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Weekly Life Drawing Tuesdays

Hosted Studio Practice (Not teaching)

  • 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.

Is this for you?

Beginners are welcome — but this isn’t a class.

You won’t be taught. Instead, you’ll get a clear structure, a reliable model, and a calm room to practise.

If you’re new, week 1 usually looks like this:
You pick a simple tool (graphite/charcoal), keep it basic, and follow the timers.
Short poses help you loosen up. Longer poses give you time to slow down and observe.
You’ll leave with a stack of studies and one or two more developed drawings from the longer poses.

If you’re experienced, people use it for:

  • Keeping a consistent weekly rhythm
  • Building a body of figure studies quickly
  • Testing materials, mark-making, and composition without pressure
  • Getting sustained looking time without a taught environment

Weekly Life Drawing is a ten-week, commitment-based studio practice for artists who want time, structure, and continuity — not teaching.

Each weekly session lasts three hours. The room is prepared together, two hours are spent working from a professional life model, and the session closes quietly. There are no drop-ins. The value of the practice lies in returning, week after week, to the same rhythm.

The practice follows a model-led continuity architecture. In the opening weeks, a range of shorter and mid-length poses establishes energy, balance, and a shared physical language. The central weeks return to a recurring pose held in long sittings, allowing attention to deepen over time. The final sessions resolve the block either through a last sustained pose or a return to shorter work, clearing the eye and hand.

There is no instruction, correction, or demonstration. Artists work independently, at their own pace, within a shared structure. You may choose to develop a single drawing across several weeks or begin anew each session.

This practice is suited to artists who value focus, repetition, and the quiet seriousness of a held studio environment.

  • 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

Bring (painting)

  • Paints + brushes, palette + palette knife
  • Support (panel/canvas) + any clips/adaptors you need
  • Mediums you use
  • Rags/kitchen roll + a bin bag for waste
  • If using solvent: bring a sealed container and keep it minimal/low-odour

Storage policy

Please take all materials and work home each session — we don’t offer storage between weeks. If you’re taking wet work, bring a wet-panel carrier/box or suitable packaging.

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 / side gate].
  • 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.

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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Weekly Life Drawing Tuesdays

Hosted Studio Practice (Not teaching)

  • 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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