Drawing at the National Gallery (Drop-in) | Week 6

This course gives London Art Students registered on a full–time BA Fine Art or Foundation, the opportunity for free, regular tutored drawing in The National Gallery.

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Course details

Dates

Fridays
5 Jun 2026

Times

18:00 – 20:30

Duration

1 sessions

Fees

£19.00 Concessions available

Location

Museums & galleries

Tutors

Andy Pankhurst

Overview

This course is structured to complement the Free Life Drawing for Art Students in Shoreditch on Monday evenings. With the complementary activities of drawing from life and from paintings, students develop their work. Please bring student ID as proof of status, to claim free status.

The meeting point every week will be Room 9 at 6pm.

Open to public students as well, at £19 per session. If booking for a drop-in, please filter for drop-ins and book the date you intend to attend. Payment will be open until 6pm on the day of the session.

If you are booking on with a concession, please contact the office in advance by emailing admin@royaldrawingschool.org with your proof and your concession will be added to your profile.

Who is it for

Artists, creatives and image-makers of all levels welcome, including beginners.

What’s provided

For our courses being held out and about, you will need to bring your own paper and materials with you.

What to bring

This is an example list of what may be needed:

Drawing Pencils
Conté Crayons
Coloured Pencils
Putty and Hard Erasers
Pencil Sharpener with bin
Sketchbook no bigger than A4

Concessions

We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

NHS Staff: 20%
Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75%
Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Art and Design Teachers and tutors, from Primary and Secondary to Further and Higher Education: 50%
Send a letter from your headteacher, dean, or head of art department on headed paper.
Jobseekers: 50%
Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance. Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50%
Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10%
Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses
Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

Before you apply

Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
Your name must be clearly visible
Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC or DOCX

All our courses are subsidised.

Tutors

Andy Pankhurst

Tutor