
About us
The Friendly Sketching Social Mixer Group is a place for anyone who enjoys putting pencil to paper, regardless of their skill level. Whether you are a seasoned artist or someone who hasn't picked up a sketchbook since school, you are welcome here. Our goal is to balance creative practice with genuine conversation, so we focus as much on meeting new people as we do on the act of drawing itself.
We meet in relaxed settings like cafes, parks, or quiet public spaces to spend time sketching together and getting to know one another. There is no pressure to produce a masterpiece; it is really just an excuse to step away from our screens, share some sketches, and enjoy the company of fellow local creatives. If you are looking for a low-stakes way to build a habit and make some new friends, we would love to have you join us for our next outing.
Upcoming events
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London Figure Drawing: Pencil and Paper Basics
Knightleas Court, London, GB๐จ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing
Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together.
This session is Figures: people in motion: quick gesture drawings, then proportion and a finished figure.
Every class ends with personal written feedback: upload a photo of your drawing and get specific tips on how to improve it.
You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour.
An RSVP on its own won't get you in. Register through the link below to book your spot.
### โ๏ธ BOOK YOUR PLACE โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- Everyone in the session draws along at the same time
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
Find a pencil and we'll see you there. ๐ผ๏ธ
13 attendees
Sutton Figure Drawing for Absolute Newbies
CPFP+WW Kingston upon Thames, Sutton, GB๐ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing
An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session.
Today's class: Figures, people in motion: quick gesture drawings, then proportion and a finished figure.
The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing.
No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you.
An RSVP on its own won't get you in. Register through the link below to book your spot.
### โ๏ธ BOOK YOUR PLACE โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- Everyone in the session draws along at the same time
- Personal written feedback on the drawing you make
- A full hour of guided drawing, step by step
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
- Reference images on screen while you draw
Sit down, sharpen up, sketch along. ๐จ
15 attendees
Reading Figure Drawing: Start from Scratch
44 Millbank Cres, Reading, GB๐ผ๏ธ Learn to Sketch โ Just a Pencil and Paper
Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together.
This session is Figures: people in motion: quick gesture drawings, then proportion and a finished figure.
The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing.
Complete beginners welcome: everything is taught step by step.
Register through the link below to book your place in this class.
### โ๏ธ BOOK YOUR PLACE โ๏ธ
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โ What you get:
- A chat shared with the people booked into your session
- Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription
- Reference images on screen while you draw
- Everyone in the session draws along at the same time
- Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy
Find a pencil and we'll see you there. โ๏ธ
12 attendees
