First Thursdays at the Royal Drawing School

Every first Thursday of the month, in collaboration with Time Out and the Whitechapel Gallery's First Thursdays, we run our own events.

Please note: Bookings for First Thursdays open on the day of the event at 11 am. You can find the booking link above. Space is limited to 20 places, we advise you to book early.

Sessions may differ each month, some will be drawing sessions with a clothed or life model in our studios, others will take advantage of the vibrant London street life and take place out of house. Some First Thursdays will showcase our latest exhibition and be an opportunity to meet artists or curators.


This month's session will be out of house with tutor Paul Fenner. You will meet the tutor at the School and explore the local area together. Please present your booking confirmation at the door.

Please arrive by 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start. Otherwise your place may be released to anyone waiting to join. As this is an out of house class the group will be moving on from the meeting point very quickly.

We advise you to bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials as it is an out of house session. Newsprint and some drawing boards will be available to borrow from the School. Don't forget to pick them up before you head out for the class and return the boards at the end of the session.