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.
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
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
The London Sketch Club 1898-2023
A visual celebration
This book tells the story of the club through the work of its highly talented and often characterful members. The illustrations, from the club’s archives, date back to the club’s founding on April Fool’s Day in 1898.
Book details
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