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Join the London Drawing Meet Up Group to hear about some of the best life drawing sessions in London. Join us for drop in sessions, Saturday workshops, courses, summer schools and very special life drawing events across the capital. Expect professional tutors and models in interesting spaces for conventional life drawing sessions, as well as completely unique creative life drawing events in significant venues across the city such as the Museum Of London, Battersea Arts Centre, The V&A and Design Museum. All our sessions welcome all levels of ability.
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PORTRAIT PAINTING MASTERCLASS WITH ARTIST JAMES HAGUE
Artizan Street Library & Community Centre 1 Artizan Street, E1 7AF, London, GB# PORTRAIT PAINTING MASTERCLASS WITH ARTIST JAMES HAGUE – SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2025
We are delighted to be working with artist James Hague to present his superb portrait painting masterclass
Join us for a day of portrait painting exploration with the award winning artist James Hague. Expect some serious painting exploration with a wealth of information and insights into this great figurative artists work. Explore colour and paint application, experiment with building layers of not just physicality but also emotional depth in your portrait. This really is a class not to be missed-
All abilities welcome- though some drawing experience would be an advantage
More about James Hague:
James Hague is a London based artist who studied Fine Art at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle and the Royal College of Art. In 1996, he won the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He was the recipient of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters RP Award (2019) and the Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture (2018).
Other prizes for painting include: 2014 Ismet Mujezinović Portrait Prize (Bosnia), 2013 Portrait Now! Brewer J.C.Jacobsen’s Portrait Award (Denmark), 2006 Lynn-Painter Stainers Prize (UK), 2004 Royal College of Art Amlin Painting Prize (UK) and 2004 Royal College of Art Stanley Smith Scholarship (UK).
James is part of the faculty of The Heatherley School of Fine Art, and a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and Contemporary British Portrait Painters.
Portrait Painting Masterclass with James Hague
Saturday 13 December 2025
10-4.30pm
£95 All basic materials included
£60 Concessions are available for this class- under 25’s / full time students/ over 65 on state pension/ those on low income – email info@londondrawing.com to arrange payment
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Saturday Secret Sketch Life Drawing Salons
Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London, GBA 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:
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Or buy tickets here:
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SATURDAY STUDIO: Life Drawing Drop In Sessions 1.30-3.30pm
Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road, London, GBJoin 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
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
We also run a morning session 11-1pm INFO HERE
And a late afternoon session at Waterloo Action Centre 4-6pm
INFO HERE
If you go to two sessions- get the second for £10 cash or paypal only1 attendee
Past events
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