{"title": "Best of The Drawing Year 2026 at Christie's", "start": "2026-11-16T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Drawing School", "address": "Charlotte Road 19-22, EC2A 3SG London", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A selling exhibition at Christie's London presenting a selection of drawings, prints and works on paper by graduating students of The Drawing Year 2026. It is organised by the Royal Drawing School, whose Drawing Year is the UK's only full-scholarship postgraduate-level course dedicated to drawing from observation. The works on show are highlights from the larger Drawing Year 2026 End of Year Exhibition, which opens at the Royal Drawing School in Shoreditch in December. 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The group meets outside the main entrance on Cromwell Road before heading in together to draw the sculptures, which stay still and make effective life drawing models. Attendees of all levels are welcome, should bring their own sketchbooks and pens or pencils, and can stay for the whole two hours or just a short while.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sketchbook-va-sculpture-room-86055/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/sketchbook-london/events/316510870/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Monthly Life Drawing Class", "start": "2026-03-30T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-30T21:08:00Z", "place": "The Royal Oak", "address": "Columbia Road 73, E2 7RG London", "price": "15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A monthly life drawing class held in a fun, friendly and relaxed setting at The Royal Oak, open to seasoned artists and beginners alike. It is hosted by London Fields Life Drawing, inviting people to improve their drawing skills and meet like-minded people in a creative atmosphere.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monthly-life-drawing-class-48189/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/577d9b755d2cba793a3bed5ddd538ca28b5c2a00d7e14c9ae4db91ab80ab10c2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "A Life Drawing Class by North London Life Drawing (Longer Poses)", "start": "2026-11-04T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jamboree", "address": "St Chad's Place 6, London", "price": "£15 at door", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A weekly life drawing class with longer poses, allowing in-depth work for artists using media that take time; board, paper and chalk are provided. It is organised by North London Life Drawing, and professional artist Piero Pierini will be present to help people find their own artistic voice. 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The event includes exploring the newly refurbished studios and specialist facilities, learning about creative projects and specialist pathways, and meeting the teaching team. Attendees can also ask the Course Leader questions about the course, portfolio requirements and the application process.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/foundation-art-design-talk-and-48447/", "official_url": "https://www.wmcollege.ac.uk/upcoming-events/foundation-art-design-talk-and-tour-nov-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/abb68d761405d3b5587388656f6066f16800e479db098a67d7a7bda4ccb3a2cb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Drink and Draw: Drawn to the Water", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T21:00:00Z", "place": "Leighton House", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing/figure-drawing"], "description": "A relaxed drink-and-draw life drawing session inspired by Leighton's celebrated bathing compositions 'Venus Disrobing for the Bath', 'The Bath of Psyche' and 'A Bather'. 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