The London Sketch Club

The London Sketch Club is a lively private members’ club for both professional and amateur artists. The club holds life drawing and portrait sessions where members, and non-members, sketch and draw in a unique convivial atmosphere.

  • Anzac Day concert 2025

    Concert

    Anzac Evening

    Friday 25th April • 18:30 – 21:00

    Hosted by Ann Seddon & Stephen Bartley

    Please all come! Anzac biscuits, drinks and eats. Ross Alley will be our Master of ceremonies. Our wonderful Joanna Mc

    £25 online.

  • Lucy Rowan & Ian Clarke

    Concert

    Lucy Rowan (Flute) & Iain Clarke (Piano)

    Sunday 27th April • 15:00 – 17:00

    Organised by Matthew Kleinman

    An afternoon of classical music performed by the Lucy Rowan (flute) and Ian Clarke (piano).

    £12 online.

  • Stradivarius Showcase

    Concert

    Stradivarius Showcase

    Wednesday 7th May • 19:00 – 21:30

    Organised by James Walters

    Continuing to support young musicians – Royal College of Music students performing with two Stradvarius violins and the King’s Cello.

    £45 online.

Events & exhibitions 

Life drawing & portrait sessions

Non-members are welcome to join us for our Thursday life drawing & and portrait sessions. These relaxed and informal sessions are held every Thursday at our studio in Chelsea, London.

Sketching session calendar 
Thursday open portrait session

About the London Sketch Club

Founded in 1898 by some of the eminent commercial artists & illustrators of the day, the club is run entirely voluntarily. It welcomes non-members to sketch on Thursdays.

About the club 
Thursday open life drawing session

Venue hire

Our historic studio, with a bar and kitchen, is available for hire on a one-off or regular basis for art classes, meetings, talks, concerts, buffets, and parties.

Hire the club 
The London Sketch Club studio set up for a concert

Ground floor studio or office space

Currently available

The club currently has available for rent a high ceiling studio/office situated on the ground floor facing away from the street.

Details 
The rear studio/office at 7 Dilke Street

The London Sketch Club 1898-2023

A visual celebration


This book tells a story of the The London Skectch club through the work of its highly talented and often characterful members.

£40 + postage & packing.

Details 
The london sketch club 1898-2023 - a visual celebration