Art Groups London

Sketchbook: Sunday Portrait Session Tower Hill

Let's sketch each other's portraits! I'm experimenting with something new here, let's all meet up in a coffee shop and sketch each other's portraits! The session will be super casual, we can all sit around and have a chat and sketch pictures of each other. I am more than happy to give feedback or pointers if anyone would like. Let's see how it goes :) We will have a sit in CoffeeM, Tower of London. It's a lovely big space so we should have plenty of room to sit in groups or break off into pairs if needed. It would be great if attendees could purchase a coffee or something small to help support the venue, although this isn't mandatory. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nJeRAUiUFr8V3z3k6 I'll be there from 11 and we'll go until 1pm, look for a ginger man with glasses and a sketchbook 8) Nearest Tube Stop: Tower Hill Completely free of charge, no need to sign up, bring a friend. Feel free to drop in for the whole two hours or just short while if you'd prefer. Please bring your own sketchbooks and pens/pencils. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- About Sketchbook London Every week we will choose a location around the magnificent city of London and draw people, buildings, pigeons, bins, anything you want.... No payment, no pressure, no need to sign up, just show up and draw for a couple of hours. All levels, abilities and professions welcome, bring a friend! Zero pressure to interact, network, impress in any way, this is just a way to get out and about and appreciate the joy of urban sketching and all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit this thriving metropolis. I am a storyboard artist working in animation and I am happy to discuss sketching techniques or give feedback on any work but this is by no means an exclusive event for artists, all are welcome :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## Sketchbook London Meetup Code of Conduct **Everyone is welcome.** We aim to provide a friendly, inclusive and respectful space to sketch, learn and meet others. By attending, you agree to: * Treat all attendees, venue staff and members of the public with courtesy and respect. * Not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, hate speech, intimidation, unwanted sexual attention, aggressive behaviour, or any conduct that makes another person feel unsafe or unwelcome. * Respect personal boundaries, consent, privacy and the venue’s rules. * Follow reasonable safety instructions from the organiser and venue staff. * Take reasonable care of your own belongings, equipment and personal safety. * Raise concerns with the organiser promptly, so that they can be addressed where reasonably possible. The organiser may ask anyone who breaches this code to stop the behaviour, leave the event, or be excluded from future meetups. Serious threats, violence or unlawful conduct may be reported to venue security or the police

Sketchbook: V&A Sculpture Room

Lets sketch in the sculpture room at the V&A South Kensington I love this set of rooms, there's tonnes of amazing sculptures here. Sculptures act as such effective life drawing models cus they don't move! If anyone wishes to sketch any other part of the museum they are of course welcome to. We will meet outside the main entrance on Cromwell Road at 11am, I'll wait for about 15 minutes and then we will head in to the sculpture room together. Afterwards we can then meet back there at 1pm and maybe sit in the courtyard and compare drawings! Nearest Tube Stop: South Kensington What Three Words: ///shorts.cards.legs Completely free of charge, no need to sign up, bring a friend. Feel free to drop in for the whole two hours or just short while if you'd prefer. Look for the tall ginger fella with a sketchbook as an indicator of the meetup spot, but feel free to roam as far and wide as you like and sketch anything you damn well please! Please bring your own sketchbooks and pens/pencils. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- About Sketchbook London Every week we will choose a location around the magnificent city of London and draw people, buildings, pigeons, bins, anything you want.... No payment, no pressure, no need to sign up, just show up and draw for a couple of hours. All levels, abilities and professions welcome, bring a friend! Zero pressure to interact, network, impress in any way, this is just a way to get out and about and appreciate the joy of urban sketching and all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit this thriving metropolis. I am a storyboard artist working in animation and I am happy to discuss sketching techniques or give feedback on any work but this is by no means an exclusive event for artists, all are welcome :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## Sketchbook London Meetup Code of Conduct **Everyone is welcome.** We aim to provide a friendly, inclusive and respectful space to sketch, learn and meet others. By attending, you agree to: * Treat all attendees, venue staff and members of the public with courtesy and respect. * Not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, hate speech, intimidation, unwanted sexual attention, aggressive behaviour, or any conduct that makes another person feel unsafe or unwelcome. * Respect personal boundaries, consent, privacy and the venue’s rules. * Follow reasonable safety instructions from the organiser and venue staff. * Take reasonable care of your own belongings, equipment and personal safety. * Raise concerns with the organiser promptly, so that they can be addressed where reasonably possible. The organiser may ask anyone who breaches this code to stop the behaviour, leave the event, or be excluded from future meetups. Serious threats, violence or unlawful conduct may be reported to venue security or the police

Sketchbook: Temple Station Gallery

Lets sketch in the outdoor art gallery on top of Temple Station! This is a fun hidden gem of the city, a free outdoor modern art space on top of Temple Station. We will meet outside the entrance of Temple Station, I'll wait for about 15 minutes for any latecomers and we can head right on top of the station there, very easy to find. Afterwards we can then meet back at 1pm and compare drawings! If the weather looks rubbish I will think of somewhere else to go and let you know. Nearest Tube Stop: Temple What Three Words: ///jolly.sage.bliss Completely free of charge, no need to sign up, bring a friend. Feel free to drop in for the whole two hours or just short while if you'd prefer. Look for the tall ginger fella with a sketchbook as an indicator of the meetup spot, but feel free to roam as far and wide as you like and sketch anything you damn well please! Please bring your own sketchbooks and pens/pencils. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- About Sketchbook London Every week we will choose a location around the magnificent city of London and draw people, buildings, pigeons, bins, anything you want.... No payment, no pressure, no need to sign up, just show up and draw for a couple of hours. All levels, abilities and professions welcome, bring a friend! Zero pressure to interact, network, impress in any way, this is just a way to get out and about and appreciate the joy of urban sketching and all the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit this thriving metropolis. I am a storyboard artist working in animation and I am happy to discuss sketching techniques or give feedback on any work but this is by no means an exclusive event for artists, all are welcome :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## Sketchbook London Meetup Code of Conduct **Everyone is welcome.** We aim to provide a friendly, inclusive and respectful space to sketch, learn and meet others. By attending, you agree to: * Treat all attendees, venue staff and members of the public with courtesy and respect. * Not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, hate speech, intimidation, unwanted sexual attention, aggressive behaviour, or any conduct that makes another person feel unsafe or unwelcome. * Respect personal boundaries, consent, privacy and the venue’s rules. * Follow reasonable safety instructions from the organiser and venue staff. * Take reasonable care of your own belongings, equipment and personal safety. * Raise concerns with the organiser promptly, so that they can be addressed where reasonably possible. The organiser may ask anyone who breaches this code to stop the behaviour, leave the event, or be excluded from future meetups. Serious threats, violence or unlawful conduct may be reported to venue security or the police

Korea Exhibition at the British Museum 🇰🇷

Spanish Drawing Meetup✏️🎨- Club Londinense de Dibujo

¿Hablas español? 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇴 🇦🇷 ¿Vives en Londres o alrededores? 🇬🇧 🏙¿Te gusta dibujar? 🎨 Ven y dibuja con nosotros. No hace falta que tengas experiencia o vocación artística. Todos los niveles de habilidad son bienvenidos, pero sí esperamos que hables español. La primera mitad del evento (90 min más o menos) dibujaremos, y al terminar compartiremos lo que hayamos hecho, dejando el resto de tiempo para socializar y conectar. Este es un meetup para conocer y conectar con hispanohablantes que gustan de expresarse y relajarse dibujando o coloreando en un espacio relajado.✨ Ofrecemos material básico para que puedas dibujar pero te alentamos a traer material con el que te sientas más a gusto. Hay un café en el espacio donde puedes comprar alguna bebida o snack.

Mayfair Art Gallery Crawl & Social (FREE)

Hi All, There is a few free late art gallery evenings in Mayfair - so I thought to create this mellow low key event to see this. Lets meet at the Gagosian Galery https://gagosian.com/exhibitions/2026/this-is-still-not-a-pipe-the-afterlife-of-magritte/ We can visit the following galleries in crawl... 1\. Gagosian 2\. Heidi 3\. Goodman 4\. David Zwirner\, End at the Goats Tavern - top floor dinning area for a social and reflection plan on google maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/U9VgQXTyxwzVJvXVA The event is free - I would like a pint of orange juice or a £1 donation if you like the event as a good gesture. Cheers I will be dressed in a White Shirt, black trousers inside the first gallery - will write in the comment

Art Appreciation -Pablo Picasso

As we start up this autumn season we'll begin by looking at the work and life of **Pablo Picasso.** Come along for an evening of learning together in a relaxed, friendly and interactive environment. *If you arrive after 18.45 ring the door bell*

Guided Tour of the Deutsche Bank Art Collection! (Full Members only)

Come along on Wednesday 30th September for a guided tour of the Deutsche Bank art collection. **About the collection & Deutsche Bank** Deutsche Bank opened its London office in 1973. Fifty two years later there are 100 conference rooms in the bank's London buildings named after artists from around the globe. In each room a wall plaque provides a short biography of the artist alongside their work. Floors and corridors are also hung with the Collection, making sure art is a continuous part of everyone's thought process. The reception area of the London headquarters features large artworks by Keith Tyson and Damien Hirst as well as major sculptures by Anish Kapoor and Tony Cragg however the vast majority of the art in the Deutsche Bank Collection is on a modest scale, focussing on works on paper. We are having a guided tour of the collection in the evening, lasting 1h 30mins. **Cost** Tour cost is £10 per person (now payable beforehand by bank transfer or card). We are also limited on the number of people on the tour, so to guarantee your place, you will need to pay via the instructions below. The event is for Full Members only. To pay, either: \- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc\, sort code: 77\-66\-65\, account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers \- Pay via credit card in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QDOWSSXO)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [[general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)]([mailto:general@cultureseekers.org](http://mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers\) \- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [[general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)]([mailto:general@cultureseekers.org](http://mailto:general@cultureseekers.org)) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' **Afterwards** After we will head to the 'Royal Exchange pub', 26 Sale Place at 8pm for a chat over a drink. If you can make it, please come to the pub afterwards, as it’s a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit. Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. If you can't see us outside the station, please text. Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign. Hope to see you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) ***On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** ***Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing - [https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

Creativity

V&A Friday Lates - Free to Attend (Museum + Pub)

V & A Friday Late openings bring audiences together with all aspects of contemporary visual culture and design. The V&A is one of the world's leading museums of art and design, and is home to a permanent collection of 2.3 million objects & 5,000 years of history! Friday Lates bring you works of art from around the world, a rich diversity of culture and some of the best architecture & design in London, at their late-night openings! Visit one of London's stylish venues, & join the group for drinks at a nearby bar to discuss exhibits on display, & the Museums collection. The event is free to attend. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Schedule 7.00 : Group meets to attend the V&A Late. 9-12 : We progress to a nearby pub/bar. Being in one of London's trendiest spots, Kensington pubs & bars are just a stone's throw away. Get to know one another, discuss the exhibits on display & socialise further with London's Culture Seekers, Artisans & Bohemians at this weeks Museum late! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Meeting 7.00 : We meet just inside the entrance to the V&A. (SEE PHOTOS SECTION BELOW.) Keep an eye on the photos section below which will be updated on the day of the event with pictures of the meeting location. Keep an eye on comments. My number will be displayed on the evening of events. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 7.00 : If you are a few minutes late, don't worry, the group will remain at the meeting point, being introduced to one another, while we wait for everyone to arrive. Here we introduce, make acquaintances, and choose which events to head off to. \-\-\-\- Extra Info : Keep an eye on the comments. I will post our new location every time we move to a new area in the Museum. My number will be displayed in the comments section, on the evening of events.

Culture & Cocktails: Renoir and Love @National Gallery

Private View: Eleanor + Melissa Mclean

Please join us on the Mon 28th Sept to celebrate! Info on our workshop will be posted v soon! ‘Temporary Dwelling’ is a sculptural and sound installation by artists and sisters Eleanor McLean and Melissa McLean. The show explores the public and private spaces that anchor our sense of comfort and familiarity, and the ways these are shaped by culture, upbringing, memory and ritual. ———— [ Eleanor McLean b.1997 is a British Artist based in London at ACME studios. She graduated with an MA in Sculpture from The Royal College of Art in 2022. Eleanor has exhibited across the UK including The Saatchi Gallery and Staffordshire Street Studios, and her work has been publicised in magazines such as Plaster and FAD. She has self-curated programmes such as: Sandcastles by the Sea at Filet Space during Frieze 2024 and ‘Anemoia’ in collaboration with Connaught Village and ACME during Frieze week 2025. Her practice operates within the realms of sculpture and installation, using found objects, writing and craft. It is often poetic through an act of remembering, drawing on personal nostalgia and collective memories through British culture within objects, interiors and traditions. Melissa McLean b.2001 is a sound artist and sound designer based in London. Currently studying her MA in Sound Arts at LCC, she has exhibited in galleries such as Copeland Park in Peckham and has worked on films as a sound designer and foley artist for brands such as Vans Europe. Her sound art practice involves found object and speaker installations using methods of granular synthesis, coding in Max MSP and field recordings. With a background in classical singing she has a deep interest in using the female voice as a sound source to create intricate and haunting worlds of sound that explore themes of cyberfeminism, deep listening and memory. ]