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Runs regularly
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3 years in business
Runs regularly
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/ Mobile
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4 years in business
Your choice of time
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7 years in business
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/ Mobile
£45
Dot Mandala on Black Workshop
4.9 (10)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Chiswick
£45
Beginner Drawing Class at Sunny Art Academy
5.0 (5)
21k followers
Runs regularly
Aldwych
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Still Life Art Workshop
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Your choice of time
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Half-Term Sketching Workshop: Frida Kahlo and Borough Market
11k followers
Runs regularly
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Still Life Drawing Workshop
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£25
Art Taster Class
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Runs regularly
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£85
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Archway
£39 - £145
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£111
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13k followers
Only 1 date left
Clerkenwell
£110
Thursday Portrait Painting Club
6 years in business
5k followers
Runs regularly
Peckham
£35 - £350
Drawing for the Scared and Art for the Anxious - Weekly Class
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Runs regularly
Tottenham
£150
Introduction to Photo Editing Workshop
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/ Mobile
£85 - £120
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13k followers
Only 2 dates left
Seven Dials
£99 - £110
Beginners Drawing Class
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13k followers
Runs regularly
Seven Dials
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13k followers
Only 1 date left
Clerkenwell
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Life Drawing Workshop
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3k followers
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Trafalgar Square
£19
Speed Drawing Workshop
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13k followers
Only 1 date left
Clerkenwell
£110
Art Explorers Class (5-7 Year Olds): Drop-In
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£27
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£17 - £19
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7 to 15 years
Runs regularly
Aldwych
£65
Drawing Workshop
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Your choice of time
Kingston upon Thames
£33
Beginners' Portrait Drawing Class
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3k followers
Runs regularly
Trafalgar Square
£60 - £70
Creative Drawing (Thursdays Walthamstow): Reflections
Only 1 date left
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£111
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£111
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Walthamstow
£111
Comic and Graphic Novel Drawing Course
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13k followers
Your choice of time
Seven Dials
£125 - £135
Drawing Class for Beginners-group Session
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7 years in business
Your choice of time
Walworth
£40 - £50
Tutored Life Drawing Course London
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21k followers
Runs regularly
Aldwych
£30 - £40
Neon Life Drawing Class
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8k followers
Runs regularly
Westminster
£18 - £66
Mandala Rangoli Workshop
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3 years in business
Your choice of time
Hammersmith
/ Mobile
£45 - £50
Life Drawing Workshop - Unique Theme Every Time
6k followers
Runs regularly
Stratford, Greenwich & Old Kent Road
£12 - £15
Dot Mandala Drawing Workshop
5.0 (51) (teacher)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Chiswick
/ Mobile
£25 - £30
Dynamic Life Drawing Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Walthamstow
£15
Deep Dive Drawing Workshop
5.0 (75) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Leamouth
£50
Life Drawing Class
6 years in business
3k followers
Runs regularly
Harrow
£20
Kids Half-Term Drawing and Painting Workshop at Sunny Art Academy
4.8 (17) (teacher)
7 to 15 years
Runs regularly
Aldwych
£140
Life Drawing Class
11k followers
Runs regularly
Brixton Hill
£10 - £15
Draw Your Pet Workshop
4.8 (94) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Clerkenwell
£45 - £65
Life Drawing Class
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Deptford
£25
Learn Mandala Art Series - Right from the Basics
5.0 (51) (teacher)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Chiswick
£90 - £120
Monthly Still-life Drawing Class
Your choice of time
Lewisham
£15
One-to-one Drawing Course - 6 Weeks
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Camden Town
£185
Mindful Drawing Class to Relax and Unwind
7 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
£20 - £50
Intuitive Mandala Art Workshop
7 years in business
Your choice of time
Kingston upon Thames
£9
Mindful Art Workshop for Teens
14+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Kingston upon Thames
£30
MandaLove: Mandala Making Workshop
Your choice of time
Leamouth
/ Mobile
£20
Mindful Drawing Workshop
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Bow
£35
Life Drawing Class
4.8 (44) (teacher)
13k followers
Only 2 dates left
Seven Dials
£110
Emotion Drawing Workshop
Your choice of time
Bethnal Green
£28
Create Your Own Fantasy World: Drawing and Worldbuilding
Runs regularly
Comes to you
£340
Intro to Drawing Course: Foundations
Runs regularly
Comes to you
£360
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5.0 (855) (teacher)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Woolwich
£25
Beginners Drawing Course
4.8 (44) (teacher)
13k followers
Runs regularly
Clerkenwell
£225
Intermediate Drawing Workshop
4.8 (44) (teacher)
13k followers
Only 2 dates left
Clerkenwell
£110
Building Portrait Course - Drawing and Watercolour
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4 years in business
Your choice of time
Putney
£165
Drawing Course for Mindfulness
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13k followers
Your choice of time
Seven Dials
£115
Drawing Class - Capturing Movement
4.8 (44) (teacher)
13k followers
Your choice of time
Seven Dials
£115
Life Drawing Workshop - the Full Monty
98% recommend (80+)
Your choice of time
Northwood
/ Mobile
£46 - £50
Life Drawing Workshop - the Bare Bones
98% recommend (80+)
Your choice of time
Northwood
/ Mobile
£40 - £45
Life Drawing Class
11k followers
Your choice of time
Brixton Hill
/ Mobile
£17
Beginners' Charcoal Portraiture Class
4.9 (57) (teacher)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Trafalgar Square
£68
Drink and Draw Workshop
Your choice of time
Hackney
£36
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Drawing Courses and Classes London
Calling all aspiring artists, come and let your imagination run wild at one of our drawing classes in London! Whether you’re looking for your new hobby for 2026 or a gift experience for the serial doodler in your life, these London drawing classes will give you the skills and confidence you need to create beautiful sketches and illustrations using a range of mediums. From relaxed drink and draws to charcoal still life sketching, join in the fun, meet some like-minded people and explore your local artistic community as you put pen to paper with us!
Fun drawing classes in London for beginners
Don’t bottle that creativity up — let it be free! At our laid-back London drawing experiences, there’s no need to be a seriously skilled sketcher or an illustrious illustrator, just see where the pen and paper take you. You're free to let loose and explore your imagination to make whatever you want!
Whether you take a shading masterclass in Ealing or a still-life drawing workshop in Brixton, you’ll find it to be led by a supportive and experienced local artist who simply wants to share their passion with you. Plus, learning how to draw is much easier than you might think, so no need to worry if you don’t know your crosshatching from your contouring. Our drawing classes in London are hosted by local teachers who are there to encourage and support you. Whip up pieces bursting with life and colour and discover your own art style— who knows what you might create!
Are you a fan of quirky cartoons or are you more of a traditional portrait person? There's a drawing lesson out there that will suit your style and help you build on different drawing techniques. Even if all you're after is a relaxing arty London activity to keep you busy after work, you'll soon get into your groove and fall head over pencil for this playful passion.
Keen to get started? Here's 5 top tips to get started with our drawing classes for beginners:
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Ditch the doubt: Leave that inner critic at the door! Our workshops are designed for total beginners. Your teacher expects you to be learning, so focus on the process, not on aiming for gallery-worthy perfection on your first attempt. Just have fun!
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Embrace the mistakes: Those wobbly lines and slightly-off shadows? They’re just part of the fun! Every 'mistake' is a vital clue that helps your hand and eye connect better next time. Don’t reach for the rubber immediately – let your errors guide your next mark.
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Wear your play clothes: Drawing can sometimes get messy, especially if you move onto charcoal or pastels! Don your comfiest, messiest clothes so you can relax completely and focus on the art without worrying about a stray smudge.
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Look more than you draw: This is the big secret! Your instructor will guide you on how to truly see shape, perspective, and shadow. Try to spend more time observing your subject than looking at your paper—it makes a world of difference!
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Chat, sip, and socialise: Make the most of the atmosphere! Art is therapeutic, but it's also incredibly social. Ask your teacher questions, check out what your neighbour is creating, and enjoy the communal creative vibe. If it's a 'sip' class, definitely enjoy that well-earned glass of wine!
Unwind with a London drawing class
Ready to escape the hustle and bustle of London life and find some truly mindful calm? Then beginner drawing classes are the perfect creative tonic for you! Forget scrolling through your phone; instead, you’ll be immersed in a soothing atmosphere where your only focus is the pencil in your hand and the beauty of the lines you’re creating. It’s an incredibly therapeutic way to switch off from the everyday stress and rediscover that focused, happy feeling of making something.
In our welcoming London studios, you’ll learn amazing new skills like expressive shading and perspective, guided patiently by a talented local artist. You don't need any prior experience – just bring yourself and a willingness to have a go! Whether you're coming alone for some much-needed 'me time' or bringing a friend for fun things to do in London, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, creatively boosted, and ready to frame your very own artistic masterpiece. It's the perfect gift of calm!
Drawing classes in London won't just help soothe those nerves! They're also great for:
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Boosting your focus: Drawing forces you to truly see the world around you, helping you switch off from daily distractions and totally zero in on the present moment. Hello, mindful meditation!
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Creating custom wall art: This is a brilliant, hands-on way to create genuine, heartfelt artwork for your walls and add a unique, personal touch to your home decor.
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Growing confidence: You'll start with wobbly lines and finish with a masterpiece (or at least, something you made!). Seeing your progress under the guidance of a great teacher is an amazing boost to your self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
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Improving observation skills: You’ll learn the secrets of perspective and light, training your eye to notice the small details in everyday life. Everything from people to plants will suddenly look a lot more interesting!
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Unlocking your creative genius: Even if you think you can only draw stick figures, these classes help you tap into a creative side you didn't know you had, giving you a fun, new hobby that lasts long after the session ends.
Drawing courses perfect for creative expression
Feel like going on an artistic journey of self-discovery in 2026? Drawing is a wonderful form of creative expression, so whether you’re popping along to some life drawing classes in London or want to unwind with a life drawing class , you're sure to enjoy the freedom that comes with letting your pen or pencil dance across the page. Plus, you've heard of paint and sip? Well there's also drink and draw – all the fun and refreshments, but far less mess! Along with self-expression, drawing is a great way to unwind from the pressures of everyday life, and it’s a fantastic skill to have at your fingertips. So if you’re in need of a spot of stress-alleviating art therapy, venture out to a drawing class near you, relax, and let your pencil do the talking.
Want to make the experience even more special? Our drawing classes are perfect for bonding with your favourite people! Bring your best friend for a fun, creative evening or gift a workshop experience to a loved one who needs a gentle nudge towards some mindful 'me time'. Group classes are brilliant for socialising, sparking laughter, and sharing that wonderful moment when a simple line transforms into a recognised shape. No matter the occasion—be it a birthday, hen do, or just a Tuesday night – a drawing course offers a unique and uplifting way to connect while celebrating the joy of making.
