Fact sheet, Summer Term 2026 Drawing from Museum Collections
When
Mondays. 27 April to 29 June. 10am to 5pm.
Where
Various locations, see below.
Who
Marcus Cornish, Michelle Cioccoloni & Chris Green.
About
In this course, students will take a broad look at artworks and cultural artefacts housed within a range of museums across London, with a focus on the British Museum collection.
In order to progress the art we make now, it is necessary to acknowledge our past; by drawing from objects from different periods of history to connect with the past as a living element. This act, enriches our minds and understanding of the world we inhabit.
The origins of modern painting, sculpture, and decorate art can be discovered at the British Museum, in a plethora of non-Western cultures. Using the British Museum as our initial source for themes in art history and culture, students will use drawing to connect these lines of thought with London's other galleries and museums.
Location & timetable
Occasionally locations/meeting points may need to change so please check your emails the night before classes are due to take place and bring your mobile phone with you on the day so that the administrator can contact you if need be. It is also very important that you arrive punctually (in time for the class to begin at 10am) for each class as the class will usually move away from the meeting point quite quickly at the beginning of the day.
Week 1 — 27 April
The British Museum.
When: 9:50am, ready to enter the museum at 10am. Please note, if you are late, you will need to join the public entrance queue.
Meet at: Outside the British Museum, Montague Place group bookings entrance.
The class will be drawing in rooms 70-72.
Week 2 — 4 May
This is a Bank Holiday. There is no class this day.
Week 3 — 11 May
The Horniman Museum, World Gallery.
When: 9:50am.
Meet at: Outside the Horniman Museum. Follow the signs through the garden to the main entrance.
Nearest station: London Overground, Forest Hill. The museum is well sign-posted from the station. You need to cross over the railway.
Week 4 — 18 May
British Museum.
When: 9:50am.
Meet at: Outside the British Museum, Montague Place group bookings entrance. If you arrive late, you will need to join the public entrance queue.
Week 5 — 25 May
Bank Holiday. There is no class this day.
Week 6 — 2 June
The V&A, South Kensington.
When: 10am.
Meet at: Cromwell Road entrance of V&A South Kensington.
Week 7 — 8 June
The British Museum.
When: 9:50am.
Meet at: Outside the British Museum, Montague Place group bookings entrance. If you arrive late, you will need to join the public entrance queue.
Week 8 — 15 June
The National Gallery.
When: 9:45am.
Meet at: Meet in the members queue at the Sainsbury's Wing Entrance to enter as a group promptly at 10am when the museum opens.
If you arrive late, you will have to enter via the long public entrance queue. Please note, security for this entrance can be particularly strict with materials.
Week 9 — 22 June
The British Museum.
When: 9:50am.
Meet at: Meet outside the British Museum, Montague Place group bookings entrance. If you arrive late, you will need to join the public entrance queue.
Week 10 — 29 June
The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square.
When: 9:50am.
Meet at: Please meet outside the museum.
Materials
The British Museum does not allow:
- Charcoal
- Watercolours
- Chalk and pastels
- Large bags
This limits material choices to:
- Charcoal pens
- Aquarelle crayons or pencils
- All manner of pens (biro, felt tips and graphite)
You will need to bring an A4 drawing pad.
What to expect
There will be a one-hour lunch break generally between 1-2pm each day and regular breaks throughout the day.
Contact
If you are unable to attend a class or know that you will be delayed, please email admin@royaldrawingschool.org or call 020 7613 8568 (option 1) in as far advance as possible.