TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

We are closed as a precaution whilst the coronavirus situation is ongoing. We will reopen in due course but for now we are closed until further notice. Thanks for your understanding.

​Our Sessions

Every Thursday 7pm - 9pm
The Meeting Room
Society of Friends Meeting House
8 Hop Gardens, 
off St Martin's Lane
WC2N 4EA

Just drop-in on the night
These are drop-in sessions, no need to book in advance.

Meetings all year round
We meet every Thursday except Christmas.

Admission
£12 pay on the door (cash only please) or £60 for 6 sessions (see below).

Discounts if you buy 6 sessions in advance
Buy 6 sessions in advance for £60 - you get a small voucher which you just need to bring each time you attend. No expiry date, no need to attend consecutive sessions. Purchase on the door or contact David for details at david.lifedrawing@gmail.com.

Gift vouchers
Buy someone admission to our sessions. More info here.​

Your hosts for the evening...
Silvina and Piero run the class and will give you a warm welcome when you arrive. 

Enquiries
Please contact David with any enquiries using the information on the CONTACT page. 
@coventgardenlifedrawing

Fun, relaxed, sociable

Every week we attract a fantastic crowd of novice and experienced artists alike and it's a really great vibe. 

Loads of room for everyone

Our Covent Garden venue is LARGE with plenty of easels and comfy chairs. We can accommodate 50+ artists, so whilst we're very popular, there's always room if you'd like to come along.

Two models every time

We have a male and female model every session and the space is organised so you have a real choice of whom to draw. We employ a wide range of fantastic models - artists often comment on the quality and a round of applause at the end of the session is not uncommon!

Chilled out and friendly group

Everybody comments on what a great atmosphere there is. It's friendly, relaxed and sociable, and there's a warm welcome for newcomers. There's a great buzz during our tea break and a sizeable crowd often gathers in the pub afterwards.

All abilities welcome

Many of our artists are complete novices, some haven't done it for a while, and some are very experienced. Everyone just does their own thing, it's all very relaxed.

Varied poses

We start with 2 minute poses, then two different 20 minute poses, then a 45 minute pose to finish. 

Easels, chairs, boards, etc.

Like working at an easel? No problem we've got plenty all with A1 boards. Prefer to sit? There are loads of comfy seats and A3 drawing boards to draw on your lap. And if you want to mix it up, move around, that's fine too.

Drawing materials on sale

Sketchbooks, A1 and A3 paper, charcoal, pencils and erasers are all available for sale on the night. Or if you've got your own art kit, bring it along!
Formerly known as Holborn Life Drawing
The group began life in Holborn and for years was known as Holborn Life Drawing. Just in case you were wondering!