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Saturday morning women’s walk in Clapham Common

Saturday morning women’s walk in Clapham Common

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00 AM
From Saturday morning women’s walk in Clapham Common

**🕙 Time** We meet at **10:00 AM** and will start walking shortly after. The walk lasts around **60–75 minutes**. **📍 Where to Meet** We’ll meet at the **Clapham Common Bandstand**. A message with the **exact spot and a visual cue** (what I’m wearing) will be posted in the event comments on the morning of the walk.

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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, Feb 20, 7:00 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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BBS Ballet Workout – RSVP

BBS Ballet Workout – RSVP

Thu, Feb 19, 6:30 PM
From Ballet Workout Classes London
5.0

Time to get back to fitness! Another opportunity to get the best benefits from the ballet workout! Barre workout, Pilates, Stretching & Body Conditioning - a perfect combination to create the best body, posture & confidence! A unique combination of ballet exercises, Pilates, stretching and motivational techniques. It’s a high energy class targeted at developing a great posture, sculpting a dancer like waistline, bottom and shaping slim legs. The exercise program is based on building deep, lean and flexible muscle strength, helping to overcome any joint pains, including knee, shoulder or back, as well as creating a great physique. For those that already have some knowledge of ballet, or dance and classes which require coordination. To teach at out event we are inviting a former international ballet pro to show the elements of Ballet, Pilates, Stretching, to develop a core strength, flexibility and a great posture, as well as mentally linking muscle memory, so the gains on posture are immediate and easily remembered. You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles worked & conditioned. The fee for the event : £28.- For more information about the training provider: http://www.balletbodysculpture.com http://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-classes-london.html

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Life Drawing - N1 - The Animator Class (Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced)

Life Drawing - N1 - The Animator Class (Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced)

Mon, Feb 23, 7:00 PM
From London Life Drawing (previously: Bethnal Green Life Drawing)
4.9

**Monday Life Drawing Class** **When: Every Monday, 7-9 PM (Arrival from 6:45 PM). Latecomers welcome.** **Where: Sweet Thursday, De Beauvoir, Southgate Road, N1 3JS. (Nearest Tube: Dalston Junction - 7min, Haggerston - 5min).** **What: A fun, fast-paced variety pose class suitable for all levels, from 1-minute to 25-minute poses. All materials provided. Drinks and food available from the restaurant, with wine at cost price on Mondays.** **Cost: Use your Draw-More pass or pay on the night. You can also pay online in advance via Bookwhen: [https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream](https://bookwhen.com/londonlifedrawing_livestream)** **[www.instagram.com/adriandutton_life_drawing](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.instagram.com/adriandutton_life_drawing)** **Contact: [www.LondonLifeDrawing.com](http://www.londonlifedrawing.com/) or email: adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com** **Share Your Work: Share on Instagram using #adriandutton #londonlifedrawing #adriandutton_life_drawing for a chance to be reposted. Non-IG users can email photos to [adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com](mailto:adrianmarkdutton@gmail.com).**

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Pineapple Studio Belly Dance Classes ( IN PERSON! )

Pineapple Studio Belly Dance Classes ( IN PERSON! )

Mon, Feb 16, 8:30 PM
From Belly Dance Classes in London!
4.6

🗓 Every Monday! ⏰ 8:30pm (1 hour) 💃🏻 All levels 📍Location: Pineapple Dance studios, 7 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE ( CLASSES ARE NOT FREE ) ➡️Book here: https://www.pineapple.uk.com/pages/timetable Let out your inner belly dance goddess in Leilah’s fun and uplifting classes! Learn the ancient art of belly dance from posture to mesmerising shimmies and figures 8’s. Every week we will go through a new choreography as well as learning new exciting moves. We will often cover different styles of belly dance in each class, such as oriental, shaabi, Moroccan and more. Classes are for all levels! Don’t worry if you don’t get all the moves the first time, the more classes you attend the more moves you will start to understand. Belly dance is a celebration of the body, the curves, and the isolations so enjoy the journey! #hipsDontLie

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SATURDAY STUDIO: Life Drawing Drop In Sessions 1.30-3.30pm

SATURDAY STUDIO: Life Drawing Drop In Sessions 1.30-3.30pm

Sat, Feb 21, 1:30 PM
From London Drawing Life Drawing Meetup
4.7

**Join us for super good vibes every Saturday - in our light studio with great tuition and models, a brilliant way to spend the afternoon!** As with all our drop in classes- expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour- there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach. **Don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com** **Classes can be booked ahead via tickets below** **We also have drop in places available- cash or PayPal on the door** **PayPal link:** **[PayPal.Me](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LondonDrawing)** Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick **Saturday Studio** **1.30-3.30pm** **£15 / £10 students and under 25's** Buy one Saturday class- get a second on the same day for £10 cash / paypal - ask the tutor for this option when you arrive **Tickets in advance – or cash / PayPal on the door** **[MORE INFO & TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-studio-130-330pm-weekly-drop-in-life-drawing-waterloo-tickets-426739097127)** **We also run a morning session 11-1pm [INFO HERE](https://londondrawing.com/buy-tickets-for-saturday-secret-sketch-including-session-information/)** **And a late afternoon session at Waterloo Action Centre 4-6pm** **[INFO HERE](https://www.meetup.com/londondrawing/events/288412205/?fromSeries=true)** **If you go to two sessions- get the second for £10 cash or paypal only**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is used to discover and join local groups and events based on your interests. Whether you're into arts, sports, or wellness, you'll find communities where you can meet new people and share common goals. In London, you can find groups focused on learning calligraphy and interact with people who share your passion.

You can find calligraphy classes in London by searching on Meetup. Simply enter ‘calligraphy’ in the search bar, and browse through the available groups and events. It’s a great way to connect with others in the city who are interested in this beautiful art form.

Yes, you can find beginner calligraphy groups in London on Meetup. These groups often welcome individuals at all skill levels, making them perfect if you're just starting out and want to learn in a supportive environment.

You can join a calligraphy event by finding one you're interested in on Meetup and RSVPing. Browse available events and click that RSVP button to reserve your spot and get all the details you need to participate.

RSVPing on Meetup is easy. Once you find an event you'd like to attend, click the RSVP button to let the organizers know you're coming. This keeps the event information and any updates available to you.

You don’t need to attend every event hosted by a group on Meetup. You're free to RSVP only to the events you can make. This flexibility makes it ideal for people with busy schedules who still want to participate.

Meeting groups on Meetup often requires no fees, but specific events may have costs depending on the organizer. Always check the event page for any cost details before RSVPing.

Meetup is a platform that helps connect people, but it cannot guarantee you'll achieve specific outcomes, like finding a best friend or mastering calligraphy. Participation and outcomes depend largely on individual engagement and interest.

Not every calligraphy event is in-person; some could be online depending on the organizer. It's best to check the event details on Meetup to see whether the event format suits your preference.

Absolutely! Many calligraphy groups in London cater to all levels, including absolute beginners. These groups provide a welcoming environment to learn and improve your skills, whether you're picking up a pen for the first time or refining your technique.

Yes, some Meetup groups may offer themed calligraphy workshops based on different styles or themes like modern calligraphy, brush lettering, or holiday-focused compositions. Check the event descriptions to find one that piques your interest.

Event frequency can vary by group. Some calligraphy groups may organize events regularly, while others might not. It’s best to explore several groups to find ones that fit your preferred event pace.

Meetup focuses on group activities, so it isn't designed for one-on-one learning experiences. However, during events, you may have the chance to interact with the host or other participants for more personalized tips.

Event availability on Meetup can depend on the group's level of activity and their organizers' schedules. The assortment and frequency of classes can vary, so it’s a good idea to check new additions regularly.

While there is a diverse range of calligraphy interests, specific scripts or styles may not always be available. It's best to look around different groups or suggest your interest to an organizer if there's a scarcity in your area of interest.