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Life Drawing Tuesdays

Hosted Studio Practice

(Not teaching)

  • Different model every week | nude | short-to-long poses
  • Tuesday — Weekly Life Drawing (from life)
  • 19:00–22:00 (3 hours) · ~2 hours of posed time
  • £15/week. Book as a 10-week block. No drop-ins.
  • Limited to ~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.

A structured evening of drawing from a nude model, moving from short poses into longer held poses. The session is designed to keep the eye alert and the hand responsive, giving you a mix of quick decisions, sustained looking, and regular practice in a calm studio setting.

Because the pose lengths change across the evening, Tuesdays are especially useful for testing observation, proportion, rhythm, and economy. It suits artists who want to keep their drawing alive, loosen up, and build confidence through repetition rather than labouring over a single study.

For a portfolio, it helps you build a broader range of figure drawings that show fluency, sensitivity, and consistency across different pose lengths.

  • Format: Structured studio practice
  • Session length: 3 hours (evening slot).
  • Model time: ~2 hours of posed time within the session (allowing for breaks + reset).
  • Model Continuity: Different model every week
  • Pose structure: A mix of short poses (e.g., 5–10 mins) and longer poses (up to ~45 mins), with timed breaks.

Each week follows the same shape: short poses → short break → medium/long poses.

Timings are approximate and may flex for model comfort.

Over the block you’ll get a rotating mix of:

  • Short poses (roughly 4–10 poses of 4–5 minutes)

  • Medium poses (typically 1–3 poses of 10–20 minutes)

  • Long poses (one or two longer poses, roughly 30–45 minutes total, sometimes split)

The structure is designed to give you both quick studies and at least one sustained stretch each session.

Included

  • Professional life model + hosted, timed session structure
  • Basic studio set-up: space, chairs/stools, and a limited number of easels (11)/boards  (12) – first come, first served

Not included

  • Paper / sketchbooks / drawing media
  • Paint, brushes, palettes, mediums, solvents, rags
  • Any specialist equipment (mahl stick, wet panel carrier, etc.)

Bring (drawing)

  • Paper or sketchbook (A3/A2 works well) + board if using loose sheets
  • Charcoal / graphite / conté, eraser, sharpener/knife
  • Clips/tape
  • Optional: fixative (use outdoors only), apron, wipes/rags

Storage policy

Please take all materials and work home each session — we don’t offer storage between weeks.

A respectful room, run professionally

  • No photography or filming at any time.
  • Punctual start: posing begins at the advertised time — please arrive early enough to set up.
  • Respect the model and each other: no comments on bodies, no intrusive behaviour, and no touching.
  • Shared space: keep your footprint compact and leave walkways clear.
  • Materials: bring what you need — assume consumables aren’t provided.

Booking terms

  • Sold as a 10-week consecutive block.
  • Missed sessions aren’t credited or refunded.

Location & arrival

  • Area: Leyton, Lea Bridge Station
  • Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to set up. Entry is via front door.
  • Access note: We’ll send access info upon confirmation of your booking.

Access

  • Stairs / lift: Two flights of stairs, no lift
  • Step-free access: No — This is an old industrial building.

On-site facilities

  • Toilets: We have clean toilets with multiple cubicles.
  • Seating: Stools/chairs provided — limited numbers.
  • Water: Available for washing brushes / limited sink access. Please bring drinking water. This is an older building and the sinks are not suitable for drinking (there are signs saying “not drinking water”).

Space & set-up

  • One spot per person: one easel/board position per attendee.
  • Limited room to spread out: please keep bags and cases under your easel/table and walkways clear.

Ventilation & solvents (especially for painting sessions)

  • The room is ventilated, but please keep solvents minimal and in sealed containers.
  • Prefer low-odour options where possible.
  • No open jars of solvent left on the floor; cap everything when not in use.

Is this for you?

Beginners are welcome — but this isn’t a class.
You won’t be taught or demo’d. You’ll get a clear short-to-long pose structure, a professional nude model, and a calm room to draw from life.

If you’re new:

  • Bring a simple setup: one pad, one drawing tool, one board if needed.

  • Follow the timers rather than trying to make every pose a “finished” drawing.

  • Use the short poses to loosen up and sharpen observation.

  • Use the longer poses to slow down, measure, and stay with the figure.

  • Expect to leave with a range of studies rather than one polished piece.

If you’re experienced:

  • Keep your eye and hand sharp.

  • Build volume in your figure studies.

  • Test line, tone, and mark-making approaches.

  • Maintain a regular weekly drawing rhythm.

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.
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Life Drawing Tuesdays

Hosted Studio Practice

(Not teaching)

  • Different model every week | nude | short-to-long poses
  • Tuesday — Weekly Life Drawing (from life)
  • 19:00–22:00 (3 hours) · ~2 hours of posed time
  • £15/week. Book as a 10-week block. No drop-ins.
  • Limited to ~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.

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No. This is structured studio practice. There is no teaching, correction, or demonstration.
No. The practice runs as a 10-week consecutive block. Drop-ins are not offered.
All levels are welcome if you’re comfortable working independently. Some experience drawing from the figure will help with longer sittings.
The practice continues regardless of attendance. Missed sessions cannot be refunded or made up.
The opening weeks use shorter poses, the central weeks focus on recurring long poses, and the final weeks resolve the block.
Not in a literal sense — the model and poses change each week. Most people treat each session as fresh practice and leave with a set of studies from that evening.
Poses are model-led. The model may adjust or change poses for comfort and sustainability.
Quiet, focused, and respectful, with space for conversation before and after posing.

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