Drawing at the National Gallery (Drop-in)

This course gives full–time BA Fine Art or Foundation art students free, regular, tutored drawing at The National Gallery.
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Course details

Dates

2 May – 4 July 2025

Times

18:00 – 20:30

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£18 per session, free for art students Concessions available

Location

Museums & galleries

Overview

This course provides art students registered on a full–time BA Fine Art or Foundation course an opportunity to receive free, regular tutored drawing at The National Gallery. Drop-in's are open to non-art students at £18 per session.

The meeting point every week will be Room 9.

This drop-in is open to public students as well at £18 per session. Public students should book and pay on the day, before 6pm, via Eventbrite.

Who is it for

Beginners welcome. No experience of drawing required.  

What’s provided

Students will need to bring their own paper and materials.

Students will be sent a suggested material list before the start of the course.   

What to bring

BA Fine Art and Foundation level students must bring valid student ID.

This is an example list of what may be needed; a full material lists will be provided one week before your course begins. Our suggestions include:

  • Drawing pencils
  • Conté crayons
  • Pastels
  • Ink pens
  • Coloured pencils
  • Putty and hard erasers
  • Pencil sharpener 
  • Sketchbook
Concessions

Public students eligible for concessions should contact admin@royaldrawingschool.org in advance with proof of concession. A promo code will then be given for booking. 

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.
  • Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50%
    Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
  • Jobseekers: 50%
    Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (if out of work). 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.