Fact sheet, Summer Term 2026 London in Summer: Drawing by Night
When
Tuesdays. 28 April to 30 June. 6.30pm to 9pm.
Where
Various locations, see below.
Who
Melissa Scott-Miller & Chris Green.
About
This course encourages students to feel comfortable drawing in busy London environments at dusk and by night.
Drawing and exploring the living city allows us to express ideas and feelings about where we live. Nocturnal London scenes are in constant motion, challenging students to capture it's rhythm and create images with a sense of place.
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 6.30pm) for each class as the class will usually move away from the meeting point quite quickly at the beginning of the day.
Week 1 — 28 April
Monmouth Coffee, 2 Park St, SE1 9AB
The class will explore Borough Market & Hays Galleria.
When: 6.30pm
Week 2 — 5 May
Our Most Holy Redeemer Church, EC1R 4QE
The class will explore Exmouth Market
When: 6.30pm
Week 3 — 12 May
Warwick Avenue Tube station exit.
The class will explore around the anal and Paddington Basin.
When: 6.30pm
Week 4 — 19 May
Marylebone Station front entrance.
When: 6.30pm
Week 5 — 26 May
The Lighterman restaurant, 3 Granary Square, King's Cross, N1C 4BH
When: 6.30pm
Week 6 — 2 June
Embankment Station, at the entrance furthest from the river by the flower stall.
The class will be drawing in the local area and Embankment Gardens.
When: 6.30pm
Week 7 — 9 June
The base of the Lloyd's Building, which sits at the intersection of Leadenhall Street and Lime Street.
The class will be exploring Leadenhall Market.
When: 6.30pm
Week 8 — 16 June
The Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Pl, Leicester Square, WC2H 7BY
The class will explore Chinatown and Leicester Square.
When: 6.30pm
Week 9 — 23 June
Shake Shack by Camden Lock (287 Camden High St, NW1 7BX) next to the bridge over the canal.
The class will explore the local area and canal.
Nearest Tube: Camden Town
Week 10 — 30 June
Pontoon Dock DLR Station, E16 2SB.
The class will explore Thames Barrier Park.
When: 6.30pm
If travelling from Bank DLR station, please allow 25 minute journey time
Materials
Please ensure you only bring materials you will need and are able to carry comfortably.
If you are working out and about, some days can involve a lot of walking so please dress appropriately bringing waterproofs and an umbrella or sun cream depending on the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please carry a bottle of water.
Drawing board and clips, paper and/or sketchbooks (A3 size recommended), pencils and erasers, conté, brush pen, ink, watercolour and pastel.
These are suggestions, please bring materials that you would like to try. We also strongly recommend that you bring a stool. You can buy collapsible ones in art shops, fish tackle shops or online for around £10.
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.