{"title": "Drop in and draw", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Academy of Arts", "address": "Piccadilly, W1J 0BD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "\"Drop in and draw\" is a free evening workshop where you can pick up a pencil and spend time drawing. It takes place on the first Friday night of the month and is inspired by the exhibition Painting the French Riviera. Professional artists lead the session and share tips and tricks for improving your drawing. The workshop is designed for members of the 25 & Under scheme, welcomes all abilities, provides basic drawing materials, and no booking is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/drop-in-and-draw-38264/", "official_url": "https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/drop-in-and-draw-20261106", "image": "https://noky.io/images/acf8d84cd6d8df0fe2fc61a3f8cf99a24ea6ec5a7cfbc54fd69d85f5a246dc54-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Academy of Arts", "address": "Piccadilly, W1J 0BD London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Drawing Workshop", "start": "2026-11-04T10:25:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T11:45:00Z", "place": "West Ealing Community Library", "address": "Melbourne Avenue, W13 9BA London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Drawing Workshop is a free weekly drawing session where participants can practise and improve their sketching skills. 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No food or alcohol is permitted, and card payments only are accepted.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monday-sketching-sessions-at-west-ealing-library-40266/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/monday-sketching-sessions-at-west-ealing-library-%f0%9f%8e%a8/2026-10-26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2bcc2998d427d98368e8e4d91d20ba2514e3f8a005e7a5912ef1057de280d8f0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Drop-in Arts & Crafts Session", "start": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "place": "Home", "address": "Deptford High Street 37, SE8 4AD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "A low-pressure drop-in arts and crafts session where anyone can pick art supplies from the venue's collection and get creative, with prompts and a free activity book of ideas for those unsure what to make. 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All practical materials are included, and participants must be 18 or over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/friends-and-members-life-drawing-38266/", "official_url": "https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/friends-and-members-life-drawing-nov-26-am", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8bfd45b8303198d4b01588604ed695691a3c61012005fb95653889a2b1ff7e89-600.webp"}, {"title": "DJ Drop In", "start": "2026-11-05T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-26T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "£2", "price_from": "2.00", "price_to": "2.00", "tickets_url": "https://booking.roundhouse.org.uk/71645/71651", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["music/electronic"], "description": "DJ Drop In is a weekly drop-in session for 18–25 year olds to practice and improve their DJ mixing in a professional setting. Run at Roundhouse Studios, it offers hands-on time with industry-standard DJ decks and equipment, whether you're into house, hip-hop, or experimental electronic sounds. Sessions are guided by the Roundhouse's resident DJ tutors, experienced industry professionals from the UK booth and club scene. It's a relaxed but focused community space open to all abilities, covering skills like beatmatching, EQing, and scratching, with no need to book in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dj-drop-in-64959/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/drop-in-dj-18-25-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/62d0c69eb727c06e3f462ae822e6ac83bc8a2ec28ce8e5abe80e740bddd742fc-2000.webp"}, {"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": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "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": "Watercolour and Drawing Classes", "start": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-11T00:00:00Z", "place": "Cubitt Town Library", "address": "Strattondale Street, E14 3HG London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/painting/watercolor"], "description": "Watercolour and Drawing Classes are drop-in classes in watercolour painting and drawing for all levels, with beginners welcome. The tutor is Carol Johnston, who sets projects and shows demonstrations and exercises, while participants may also work on their own projects. Materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Prices and more details are available by contacting Carol by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/watercolour-and-drawing-classes-35506/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f7ee15d002570eaafd745cf92105e3af27c21c9b5ae2e8107dcc3b6a298e90c-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Big Draw: Portray your Power", "start": "2026-10-31T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Wallace Collection", "address": "Manchester Square, W1U 3BN London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://wallacecollection.digitickets.co.uk/tickets", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "A drawing workshop at The Wallace Collection as part of the Big Draw, held in the museum's Arms and Armour galleries. Artist Marc Woodhead helps participants gather ideas from the armouries through drawing and mark making to create their own powerful, decorative piece of armour. All materials are provided, places are free but limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day. It is for ages 5 and up, and children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-big-draw-portray-your-power-39902/", "official_url": "https://www.wallacecollection.org/whats-on/events/the-big-draw-portray-your-power/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/63523d7bcda50ba01a1eecf145da443347fb6f35d87c4c9ae6385f31dd91a43c-1200.webp"}]}