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.

  • Paul Mnatsakanov

    Concert

    Paul Mnatsakanov on Piano

    Sunday 15th June • 15:00 (doors 14:30) – 17:00

    Hosted by Matthew Kleinman

    We welcome Paul Mnatsakanov, an alumnus of the Royal College of Music. Paul Mnatsakanov is an emerging young American-Russian pianist, historical keyboardist

    £12 online.

  • Carys Underwood

    Concert

    Carys Underwood on Cello

    Sunday 29th June • 15:00 (doors 14:30) – 17:00

    Hosted by Matthew Kleinman

    We welcome the talented musician Carys Underwood on Cello, an alumnus of the Royal College of Music. Please come to the

    £12 online.

  • Antonio Morabito

    Concert

    Antonio Morabito – A musical journey in Italy from Baroque to Romanticism

    Tuesday 15th July • 15:00 (doors 14:30) – 17:00

    Hosted by Matthew Kleinman

    Join us for an afternoon of beautiful classical music with Italian pianist, & Royal College of Music alumnus, Antonio Morabito.

    £12 online.

  • Peter Edge and John Whittaker.

    Concert

    A Tapestry of Music and Poetry

    Sunday 27th July • 15:00 (doors 14:30) – 17:00

    Hosted by Matthew Kleinman

    This concert features original music by John Whittaker alongside short poetry readings given by Anthony Pinching.

    £12 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