Top 10 Best Drawing classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

We are really excited to begin new Tuesday Studio class in a brand new venue in the heart of London’s West End! Its so great to welcome you back into the studio for our weekly ‘drop in’ equivalent life drawing sessions Our new space is beautifully spacious and airy- with lovely high ceilings and light- a fantastic venue to add to our portfolio which we hope you will love As with all our Studio classes- expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour- there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach. Classes are ticket only – tickets can be bought right up until the start of the class as long as there is availability- book ahead to avoid disappointment Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy, or bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick Tuesday Studio Every Tuesday 7-9pm

We are delighted to finally welcome you back into the studio for some real life life drawing exploration London Drawing style! Following the shut down due to COVID 19 we are making baby steps towards getting our in person classes back up and running- with some COVID safe adjustments. We hope you will understand the changes in place for now and thank you for your support during this tricky transition period! As with all our classes- expect professional tutors and models in an inspiring and unique space. With poses from 30 seconds to one hour- there is something for everyone. This is a general life drawing class with tuition for beginners and advice for those who are more experienced, all designed to encourage you to develop your own style and approach. Wednesday Studio- In Person Life Drawing Sessions General level- all welcome! Every Wednesday starting 7 October £20 per session Book in advance only- tickets are available right up until the start of class- but with limited numbers once they are gone they are gone! Easels and drawing boards provided Materials available to buy but it is preferable to bring your own- Paper 20p per sheet, charcoal 25p per stick

Fancy a drawing class that doesn’t bore you to death? Want to learn how to do art? Join us for our amazing Drink & Draw class in Balham with our brilliant community and real life artist! Sip on a FREE beverage as you learn some new skills, chat with some fun people and make drawings you’ll be proud of. What If I’m Shit At Drawing? Then you should have signed up 10 minutes ago! Trust me, everyone can draw, you’ve just never been shown how. These classes are beginner friendly and super inclusive so you’ll feel right at home (even if you’re s**g a brick slightly about being the ‘newbie’). When? This class takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm-8:30pm. (except Feb when we make a V-Day special!) What's Included? All materials A brilliant instructor A free drink What Will I Learn? You’ll look at different techniques each month and make masterpieces that look like a professional drew it! You’ll learn how to shade, measure and create a masterpiece - even if you’ve never drawn before in your life! Meet The Host ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by China Jordan. Founded in 2019, ArtistAnd helps improve people's wellbeing by giving them the confidence to practise art and improve their creative skills. With an inclusive environment and atmosphere, ArtistAnd now teaches in corporate settings as well as classes online and in person for the public. Age Limit 18+ * Can't make this class? * That’s ok! Sometimes these things happen so we try our best to accommodate you. There is a limited number of tickets per class and we do get fully booked so if you do need to reschedule, please give 72 hours notice so we can rearrange your class. Refunds are not available. Feel free to email me at china@artistand.co.uk

Join us for our amazing Drink & Draw class at The Phoenix in Victoria!! Sip on a complimentary beverage (dry or moist) as you unleash your inner artist and create drawings to be proud of. With step-by-step instructions from your resident artist, China Jordan, you'll learn new techniques and have the opportunity to relax and unwind with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this class is the perfect opportunity to try something new and have a fun evening out. Each month we'll look at different techniques and topics making every session unique. You'll walk away feeling proud and happy that you took the plunge to try something new What's Included? All materials A brilliant instructor A free drink (for dry or moist Jan) What Will I Learn? We’ll look at some techniques that you can apply to a drawing that looks like a professional drew it! You’ll learn how to shade, measure and create a masterpiece - even if you’ve never drawn before in your life! I've never done an art class before, is it for me? Of course! Everyone is invited to ArtistAnd workshops. They’re always beginner friendly and like any athlete, we go through some warms ups so you can get to grips with things before we commit to the master piece. Meet The Host ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by China Jordan. Founded in 2019, ArtistAnd helps improve people's wellbeing by giving them the confidence to practise art and improve their creative skills. With an inclusive environment and atmosphere, ArtistAnd now teaches in corporate settings as well as classes online and in person for the public. Age Limit 18+ * Can't make this class? * That’s ok! Sometimes these things happen so we try our best to accommodate you. There is a limited number of tickets per class and we do get fully booked so if you do need to reschedule, please give 72 hours notice so we can rearrange your class. Refunds are not available. Feel free to email me at china@artistand.co.uk

Fancy a drawing class that doesn’t bore you to death? Want to learn how to do art? Join us for our amazing Drink & Draw class at The Fellow in Kings Cross with our brilliant community and real life artist! Sip on a FREE beverage as you learn some new skills, chat with some fun people and make drawings you’ll be proud of. What If I’m Shit At Drawing? Then you should have signed up 10 minutes ago! Trust me, everyone can draw, you’ve just never been shown how. These classes are beginner-friendly and super inclusive so you’ll feel right at home (even if you’re s**g a brick slightly about being the ‘newbie’). When? This class takes place on the 3rd Monday of every month from 7pm-8:30pm. What's Included? All materials A brilliant instructor A free drink What Will I Learn? You’ll look at different techniques each month and make masterpieces that look like a professional drew it! You’ll learn how to shade, measure and create a masterpiece - even if you’ve never drawn before in your life! Meet The Host ArtistAnd is a wellbeing & art company run by China Jordan with our amazing guest host and artist, Luke Marsh running our Kings Cross branch. Founded in 2019, ArtistAnd helps improve people's wellbeing by giving them the confidence to practise art and improve their creative skills. With an inclusive environment and atmosphere, ArtistAnd now teaches in corporate settings as well as classes online and in person for the public. Age Limit 18+ Can't make this class? That’s ok! Sometimes these things happen so we try our best to accommodate you. There is a limited number of tickets per class and we do get fully booked so if you do need to reschedule, please give 72 hours notice so we can rearrange your class. Refunds are not available. Feel free to email me at china@artistand.co.uk

Think you ‘can’t draw’? So, what? Collage art is all made up. As a self-taught artist, I am confident I can guide you through nerves, anxiety and self-judgement to focus your mind and create freely. We can collage in-person using vibrant African print textiles or you can join me online using my fancy print-it-yourself paper pack and trust me, you will surprise yourself with your artistic expression. My current workshops are called “Free to Be” and are curated to restore, be playful and explore your inner world. Your sense of curiosity, nerves, experimentation, trauma and authentic self are welcome and I hold a judgement-free space for expression. “In your workshop I reconnected to myself - your art class is a gift for the soul!” - J.R.M, Workshop Participant What to expect Each workshop includes: A warm welcome and check in with tea and aromatherapy to stir the senses Nourishing breathwork to regulate the nervous system Mindful movement to engage heart, body and mind coherence Grounding Ugandan rituals Sound healing to create deep relaxation and calm Introspective writing exercises to reconnect to your intuition, wisdom and desires Meditation to plant the seed of your artwork Creative exploration to express your authentic self in art. Who are you? What do you feel? What do you desire? Explore your identities, your dreams and reimagine yourself through art making. I offer a Pay What You Can model to allow us to support access for all. Two bursary spaces are held for people who experience financial hardship, disabled, Black and global majority, queer, women, Non Binary folk and working class people will be prioritised. Contact me on hello@birungikawooyaart.com to donate to the bursary or apply for a free workshop space. **About the artist: Birungi Kawooya ** Birungi Kawooya is a collage artist and art tutor researching ways of being well in community, inspired by nature, Black feminists and Afro somatic movement. She creates using paper, paint, sculpture, natural fibres and batik indigenous to Uganda. Birungi has a strong collaborative art practice and makes artwork informed by community engagement. The World Reimagined and Kensington and Chelsea Art Week commissioned her to lead community workshops to inform designs for a 1.9 m globe sculpture and a 25 m long mural, respectively. With a focus on promoting mental well-being, Birungi leads Mindful African art programmes and creates spaces to help people work through anxiety, stimulate their imagination and connect to vibrant African textile designs. Birungi has led online and in-person art workshops for UAL, Black Mind, Sheffield Maternity Cooperative, Royal Borough of Greenwich and Peckham Platform. With the support of Njabala Foundation, 32° East - Ugandan Arts Trust and the Arts Council England, Birungi explored natural fibres during a five-month residency in Uganda. The artworks portray themes of trauma resolution, time travel, well-being through self-portraiture and sculptural installations inviting womxn to rest. She has artwork installed in Peckham Square and Freston Road and has exhibited at the New Art Gallery Walsall, the Portico Library, the Hastings Contemporary, the World Reimagined, Hammersmith BID, Mediacom, the Collective Makers, CasildeArt, Black Women Art Network, and Simply Gorgeous salon.