Name: Festive Sketch & Secret Santa / London illustrator meetup
Start: 2025-12-20T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-20T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Shepherdess Cafe

$Festive Sketch & Secret Santa \/ London illustrator meetup$

A special end-of-year meetup at Studio Tuck Tite for an afternoon of drawing, chatting, and low-key festive fun.
About this Event

Join your fellow London illustrators for a special end-of-year illustrator meetup!

Please join arrive at 1pm at a nearby café (The Shepherdess) for a chance to catch up. Once everyone has arrived (by 1:30) we’ll head over together to Studio Tuck Tite for an afternoon of drawing, chatting, and low-key festive fun. The event will end at 4:00

What to Expect

Secret Santa Art Swap:
Please bring a small gift for our Secret Santa exchange, ideally an A5 artwork. It can be one of your own pieces or something created by another illustrator. All gifts will be swapped anonymously with a mystery recipient.
Party Games & Creative Fun:
Some fun creative activities led by Michael, owner of Studio Tuck Tite/ specialist in collaborative public enguagement whos projects include illustrators fair and green grads.
Expect a few gentle party games, time to sketch, and space to share your work with fellow illustrators. (optional)

A Note on Festivities

We know that not everyone celebrates or enjoys Christmas. This meetup isn’t about the big day itself, but about ending the year together in a relaxed, friendly, and creative way. Think of it as a warm gathering of illustrators, with a little optional seasonal sparkle.

Come along to meet others, share inspiration, and enjoy a cosy afternoon of creativity!

If you’d like to bring some tasty snacks or treats to share please do so

Tuck Tite studio: N1 7LP

Nearest tube: Old Street (Northern Line)

About Blend

Blend is the London AOI Meet Up, hosted by illustrator Wendy Warren. Illustration can often be a solitary pursuit, but it doesn't have to be. AOI Meet-ups are informal gatherings organised by illustrators who are passionate about drawing, sketching, and building a creative community right here in London.

Similar groups meet across the UK, offering a friendly space for illustrators to connect, share ideas, and find inspiration together.

Everyone is welcome, no matter your experience whether you doodle occasionally or work as a professional illustrator, come along and be part of the community. Please follow Blend on instagram to be notified of their events.

Accessibility:

The AOI would like to make events accessible to all, where possible. Please let us know your access requirements at least one week in advance by emailing [email protected]
illustration: Wendy Warren