About this Event
Note: Eventbrite ticket allocation is limited. Standard tickets and remaining room capacity are always available directly via our community site: lifedrawing.art
About this session
Join us for a relaxed evening of untutored drawing in the intimate attic space of Hackney Picturehouse cinema.
This session features Azi (@aazar.lifemodel) as our live performerl. Meet all our models. A mix of short and long poses across the 2-hour session gives you time to warm up and develop more detailed work.
Featured Lineup
Featured Model: Azi (@aazar.lifemodel).
What's included
- A2 recycled paper and black card
- Charcoal, chalk, pencils, pens and erasers
- Sharpeners, portable easels, boards and clips
- Complimentary refreshments
Just turn up — no need to bring anything. See photos from recent sessions.
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Session schedule
6:45 PM — Doors open, set up your workspace
7:00 PM — The session starts: warm-up gesture poses (5 × 90 sec), short poses (3 × 5 min), medium poses (2 × 10 min)
8:00 – 8:15 — Break: refreshments, chat with fellow artists and the model
8:15 – 9:00 — Second half: long poses (3 × 15 min or 1 × 20 + 1 × 25 min)
9:00 – 9:15 — Admire the artwork of the evening
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Good to know
- All skill levels welcome — beginners to experienced artists. No instruction or critique — just draw at your own pace
- Arrive from 6:45pm — we start promptly at 7pm
- The space — take the stairs or lift to the top floor of the cinema. High ceilings, huge windows, central heating and air conditioning
- No photography during the session (respect the model)
- Lighting — good general illumination plus dedicated spotlighting for strong shadows
- Music — eclectic playlist on shuffle, selected for its energising drawing qualities
- Bar access — the Picturehouse bar is open before and after. Great place to wind down and socialise
- Single ticket — £12.50 advance (recommended), £15 on the door
- Five Session Draw Pass — £50 (just £10/session — save £12.50). Use across any future Tuesday, transferable to friends. Buy direct from our website
- Transfers & refunds — tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable to a friend or a future session
- Drawing elsewhere? — explore our guide to drawing classes across London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a traditional drawing session?
Yes. This is a traditional drawing class featuring a life model posing for gestural and sustained studies.
Are art supplies provided?
Yes, drawing boards, paper, charcoal, and other essential art materials are provided free of charge.
What is the age requirement?
Attendees must be 18 years of age or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Location
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare Street, London E8 1HE
2 min walk from Hackney Central (Overground) or bus 30, 48, 55, 106, 236, 254, 276, 394, D6.
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About the organiser
The drawing sessions at Hackney Picturehouse run every Tuesday evening. We book diverse professional models and provide a supportive, inclusive save space for artists of all abilities.
Browse our life model directory to see who's posing in the weeks ahead, or discover other places to draw across Greater London.
lifedrawing.art · @lifedrawing.art
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Coming up next
A different model every week — book your next session.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare Street, London, United Kingdom
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