink,** a table full of art supplies, references, and step-by-step guidance as we explore a new watercolour topic each month. Whether you’re brand new to art, picking it up again after years or just desperate for a midweek creative reset away from your laptop …this class is for you. ## **🖌 “But what if I’m rubbish at art?”** Perfect. You belong here. No experience needed at all. These classes are designed for beginners and the art-curious. China will guide you gently through each step, showing you how to: * control the brush * mix colours * layer your paint * and build real confidence with watercolours **Everyone can learn to paint — and it’s China’s job to prove that you can.** ## **🍷 What’s Included** * **✔️** A **free drink** on arrival * **✔️** All **art materials** & aprons. * **✔️ Protective envelopes** to take your artwork home safely * **✔️** A calm, welcoming, no-pressure environment * **✔️** Step-by-step instruction & personalised feedback. ## **🌿 What You’ll Learn** Each month we explore a new theme or technique, so your skills and confidence grow steadily over time. You’ll build your own mini portfolio of watercolour knowledge — without ever feeling overwhelmed. ## **👋 Meet Your Host** ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by professional artist China Jordan, founded in 2019. ArtistAnd exists to help people feel calmer, more confident and more creative — through accessible, friendly art classes. Classes now run: * in-person * online * and in corporate wellbeing settings **Always inclusive. Always encouraging. Always supportive.** ## **🏢 Private Bookings Available** These sessions can also be booked privately for: * **Corporate wellbeing events** * **Team-building sessions** * **Hen parties** * **Birthdays & special occasions** Just drop us a message and we’ll tailor something beautiful for your group ✨ ## **🔁 Cancellations & Changes** We totally understand that plans sometimes change — life happens 💛 However, as these classes are small, carefully prepared, and often fully booked: * **Refunds are not available** * Any last-minute changes or **rescheduling requests** will **incur a £7 admin fee** per ticket, which helps cover preparation and booking costs already committed to your place * **Email: china@artistand.co.uk** Browse all upcoming classes: [www.artistand.co.uk](http://www.artistand.co.uk/) **We really appreciate your understanding and support of small business — it genuinely makes these classes possible ✨**

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Life Drawing - E2 - The Long Pose Class (Skill Level Beginner - Advanced)

Life Drawing - E2 - The Long Pose Class (Skill Level Beginner - Advanced)

Fri, May 22, 6:00 PM
From London Life Drawing (previously: Bethnal Green Life Drawing)
4.9

**Friday 21st** **Friday E2** **7-9pm** IN PERSON & ONLINE The Garrett Centre 117 Mansford St E2 6LX 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, 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 Ticket** https://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 ends **DRAW 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 07966925723 **BUYING 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](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: £400 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) http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/9/1/8/600_434466424.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/5/f/9/600_433149721.jpeg http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/9/f/3/600_432579411.jpeg

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects you with art communities and classes in London. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you can find groups to join based on your interests and skill levels.

Search Meetup to discover various art classes available in London. Use filters to find ones near you, focusing on your preferred mediums and styles.

Yes, beginners can definitely join. Many Meetup art groups in London cater to all skill levels, allowing you to learn and grow at your own pace.

Simply find a class that interests you on Meetup, then RSVP to join. Many groups offer a variety of times and locations to fit your schedule.

Some art classes are free, while others may have a fee. Typically, any costs are outlined in the event details, so you can choose what fits your budget.

Check the class description on Meetup, as it will usually list any required supplies. Basic items like sketchpads or pencils are commonly needed, but specifics can vary.

Art groups in London organize regular events where members can learn, practice, and share their passion for art. They provide a supportive environment for participants to engage and explore.

Yes, becoming involved in established groups enables you to propose new ideas or classes based on shared interest among members.

If you can't find a specific interest, consider starting your own Meetup group. You'll have the opportunity to connect with others and build your community.

Meetup focuses on group settings rather than one-on-one lessons, which allows for a community-based learning experience.

Event frequency varies but London typically has an active arts community. Regularly check Meetup to discover new activities as they become available.

Absolutely. Meetup events are designed to facilitate connections with other creatives, helping you expand your network and exchange ideas.

Meetup provides the platform, but the art classes are organized by local groups or individuals. This allows for a wide range of experiences and styles.

Yes, Meetup caters to various art interests, from painting and drawing to digital art and more, allowing you to connect with like-minded individuals.

Depending on the group, some might offer online classes. Check the event details on Meetup to see if virtual options are provided.