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Art Café - We provide the studio, you bring your creativity!
A creative, pressure-free studio space in an arty café. We provide all materials and inspiration—untutored activities choose from our menú : still life, collage, painting studies—or bring your own project and work independently.
Open to all levels.
Stay
for a delicious Coffe &cake , or a byte. First drink is free!
Monday Edgware Road Basketball Game- Sign Up on www.basketble.com
• What we'll do
Want to Play Basketball in London?
Step 1. Visit our website [https://www.basketble.com](https://www.basketble.com)
Step 2. Find the game you want and sign up
Step 3: Get confirmation email and Come Out & Play
\*Note: You need to sign up on the website and the attendance is not monitored through meetup.
EVERY MONDAY *IN PERSON* Camberwell Life Drawing @The SUN
HELLO HELLO!!
We'll be at the The Sun on * THIS MONDAY *! 🥳
🌟 We'll have another WONDERFUL model for you this evening!
*ALL LEVELS WELCOME!*
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Let's get together for some drawing and a glass of wine!!
Camberwell Life Drawing is a group for anyone that want to spend a lovely and chilled evening creating some art in a relaxed, friendly and bohemian atmosphere.
Untutored life drawing classes, every Monday evening in Camberwell at The Sun of Camberwell (on Coldharbour Lane) from 7pm to 9pm.
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**£14 per session** (Cash or Card)
*Some materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own too!*
RSVP or drop-in on the night Latecomers are very welcome, too.
* **WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE SO COME EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT\***
***WHY US?***
* Untutored
* Cozy room with beautiful lighting and Bohemian looking venue
* Relaxed, friendly atmosphere and cool people!
* All abilities welcome!! Don't be shy!!
* A glass of wine/beer for the interval & pub for a post-session wind down chat and possibly another drink.
* Background soft music
Like us on Facebook for more informations! https://www.facebook.com/camberwellifedrawing
Play in a Basketball League in Edgware Road
Want to Join this League? Sign up as individual and we will find you a team or bring your own team
[Join a League](https://www.basketble.com/leagues/join-a-league/)
Welcome to our League 🙂
We want you to have fun and enjoy every session so we will do our best to make this happen. You can also help us achieve that by showing respect and be friendly to other players.
We are here to help all the basketball players in the world find a place to play basketball anywhere, anytime and help basketball organisers promote their basketball session. Together we can change the world !
Details:
Day: Every Monday
Time: 19.30 or 20.30 (1hr session)
Cost: £12/per week
Format: 5 x 5
Level: Intermediate
No. of Weeks: Min. 7
Includes: video highlights, referees, photos, awards…
Address: King Solomon Academy, Penfold Street, NW1 6RX
Directions: Closest metro Edgware Road
[Join a League](https://www.basketble.com/leagues/join-a-league/)
Game Setup:
1 hour games (up to 10 minutes warm up)
Each team plays each other twice
You have one time out per game
You have 5 team fouls
You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team
Only Accredited Basketball England Referees
Rules & Regulations:
Treat each other with respect
Do not forget to smile. You need to have fun
Zero tolerance to fights
No food or drinks
If you feel unwell please do not attend the event
Highly recommended to be vaccinated for Covid
A coach, referee or supervisor will attend the session
Please bring your own ball, if you have one
Discounts:
Introduce Basketble to a friend and you ll get a free game once your friend plays twice to any of our sessions
Follow us on instagram and facebook and get promo codes to receive from 10% to 100% discount
Play regular in our sessions and get loyalty discounts
Become a basketball organiser and you can play for free
For any questions issues send an email to info@basketble.com or send a whatsapp to +447843098012 or +306956603886/ +306945897501
[Join a League](https://www.basketble.com/leagues/join-a-league/)
Bank Holiday - No Class
**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).**
Mondays 6.30pm, beginners/intermediate basketball game, Pimlico (central London)
Play basketball every Monday after work in a modern central London sports hall. This is suitable for beginners and low intermediate level players.
You need to book your place on our website using a bank card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Note that we manage bookings and post updates on the booking page on our website, not on meetup: https://playfit.co.uk/w/basketball/
CONTACT: If you have any questions or need help booking your place then message us on Whatsapp (https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1) or send us an email through our website (https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact).
NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming recreational games, tournaments, leagues and coaching sessions, as well as events and exclusive offers: https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter
Life Drawing class at The Post Bar
\*\*\* ticket: £15 / discounted vouchers available, pay £45 for four classes (£11.25 each)
\*\*\* art materials are provided.
\*\*\* Drop in pay cash or PayPal at the door
\*\*\* PRE-BOOKING on info@5rhythmswithkat.com, or mobile: [07886935716](http://tel:07886935716)
\*\*\* 7- 9 pm - life drawing.
\*\*\* Tutoring available on request.
\*\*\* drinks at the bar available.
@https://www.facebook.com/pieropierinidrawings
@https://www.facebook.com/pieropierinidrawings
@Piero Pierini – Argentinian artist, studied art at the University of Buenos Aires, (BA hon in Fine Art and Drawing) , has been working as a professional illustrator in UK for the last seventeen years and has been involved in working with different art charity projects. He is passionate about helping individuals to find they way of expressing their own artistic 'voice'. He has a rather strong sense of humour and an easy way of being.
Sketching Events This Week
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Sketchbook: Hill Garden & Pergola
Let's sketch the Pergola at Hampstead Heath!
Bit of a change of pace from the urban environment but I want to try and explore the world's greenest city more thoroughly. This area looks bloomin' lovely with lots of beautiful nature scenes, hopefully the weather will be good!
The best way to get to the Pergola at Hampstead Heath is by taking the Northern Line to Golders Green or Hampstead stations, both of which are about a 10-20 minute walk away. You can also use bus routes 210 and 268 for convenient access.
Inverforth Close, North End Way, Hampstead Heath, London, GB NW3 7EX
Rendez vous by the big lake/infinity pool bit
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 sketching away as the central meetup spot, I'll hang by the pool 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.
The plan will be to meet at 1pm, sketch for a couple of hours and meet back and chat at 3pm. We can then meet back in the garden and compare pictures.
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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 :)
Life Drawing. Shogo Models. £12.00
Shogo makes his first visit to our group.
Link to Shogo's Instagram [@amoshogo](https://www.instagram.com/amoshogo/)
The session is held in the TRA Community Hall, Ground Floor, Simla House, Weston Street, SE1 3RL.
All abilities are welcome to draw and meet likeminded people. Two hours of active dynamic poses from 2 to 25 minutes.
£12.00 for the session. The group is run on a drop-in basis. Pay on the night. Cash or card.
Artists are advised to bring their own materials although a small amount will be available for emergency use.
I think that is everything but message me if you have any queries.
Kind regards,
Cliff
Diary Drawing Club (DD Club)
Diary Drawing Club – Saturday Evening at the National Theatre ☕🖊️
We meet to draw quietly together, using simple prompts that I’ll share or you’re welcome to draw whatever you feel drawn to.
After drawing, we’ll take some time to share and talk about the works,
if you feel comfortable doing so.
No experience needed.
Basic drawing materials will be provided
🎨 Bring your own sketchbook or iPad.
But
⏰ Time: 7-9 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Beyond Figure Painting – Explore your Art Voice
**The workshop consists of two sessions:**
**Sunday 12th and Monday 13th of April**
**10.00am- 4.00pm (on-site)**
For many of us, working from life -especially with a model- is a cornerstone of our artistic practice. Building on a long tradition, we often reach a point where we crave more personal expression in our work. Whether this urge arises on day one or after years of practice, the question remains: How do we find our unique artistic voice? How can we expand into abstraction or imagination? How do we bridge the gap between working with a model in the studio and continuing our creative journey at home?
Sharing from their personal practice, Suzon will guide participants in discovering and nurturing their own creative voice throughout this two-day workshop. An opportunity to expand your creative toolbox and discover new ways of working.
**Day 1**
We’ll explore visual brainstorming techniques and discover how to infuse our paintings with a deeply personal touch.
Focusing on one key concept at a time, we’ll experiment with pushing, stretching, and playing with these ideas to develop a language that feels both personal and intentional.
• How can we use values to evoke specific sensations?
• Which colours best convey our emotions?
• How can our marks and composition and add deeper layers of meaning to our work?
By the end of the day, you’ll have learned new skills and ways to engage creatively. Most importantly, you’d have remembered that ‘Learning to paint well’ is one great thing, but ‘Learning to create the paintings that no one else’s but you could paint’ is the true magic!
**Day 2, working with a model**
We’ll apply our expanded creative toolbox to the unique challenge of working with a model.
Moving beyond straightforward representation, we’ll create paintings that are grounded in reality yet elevated by your personal artistic choices. No two paintings will be the same: they’ll each be a mirror of your unique artistic voice.
These two days are perfect for anyone eager to deepen their connection to their creative voice and develop a more personal painting practice. Whether you are an experienced painter or new to the practice, Suzon welcomes participants at all levels and with any medium: oil, acrylic, gouache, colour pencils… come with what inspires you!
The workshop will take place in a supportive and inspiring environment, encouraging creative risk-taking, curiosity, and the discovery of your own visual signature.
We plan to share a vegetarian lunch, optional.
**[Info and bookings on our website](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/product/beyond-figure-painting-explore-your-art-voice/)**
PORTRAIT IN EGG TEMPERA MASTERCLASS- WITH ARTIST ROBIN-LEE HALL – 11 APRIL 2026
**Join artist Robin-Lee Hall for a masterclass in how to paint in the ancient medium of egg tempera.**
Egg tempera is a beautifully delicate medium, allowing you to build luminescent layers and fine detail. The medium was used by artists such as Sandro Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci, and helped to define their painting and drawing styles.
The process of creating an egg tempera painting is unlike any other painting medium. There are no harmful solvents involved, just powdered pigment mixed with egg and water. It feels at first like watercolour and dries just as quickly. However, successive layers of paint create a luminous colour saturated finish. The medium also allows you to create intricate detail and layering of mark making to create volumous surfaces.
Join us to draw with pure colour!
***Outline of the day***
Participants will learn how to make their own paint, learn about raw pigments, mix colour and handle the medium. This will then be applied to developing a small work, either from still life or a reference image. All materials are provided.
***Your Tutor***
Robin-Lee Hall is a prize-winning artist and Past President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. She works primarily in egg tempera, but also uses other mediums including digital drawing on an iPad. Robin lectures and delivers workshops at the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts.
Her work has been exhibited widely, in and around London, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and in the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait Award.
**Portrait in Egg Tempera with Robin-Lee Hall**
**Saturday 11 April**
**10-4.30pm**
**£110 All materials included**
[MORE INFO & BOOKING](https://londondrawing.com/product/portrait-in-egg-tempera-masterclass-with-artist-robin-lee-hall-11-april-2026/)
**VENUE:**
**Artizan Street Library & Community Centre** 1 Artizan Street London E1 7AF
Kentish Town Basketball (Wednesday evening)
Join us every in Kentish Town for an evening of indoor basketball. Players of all skill levels are welcome to our friendly and competitive weekly match. Couple of points to be aware of:
* Wednesdays (7p-8pm)
* Kentish Town
* 5 v 5 (1 sub per team)
* All genders and skill levels welcome
* Confirmation of spot and address will be shared via WhatsApp
Please whatsapp Alex if you're interested in coming! 07816909832
See you out there!
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Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for April is "Water"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
Site Building with Etch (Class 01 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below.
**Introduction:**
Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development.
As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward.
Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - TBD
* Class 02 - TBD
* Class 03 - TBD
* Class 04 - TBD
* Class 05 - TBD
* Class 06 - TBD
* Class 07 - TBD
* Class 08 - TBD
* Class 09 - TBD
* Class 10 - TBD
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch:
* **Introduction to Etch Interface:**
* Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites.
* **Component Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.






























