Thursday evenings | Structured clothed full-figure painting sessions from 19:00–22:00 (3 hours) | 2 hours of timed posed work built around one sustained set-up | £20 per week | 10-week block only (no drop-ins) | 10 places per evening | Thursdays are designed for slower looking and fuller painting decisions, giving you time to work through the whole figure, silhouette, drapery, and larger formal relationships.
Weekly Life Drawing & Figure Painting
Leyton Studios, E10 7QE
For artists who value community and accountability: a quiet, respectful room for regular drawing and painting from life.
What To Expect
focused, supportive studio environment with a professional model and a clear session structure.
These sessions are hosted studio practice – not teaching – designed for consistency, progression, and building your portfolio through regular work.
Bring your own materials.
Easels and drawing boards provided.
Clear session structure that keeps you showing up
No teaching, no curriculum, no critique
Calm, focused room designed for independent work
Portfolio-ready studies and more finished pieces
A consistent body of drawings/paintings across the block
Work alongside the same small group each week
Who's this for
- Artists who want a fixed weekly slot in the diary and the discipline that comes with it
- Artists building a portfolio and needing regular work made from life
- People who work best alongside others, without needing teaching or critique
- Anyone who wants consistency: same format, steady progress, clear outcomes
- Artists who value a calm room, professional conduct, and a serious studio atmosphere
Choose Your Session
Tuesday evenings | Structured nude figure drawing sessions from 19:00–22:00 (3 hours) | 2 hours of timed posed work moving from shorter poses into longer held poses | £15 per week | 10-week block only (no drop-ins) | 12 places per evening.
Select your block:
One place per person per block. Book multiple days/blocks if you wish.
10-week consecutive block. No credits or refunds for missed sessions.
Select your block:
One place per person per block. Book multiple days/blocks if you wish.
10-week consecutive block. No credits or refunds for missed sessions.
Friday evenings | Structured clothed portrait painting sessions from 19:00–22:00 (3 hours) | 2 hours of timed posed work built around one sustained set-up | £20 per week | 10-week block only (no drop-ins) | 10 places per evening | Fridays are designed for more focused portrait study, with time to work carefully through likeness, structure, colour, and the quieter decisions that portrait painting asks for.
Select your block:
One place per person per block. Book multiple days/blocks if you wish.
10-week consecutive block. No credits or refunds for missed sessions.
Saturday mornings | Structured nude long-pose painting sessions from 09:00–13:00 (4 hours) | 3 hours of timed posed work from one sustained set-up | £25 per week | 10-week block only (no drop-ins) | 10 places per session | Saturdays are designed for deeper, more sustained work, with the same model returning each week across the block so you can build a painting over time with greater continuity and ambition.
Select your block:
One place per person per block. Book multiple days/blocks if you wish.
10-week consecutive block. No credits or refunds for missed sessions.
The Studio
We are a 7 minute walk away from Lea Bridge Station. Our studio is situated with an Argall Industrial Estate. Please call or message ahead of arrival to ensure there is someone there to greet you.
Address
- Unit 10B Leyton Studios, 15 Argall Avenue, London, E10 7QE.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Tuesday is nude figure drawing with timed short-to-long poses to sharpen observation and speed. Thursday is clothed full-figure painting (one sustained setup), Friday is clothed portrait painting (one sustained setup), and Saturday is nude long-pose painting for slower, deeper work.
No—these sessions are structured studio practice, not teaching or tuition. The facilitator keeps time and holds the space, but there are no demonstrations, instruction, or critiques.
Yes, beginners are welcome as long as you’re comfortable working independently in a non-teaching environment. Most beginners start simply, follow the timers, and build confidence through repetition.
Each place is booked as a consecutive block of sessions, not individual weeks. There are no drop-ins, and places are limited to keep the room focused and workable.
Missed sessions aren’t credited, refunded, or swapped because the model and space are booked in advance. Bookings can’t be split or transferred to another person.
Bring your own consumables (paint, panels and paint brushes) that fits your practice, whether drawing or painting. The studio provides the model, lighting, and basic room setup, but you are responsible for your kit.
No photography, filming, or audio recording is permitted at any time, including during breaks. Phones must stay away during posing to protect the model’s privacy and keep the room calm.
Tuesday and Saturday involve nude posing, while Thursday and Friday are clothed. If you’re unsure about nudity, choose Thursday or Friday or get in touch before booking.
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