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Café sketching session (+ Movie hangout) ☕✏️🎬
Get ready to bring your sketchbook and art supplies for a chilled café sketching session!
There'll also be a movie hangout afterwards! You're free to just attend the sketching session. If you'd like to come to the movie hangout, scroll down for more info.
No matter your skill level lets grab a coffee and unleash our creativity into our sketchbooks. There's no formal guidance, you'll be free to get on with your own drawings/personal art projects while being able to connect with other local artists.
You're welcome to join in on the group conversations or quietly get on with your art studies whatever your preference.
A few basic drawing supplies (pencils, colouring pencils, erasers etc) will be provided but please bring your own sketchbook / tablet / paper / something to draw on!
After the sketching session at approx 5:15pm, we will make our way to The Garden Cinema in Covent Garden for 6:30pm to see the Wes Anderson film ***The Grand Budapest Hotel.*** The film starts promptly at 6:30pm - approx 8:20pm.
I've booked seat D7 so make sure you book a seat in or around row D!
[Link to buy your ticket](https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/the-grand-budapest-hotel/)
Hope to see you there 👋
(Also please feel free to join even if RSVPs are full!)
Saturday Secret Sketch Life Drawing Salons
**A gem of a life drawing session in our secret hideaway - a good vibes intimate sit down drawing session with wonderful models and lighting**
Vaulty Towers really is a very special venue with a wonderful atmosphere- walk through the main bar with its glittery décor and down the little staircase into the twinkly hideaway downstairs where the life drawing magic happens!
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.
**Please 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**
Secret Sketch is a sit down sketch class- drawing boards provided
Materials available to buy, or bring your own-
Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
Every Saturday
11-1pm
£15/ £10 students and under 25's
**Or you can drop in and pay cash or paypal on the door**
**PayPal link:**
**[PayPal.Me](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LondonDrawing)**
Or buy tickets here:
[BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-secret-sketch-weekly-drop-in-life-drawing-waterloo-tickets-426760932437)
SATURDAY STUDIO 2: Life Drawing Drop In Sessions 4-6pm Waterloo
**Our 4-6pm session: Join us for a great crowd, good vibes life drawing session- friendly, helpful tuition if you need it and super professional models.**
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**
Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own-
Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
**Saturday Studio**
**4-6pm**
**£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**
**[BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saturday-studio-4-6pm-weekly-drop-in-life-drawing-waterloo-tickets-426750661717)**
**We also run a morning session 11-1pm at Vaulty Towers [INFO HERE](https://londondrawing.com/buy-tickets-for-saturday-secret-sketch-including-session-information/)**
**And a mid afternoon session 1.30-3.30pm at The Waterloo Action Centre [INFO HERE](https://londondrawing.com/saturday-studio-1-3pm-in-person-tutored-life-drawing-sessions-2/)**
**If you go to two sessions- get the second for £10 cash or paypal only**
Saturday Kings Cross Basketball Pickup Game- Sign up on www.basketble.com
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.
Location: 134 Chalton St, Kings Cross, London NW1 1RX, UK
Time: 12.15-14.00
Closest tube: Euston/Kings Cross/ Mornington Crescent
Come Out & Play!
SATURDAY STUDIO: Life Drawing Drop In Sessions 1.30-3.30pm
**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**
Write-in at the Mitre: work on your own material in convivial company
**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.**
This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you.
The structure of the session is roughly:
2pm: chat
2:20–3:25: writing time
3:25: chat/coffee break
3:40–4:45 writing time
4:45: chat
But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out.
**This is usually in the meeting room at the Mitre. If you arrive a bit later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**
Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing & Painting LONG POSE
This is just a studio session, with no Zoom.
We will have a life model in the same pose for three hours in the afternoon, usually for two consecutive weeks.
This is an untutored session run by a professional painter who will always be happy to give advice.
Other than model breaks, usually every 25 minutes, we break for tea and cake at 3.30pm for twenty minutes.
Our studio is divided up into workstations or ‘positions’ and whilst each position has a good view of the model many artists prefer to be front and centre. (Actually, you often get a more interesting composition to the side of the room).
You can also just turn up at the studio on spec and find a place to paint.
Our studio has a light and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, come and paint with us! We have a wonderful community of artists who join us each week.
Costs
From £20 – £25 per session
[More info and bookings here](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/product/saturday-morning-life-painting-drawing/)
Sketching Events This Week
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SUNDAY SECRET SKETCH LIFE DRAWING SALONS: 3.30-5.30pm
**A gem of a life drawing session in our secret hideaway - a good vibes intimate sit down drawing session with wonderful models and lighting**
Vaulty Towers really is a very special venue with a wonderful atmosphere- walk through the main bar with its glittery décor and down the little staircase into the twinkly hideaway downstairs where the life drawing magic happens!
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.
**Please don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com**
Materials available to buy, or bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
**Sunday Secret Sketch**
**Every Sunday**
**3.30-5.30pm**
**£15 / £10 students and under 25's**
**We also run [Saturday Secret Sketch session](https://londondrawing.com/buy-tickets-for-saturday-secret-sketch-including-session-information/)**
**11-1pm Every Saturday**
**And a second Sunday Secret Sketch**
**1-3pm every Sunday**
**Drop in and pay cash or paypal on the door**
**PayPal link:**
**[PayPal.Me](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LondonDrawing)**
Or buy tickets here:
[BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-secret-sketch-weekly-drop-in-life-drawing-waterloo-tickets-426778555147)
**Venue:**
**Vaulty Towers**
**34 Lower Marsh**
**London**
**SE1 7RG**
Life Drawing Drop-in 2pm, Beginners welcome! Aldgate, London
Join us for an engaging and inspiring life drawing sessions at the Toynbee Art Club in Aldgate Shoreditch, London. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to explore your creative side, this session welcomes all skill levels. Our friendly and talented life models will strike poses for you to sketch and paint in a nurturing and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity to refine your drawing skills, meet like-minded individuals, and immerse yourself in the world of art. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend as guidance will be provided for those that request it. Come unleash your creativity with us!
Poses are 1min to 50min. All materials provided.
✏️ Free Sketch & Social
Join us for a relaxed sketching session from 2–4pm on Sundays followed by a warm drink and a chat in a nearby café. 😊
We usually meet at the V&A Museum or outside in a local park when the weather allows. Please check the location listed in the event details each week, as it may change depending on rain, sun, or gallery access.
This is a calm, informal, free meetup — you're welcome to draw at your own pace, chat a little, or just get into the flow. It’s open to all levels, from total beginners to experienced artists.
🖍️ Art materials:
In museums/galleries, we can only use dry, non-messy materials: pens, biros, colour pencils, markers, and fine liners (no paint, pastel, or charcoal).
In parks or outdoor spaces, feel free to bring paints, pastels, or whatever you like!
Bring your own sketchbook and materials, and come just as you are. We’d love to draw with you. ✨✏️☕
SUNDAY SECRET SKETCH LIFE DRAWING SALONS: 1-3pm
**A gem of a life drawing session in our secret hideaway - a good vibes intimate sit down drawing session with wonderful models and lighting**
Vaulty Towers really is a very special venue with a wonderful atmosphere- walk through the main bar with its glittery décor and down the little staircase into the twinkly hideaway downstairs where the life drawing magic happens!
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.
**Please don’t come to class if you feel ill- you can rebook to another date- just email info@londondrawing.com**
Materials available to buy, or bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick
**Sunday Secret Sketch**
**Every Sunday**
**1-3pm**
**£15 / £10 students and under 25's**
**We also run [Saturday Secret Sketch session](https://londondrawing.com/buy-tickets-for-saturday-secret-sketch-including-session-information/)**
**11-1pm Every Saturday**
**And a second Sunday Secret Sketch**
**3.30-5.30pm every Sunday**
**Drop in and pay cash or paypal on the door**
**PayPal link:**
**[PayPal.Me](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LondonDrawing)**
Or buy tickets here:
[BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-secret-sketch-weekly-drop-in-life-drawing-waterloo-tickets-426778555147)
**Venue:**
**Vaulty Towers**
**34 Lower Marsh**
**London**
**SE1 7RG**
Life-drawing Drop-in 11am,Beginners welcome! Aldgate London
Express your creativity drawing a live in-person life model each week. Beginners and all levels of ability welcome.
The fee is £12 per session, cash on arrival or pay via phone.
All materials and equipment provided free, but feel free to bring your own. A different model will do a variety of poses each week, with one long pose.
Full free instruction available, on request, for beginners. Classes run by fully qualified art teacher from CSM UAL.
Small charge for paper, 25 pence per sheet. Free Tea and Coffee always available.
Entrance at weekends in Gravel Lane. Buzz 101 CALL to be let in.
Come up to first floor in lift.
or Try our 2nd Sunday session, at 2pm-4pm, Always over 2 hours drawing time...all day Sunday only £19!!
Life Drawing class at Jamboree in Kings ross
\*\*\* ticket: £15 / discounted vouchers available, pay £45 for four classes (£11.25 each)
\*\*\* art materials are provided.
\*\*\* Drop in pay cash / card or PayPal at the door
\*\*\* PRE-BOOKING on info@5rhythmswithkat.com, or mobile: [07886935716](http://tel:07886935716)
\*\*\* 11am- 1pm - life drawing.
\*\*\* Tutoring available on request.
\*\*\* drinks at the bar available.
@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.
Picture Framing Workshop with David Sawyer
No matter how great your painting is there are few occasions where it is not improved by a beautiful frame. High street framers will usually glue something together for you from off the shelf mouldings, good enough perhaps, but rarely outstanding. You may have seen that successful artists like [David Sawyer](https://www.instagram.com/djsawyerrba/) often use gessoed frames, which are painted up to suit the specific image.
As artists we have skills in abundance and time can be made available if we choose, so making our own frames is a no brainer.
David Sawyer, along with being one of Britain’s leading landscape painters, often frames his own work. As you would expect his frames are sensitive and beautiful. He is running a framing workshop which will get you going with the basics of producing hand made picture frames.
**What will you be learning?**
* Typical types of mouldings, what types of wood and profiles are available
* The use of slips, liners and fillets
* How to decide on your moulding
* Measuring the artwork
* Setting up and calibration of the Morso (guillotine)
* Cutting the moulding
* Getting to know the types of glues available
* Setting up the underpinner and joining
* Clamping and reinforcing the frame
We will provide one small frame to be gessoed and gilded, and each participant will also create a new frame of a bespoke size. Working with professional framing equipment, you’ll choose, measure, and cut your mouldings, then join and glue your frame to your own specifications. If you have any works on paper you’d like to frame instead, please drop us an email so we can bring the necessary equipment. Expect to pay a little more for materials, £15-£27 for an average frame. You don’t need to bring anything to this workshop other than a picture you’d like to frame and a notebook.
We plan to eat together, we’ll optionally provide an indulgent but healthy lunch with vegetarian options for our usual modest charge. **Students who have been inducted, or who already know how to use the machines safely, will be able to use the equipment in the afternoon.**
Please get in touch to receive a discount for purchasing a half-day pass.
[Visit our website to learn more and to sign up](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/product/picture-framing-workshop-with-david-sawyer-autumn/)
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Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio.
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."
March Madness Wine Bracket / House Wine / Multiple Weeks
A fun way to compare wines from two different countries at a time. House Wine is squaring off two countries' wines against each other each Thursday in March. March 12, March 19, March 26, and the Finals April 2nd.
Meet and Greet format....show up after 7pm, pay your $15 at the cash register, get your wine glass, and enjoy. I will get a table reserved for the group.
Remember, you may bring in your own food or takeout.
Attendance is your agreement to the Group's Waiver of Liability terms. See our Group homepage for details.
Parking is tough at House Wine; there is a municipal lot one-half block north of the shop and sometimes parking at the lot behind Jet Pizza, accessed by the lane between the east House Wine parking lot and the residence to the east.





























