Drawing from Museum Collections

In this course students take a broad look at the impressive British Museum collection. We will explore different cultures and the themes they share, as well as what it was that made them essentially different from one another. To progress with the art we make now it is necessary to acknowledge our past; by drawing in the British Museum we make contact with the past as a living element and this enriches our mind and understanding of the world we now inhabit.

Drawing from Art

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Course details

Dates

Mondays
27 Apr – 29 Jun 2026

Times

10:00 – 17:00

Duration

8 sessions

Fees

£383.00 Concessions available

Location

Shoreditch studios

Tutors

Christopher Green

Marcus Cornish

Michelle Cioccoloni

Overview

To progress with the art we make today, it is necessary to acknowledge our past; by drawing from objects from different periods of human history we can make contact with the past as a living element. This enriches our minds and understanding of the world we inhabit.

The origins of modern painting, sculpture and decorative art can be discovered at the British Museum, enriched by a plethora of non-Western cultures. Using the British Museum as our initial source for themes in art history and culture, students will, through drawing, evolve their understanding by connecting these lines of thought within London’s other galleries and museums. These will include the Horniman Museum, The Wallace Collection, the Barbican and the National Gallery, where students will explore subjects that bridge the ancient world to the present day.

Who is it for

Beginners welcome. No experience of drawing required.

What’s provided

For our courses being held out and about, you will need to bring your own paper and materials with you. You will be sent a suggested material list before the start of the course.

What to bring

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

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

Christopher Green

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumnus, 2008

Marcus Cornish

Tutor

Michelle Cioccoloni

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumna, 2013