London Drawing

25/07/2026

Artist inspiration today via the quick colour and gestural portrait of Richard Diebenkorn ahead of our upcoming two day intensive with Laura Smith
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EXPRESSIVE COLOUR – PAINTING PORTRAIT WITH LAURA SMITH: 3-4 SEPT 2026

Create strong, expressive and lush coloured portrait in this fantastic 2 day intensive!

We are really excited to announce a special new Summer School with artist Laura Smith. We will explore drawing and painting through the lense of lush and intense colour- citing Matisse, Soutine, Gwen John, Cezanne and Diebenkorn as our inspiration.

We will work though portrait using expressive drawing techniques, exploring emotion through markmaking, working with dynamic poses and props to create simple narratives and imagery. We will consider colour and expressive brushwork to build character and emotional depth in your portraits.

This workshop is packed full of practical tips to create strong, confident drawing and painting- with loads of tuition and demonstrations to show you how to get started. You will learn everything you need to know about working from the portrait model in oils and acrylics ..

Great for building confidence in your creative capability- whatever your ability

3-4 September 2026

10-4.30pm

£195 All materials included
£160 Concessions – low income/ full time students – please email [email protected] to arrange payment
More info and booking here and via link in our bio-
https://londondrawing.com/product/expressive-colour-painting-portrait-with-laura-smith-3-4-sept-2026/
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Venue:
Venue:
Waterloo Action Centre
14 Baylis Road
SE1 7AA
Behind Waterloo Station- Diagonally opposite the Old Vic

24/07/2026

BEYOND LIFE DRAWING- ONLINE INTENSIVE WITH CONCEPT ARTIST KAN MUFTIK –
10-11 AUGUST 2026
Take your drawing to the next level!

Join Concept artist, director and designer Kan Muftic for an intimate journey into his creative process- in this exclusive two part online intensive.

How do you capture the essence of physicality and character? How do you express narratives and infuse your drawings with imagination and expression?

This course will explore how to move beyond technical drawing into expressing narratives and embodying characters through process and gesture. Experiment with mark making and mediums to build confidence in imaginative drawing. Learn how to develop characters and to push your compositions into more bold and exciting territory-

Kan will inspire you to take risks with your drawing – and develop your own unique creative style with strong emotional depth-
and find your own creative drawing language.

Recordings will be sent out after each class- and you will have access for 6 weeks after the class to rewatch/ rewind/ pause and catch up

Exhibition in conjunction with this course:
Visit the Crypt Gallery Euston for an exhibition of Kan’s drawings
6-9 August 2026
CRYPTGALLERY.ORG

10 & 11 August 2026
7-9.30pm BST / UK time
£75
£60 low income / under 25/ full time student concession – please email [email protected] to arrange payment
MORE INFO HERE & VIA LINK IN OUR BIO:
https://londondrawing.com/product/beyond-life-drawing-online-intensive-with-concept-artist-kan-muftik-10-11-august-2026/

Join Concept artist, director and designer Kan Muftic for an intimate journey into his creative process- in this exclusive two part online intensive.

23/07/2026

Drawing with the legend that is Matthew Matthew Artist for not just one but two of our drop in life classes this week at the Quaker Meeting House Covent Garden and at The Waterloo Action Centre! Matthew and I have been working together for over 20 years and he has worked with pretty much every arts institution in London, running his own classes and official muse for Maggie Hambling! Always great be able to work with such incredible models in london- what a treat!
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All our drop in life classes continue through out the summer — details below and via link in our bio:

🔵WEEKLY LIFE DRAWING £16.50
£12 FULL TIME STUDENT/ UNDER 25 TICKETS
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Every Tues
7-9pm
Covent Garden
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Every Wed
11-1pm
2-4pm long pose
6.30-8.30pm
Waterloo Action Centre
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Every Thurs
7-9pm
Euston
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Every Sat
1.30-3.30pm General class
4-6pm: Long Pose
Waterloo Action Centre
£12/£16.50/£28 for two sessions
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SECRET SKETCH
Sat 11-1pm
Sun 1-3pm/ 3.30-5.30pm
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More info here and via link in our bio:
https://londondrawing.com/product-category/in-person/weekly-life-drawing/
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22/07/2026

These gorgeous pics from a beautiful set with and - so much intense physical and emotional connection, and also playfulness - and spectacular suspension! Rhiannon will be performing again on the 19 August for the third in our four Shibairi events this year! Details below and in our bio

THE BODY EXQUISITE:
SH***RI LIFE DRAWING SALON
19 AUGUST

The Body Exquisite – now in its 10th year- is a series of beautiful Sh***ri drawing events in one of the most atmospheric spaces in London
Drawing with incredible performers, each salon is unique with a different feel, dynamic and emotional quality- all set against a bespoke soundtrack by Tom Visual Sound

For this salon we will be drawing with the incredible and .tiger

Let us take you by the hand into the fabulously atmospheric chambers of The Crypt for a candle lit life drawing session of sensuality and physicality-

This is a very intimate and completely immersive drawing experience and a chance to observe the incredibly close relationship between model and rigger, the physcial and emotional experience of the model, the sensuality, vulnerability and strength of the manipulated body and the sheer physicality of the body suspended.

A truly beautiful and unforgettable evening of drawing.



The Body Exquisite
Drawing Salon
Monday 19 August
7-9.30pm
£25 Early Bird tickets –

All materials included- or bring your own

Venue:
The Crypt Gallery,
Euston Road,
London,
NW1 2BA

21/07/2026

Some wonderful drawings from last nights Body Exquisite Sh***ri Life Drawing salon last night! A fantastically electric performance with and ! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! If you recognise your drawings tag yourself!! 🤩
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Next event 19 August - details below!
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THE BODY EXQUISITE: SH***RI LIFE DRAWING SALON 19 AUGUST

£25.00

The Body Exquisite – now in its 10th year- is a series of beautiful Sh***ri drawing events in one of the most atmospheric spaces in London
Drawing with incredible performers, each salon is unique with a different feel, dynamic and emotional quality- all set against a bespoke soundtrack by Tom Visual Sound

For this salon we will be drawing with the incredible and partner

Let us take you by the hand into the fabulously atmospheric chambers of The Crypt for a candle lit life drawing session of sensuality and physicality-

In Japanese, “Sh***ri” simply means “to tie”. The contemporary meaning of Sh***ri describes an ancient Japanese artistic form of rope tying. Sh***ri style rigging creates geometric patterns and shapes with rope that contrast beautifully with the body’s flesh.

This is a very intimate and completely immersive drawing experience and a chance to observe the incredibly close relationship between model and rigger, the physcial and emotional experience of the model, the sensuality, vulnerability and strength of the manipulated body and the sheer physicality of the body suspended.

A truly beautiful and unforgettable evening of drawing.



The Body Exquisite
Drawing Salon
Monday 19 August
7-9.30pm
£25 Early Bird tickets –

All materials included- or bring your own

Venue:
The Crypt Gallery,
Euston Road,
London,
NW1 2BA
How to get to the Crypt

19/07/2026

WHATS ON AT LONDON DRAWING
Workshops, events & classes NOW BOOKING 👀
Great classes & workshops with brilliant Tuition, super models and inspiring spaces - 🤩🤩🤩
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⭐️MAILING LIST
Join our mailing list for weekly updates and links direct to your inbox - Go to the link in our bio to sign up 🤩
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GIFT VOUCHERS
Available for all our drop in life classes / Saturday workshops / online classes & courses
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Join in with our online exhibition to celebrate 20 years of London Drawjng! Submit up to 3 images of compositions made during London Drawing classes or events
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🔴ONLINE LIFE DRAWING
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Monday 10 August

7-9pm BST

🔴ONLINE COURSES
All include recordings
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Painterly Botanicals
Drawing & Watercolour

Wednesdays in August
7-9pm BST
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Beyond Life Drawing
2 part creative life drawing intensive

7-9pm BST
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The Dynamic Body
2 part life drawing intensive
17/24 August

7-9pm BST
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🔵 IN PERSON
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🔵WEEKLY LIFE DRAWING £16.50
£12 FULL TIME STUDENT/ UNDER 25 TICKETS
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Every Tues
7-9pm
Covent Garden
•
Every Wed
11-1pm
2-4pm long pose
6.30-8.30pm
Waterloo Action Centre
•
Every Thurs
7-9pm
Euston
•
Every Sat
1.30-3.30pm General class
4-6pm: Long Pose
Waterloo Action Centre
£12/£16.50/£28 for two sessions
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SECRET SKETCH
Sat 11-1pm
Sun 1-3pm/ 3.30-5.30pm

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🔵SUMMER SCHOOLS
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3-5 Aug
Life Drawing & Painting

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10-12 Aug/ 17-18 Aug

Portrait Painting
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17-19 Aug
Life Painting

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NEW! 3-4 Sept

Expressive Colour Portrait Painting
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NEW!
1-2 Sept

Figurative Watercolour
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⭐️SPECIAL DRAWING EVENTS⭐️

Body Exquisite- Sh***ri Life Drawing
20 July 7-9.30pm

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Wild sketch
Sat 1 August
1.30-5pm

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Info in our bio
https://londondrawing.com
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18/07/2026

THE BODY EXQUISITE:
SH***RI LIFE DRAWING SALON 20 JULY
With and

The Body Exquisite – now in its 10th year- is a series of beautiful Sh***ri drawing events in one of the most atmospheric spaces in London
Drawing with incredible performers, each salon is unique with a different feel, dynamic and emotional quality- all set against a bespoke soundtrack by Tom Visual Sound

For this salon we will be drawing with the incredible Rhiannon and Layla

Let us take you by the hand into the fabulously atmospheric chambers of The Crypt for a candle lit life drawing session of sensuality and physicality-

In Japanese, “Sh***ri” simply means “to tie”. The contemporary meaning of Sh***ri describes an ancient Japanese artistic form of rope tying. Sh***ri style rigging creates geometric patterns and shapes with rope that contrast beautifully with the body’s flesh.

This is a very intimate and completely immersive drawing experience and a chance to observe the incredibly close relationship between model and rigger, the physcial and emotional experience of the model, the sensuality, vulnerability and strength of the manipulated body and the sheer physicality of the body suspended.

A truly beautiful and unforgettable evening of drawing.

The Body Exquisite
Drawing Salon
Monday 20 July
7-9.30pm
£25 Early Bird tickets –
£28

All materials included- or bring your own
More info & booking via link in our bio-
Limited places available

Venue:
The Crypt Gallery,
Euston Road,
London,
NW1 2BA
***ri ***rilifedrawing

18/07/2026

Artist inspiration today via botanical illustrator Pandora Sellars - ahead of pur Wild Sketch session on 1 August and also our Painterly Botanicals online course which runs on Wedneadays in August - both with London Drawing tutor !
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Details for both below and via link in pur bio -
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PAINTERLY BOTANICALS:
SUMMER DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR COURSE
WITH SISETTA ZAPPONE
Wednesdays 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2026
7-9pm BST
£75 Early bird tickets
£80 Regular Tickets
4 online sessions · 2 hours each · Recordings available
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More info and booking:
https://londondrawing.com/product/painterly-botanicals-summer-drawing-watercolour-course-with-sisetta-zappone-august-2026/
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WILD SKETCH: BOTANICAL DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH SISETTA ZAPPONE –
SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
Sunday 1 August
1.30-5pm
£45 basic materials included
A donation from your ticket will go to Camley Street Nature Park
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