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.

  • The London Sketch Club, 2025 Autumn Exhibition

    Private view

    Autumn Exhibition Private View

    Thursday 23rd October • 18:30 – 21:00

    Organised by Stephen Bartley

  • In concert at The London Sketch Club - Gabrielė Sutkutė on Piano

    Concert

    Gabrielė Sutkutė on Piano

    Sunday 26th October • 15:00 – 17:00 (doors 14:30)

    Organised by Matthew Kleinman

    Join Royal College of Music alumnus Gabrielė Sutkutė as she takes a journey from Beethoven’s charm to the dreamy and

    £12 online.

    Get tickets 

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