Friday Lates Drawing Club

Every Friday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm, come and join a wonderfully supportive and creative drawing group of friends.

Who is this for:

• If you are a beginner and not sure of how to begin and would like instruction, then send me a message here on Meetup and I can help guide you through a few exercises to get you going and build confidence.
• If you are comfortable drawing on your own with friendly company, then please join us as it would be lovely to have you!

When do we meet:

• We will meet every Friday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm.
• At 7pm you can find us gathered under the Dale Chihuly glass chandelier near the main entrance.
• After 7pm, you will find us in the sculpture gallery beside the main entrance.
• Text if you're arriving late and I'll offer directions on how to find us. My number is: +44(0)7548310132

COVID Rules:

• In order to attend this event, you'll need to take a COVID test and send me the results of your test BEFORE attending.
• You can text your photo to me at: +44(0)7548310132
• If you test positive for COVID then you obviously cannot attend and will need to follow government guidelines to stop the spread of the virus and keep others safe from infection.
• You will also need to provide proof of vaccination and will need to send me a photo of your vaccination cards before attending.
• If you have not been vaccinated, then you will not be able to attend this event.
• We will be in a well ventilated open gallery so if you choose not to wear a mask then please just be aware that others in the group may feel more secure wearing a mask and social distancing. Please respect each others space so we can all stay safe.

What does it cost to join:

• I charge a non refundable £3 fee payable via PayPal when you RSVP
• This fee covers my meetup organiser fees
• No cash is accepted on the day of the event
• Please do not just turn up. You will need to RSVP through Meetup to join this event

What you need to bring with you:

• a sketchbook, pencils and eraser

Who am I?

• I'm a professional artist and art teacher with over twenty-five years of experience making art, teaching art and exhibiting my artwork around the world
• You can have a look at my artist websites at: www.toothpickmoon.com, www.thefranceskatree.com and www.franceskadrawstrees.com
• At the moment, I don't teach privately

Feel free to:

• upload your finished or work-in-progress drawings to our event photo album
• Join us after our drawing session to have a cake and coffee to chat about drawing, make friends, etc
• share your own websites in the comments below so we can all follow you on social media and learn more about what you do in your own creative practice
• share with us any art exhibitions/events you are taking part in so we can attend and support you
• share any tips/discoveries you think would be helpful for others to know
• Offer constructive feedback about this event/club that could help to improve it which might benefit others

I look forward to you joining in and becoming part of our wonderful artistic community!

-Franceska
Organiser