events
48 venuesA growing calendar of life drawing events across Greater London — venues, dates, times and prices in one place. Find a session near you, any night of the week.
models
157 modelsBecome a life model in Hackney. We welcome models of all body types, ages and backgrounds — no experience necessary. See who has sat for us and register your interest.
artists
coming soonA growing register of life drawing artists in London and beyond — explore work, find inspiration, and connect with the creative community that draws with us every week.
creative calendar
upcoming sessionsThis is the model schedule calendar section of upcoming sessions, click on Any of the cards to view more details, and purchase tickets for that particular date. Tickets are not refundable, however you can redeem your ticket and draw at any of our future events.
Roshni
Tue, 2 Jun 2026
Sarah
Tue, 9 Jun 2026
Craig
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Nia
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Hafa
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Matt
Tue, 7 Jul 2026
Esther
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Chloë
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Lavinia
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Andrew
Tue, 4 Aug 2026
Roshni
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
next session
Guadi
Tue, 26 May 2026
- General admission £12.50
- Drop-In (on the door) £15.00
- Five session pass (£10 x 5) £50.00
articles by artists
15 blog posts contribute your thoughtsThe articles featured in the blog section represent a vibrant intersection of traditional craft and contemporary artistic inquiry. Written by practicing artists, these pieces offer more than just technical instruction; they provide a window into the evolving philosophy of drawing the human form. If you would like to contribute to the blog, please contact us. So far we have published three externally authored articles, and we're looking for more.
Candid musings
by Blue Eyebrows
February 15, 2024
(8 min read)
In London's life modelling scene, you defy misconceptions by posing nude, fostering body positivity and creativity amidst diverse settings. Despite occasional discomfort, you find personal growth and community, discovering resilience through artistic collaboration
Anatomy of Scandal: Aubrey Beardsley’s Forbidden Decadence
by Bruce Thomas
May 20, 2026
(5 min read)
Explore how Aubrey Beardsley's scandalous 1896 *Lysistrata* series redefined anatomical norms with grotesque economy and gender fluidity, offering modern life drawers profound lessons in expressive distortion and line mastery.