Working from the life model can greatly benefit any artist’s practice through observational drawing. This course is structured to complement the Friday evening Drawing at The National Gallery Drop-in, which is also free to London Art Students.
Open to full–time registered BA Fine Art or Foundation art students. Please submit student ID by e-mailing admin@royaldrawingschool.org so your concession can be added to your profile prior to booking your free place. Students must book their place in advance.
Bookings will open on the Monday, a week prior to the session.
Who is it for
Open to full–time registered BA Fine Art or Foundation art students. Beginners welcome. No experience of drawing required.
What’s provided
For studio courses, easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint and masking tape are provided in the studios for free. Any other materials you would like to use please bring with you.
What to bring
You are encouraged to bring your own additional materials for personal use only, to the studio. This is an example list of what may be needed:
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.
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)
