Evening Life Drawing

On this course we will draw from the life model and approach drawing as a way of paying sustained and open-minded attention to something outside of ourselves.

Life Drawing

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Course details

Dates

16 September – 18 November 2025

Times

18:30 – 21:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£298.00 Concessions available

Location

Shoreditch studios

Tutors

Charlotte Mann

Kitty Rice Reclined

Overview

The intention is to develop independent, personal habits of drawing that are perfectly honed to help us to become more present, alert and aware of our senses, mental processes, and the world they allow us to experience. We will do this by attempting various drawing challenges then looking at and discussing what we have made and how it felt to make it. The focus is not on learning how to make a good or attractive drawing; who's to say what that is? Rather it is to see drawing as an immensely powerful and versatile tool for learning about the world.

A class is a communal experience and this has huge value; we will together create a safe space to work hard and be vulnerable, which can be equally scary for absolute beginners and experienced artists in different ways. This class is suitable for all levels, as long as you are looking for a challenge. 

Who is it for

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. There is an added paper fee included at the time of booking which covers the use of cartridge and watercolour paper that is provided in the studios. Any other materials you would like to use please bring with you; we will send out a suggested material list before the start of your course.

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; 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.
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.

Tutors

Charlotte Mann

Tutor